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JCB, IDEMIA and Soft Space launch JCBDC pilot to test CBDC in-store payments

TOKYO & PARIS & KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Japan's only international payment brand JCB Co., Ltd. ("JCB") has launched "JCBDC" (JCB Digital Currency) pilot project with identity technologies no. 1 IDEMIA and the world's leading fintech company Soft Space Sdn. Bhd. ("Soft Space"). JCBDC pilot will develop a CBDC (Central Bank Digital Currency) payment solution and conduct a pilot test with Tokyo merchants.Over the past few years, central banks in many countries and regions have been testing CBDCs that should soon be widely accepted by consumers and merchants. However, merchants might be reluctant to accept them, and mass-market rollout may be held up by people without smartphones, like children and the elderly, who could find the user interfaces and payment systems hugely challenging.As a result, JCB will have CBDC acceptance tested using existing JCB Contactless (JCB's EMV(R) based contactless payment) merchants, POS terminals and plastic card-based user interfaces, with guidance from IDEMIA and Soft Space.JCB, IDEMIA and Soft Space will conclude payment system development by late 2022 and conduct the pilot test with Tokyo merchants until March 2023."It gives me great honour to announce our collaboration with IDEMIA and Soft Space on this project," said Koremitsu Sannomiya, Board Member, Senior Executive Officer of JCB. "This project proves that we can use existing payment acceptance hardware for new CBDC payment systems, which is a huge benefit for both consumers and merchants.""We at IDEMIA firmly believe that CBDCs are redefining the very fundamentals of the payment ecosystem. We're proud that our ability to innovate has enabled CBDC payments with existing card and POS terminal hardware. IDEMIA's, JCB's and Soft Space's joint payment system expertise will usher in worldwide CBDC growth," said Romain Zanolo, IDEMIA Managing Director APAC Financial Institutions."We're thrilled to be first in the world to trial CBDC acceptance on SoftPOS alongside our partners JCB and IDEMIA. Although CBDCs are still in their infancy, this pilot takes us forward from theory to reality, by harnessing our in-store payment experience and existing payment platform expertise," said Soft Space CEO Joel Tay.*EMV(R) is a registered trademark in the U.S. and other countries and an unregistered trademark elsewhere. The EMV trademark is owned by EMVCo, LLC.About JCBJCB is a major global payment brand and a leading credit card issuer and acquirer in Japan. JCB launched its card business in Japan in 1961 and began expanding worldwide in 1981. Its acceptance network includes about 39 million merchants around the world. JCB Cards are issued mainly in Asian countries and territories, with more than 140 million cardmembers. As part of its international growth strategy, JCB has formed alliances with hundreds of leading banks and financial institutions globally to increase its merchant coverage and cardmember base. As a comprehensive payment solution provider, JCB commits to providing responsive and high-quality service and products to all customers worldwide. For more information, please visit: www.global.jcb/en/JCB ContactAyaka NakajimaCorporate CommunicationsTel: +81-3-5778-8353Email: jcb-pr@jcb.co.jpAbout IDEMIAAs a leader in identity technologies, IDEMIA is on a mission to unlock the world and make it safer. Backed by cutting-edge R&D, IDEMIA provides unique technologies, underpinned by long-standing expertise in biometrics, cryptography, data analytics, systems and smart devices. IDEMIA offers its public and private customers payment, connectivity, access control, travel, identity and public security solutions. Every day, around the world, IDEMIA secures billions of interactions in the physical and digital worlds. With nearly 15,000 employees, IDEMIA is trusted by over 600 governmental organizations and more than 2,300 enterprises spread over 180 countries, with an impactful, ethical and socially responsible approach. For more information, visit www.idemia.com and follow @IDEMIAGroup on Twitter.About Soft SpaceFounded in 2012, Soft Space is the world's leading SoftPOS player headquarters in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Soft Space simplified the complexity of financial infrastructure and creates value-added features for businesses to expand their business growth. With over 50 financial institutions and partners across 23 global markets adopting its payment solutions, Soft Space is supported by MDEC's Global Acceleration and Innovative Network (GAIN) programme and received financial support through MIDA's Domestic Investment Strategic Fund in 2022. In 2018, Soft Space ranked 66th out of 1000 companies in Financial Times 'FT 1000: High Growth Companies in Asia Pacific' Special Report. Subsequently in 2020, Soft Space is also recognise as one of IDC's Fastest Growing Company. For more information, please visit: https://www.softspace.com.myNuraqilah IbrahimMarketing AssociateTel: +603 7494 1222Email: nur.aqilah@softspace.com.my Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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NTT DATA and DENSO Start to Build an Industry-wide Ecosystem for EV Batteries

KARIYA, JAPAN, Oct 13, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - In September 2022, NTT DATA Corporation ("NTT DATA") and DENSO Corporation ("DENSO") started to build an industry-wide ecosystem for electric vehicle (EV) batteries to create a global trusted dataspaces where only necessary data can be shared, while also protecting private data.Overview of the Global Trusted DataspacesThe new battery regulation currently being reviewed in Europe will require disclosure of CO2 emissions and the resource recycling rate throughout battery lifecycles to the European Commission. In the future, when Japanese companies sell EVs, including battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), in the European market, they will be required to meet this regulation in Europe. To make this possible, it is necessary to build a common platform for securely sharing data between suppliers in the value chain, instead of requiring respective companies to meet the regulation individually.NTT DATA and DENSO have therefore jointly applied for the solicitation of proposals under the subsidy program of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) to create an industry-wide ecosystem for EV batteries. The two companies were officially approved as business operators in September 2022.(1) In the future, the platform used for the ecosystem is intended to serve as a next-generation information infrastructure, allowing for the secure use of data among companies in different industries, including EV batteries.NTT DATA and DENSO will launch a study on a common platform for the automotive and manufacturing industries with the aim of commercializing services by the end of FY2023.1. BackgroundTo solve social issues such as attaining carbon neutrality, a recycling-oriented society, and human rights due diligence, a new mechanism is required for accurately distributing the data possessed by respective organizations across the supply chain. To prevent differences in business practices and legal regulations in respective countries and regions from hampering data distribution, data-sharing platforms have been studied in various countries in collaboration with many companies and organizations. Examples include building mechanisms such as Gaia-X,(2) which is a common standard for data distribution platforms in Europe, and Catena-X,(3) which is led by German automakers and IT companies.It is expected that Japanese companies that do business with German automotive companies will be required to distribute data via Catena-X. If they do so in accordance with the batteries regulation in Europe, data related to trade secrets, such as information on the raw materials of automotive components and order taking and placement, in addition to the carbon footprint ("CFP") information, will be stored in data centers located overseas. This may raise concerns for Japanese companies from the viewpoint of information management. Thus, Japan needs a unique system which can be interconnected with data spaces(4) in Europe while safely ensuring data management based on Japan's policy.To take on this challenge, NTT DATA and DENSO will launch a study on a data space for the automotive and manufacturing industries ("the data space") to manage life cycle data on EV batteries and build an industry-wide ecosystem for EV batteries.2. Specific effortsNTT DATA and DENSO will study a method for calculating the CFP information of the supply chain, which is required to build an industry-wide ecosystem for batteries that are crucial for the spread of EVs, and for visualizing environmental considerations in terms of scarce resources and human rights (human rights and environmental due diligence ("DD")) in the data space.As part of such efforts, NTT DATA and DENSO jointly applied for a METI subsidy program for FY2022 and were approved as business operators in September 2022. The two companies will work with relevant organizations to study a way of sharing, accumulating, and exchanging information on the calculation of CFP and implementation of DD in an industry-wide ecosystem for batteries. NTT DATA has worked with Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation ("NTT") and NTT Communications Corporation ("NTT Com") to build the platform and create Japan's data space, which is connected to platforms for safely exchanging data between companies.Note 5 In this study, NTT DATA will collaborate with NTT Com and build the data space by leveraging the know-how of NTT DATA, which has a track record in building and operating large-scale social platforms.Meanwhile, DENSO has been developing traceability technology for safely managing information of individual parts and products on data platforms by utilizing the QR Code, which was developed in-house, and block chain technology, which is used in all industries, and connecting physical "things," including in-vehicle batteries, with "data" on battery life and raw materials accompanying individual parts and products. In this study, DENSO will identify issues in the industry and study business requirements by harnessing its technologies and wealth of know-how in the automotive industry with a view to utilizing traceability technology in various industries in the future.3. Future visionNTT DATA and DENSO aim to commercialize the service by the end of FY2023 in anticipation of the batteries regulation in Europe, which will partially come into force in 2024. In line with this study, the two companies will also start to examine the establishment of a new organization for operating the data space.NTT DATA and DENSO will also establish a structure and system in Japan and deploy them in Asian countries where Japanese cars are widely used, with the aim of creating a platform which will be widely used both in Japan and overseas in the future.(1) NTT DATA and DENSO applied for the following subsidy program of METI (secretariat of the subsidy program: Green Investment Promotion Organization, a general incorporated association), and their proposal was accepted."Project Expense Subsidies for Demonstration and Support to Cope with CASE, Including Autonomous Driving, in FY2022 (Project to Promote Creation of a Healthy Product Ecosystem and Establishment of Rules)" (carbon footprint and reuse/recycling as well as creation of a global trusted dataspaces)www.meti.go.jp/information/publicoffer/saitaku/2022/s220920001.html (in Japanese)www.teitanso.or.jp/case/ (in Japanese)(2) Gaia-X is an initiative announced by the German and French governments in October 2019 to support data sharing via infrastructure that ensures data protection, transparency, reliability, and interoperability to protect the rights of European companies, governments, institutions and citizens.(3) Catena-X is a data ecosystem operated by German automakers and suppliers for the secure distribution of parts information and other data among related companies.(4) A data space is managed based on a single policy.(5) Regarding past efforts, refer to the following press releases.*NTT Com Demonstration Test to Link GAIA-X Platform's "IDS Connector" Technology and SDPF based on Data Trust (September 2020)www.ntt.com/en/about-us/press-releases/news/article/2020/0928.html*NTT Com's Prototype Platform Securely Shares CO2 Emissions-related Data from Switzerland to Sites in Germany and Japan (April 2021)www.ntt.com/en/about-us/press-releases/news/article/2021/0408.html*NTT Com Starts Interconnection Trials Using Platform Connecting Gaia-X (European Secure Data-sharing Platform for Supply Chain Companies) with Systems of Domestic and Overseas Companies/Organizations (October 2021)www.ntt.com/en/about-us/press-releases/news/article/2021/1014.html*NTT Com and NTT DATA to Develop Data-sharing Eco-system that Interconnects with Europe's Catena-X Platform to Protect Data Sovereignty (May 2022)https://group.ntt/en/newsrelease/2022/05/26/220526b.html*NTT DATA Publishes White Paper on the Architectural Concept for Its Global Trusted Dataspaces (June 2022) bit.ly/3rRhQsh(6) iQuattro is a business collaboration & IoT platform offered by NTT DATA. https://iquattro.nttdata.com/ (in Japanese)*The names of products, companies, and organizations in this release are trademarks or registered trademarks of respective companies.About NTT DATANTT DATA - a part of NTT Group - is a trusted global innovator of IT and business services headquartered in Tokyo. We help clients transform through consulting, industry solutions, business process services, IT modernization and managed services. NTT DATA enables clients, as well as society, to move confidently into the digital future. We are committed to our clients' long-term success and combine global reach with local client attention to serve them in over 50 countries. Visit us at nttdata.com.About DENSODENSO is a $45.1 billion global mobility supplier that develops advanced technology and components for nearly every vehicle make and model on the road today. With manufacturing at its core, DENSO invests in its 198 facilities to produce electrification system, powertrain system, thermal system, mobility electronics, & advanced devices, to create jobs that directly change how the world moves. The company's 167,000+ employees are paving the way to a mobility future that improves lives, eliminates traffic accidents, and preserves the environment. Globally headquartered in Kariya, Japan, DENSO spent 9.0 percent of its global consolidated sales on research and development in the fiscal year ending March 31, 2022. For more information about global DENSO, visit www.denso.com/global/en/. Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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Toyota Launches the New Sienta in Japan

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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Chenjiagou Taichi Grand Space in Wen County, Henan Province creates “Taichi New IP”

Henan, China, July 29, 2022 – (SEAPRWire) – After ten days of fierce competition, The “Impression Taichi Cup” Wen County Second Martial Art Championship ushered in the finals on July 15, 2022. 20 contestants showed their strength in the Taichi Grand Space and competed for the championship of many competitions. As the birthplace of Taijiquan, Wen County in Henan Province has an unusual position in Taichi martial arts, and the annual Wen County Martial Art Championships also attract the attention of all sectors of society.In addition, the venue of this competition, Taichi Grand Space, is a multi-functional sports and entertainment venue specially built for Taichi culture, integrating science and technology such as multimedia digital technology empowerment, high-definition imaging system, virtual and augmented reality,etc.In conjunction with the movement-style experience art “Impression Taichi” with Zhang Yimou as the artistic consultant, it brings a completely different and extreme sensory experience to the audience. New immersive interactive viewing mode That night, the finals of the Taichi Pushing Hands event were fiercely contested, with the women’s 50kg, 60kg, over 60kg, and the men’s 50kg, 55kg, 60kg, 65kg, 70kg, 75kg, 85kg and above respectively competing for the champion and runner-up.Taichi Pushing Hands is a double person free-hand confrontation exercise of Taichi, which can best show the confrontational aspect of Tai Chi.The two sides use techniques such as “Peng (warding off), Lv (rolling back), Ji (pressing), An (pushing), Cai (pulling down), Lie (splitting), Zhou (elbowing), and Kao (body stroke)” and other techniques to try to force the other side’s center of gravity to lose balance, thereby winning.Thanks to the combination of rigidity and softness in Taijiquan, Taichi Pushing Hands has both the fierceness of martial arts competition and the harmonious oriental rhythm, which is very ornamental. Different from the ordinary martial arts competition venues in the past, the Taichi Grand Space is a typical ring theater structure, with a square arena that can be rotated 360 degrees in the middle.Above the arena, there are two layers of square electric liftable projection screen. The auditorium surrounds the center stage and is divided into inner and outer rings.The entire competition process, combined with lighting, projection, and the interspersed performance of “Impression Taichi”, opened up a new immersive interactive viewing mode for the audience. Taijiquan originated in Chenjiagou, Wen County. It was created by Chen Wangting on the basis of home-based boxing in the 17th century, combining Yixue and traditional Chinese medicine. After hundreds of years of inheritance, it has been widely spread and inherited both at home and abroad.At present, Taijiquan is spread in more than 150 countries and regions, and more than 80 countries and regions have established Taijiquan organizations.Tracing back to its origin, Taijiquan’s longevity is not only because of the charm of Chinese martial arts, but also because of the Chinese cultural connotation and philosophical wisdom carried by Taijiquan.Therefore, “Tai Chi” was included in the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2020. Multi-angle and multi-level creation of “Tai Chi culture IP” Chenjiagou in Wen County, as the “Holy Land of Taijiquan”, every year martial arts competitions attract the attention of all walks of life. The number of athletes participating in this competition has reached nearly 1,000, which can be described as a grand event in the martial arts world.As the venue of the event, Taichi Grand Space is a multi-functional venue for Tai Chi culture, sports and entertainment built by Henan Zhixing Culture and Tourism. It was built by the top design team of the Architectural Design and Research Institute of Tsinghua University and won the Bronze Award of the 2020 World Architecture News Network Awards. For Taichi Grand Space, technologically innovative venues are the foundation of “Tai Chi Culture IP”.The two core projects, “Impression Taichi” movement-style art performance and “Exhibition Taichi” Tai Chi Cultural Experience Hall, are the display windows of its “Tai Chi World View”.According to reports, “Impression Taichi” is the latest chapter in the “Impression Series” created by Zhang Yimou’s team.Different from the previous “Impression Series”, “Impression Taichi” breaks through the concept of real landscape art performance, and interprets the “shape” and “spirit” of Taijiquan culture with a movement-style structure and international artistic expression techniques.It can be said that “Impression Taichi” is an important sign of the development of the Impression series from “cultural tourism performance empowerment” to “cultural IP creation”. The “Exhibition Taichi” Experience Hall takes the development of Taijiquan in Chenjiagou and the development of Taichi in the long history as the main line.Through interactive experience, new media technology, artistic expression and other forms, it will interpret and condense the history and world cultural status of Tai Chi culture. Taijiquan is one of the most cultural symbols with Chinese characteristics, Taichi Grand Space breaks traditional boundaries, combines the latest technology and trend development, and gives “Tai Chi”, a unique cultural IP in China, a new era of significance.And based on Chenjiagou, the “Tai Chi Holy Land”, Taichi Grand Space will show the symbol of Chinese Tai Chi culture to the world. The powerful combination of this martial arts championship and Taichi Grand Space has changed the traditional form of martial arts venues or sports venues in the past, upgraded it to a more artistic and technological “arena”, and given artistic and cultural performances.It can be said that it is a new attempt to the traditional Chinese culture that has been passed down for thousands of years.Through the empowerment of technology and art, this Taichi competition has also achieved public ticket sales + live broadcast for the first time, which is a milestone progress for Taichi industry culture. Media contact Company Name: Henan Zhixing Taichi Cultural Tourism Co., Ltd Contact Person:Media Team Email:zxwl@zxwenlv.com Tele:400 805 0101 Website: https://zhixingtaiji.com 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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Quantum Generation and Plato collaborate to deploy a Fully decentralized Space base quantum Network by 2027

Raleigh, NC, Jul 15, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Quantum Generations Qubit Blockchain The first testing node was launched to low Earth orbit in 2018 on SpaceX and was the first generation of Blockchain to engage in the space race and quantum space revolution. Schedule to deploy the Plato Blockchain nodes in the 1st quarter of 2023. The partnership between the space industry and Blockchain is mutually beneficial. Conducting transactions via satellites will provide an even higher level of security and decentralization to distributed ledger technologies like Plato and Qubit Blockchain. Consequently, the quantum infrastructure is protected against any physical intrusion. Plato's robust WEB3 platform and data execution, coupled with Quantum Generations' quantum communications, data storage technology, and space-based Quantum Internet, will transform the digital economy and open up the last mile. Additionally, the collaboration will present a chance to advance space technology. We have opened up an exclusive membership program for the QG Community. Every new member will receive a Web3 address from the Plato's platform and be placed on the priority list for the QPhone and other products and services. "We are thrilled to be a part of such significant industry advancements. Furthermore, we are pleased to collaborate with a distinctive partner in Plato, which will now be the Fourth Blockchain to participate in this space race," said Larry Castro, CEO of Quantum Generation.The partnership represents a huge step toward the quantum space revolution and a new frontier. About Quantum GenerationQuantum Generation is developing 24/7 access with new sovereignty worldwide under a decentralized, incentivized, secure, and private platform. Space-Based Quantum Ecosystem QUBIT Blockchain Satellites and Quantum Generation Quantum Mesh Network. Creating the QG (Quantum Generation) Space-Based Social Community. QGWave (Quantum Frequency), transforming our global infrastructure in quantum communications, space-based banking, exchange, data storage, Decentralized social platforms, and more with QSAT quantum secure satellite constellation.Video: https://youtu.be/Wskld60-dc0 Web: https://quantumgeneration.ioAbout PlatoPlato is an open intelligence repository and platform that curate's the latest data intelligence across the innovation economy. The platform is designed to provide a safe and secure environment to consume sector-specific real-time data intelligence while delivering fully secure Web3 connectivity. Plato covers 27 Market Verticals across 27 languages. Plato's mission is to drive the shift to Web3 by organizing the technology sector via real-time research access across multiple data sets including an organized taxonomy consisting decentralized directories; news and intelligence, regulatory information, company fundamentals, pricing and liquidity, data analytics, OnChain data, people directory, dApp directory and GitHub contributions to the registry. Plato was designed to seamlessly connect users with thousands of Defi specific applicationsWeb: https://platodata.aiVideo: https://vimeo.com/557585798 Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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First In-Person Satellite Industry Forum After COVID Sees the Industry in Strong Shape and Geared for Growth

Singapore, Jun 3, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - The Asia Video Industry Association was finally able to host its annual Satellite Industry Forum in-person in Singapore on 31st May 2022 after a two-year hiatus, bringing together over 120 delegates from around the world and some of the satellite industry's most foremost leaders. Opening the Forum this year was keynote speaker, Steve Collar, Chief Executive Officer, SES, to address the issue of where future growth was coming from and kicked off the session with his views on demand and supply in the market. As platforms were getting longer to get built and become operational, it showed how difficult it was to get launches done, and how much the industry overestimated supply. Collar added that SES had always been a champion of multi-orbit, and not just having both MEO and GEO satellites, but also constructing a global network for customers to move seamlessly from one to the other to maximize the benefits of both. Collar also shared his excitement on demand, and the new applications and new services that could be run, with a sweet spot being the high throughput and high connectivity services which represented a significant market for SES. Access to space was also what made the industry exciting, as technology continued to develop both in space and on the ground. However, he also highlighted that space sustainability was critical, with the industry having a duty and moral obligation to treat space in a sustainable way. "Our job is to make sure that space will be used by future generations, and the access to space is equivalent to what we enjoy today and hopefully more in the future," said Collar.COVID also saw the resurgence of the linear broadcast, with video having done very well over the last two years. Collar remained committed and excited on the long-term aspects of the video business, particularly in Asia. And while it was not going to be the source of growth, it was still overwhelmingly the source of cashflow. This sentiment was also shared by some of the largest satellite operators in the region during the Satellite Operators' Roundtable. Terry Bleakley, Regional Vice President, Asia Pacific, Intelsat, talked about the importance of satellite to video and how long-term agreements were still being signed with satellite operators. In terms of advertising in Asia Pacific, by 2024, $43.5 billion would come from broadcast and linear television, whereas OTT was only going to bring in $30 - 33 billion, hence linear was still generating more money. Patrick French, Executive Vice President, Global Business Development and Strategy, ABS, added that video still had a long lifetime ahead, and the core of Asia for the longer term. Software defined satellites were also going to be addressing all market segments and would de-risk the business case going forward. From the manufacturer's perspectives, Vaibhav Magow, Vice President, International Division, Hughes Network Systems, also said this was the most exciting time for the satellite industry, as software defined satellites could change and swap the configuration of what was being offered to the customers, and easily adapted to the change of demand. Joe Bogosian, Vice President, Global Sales & Marketing, Boeing Commercial Satellite Systems International, also agreed that software defined satellites were going to drive much higher utilisation of CAPEX that was going up, and multi-orbits were going to enable more efficient use of this CAPEX and were able to serve different applications more efficiently for LEO and GEO. Closing off the Forum was Bill Carlin, Senior Manager, Global Sales, AWS Aerospace & Satellite Solutions whose interest in space and satellite was on the vast amount of data that was being collected and created from space, and soon in space, with a future view of launching data centers on the moon and even on Mars. "I see the ability of moving the cloud to space. If we move high speed computing to space, we can do all the things that we do on earth that require high volumes of computing, storage or analytics," said Carlin. The Satellite Industry Forum is generously sponsored by AsiaSat, AWS Aerospace & Satellite, Gilat, Hughes, Kymeta, Marsh, MEASAT, Milbank, SES, SpaceBridge, SpaceLogistics and Thaicom.About the Asia Video Industry Association:The Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA) is the trade association for the video industry and satellite ecosystem in Asia Pacific. It serves to make the video industry stronger and healthier through promoting the common interests of its members. The AVIA is the interlocutor for these industries with governments across the region, leads the fight against video piracy through its Coalition Against Piracy (CAP) and provides insight into the video industry through reports and conferences aimed to support a vibrant video industry. For media enquiries and additional background, contact:Charmaine KwanHead of Marketing and CommunicationsEmail: charmaine@avia.orgWebsite: www.avia.orgLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/asiavideoiaTwitter: @AsiaVideoIA Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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The Summit at Lan Space Concludes Successfully

DAVOS, SWITZERLAND, Jun 2, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - A week of powerful conversations, immersive activities, and headline performances featured The Summit at Lan Space (www.thelan.space) as one of the most prominent events on the promenade, where some of the brightest minds around the globe were brought together during the annual Economic Meeting in Davos.- Headline speakers like Deepak Chopra, Sian Proctor, Tessy De Nassau, Nik Gowing, Leonor Diaz Alcantara, and Helena Gualinga took center stage to advocate for audiences to keep collaboration, empathy, and empowerment at the forefront of their leadership in seismic times. - Over five days, a platform was designed for innovative thinking with discussions converging on some of the most crucial conversations of our times: deglobalization and new geopolitical balances, disruptive decentralization in the age of Web3.0, solidarity in sustainability, and the future of leadership.With the rugged snow-capped setting of the Swiss Alps transformed by the picturesque view of the mountain meadows in May, last week the participation of more than 200 impact investors and 1000 delegates at The Lan Space successfully concluded five days of thought-provoking panel discussions and live performances in Davos, Switzerland, during the annual economic meeting.This year Davos was different not only because of the change of scenic backdrops but more so because of the lack of global cooperation to solve the most pressing issues of our current and future generations. With the turbulent aftermath of Covid-19 and its resulting rise of inequality, coupled with the climate crisis and the geopolitical turmoil following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the agenda-setting conversations that happened at the Lan Space throughout the week of May 20-26 focused on moving the needle in crucial areas such as cultural leadership, trust in and safety in the coming Web3.0, and regenerative solutions for the planet."The road of social injustice and mental distress is what leads to extinction. The other road, currently less traveled, is that of conscious choice-making in communities which could lead to a more peaceful, sustainable, and healthier world. As we explore consciousness, I hope that is the road that we'll take, but it requires diligence and continued expansion of conversations like these," commented Deepak Chopra after his discussion at the Lan Space about the spiritual codes of success.Influential minds, globally renowned experts, and visionary changemakers, such as the Inspiration4 astronaut, Dr. Sian Proctor, UNAids ambassador, Tessy De Nassau, CEO of the Montessori Group, Leonor Diaz Alcantara, Chairman of Constellation Research, R Ray Wang, CEO of Ambika Inc., Aron Dutta, and indigenous rights activist, Helena Gualinga, also took to the stage to share their unique perspectives during interactive panel discussions that left the empowered and inspired.Top Tier Impact, the global ecosystem of sustainable leaders and official partner of the World Economic Forum also used the Lan Space to host their private Global Impact Awards ceremony celebrating entrepreneurs who are building a new paradigm for the planet.Guest speaker Tessy De Nassau, UN Aids ambassador and Woman of the Decade, said, "What I really loved [at the Lan Space] was the conversation around what our leadership is lacking today. We need to start learning about what it means to lead with empathy and what it takes to become that leader."Another highlight of the event was a keynote panel with the astronaut Dr. Sian Proctor, pilot of the Inspiration4 mission, Christina Korp, Director of Space For A Better World, Rafal Modrzewski, CEO of ICEYE, and Fatema Hamdani, CEO of Kraus Hamdani Aerospace. "It is critical to talk about how space can advance a more equal and sustainable life here on Earth," commented Dr. Proctor. "As we push humanity to the Moon, Mars, and beyond, we are also creating the needed innovations to solve some of Earth's most challenging problems. I was honored to talk about how space will help us meet the UN SDGs at the Lan Space in Davos, we need more of those conversations."Closing the summit on the topic of leadership for the future generations to thrive, Leonor Diaz Alcantara, CEO of the Montessori Group summed up that, "Sustainable change is dependent on quality education now. The social problems the world is facing are problems that need long-term solutions and will require generations to implement and commit to resolving. If we do not prepare future generations now, by teaching them the skills and mindset they will need, any solutions will only be short term."The summit saw no shortage of enthralling evening events and artistic performances too. Among the highlights of the week, there were sensorial dinners cooked on the venue's terrace by celebrity chef for the British Royal household, Khalid Dahbi, breathtaking bubbleology shows by Guinness world-record holder SamSam Bubbleman, and live DJ sets by globally recognized artists like NINJA, Francesco Mami, 3D Punk, Renato Oliveira, and the multi-platinum singer Alex Hepburn.Lan Tschirky, Founder of Lan to Capital and visionary of the summit said: "We were beyond thrilled to welcome some of the brightest minds of our world to our space this week. I hope our guests left Davos inspired and with a sense of empowerment for what can come next if we keep collaboration as a core value. We look forward to showcasing more of our portfolio such as LAN Health and Havona, further welcoming impactful partners, brands, and start-ups to our venue next year."The event's full agenda and list of guest speakers are downloadable, click https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-0yz-DW3cy_WCydbcpDXXZ9JwwUlNA_5/view.For any press inquiries, please email farah@thelanspace.comSource: Plato Data Intelligence: PlatoData.io Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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Game Space Releases Merge Bird on Its GameFi-as-a-Service (GaaS) Platform

Singapore, May 9, 2022 – (SEAPRWire) – Game Space is proud to announce the release of Merge Bird on its GameFi-as-a-Service (GaaS) platform. Merge Bird is an on-chain game, inspired by the once-popular game ‘Flappy Bird’. Game Space has chosen it as the first on-chain game of this kind, to pay tribute to the tenth anniversary of ‘Flappy Bird’. Game Space will also AirDrop 500 bird NFTs to the community from May 9th to May 12th. Users can participate in the Merge Bird NFT airdrop event as well as receive huge prizes from being in the top 1000 leaderboard rankings. Users should not miss out on this incredible event. They can follow Game Space’s official Twitter and Telegram communities to find out how to join the whitelist event or by going to: https://u.game.space/whitelist The Game Space Wallet App and Merge Bird game is available on IOS and Android. Users can also download the Game Space Wallet App and Merge Bird game through the Official Game Space website at https://game.space/en-us/download About Game Space Game Space releases games on their GameFi-as-a-Service Platform. It can help AAA gaming companies and titles to release on-chain functionality in a matter of days through their integrated SDK, as well as an NFT transaction engine that can be embedded in games, which can help GameFi projects shorten the launch time by half a year and greatly reduce the threshold for gaming companies to enter Web3. Social Links For more details on the event and how to join their airdrop whitelist: Follow their official Twitter account https://twitter.com/Gamespace_NFTs Join their official Telegram community at https://t.me/gamespace_nft Check out their additional Social Media at https://linktr.ee/Gamespacenft Media Contact Brand: Game Space Contact: Media team E-mail: contact@game.space Website: https://game.space SOURCE: Game Space The article is provided by a third-party content provider. SEAPRWIRE makes no warranties or representations in connection therewith. Any questions, please contact cs@SEAPRWIRE.com Sectors: Top Story, Daily News SEAPRWIRE (www.seaprwire.com) offers newswire service in Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines & Hong Kong )

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Fujitsu delivers new technology to Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency for mapping and analyzing space debris

TOKYO, Apr 5, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Fujitsu today announced the development and deployment of a new analysis system to calculate orbital courses of space debris for use with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency's (JAXA) "Space Situational Awareness System" ("SSA system") for monitoring space debris. JAXA started operations of the new system at the Tsukuba Space Center on April 1, 2022. JAXA will utilize the new technology to create plans on effective space debris observation, drawing on observation data from radar and optical telescope to calculate the trajectory of space debris and perform comparative analysis with the path of JAXA satellites. In case the system detects space debris approaching satellites, it will support the operators at JAXA in quickly responding to risks and avoid any possible collisions with the space debris by automatically calculating the possibility of a predicted collision and necessary course changes.Figure 1: Overview of the JAXA SSA SystemFigure 2: Space debris imageFigure 3: Trend diagram increasing number of objects in earth orbit(1)Moving forward, Fujitsu aims to further improve the accuracy of its analysis system and develop further technologies for application in space to contribute to the safe and sustainable development of space.An urgent challenge to the future of sustainable development beyond EarthSpace debris like detritus from rocket launches, decommissioned satellites, and fragments of other artificial objects in orbit around the planet from explosions or collisions poses an increasingly severe problem for the future of sustainable development beyond our world. Experts estimate that the number of pieces of debris currently floating in space is more than 100 million, and the number continues to increase. Space debris can move at speeds of more than 7 km/s around the Earth and is thus powerful enough to cause severe damage to the approximately 12,000 artificial satellites in space. This presents a serious risk to critical infrastructure, with satellites playing an indispensable role in weather forecasts, disaster monitoring, and mapping applications.Fujitsu has been supporting JAXA in its efforts to solve this problem since the early 1990s by creating technology for space debris observation that utilizes orbit determination technology (the predecessor of the current SSA system) that has also been used with the Hayabusa2 asteroid probe and other important projects.In the latest milestone of this effort, Fujitsu has developed a practical analysis system for high precision orbit calculations to accurately track pieces of orbiting debris and forecast their movements to prevent collision with artificial satellites.About the new systemJAXA's SSA system consists of a radar, an optical telescope, and a Fujitsu-developed analysis system. The analysis system serves as the core of the SSA system, and allows JAXA's system operators to create plans on effective space debris observation, the management of acquired observation data, and the analysis of orbit tracking calculations to support the detection of space debris approaching satellites and avoiding collisions. The features of the analysis technology are as follows.1. Timely identification of collision risks through optimal observation plans and improvement of observation data processing capacityTo further improve the SSA system, JAXA's new radar has been designed to also capture smaller objects and to observe about 10,000 objects per day (more than 10 times the number of conventional radars)(2). In addition, the analysis system's processing capacity has been raised by more than 50 times to enable the timely processing of large amounts of observation data and support rapid risk assessment by immediately providing JAXA's satellite operators with necessary information about the possibility of a predicted collision and necessary course changes to avoid any possible collisions with space debris.2. Automation of routine tasks and reduction of operational load on system operatorsAs a measure to reduce the operational load on system operators related to the increased number of observation objects and processes, Fujitsu has developed a new function to automatize routine work such as the creation of observation plans and the processing of observation data, which had been mainly performed manually by analysis operators. Through the reduction in operational load and the improvement of the efficiency of the analysis system, operators can focus on confirming processing results and responding to emergencies.3. Interconnection with the SSA system of the Japanese governmentThe new analysis system can be connected to JAXA's SSA system as well as to the SSA system operated and managed by the Japanese government in order to share observation data. In this way, the new tool enables operators to reply to observation requests from the Japanese government and conduct efficient observations.Future plansLooking forward, Fujitsu will continue to improve the accuracy of its analysis system and contribute to JAXA's efforts to "make space visible".Fujitsu further aims to develop new technologies for aerospace agencies including JAXA to support various applications of satellite data as well as future space exploration and space travel projects and ultimately contribute to the safe and sustainable development of space.(1) Trend diagram increasing number of objects in earth orbit :Orbital Debris Quarterly News (March 2022). Source: NASA. https://orbitaldebris.jsc.nasa.gov/quarterly-news/pdfs/odqnv26i1.pdf(2) Fujitsu developed a new algorithm to create optimal observation plans at all times, taking into account the observation results of each object and the processing results of the observation data, to maximize the number of objects that can be observed.About FujitsuFujitsu is the leading Japanese information and communication technology (ICT) company offering a full range of technology products, solutions and services. Approximately 126,000 Fujitsu people support customers in more than 100 countries. We use our experience and the power of ICT to shape the future of society with our customers. Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 3.6 trillion yen (US$34 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2021. For more information, please see www.fujitsu.com. Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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Sierra Space Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries

LOUISVILLE, CO, Mar 18, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Sierra Space, a leading commercial space company with 1,100 employees, more than 500 missions and over 30 years of space flight heritage, and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI), a leading company in the space development industry in Japan, announced that the companies have jointly signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).Orbital Reef by 2035 - Sierra SpaceThe MOU agreement outlines plans for Sierra Space and MHI to collaborate on a wide range of technologies regarding the development of Orbital Reef, a commercially developed, owned and operated space station to be built in low Earth orbit (LEO) by investors Sierra Space and Blue Origin.Sierra Space and MHI have commenced work on incorporating MHI expertise in the development of Orbital Reef, bringing in technologies and expertise from MHI's years of experience with the International Space Station (ISS) program."At Sierra Space we are building a platform in space to benefit life on Earth," said Tom Vice, Sierra Space CEO. "We are proud to formalize a long-standing relationship with MHI and look forward to leveraging its considerable technological expertise, as we continue building Orbital Reef and the next generation of space transportation.""MHI is very excited to collaborate with Sierra Space and use MHI's technologies and experience earned over years to contribute to the development of Orbital Reef, the program led by Sierra Space, Blue Origin and their international partners," said Tomoe Nishigaya, Vice President and Senior General Manager of Space Systems at MHI. "We look forward to further collaboration with Sierra Space as to how MHI's technologies, products and services may provide better experience for users and customers of the space station. Additionally, MHI plans to cooperate with JAXA and other aerospace companies in Japan, leveraging strong relationships built through participation to the ISS program."About Sierra SpaceSierra Space products and programs are working towards a more accessible space economy. The company is rapidly advancing toward the launch of the world's only winged commercial spaceplane, the Dream Chaser. As the next generation of space transportation, the Dream Chaser will perform cargo supply and return missions for NASA, set to begin in late 2022, delivering up to 12,000 pounds of cargo to the International Space Station (ISS) at a time. The return journey will carry critical data, generated by ISS researcher experiments, enabling earth-bound scientists to benefit from much faster access to these unique results. Dream Chaser is a reusable spaceplane, uniquely capable of a smooth 1.5 low-g re-entry for crew and cargo transportation with the ability to land on existing commercial runways worldwide.Sierra Space is the developer of the Large Integrated Flexible Environment (LIFE) Habitat, a modular, three-story commercial habitation and science platform. The unique structure will provide opportunities for multiple businesses including manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and other sectors, to optimize zero gravity benefits. The LIFE Habitat will be able to be deployed in low-Earth orbit, on the lunar surface, or lunar orbit, and as a transport vehicle to Mars. Both Dream Chaser and LIFE Habitat will launch using conventional rocket propulsion systems.The Dream Chaser spaceplane and LIFE platform are central components of the joint partnership Orbital Reef commercial space station and mixed-use business park being developed in partnership with Blue Origin.About MHI GroupMitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group is one of the world's leading industrial groups, spanning energy, logistics & 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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SEAPRWire team Launches Blockchain-Focused News release Service

Hong Kong – SEAPRWire, a leader in blockchain public relations and marketing services, is pleased to announce the launch of SEAPRWire, an automated PR distribution service which provides guaranteed coverage and in-depth reports. SEAPRWire will be a one-stop-shop for the distribution of news releases in the cryptocurrency and blockchain sector. The launch marks the first time that advertisers can reach leading publications in the crypto media with the click of a button. While most industries have some kind of PR newswire service, the cryptocurrency sector has become a victim of its own rapid pace of growth over recent years. Since the ICO boom of 2017, there has been a proliferation of blockchain and crypto-focused projects, exchanges, investment firms, and marketing agencies, along with niche news and informational content sites. However, the infrastructure to connect this complex ecosystem has been slow to come up to speed, meaning that existing newswire services don’t reach their target audience. It’s estimated that one in five people own cryptocurrencies, so there is currently a significant missed opportunity to reach a massive global readership. As a newswire service dedicated to the crypto and blockchain space, SEAPRWire aims to address this gap. News releases are distributed to leading publications, offering guaranteed coverage to reach audiences worldwide. The system is integrated with publishers and blogs, enabling accurate reporting via a user-friendly dashboard. It also offers reports of the PR distribution. SEAPRWire offers a flexible choice of packages to suit all types of stories and budgets, guaranteed coverage by a minimum of 10 publications for the most basic package. The standard offers more coverage and support, while the soon-to-be-launched premium package will include translations to additional languages and syndication to 300+ business tech and finance websites. SEAPRWire is also welcoming publications wishing to join the service. Site owners can leverage the opportunity to produce up to date, relevant news for their audiences while maximizing the opportunity for passive income. SEAPRWire will be powered by SEAPRWire, which brings its extensive network of media and PR connections developed over three years operating in the blockchain and cryptocurrency marketing space. About SEAPRWire SEAPRWire is the top-up newswire in Southeast Asia. It offers PR distribution service to all Southeast Asia regions, including: Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Hong Kong and Taiwan. SEAPRWire has a network of media editors, journalists, magazines, newspapers and PR agencies. It also cooperates with top wire services like JCN Newswire, Factiva, Eiko Reuters, Bloomberg, Yahoo, MarketWatch, BusinessInsider. SEAPRWire can distribute press releases in multi-linguages, such as: Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Indonesian … For quicker communication, please connect on Skype: cs@seaprwire.com Telegram: @seaprwire Media contact Company: SEAPRWire Contact: Tina, Marketing Manager Email: cs@seaprwire.com Website: http://www.seaprwire.com SOURCE: SEAPRWire

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Space Warriors Announces Its Initial Community Video Game

Paris, France, January 21, 2022 - (SEAPRWire) - Space Warriors has unveiled a new NFT project, set to transform the blockchain gaming space. The project, Space Warriors, is the leading community-focused game made on the Unreal Engine. It is a collection of 7,777 unique 3D NFTs, stored as ERC-721 assets on the Ethereum blockchain and hosted on IPFS. This game makes use of the Decentralised Autonomous Organization (DAO) voting system. This enables users, who own a Space Warrior, to vote on the major decisions that shape the game. This way, the users will determine the direction and trajectory of the game. As the CEO of Yield Guild Games noted on a separate occasion: "A DAO is a perfect way to hand more decision-making power to the communities of people who will participate in play to earn games, guilds, and what comes next" In addition to being able to exercise their voting rights, Space Warriors holders will gain access to the inspiring SWC community. There, they will receive regular updates regarding exclusive offers, competitions, community projects, and more as the project grows. Users can also hold the digital assets for any amount of time; they can also decide when to sell them off on an NFT marketplace like OpenSea. The 3D NFTs were designed by a team of seven artists with Illan Fitoussi as the team lead. Illan Fitoussi is a respected 3D animation artist, with prior experience working with Ubisoft and Disney on major projects like Lion King and Tom Clancy games. The team created the designs in Maya and rendered them in Unreal Engine 5; so that they can be transmuted easily into gaming and metaverse systems. The designs of Space Warriors' 5 factions were drawn from the fantastic robots of modern and nostalgic sci-fi – from Transformers to Pacific Rim. Furthermore, the SWCuniverse draws similarities across pop culture and cinematic influences. Each SWC NFT artwork is stored as an ERC-721 token on the Ethereum blockchain and hosted on IPFS. Engaging Game Narrative The game has an engaging narrative that allows it to stand out from other regular NFT games. The game is set deep in space, far from mankind, in a world populated by sentient robotic warriors. These robotic warriors- driven by an insatiable appetite for domination, power, and honor- have waged ruthless wars on many spaceships and lands. For a time, they stopped going to war. This peace lasted for years until the Strangers appeared. The Strangers shattered the tranquility of the robotic warriors and left trails of destruction and annihilation in their Galaxy. Facing this dark threat, the warriors must now join forces and unite as one brotherhood, one unstoppable Army. Bound to fight for their survival, they vowed to avenge their fallen brothers. The narrative will grow even further as the project grows. In just over 48 hours of unveiling its plan, the community grew to over 100,000 unique users on Discord and is now brimming with over 200,000 community members. Once the community votes on the Metaverse upon which the Space Warriors Club HQ will be built, the game will be ready to go. Subsequently, the Army wallet will be funded with 5% of all secondary sales royalties. The wallet will be dedicated to funding the Space WarriorsClub activities including the metaverse, real-life events, and conferences. Fortunately, the website contains plenty of details about the game. About Space Warriors Space Warriors is a unique NFT project made up of 7,777 BFTs built on the Unreal Engine. Unlike many other NFT projects, asset holders will be able to vote on the direction and development of the game. The development team comprises seven individuals with ample experience in the designing and marketing of video games.   Social Links Discord: https://discord.gg/swc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spacewarriorsclub/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/swcNFT   Media contact Company name: Space Warriors Contact person: Gabriel Germani, Co-Founder E-mail: gabriel@swcnft.com Website: https://www.spacewarriorsclub.com   SOURCE: Space Warriors   The article is provided by a third-party content provider. SEAPRWIRE makes no warranties or representations in connection therewith. Any questions, please contact cs@SEAPRWIRE.com Sectors: Top Story, Daily News SEAPRWIRE (www.seaprwire.com) offers newswire service in Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines & Hong Kong )

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The Crypto Universe Now Has Savage Meme Token: AngryKitty Launches to Set New Rules on the Digital Playground

New York, NY, Jan 19, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - AngryKitty, the funniest decentralized meme token for profit, joy, and charity, has announced the launch of its project. Aims at being the most hilarious meme token in the crypto space, AngryKitty seeks to foster joy, increase creativity amongst digital artists, and take advantage of the budding NFT market. An unparalleled token, by nature, AngryKitty combines aggressiveness, fighting, and attack with executing a ton of charities.Based on the concept that cats and dogs are mortal enemies, AngryKitty is furious at all the dogs that fill the crypto space without any meaningful use case. Therefore, AngryKitty is set to kick-start one of the most dangerous battles of the century. With a mission to destroy dogs, AngryKitty is a super-intelligent, impulsive, and skilled hunter who, albeit having the appearance of a cruel killer, possesses a good heart which is evident in the planned large-scale charity campaigns worldwide.Running on the Ethereum and Binance Smart Chain [BSC] blockchains [the company plans to expand on Solana and other chains]. AngryKitty launched December 5, 2021, after a series of extensive research and an intensive period of validation conducted by the development team. With an improved roadmap, the AngryKitty project is shaping to be an ideal meme token with innovative plans for the future. As part of its strategic evolution to remain relevant in the crypto space, AngryKitty will develop and launch a variety of games, ranging from the booming play-2-earn [P2E] games to blockchain and NFT games. Additionally, plans are underway to have this recently launched meme token on the Metaverse.To ensure the long-term success and sustainability of the project, the team will burn a number of tokens periodically.AngryKitty - The Dog Killer As part of the development team's plans to accelerate this innovative project, an NFT collection has been designed and launched on the OpenSea marketplace. Featuring a collection of 12 unique and well-designed NFTs, they are currently available for purchase on one of the leading NFT marketplaces.In addition to this launch, the team behind this project is working to create and launch a game, AngryKitty Shooter—which will be based, primarily, on the tale of the kickass cat whose mission is to destroy dogs while also initiating a ton of charity campaigns globally. According to the project roadmap, this game has been slated for launch at the end of January 2022.With a total token supply of 1 quadrillion ANGRYK tokens which are currently available for purchase on decentralized exchanges like Uniswap and PancakeSwap at $0.0000000467 per piece, the token has experienced a 5000% increase in price since its launch date. Furthermore, a whopping 5000% increase in community and user growth has also been recorded by the team.About AngryKittyDubbed the funniest meme token in the crypto space, AngryKitty is a recently launched project that has been designed to integrate creativity, pure joy, and a ton of charities into the trillion-dollar crypto space. Taking advantage of NFTs and the blockchain gaming industry, this project is seeking to bring more use cases to these NFTs while sharing the fictional story of the super-intelligent, good yet equally dangerous kitty whose mission is to spread good cheer and destroy dogs.Social MediaTwitter: https://twitter.com/angrykittytokenFacebook: https://facebook.com/angrykittytokenTelegram: https://t.me/angrykittytokenOpenSea: https://opensea.io/collection/angrykitty-the-dog-killerMedia ContactBrand: AngryKitty TokenContact: The Marketing teamWebsite: https://angrykittytoken.com/Email: support@angrykittytoken.comSOURCE: AngryKitty Token Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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The Crypto Universe Now Has Its Savage Meme Token: AngryKitty Launches to Set New Rules on the Digital Playground

New York, NY, January 18, 2022 – (SEAPRWire) – AngryKitty, the funniest decentralized meme token for profit, joy, and charity, has announced the launch of its project. Aims at being the most hilarious meme token in the crypto space, AngryKitty seeks to foster joy, increase creativity amongst digital artists, and take advantage of the budding NFT market. An unparalleled token, by nature, AngryKitty combines aggressiveness, fighting, and attack with executing a ton of charities. Based on the concept that cats and dogs are mortal enemies, AngryKitty is furious at all the dogs that fill the crypto space without any meaningful use case. Therefore, AngryKitty is set to kick-start one of the most dangerous battles of the century. With a mission to destroy dogs, AngryKitty is a super-intelligent, impulsive, and skilled hunter who, albeit having the appearance of a cruel killer, possesses a good heart which is evident in the planned large-scale charity campaigns worldwide. Running on the Ethereum and Binance Smart Chain [BSC] blockchains [the company plans to expand on Solana and other chains]. AngryKitty launched December 5, 2021, after a series of extensive research and an intensive period of validation conducted by the development team. With an improved roadmap, the AngryKitty project is shaping to be an ideal meme token with innovative plans for the future. As part of its strategic evolution to remain relevant in the crypto space, AngryKitty will develop and launch a variety of games, ranging from the booming play-2-earn [P2E] games to blockchain and NFT games. Additionally, plans are underway to have this recently launched meme token on the Metaverse. To ensure the long-term success and sustainability of the project, the team will burn a number of tokens periodically. AngryKitty – The Dog Killer As part of the development team’s plans to accelerate this innovative project, an NFT collection has been designed and launched on the OpenSea marketplace. Featuring a collection of 12 unique and well-designed NFTs, they are currently available for purchase on one of the leading NFT marketplaces. In addition to this launch, the team behind this project is working to create and launch a game, AngryKitty Shooter—which will be based, primarily, on the tale of the kickass cat whose mission is to destroy dogs while also initiating a ton of charity campaigns globally. According to the project roadmap, this game has been slated for launch at the end of January 2022. With a total token supply of 1 quadrillion ANGRYK tokens which are currently available for purchase on decentralized exchanges like Uniswap and PancakeSwap at $0.0000000467 per piece, the token has experienced a 5000% increase in price since its launch date. Furthermore, a whopping 5000% increase in community and user growth has also been recorded by the team. About AngryKitty  Dubbed the funniest meme token in the crypto space, AngryKitty is a recently launched project that has been designed to integrate creativity, pure joy, and a ton of charities into the trillion-dollar crypto space. Taking advantage of NFTs and the blockchain gaming industry, this project is seeking to bring more use cases to these NFTs while sharing the fictional story of the super-intelligent, good yet equally dangerous kitty whose mission is to spread good cheer and destroy dogs. Social Contact Twitter: https://twitter.com/angrykittytoken  Facebook:  https://facebook.com/angrykittytoken  Telegram: https://t.me/angrykittytoken  OpenSea: https://opensea.io/collection/angrykitty-the-dog-killer  Media Contact Brand: AngryKitty Token Contact: The Marketing team Website: https://angrykittytoken.com/  Email:  support@angrykittytoken.com SOURCE: AngryKitty Token The article is provided by a third-party content provider. SEAPRWIRE makes no warranties or representations in connection therewith. Any questions, please contact cs@SEAPRWIRE.com Sectors: Top Story, Daily News SEAPRWIRE (www.seaprwire.com) offers newswire service in Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines & Hong Kong )

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Graviton Zero Launches NFT land in the Sci-Fi MMORPG Metaverse

London, UK, January 17, 2022 – (SEAPRWire) – Recently, Graviton Zero, a blockchain-based gaming studio has announced its NFT Land sale event and is expected to last until mid-February. Starting the 1st phase on Babylons NFT Marketplace, one of the largest on the Binance smart chain and followed by more top tier INO launchpads giving users the ability to purchase their own plots of land within the Nemeni Universe. Graviton Zero is a space simulation open world rpg metaverse, where players control their space vessels and may take the role of space pirate, merchant or miner of asteroids. The playable space is one star system where players can travel through navigation beacons. Players can have a land plot on available planets and can develop production infrastructure to gather resources and trade them on the market. Playerdriven economy allows trade with in-game items, setting own prices per goods. Also, a vast crafting system allows them to produce unique items and equipment and sell them to other players as NFT items. The economy has both hard currency ($GRAV tokens) and soft in-game currency (Void Crystals). Players are free to choose their playstyle and earn in any way they find comfortable for them. Players begin with starting gear and a space vessel (a small class ship). By completing quests, mining resources, fighting with AI or player opponents in random events players earn Credits, equipment, gain factions reputation to unlock better-paid quests, and buy faction equipment. Gradually players will be able to have a variety of vessels of different dedication to adapt playstyle to any gameplay situation. Big ships though might require a crew to control properly or use AI crew modules, which may be less efficient than human operators. Also In quick skirmish players may test their flying skills in a space arena dogfights to earn additional rewards taking part in free for all or team fight scenarios to fight for top seasonal rankings. The ecosystem itself will be underpinned by the GRAV token (used as the in-game currency) and all in-game assets will be expressed and player owned NFTs, tradeable on the blockchain. GRAV token has been secured and audited by well-respected company ZOKYO and the NFTs themselves have implemented CHAINLINKS VRF to ensure that the NFTs are random and verifiable on the blockchain Graviton Zero completed their initial Private and Seed round raising over $2.1million and have some large and well-known backers like Vespertine Capital, Moonwhale, ExNetwork, Unreal Capital, and more Graviton Zero aims to be a frontrunner in the Cryptocurrency Gaming Industry providing creativity, superior experiences, and high fidelity gameplay. Co-Developed with AAA Gaming studios, Argentics. Find the teaser trailer here Social Links: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/Gravitonzero Media Contact Brand: Graviton Zero Contact: Media Team E-mail: info@gravitonzero.com  Website: https://gravitonzero.com SOURCE: Graviton Zero The article is provided by a third-party content provider. SEAPRWIRE makes no warranties or representations in connection therewith. Any questions, please contact cs@SEAPRWIRE.com Sectors: Top Story, Daily News SEAPRWIRE (www.seaprwire.com) offers newswire service in Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines & Hong Kong )

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Soft Space Enters into Strategic Partnership with JCB

KUALA LUMPUR & TOKYO, Jan 13, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - The world's leading fintech player, Soft Space Sdn. Bhd. ("Soft Space"), has announced a new strategic partnership with Japan's only international payment brand, JCB Co. Ltd. ("JCB").Virtual signing ceremony between Yoshiki Kaneko, Senior Executive Officer of JCB Co., Ltd. / President & COO of JCB International Co., Ltd., and Joel Tay, Chief Executive Officer of Soft SpaceThis strategic partnership is the first of its kind in Malaysia for the payment giant and involves a combination of US$5 million investment in Soft Space and a series of business collaborations that are aimed at capitalising on Soft Space's fintech-as-a-service business model, technology and regulatory knowhow, and JCB's global recognition, vast alliances and brand reach.This is part of the first tranche of funding on the horizon for Soft Space with other investments to follow in the future. The partnership also demonstrates the confidence JCB has in Soft Space's management, technology portfolio and execution strategy in today's highly competitive fintech industry.JCB owns and operates one of the largest payment schemes in Japan supporting about 37 million merchants and 140 million cardmembers around the world, by capitalising on Asia's economic growth. Backed by these assets, JCB has a vision to become "Asia's leading payment brand" and will expand the brand globally by leveraging its strength in Asia - especially in Southeast Asia ("SEA") - to become a competitive brand preferred by Japanese and international cardmembers.To this end, JCB has targeted SEA as a strategic business enhancement region and has established its ASEAN Business Enhancement and Creation Department in Singapore last June to seek business opportunities within the region. This will serve as a template for further strategic alliances and investments within the region.The strategic partnership with Soft Space also aims to harness synergies between the two parties and includes the expansion of JCB's merchant network, the establishment of card issuing solutions, and the provision of customer marketing solutions.Other collaborative areas include, but not limited to, enhanced merchant acceptance, mobility-as-a-service (MaaS) and transit; payment gateways; cards-as-a-service (CaaS); white label services, API platform services and technical support services.Both Soft Space and JCB are committed to accelerating cashless payment both in Malaysia and SEA by utilising competitive and advanced fintech technologies, thereby establishing a link between Japanese consumers to SEA."I am honoured to announce this investment and collaboration agreement. I believe this is not just an investment, but the first step towards realising the boundless possibility with Soft Space," said Yoshiki Kaneko, President & COO of JCB International Co. Ltd. "We are capitalising on this opportunity to expand and secure our business in SEA by utilising Soft Space's cutting-edge technology and robust network with the financial institutions. We are confident that this collaboration will go beyond Malaysia and expand across the globe.""We are humbled by this investment by JCB," said Joel Tay, Chief Executive Officer of Soft Space. "Being JCB's first investee in Malaysia assures us that we are on track to develop financial solutions that will fortify payment acceptance between Japan and SEA, and benefit both regions when borders open up again. This bridge between our regions will also serve as a roadmap for us to enter other regions globally in the future."Today, Soft Space has an expansive range of product offerings that span white-label e-wallet solutions to its flagship Tap to Phone technology, which is the world's first SoftPOS solution to support secure PIN entry. The solution has received endorsements from major card schemes such as Visa, UnionPay International, Mastercard and Malaysia's MyDebit, and has been deployed in some of the largest financial service institutions and corporate enterprises in the Middle East, North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific.About Soft Space Founded in 2012, Soft Space is the world's leading SoftPOS player headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Soft Space simplifies the complexity of financial infrastructure and creates value-added features for businesses to expand their business growth. With over 30 financial institutions across 10 countries adopting its payment solutions, Soft Space is supported by MDEC's Global Acceleration and Innovation Network (GAIN) programme and received financial support through MIDA's Domestic Investment Strategic Fund in 2012. In 2018, Soft Space ranked 66th out of 1000 companies in Financial Times 'FT 1000: High Growth Companies in Asia Pacific' Special Report. Subsequently in 2020, Soft Space is also recognised as one of IDC's Fastest Growing Company in 2020. For more information, please visit: https://www.softspace.com.my/Brenda Lim Communications Executive Tel: +603 7494 1222 Email: brenda.lim@softspace.com.myAbout JCB JCB is a major global payment brand and a leading credit card issuer and acquirer in Japan. JCB launched its card business in Japan in 1961 and began expanding worldwide in 1981. Its acceptance network includes about 37 million merchants around the world. JCB Cards are issued mainly in Asian countries and territories, with more than 140 million cardmembers. As part of its international growth strategy, JCB has formed alliances with hundreds of leading banks and financial institutions globally to increase its merchant coverage and cardmember base. As a comprehensive payment solution provider, JCB commits to providing responsive and high-quality service and products to all customers worldwide. For more information, please visit: www.global.jcb/en/Ayaka NakajimaCorporate CommunicationsTel: +81-3-5778-8353Email: jcb-pr@jcb.co.jp Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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DogeBonk Achieves the First Memecoin in Space

Cheyenne, Wyoming / December 20, 2021 / SEAPRWire / – DogeBonk is a two month old memecoin, revived from hibernation by a ragtag group of anonymous Defi veterans. More than just a coin, DogeBonk’s exponentially growing decentralized community of holders has recently completed one of the most ambitious stunts in crypto history. They have successfully become the first memecoin in space, beating Dogecoin by months. The project emerged from a community brainstorm on ways to show how even a scrappy underdog like DogeBonk, could show that one does not need the patronage of influencers and billionaires to achieve great things. One anonymous member suggested one-upping noted billionaire and meme enthusiast Elon Musk’s pet project by becoming the first memecoin in space, beating SpaceX’s mission DOGE-1. Within just a few weeks, the community came together and made this ambition real, launching on a weather balloon to 90,000 feet, where the blackness of space and the curvature of the earth is visible. The unveiling of the meme in space was done on Sunday evening on the twitch channel and is now available on BonkTV on YouTube. This stunt marks the latest in a series of ambitious and far reaching projects launched by the DogeBonk community in just the last month. Previous stunts included a giant billboard in Times Square, a massively attended virtual “Bonkscars” video meme awards show on Twitch (https://www.twitch.tv/dogebonkofficial), a custom DogeBonk themed minigame (https://www.battlebonk.xyz/game/index.html), a state-of-the-art hivemind chatbot trained on the telegram chats of community members, and winning “Meme of the Year” on r/memes, a subreddit with more than 17 million subscribers. From memecoins centralized around billionaire worship to vaporware cashgrabs, Dogebonk is showing what community coins should be all about: the community, creativity and the memes that unite them. About Organization DogeBonk is a community-lead project on the Binance Smart Chain Network. DogeBonk/DOBO is not a business/company, it’s code running on a blockchain. Liquidity is locked and ownership of the contract has been renounced, removing any ability by a centralized entity to take control of the token. Interested parties can learn more about DogeBonk and its community by visiting DogeBonk.com. There, users will find more information, and links to the various growing DogeBonk communities across the Internet. Media Contact Brand: DogeBonk Contact: Media Team Email: Ghostbro@dogebonk.com Website: https://dogebonk.com/ Twitter: @dogebonk_token SOURCE: DogeBonk 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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Kristof Schöffling’s Move Digital Enters Metaverse

MAHE, SEYCHELLES / November 3, 2021 / SEAPRWire / –Alongside major enterprises, Kristof Schöffling’s Move Digital is entering the Metaverse. The Metaverse is a term used to represent the vast virtual worlds being developed in the rapidly expanding and increasingly immersive digital space. These worlds are beginning to host sizable economies and major enterprises are setting up to provide the infrastructure for these rapidly growing worlds. Move Digital is among these first movers as they start to allocate the majority of their 50+ workforce and tech resources to Metaverse infrastructure development. Founded and led by Kristof Schoeffling, Move Digital is a premier consulting and advisory company in the blockchain space. Move Digital has helped countless enterprises identify key bottlenecks and both design and deploy distributed ledger technology (DLT) solutions to address these bottlenecks. Move Digital recognized the vast potential of the Metaverse space at an early stage and has been gradually transitioning resources to this space over the past six months. With the Metaverse on the precipice of exponential growth, Move Digital has now committed to dedicating the majority of the company’s resources to focusing on next-gen Metaverse infrastructure development. The Metaverse is widely anticipated to grow into one of the biggest markets worldwide. Analysts foresee it becoming a multi-trillion dollar market. With this recent strategic move, Move Digital is positioning itself to rank among the leading developers of Metaverse-related infrastructure. Media Contact Company: Move Digital Limited Contact: Kristof Schöffling, Director E-mail: hello@movedigital.io Website: https://movedigital.io/ Medium: https://movedigitaltoday.medium.com/ Address: House of Francis, Room 303, Ile Du Port, Mahe, Seychelles SOURCE: Move Digital Limited 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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Space Vikings LLC is Disrupting the $500+ BILLION Beer Industry

Silkeborg, Denmark/ SEAPRWire / October 22, 2021 / – Space Vikings Token, a new Danish cryptocurrency, is set to disrupt the global beer market in 2022 by partnering with at least one brewery to release true Viking Ales. For the first time in history, a cryptocurrency and a brewery will join forces to not only distribute a token-inspired beer but reward their holders throughout it all. Space Vikings Token, relaunched on September 19th, 2021, with a reinvented and completely doxxed dev team and they have been checking off their roadmap one by one. The team has already burned 250 trillion of their 1 quadrillion tokens, relaunched the jackpot (which is now open to anyone holding over $50 worth of $SVT), relisted the token on Coin Market Cap, hired a marketing team, and officially became a limited liability company or LLC, on the 4th of October. The next steps for the team include completing a new crypto exchange platform allowing people to easily purchase Space Vikings Tokens $SVT with a bank card, a contract audit, confirming a partnership with a brewery to make Space Vikings Beer, and finally, rewarding the holders of each! Space Vikings Token plans to get a beer brewed that uses the ingredients and techniques from the original Norse Vikings; water, barley, and yeast. It will create a deliciously smooth session beer for Vikings all over the world to enjoy. The exact final ingredients, alcohol content, and packaging design will be a collaboration between the brewery, the holders, and Space Vikings LLC. Now is the time to get involved, because once the team checks off the next few milestones, there’s no telling how high this token will go. About Space Vikings Token: Space Vikings Token is a Denmark-based Binance Smart Chain defi project started in 2021. Their LLC was formed in Delaware, and the four-person dev team resides in, Denmark, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. They hope to make their first partnership by the end of 2021 and start distributing beer by the end of March 2022. If you want to invest, get more information on Space Vikings LLC, meet the team, or have a brewery ready to discuss partnering, please contact them directly at www.SpaceVikingsLLC.com For more information, visit Website: https://www.spacevikingsllc.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/spacevikingsLLC Instagram: https://instagram.com/spacevikingsLLC Media Contacts: Company: Space Vikings LLC Contact: Jason Donnelly, CMO Email: info@SpaceVikingsLLC.com  SOURCE: Space Vikings 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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Covid-19 has not slowed down space industry, many opportunities in the sector: Teo Chee Hean

SINGAPORE - While the Covid-19 situation has affected lives all over the world, it has not slowed down the progress of the global space industry, said Senior Minister Teo Chee Hean on Monday (June 7). Opportunities abound in the sector, he said and added that many countries have made heavier use of space-based technologies to overcome challenges posed by the disease. Satellite communications, for example, allowed people to see doctors, attend school and have work meetings virtually, as well as keep in touch with loved ones. Systems involving such satellites also helped governments to move faster than the virus in order to help protect lives and bring the pandemic under control, said Mr Teo. "Despite the disruption to lives globally, Covid-19 did not hamper the growth of the space industry... Globally, people in many countries have made greater and more innovative use of space-based applications to help overcome the challenges of their Covid-19 situations," said Mr Teo, who is also Coordinating Minister for National Security. He was speaking at the 13th Global Space and Technology Convention, which was organised by non-governmental organisation Singapore Space and Technology. The annual event was held in a hybrid manner this year due to the need for social distancing and safety measures, with some participants attending physically at the Sheraton Towers in Scotts Road, while others tuned in virtually. Mr Teo pointed out that investment in the space sector set a new record in 2020. He cited successful space activities over the past year, such as Mars missions by the US, China and the United Arab Emirates, as well as how SpaceX became the first private company to send people into orbit. In January, New York-based venture capital firm Space Capital reported that private investment in space companies last year set a new annual record of US$8.9 billion (S$11.8 billion), defying industry fears that Covid-19 would stop the past decade's momentum. Singapore has been growing its nascent but flourishing local space ecosystem and creating more opportunities for its young professionals to be exposed to cutting-edge space technology, said Mr Teo. He highlighted several space-related start-ups that have taken root here over the past year to venture into uncharted territory and create new possibilities. These include Bifrost, which creates synthetic data to train artificial intelligence, and Qosmosys, a spacecraft solutions provider. A growing number of Singapore start-ups have been noticed by investors, said Mr Teo. For instance, Zero Error Systems, which develops radiation-hardened electronics, raised US$1.85 million in a seed round last October. Mr Teo called for a vibrant ecosystem to be developed here, so that such up-and-coming companies that are operating in this field can continue to innovate. "Beyond the big players, we can nurture smaller companies and start-ups that have the potential to innovate, scale up, and grow into globally competitive companies," said the minister. There is also a need to invest in deep technical capabilities that have to be built up over time, given how the space industry involves highly complex and high-precision engineering and technology. More on this topic   Related Story Starting up early in tech before graduation   Related Story Singapore agri-food start-up hopes to feed astronauts with microalgae Mr Teo said that this involves two aspects: investing in research and development (R&D) and developing talented people. He noted that several R&D grant calls where space-based technologies can support fields such as aviation, maritime, climate and the environment have been launched here. Local companies are also investing in space-related research. But beyond research, agencies and universities here are also putting in work to groom a future pool of space scientists, engineers and entrepreneurs, said Mr Teo. They are also creating more opportunities for undergraduates and young professionals to be exposed to cutting-edge space technology. "We hope to inspire a future generation to fulfil their dreams in space," Mr Teo said. He called for governments, companies, research institutes, universities to collaborate so that the collective knowledge about space can be increased, and new opportunities can be created for all. "Let us work together to grow an innovative space ecosystem, build deep capabilities, and forge strong partnerships, so that we can take new strides and push the frontiers of space development to reach for the stars," he said. The Singapore Space and Technology, which organised the event, runs two accelerator programmes for space start-ups and has supported 30 companies across 14 countries in Asia, Europe and South America in the last few years. Accelerator programmes provide intensive business support for start-ups, aiming to get them ready for investment. More on this topic   Related Story Space science aids understanding of our planet: Ex-astronaut   Related Story The moon, Mars and beyond: China's ambitious plans in space

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