FMC-FILM Music Contest & Awards 2023

Prizes valued at more than EUR60,000

BUDAPEST, HUNGARY, Sept 18, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – FMC-Film Music Contest, a unique international music competition for composers of film, television and video game music, is celebrating its fifth anniversary.

Every year, FMC seeks out and showcases musicians, composers, sound designers and instrumentalists for their compositions, and filmmakers and video makers for their films, animations and music videos with original music, awarding prestigious prizes in several competition categories.

From left to right: Vlado Zeleznak Snr. FMC Producer, Vlado Meller- Chairman of the FMC Jury, Vlado Zeleznak Jr.FMC President

For this special birthday year, the organisers have prepared several surprises, new features and major announcements.

Something momentous is on the horizon. A big revelation from the FMC organisers is imminent.

“This year, we have prepared a big surprise for all music and film artists, and we will be presenting it very soon—before the registration deadline for the current FMC. It is a completely new, artist-focused project we’ve been working hard on for some time. It’s going to be big and definitely something to look forward to,” said the FMC President Vlado Zeleznak JR.

This year’s six competition categories will again offer plenty of opportunities for anyone wanting to enter the contest.

FMC 2023 Categories

1. Instrumental music this year also expanded to include Relaxation, Meditation and Ambient Music.

2. Symphonic Orchestral.

3. Music for Film,TV, Ads- a highly popular category that simply must be included again this year.

4. Animation, Films, Videos- Enter your originally scored films, animations and music videos, regardless of the year you made them.

5. Scoring Retro SCI-FI Animation- Compose synth music for a short Retro Animated Sci-Fi film.

6. Action Game Soundtrack- Enter the world of video games and create music based on your own preferences for a short 1,30 min sequence of an aerial combat action sequence

Generous high-value prizes and several dozen winners every year

In addition to the absolute winners, the jury nominates entrants for special awards, announcing several dozen winners in the competition every year.

This year, the winners of FMC-Film Music Contest 2023 will share more than €60,000 in prizes which includes a mix of quality hardware and software and special bundles from renowned music companies such as Moog Music, Meze Audio, PSPaudioware, D16 Group Audio Software, and more. These are sure to boost the winners’ studio equipment and will be great upgrades for their future music projects.

Winners will also receive original handmade trophies and certificates as reminders of their success. Media coverage, the press and interviews await them.

Grand prize in the FMC 2023 is 4 day VIP Artist stay in Budapest, Hungary packed with amazing experiences and special activities.

“We look forward to meeting our winners and FMC partners in Budapest. Our cameras will record everything for a short promo documentary which will present the programme, activities and vibe of the experience enjoyed by the winners in this cinematically captivating metropolis. The result will be shown to all current and future competitors, FMC fans and the public,” said the FMC producer Vlado Zeleznak Snr.

More information about the prizes can be found here: https://www.fmcontest.com/prizes/

Once again, a prestigious international Hollywood jury will decide this year’s winners:

Members of the prestigious international jury in the FMC are composers, musicians, film directors, producers from the EU, USA, Asia, Australia the professional elite in the music and film industry, working for Hollywood, Asian and European film studios, TV broadcasters, Netflix, etc.

More about the judges: https://www.fmcontest.com/jury/

You can upload your music, film, or video to the official competition website: https://www.fmcontest.com/ where you can also read testimonials, view a gallery and videos, and find out about previous winners and other essential details.

FMC 2023-Trailer Video: https://youtu.be/2pt_LtmS7nk?si=A3RkfR_hV5NaKXhG

Registration deadline: 15 October 2023

Follow FMC-Film Music Contest on Social Media:

Facebook: facebook.com/FilmMusicContest

Instagram: instagram.com/fmcontest

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fmcontest 

YouTube: http://bit.ly/3oOaG48 @fmcontest

Media Contact:
Mgr. Vlado Zeleznak JR.
President FMC-Film Music Contest
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tripleS to Make Southeast Asian Debut At Philippine Blockchain Week

MANILA, Sept 18, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – K-Pop mania will reach new heights in Manila when four members of tripleS stage their first-ever Southeast Asian performance on September 21! Philippine fans can look forward to watching YooYeon, SooMin, NaKyoung, and YeonJi perform live, while a privileged few will have the chance to participate in an exclusive Meet and Greet. The group will be performing multiple hits from tripleS’ previous albums: “ACCESS”, “ASSEMBLE”, “AESTHETIC”, as well as LOVElution’s newest release, “ↀ”.

YooYeon, SooMin, NaKyoung, and YeonJi are also the members of EVOLution, introduced in April 2023 as tripleS’ fourth official sub-unit. From the full 24-member roster, 8 members were selected by fans via their blockchain-based voting event, “Gravity”.

Bringing further excitement, P-pop girl group G22 will participate as tripleS’ opening act. Known for their singles, “BANG!”, “Defy”, and “Boomerang”, G22 consists of Alfea, Bianca, Jaz, and AJ, who will bring their signature sounds and killer dance moves to Philippine Blockchain Week.

The show will take place at Newport World Resorts Marriott Grand Ballroom as part of Philippine Blockchain Week (PBW), alongside the first-ever NEXUS FAN FAIR, an epic celebration of gaming, technology, entertainment, music, and MORE! While their Pinoy fans will have the chance to see 4 members of tripleS EVOLution perform for the first time in SEA, sister unit LOVElution is set to embark on their US tour. To complete the once-in-a-lifetime experience, limited Meet & Greet tickets will also be available! Finally, as a special bundle, tickets for NEXUS FAN FAIR will be free of charge with every tripleS stage event ticket.

tripleS is managed by Modhaus, an open architecture entertainment ecosystem that regularly partners with major Web3 industry players to promote blockchain mass adoption via the global popularity of K-Pop. Since launching, the main tripleS group has become a breakout hit across the Kpop and social media spaces.

Tickets for the tripleS stage event are available at http://www.pbw.ph/tripleS. For more information, visit www.pbw.ph/nexusfanfair, or email info@pbw.ph.

About the Philippine Blockchain Week 2023

Philippine Blockchain Week (PBW), the premier blockchain event in Manila, is scheduled to showcase the most prominent figures in blockchain technology, crypto, and web3 from September 19 to 21, 2023, at the Marriott Grand Ballroom, Newport World Resorts, Pasay City.

With the theme ‘BRKOUT,’ PBW 2023 aims to transcend traditional norms by encouraging participants to venture beyond their comfort zones, abandon old habits, and embrace fresh opportunities in the blockchain space.

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Niche-Tech Semiconductor Materials Limited Commits to Developing its Core Business and Leading Industry Progress

Hong Kong / ACN Newswire / September 18, 2023 / The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (“MIIT”)’s “14th Five-Year Plan for Promoting the Development of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (“SMEs”)” has announced that it is necessary to establish a “one million, one hundred thousand, ten thousand ,a thousand” SMEs gradient cultivation system, which aims for China to nurture 1 million innovative SMEs, 100,000 provincial-level specialized and sophisticated SMEs, 10,000 specialised and sophisticated – Little Giant enterprises, and around 1,000 individual champions in the manufacturing industry. It plans to do this through the “dual innovation” of SMEs from 2021 to 2025, which will guide SMEs to gradually strengthen their comprehensive strength.

Previously, the fifth batch of national-level specialised and sophisticated – Little Giant SMEs were announced, and 3,671 enterprises have been selected. National-level specialised and sophisticated – Little Giant enterprises are recognized at a high level with stringent assessment conditions, and are required to satisfy the six indicators of specialization, sophistication, uniqueness, newness, chain, and product, being the leaders of specialized and sophisticated SMEs. These are the championing enterprises that adhere to the development strategy of specialization, and typically specialize in niche sectors, with strong innovation capability, high market shares, mastery of key core technologies and excellent quality. From the perspective of industry distribution, over 60% of specialised and sophisticated – Little Giants enterprises belong to the basic industrial field, while over 80% belong to strategic emerging industries and related service sectors. The industry distribution is highly concentrated, which is an important support to ensure the stability of the supply chain and industrial chain.

At the beginning of this year, Niche-Tech Kaiser (Shantou) Limited (“Shantou Niche-Tech”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Niche-Tech Semiconductor Materials Limited (the “Company” or “Niche-Tech”), was recognised as a provincial-level “specialised and sophisticated” Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise of Guangdong Province in 2022. After that, the Shantou Niche-Tech achieved another milestone by being recognised as a national-level specialised and sophisticated – Little Giant enterprise, which is a high affirmation and recognition of Shantou Niche-Tech’s comprehensive strength in technology, product capability, innovation capability and market competitiveness. Shantou Niche-Tech has been dedicated to the innovative research and development of specialized materials for professional semiconductors and microelectronic components since its establishment. It has continuously explored and discovered new technologies in this field. Over the past seventeen years, leveraging its technical expertise, Shantou Niche-Tech has consistently introduced new and improved products, providing superior quality solutions to customers worldwide.

Niche-Tech is one of the leading companies in the domestic semiconductor packaging materials industry, co-founded by Professor Stephen Chow and Dr. Felix Chow in 2006. The main business focuses on the research and development, manufacturing, and sales of high-precision wire bonding, potting materials, adhesive materials and other high-tech materials specifically designed for semiconductor packaging. Niche-Tech has always insisted on innovation as the driving force, focusing on the research and development of advanced packaging materials, which are well-recognized by market. Additionally, Niche-Tech has developed a new copper alloy bonding wire specially for the Power IC and IGBT products, which has been validated and recognized by top-tier customers in the PRC. Furthermore, considering the rapid development of 5G networks, Niche-Tech will continue to invest more resources in upstream packaging materials for the 5G industry, creating another growth opportunity for the company.

With policy support and increasing demand, the semiconductor industry is experiencing a significant upswing, carrying immense potential for development. As a leading player of the industry, Niche-Tech consolidates its core business development and breaks down the barriers of imported semiconductor packaging materials with technological innovation. By promoting domestic production, Niche-Tech is continuously enhancing its level of specialization, leading the industry towards continuous advancement.

Philippine Blockchain Week 2023: Fandoms Unite at the Inaugural Nexus Fan Fair

MANILA, Sept 18, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – Pop culture universes will collide when the first-ever NEXUS FAN FAIR launches in the Philippines! Presented by Tier One Entertainment from September 19-21 at the MGBX Convention Hall, Marriott Grand Ballroom in Newport World Resorts, NEXUS FAN FAIR will be an epic celebration for fans of gaming, technology, entertainment, music, and MORE!

Fans of every kind will enjoy browsing the Expo area, where merchant booths will offer all kinds of games, merch, and other collectibles. And of course, no pop culture event would be complete without cosplayers! Guests are invited to come in their best costume.

Get ready for an electrifying event featuring Top Tier Talents such as world champion caliber esports team Blacklist International, alongside renowned streamers and content creators. As a ticket holder, you’ll have the exclusive opportunity to win exciting giveaways and collectibles that you won’t find anywhere else. In addition, our community stage will host a series of engaging talks and panel discussions featuring handpicked artists, influencers, and celebrities, all of whom will be available for Meet & Greets.

Meanwhile, at Philippine Blockchain Week, K-Pop followers will get a special treat with the debut Southeast Asian performance the TripleS sub-unit EVOLlution, hot on the release of their sister sub-unit LOVElution’s first album. As a special bundle, tickets for NEXUS FAN FAIR will be free of charge when you purchase a EVOLlution concert ticket.

Since 2017, Tier One Entertainment has led the field in esports and gaming entertainment in Southeast Asia. With NEXUS FAN FAIR, Tier One will solidify their position as the premiere destination for pop culture lifestyle.

NEXUS FAN FAIR is organized by Philippine Blockchain Week 2023, with the participation of Platinum Sponsors Smart Communications and Philippine Airlines; Gold Sponsors Metafarms and TierOne Entertainment; with Bronze Sponsors Gala Games, Assemble Stream Inc, technology partner Xctuality Pte Ltd, and Maya Philippines. PBW’s Official Legal Partner is Gorriceta Africa Cauton and Saavedra, while Platinum Media Partners include DOOH, Rakuten Viber, and Blockceler8 by Uniquecorn Strategies P; Gold Media Partners are CNN Philippines, Forkast News, Philstar Media Group and YourPRStrategist; Silver Media Partners are Jinse Finance and KTRO Media.

General Admission tickets for NEXUS FAN FAIR start at Php385 / US$7 for 3 days, with separate tickets available for the LOVElution concert, while Meet & Greet slots for both events will be limited. For more information, visit http://www.pbw.ph/nexusfanfair, or email info@pbw.ph.

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Philippine Blockchain Week 2023 to Host First-Ever Michael Cinco Metaverse Fashion Gala

MANILA, Sept 18, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – Witness the next evolution of haute couture as internationally-renowned Filipino fashion designer Michael Cinco brings his acclaimed designs to Philippine Blockchain Week (PBW) in the country’s first-ever Metaverse Fashion Gala. Taking place on September 18 at the Marriott Grand Ballroom, Newport World Resorts Manila, the event will redefine how audiences see digital fashion.

For Cinco, whose designs have been worn by royalty of multiple countries, as well as celebrities like Beyonce, Jennifer Lopez, Rihanna, Lady Gaga, Mariah Carey, Nick Jonas, James McAvoy, Jason Derulo, Steve Aoki, Carrie Underwood, Sofia Vergara, Mila Kunis, Kylie Minogue, Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, Ellie Goulding, to name a few, the opportunity to break ground in a new medium was irresistible.

“Fashion has always been about redefining barriers, and right now, there’s no bigger barrier than taking what’s physical into the digital,” says Cinco. “I’m excited to be partnering with PBW and even more excited for everyone to see what we have planned.”

At the Gala, collectors will be treated to a showcase of signature Cinco pieces, while the runway models’ avatars will be shown wearing the same outfits in the Metaverse. Finally, fashion collectors will be invited to take home their favorite pieces, which will be made available for purchase through an exclusive pre-sale, which -in addition to the actual gowns- will come with special edition digital collectibles.

To drive further hype, PBW delegates will be treated to an exhibit of Michael Cinco gowns, which will be exhibited throughout the PBW venue, allowing fashion-forward fans to get up close and personal with Cinco’s iconic style.

According to PBW convenor Chezka Gonzales, the partnership with Michael Cinco is indicative of how Blockchain technology is changing every aspect of how the world lives, works, and plays. “Philippine Blockchain Week isn’t just about technology – it’s about showcasing how the Blockchain can complement creative professionals at the top of their field.”

Part of the proceeds from the Michael Cinco Metaverse Fashion Gala will benefit the World Wildlife Fund for the conservation of endangered species, and the Global Reskilling Movement, an international initiative devoted to providing better opportunities for the youth.

Tickets for the Michael Cinco Metaverse Fashion Gala are on sale now, granting holders VIP access to a once-in-a-lifetime experience while indulging in pre-show cocktails and a 5-course epicurean dinner. For reservations or more information, visit https://bit.ly/3EEPZSQ or pbw.ph/mc or email info@pbw.ph.

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Fourth Paradigm Proposed Listing on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange

China’s largest platform-centric decision-making AI company – Beijing Fourth Paradigm Technology Co., Ltd. (stock code: 6682.HK), proposes to list its H Shares on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the “Hong Kong Stock Exchange”).

Fourth Paradigm plans to offer 18,396,000 Shares (subject to the over-allotment option), of which 16,556,400 Shares will be International Offer Shares (subject to reallocation and the over-allotment option), representing approximately 90% of the initial offer shares; the remaining 1,839,600 Shares will be Hong Kong Offer Shares (subject to reallocation), representing approximately 10% of the initial offer shares. The Offer Price is between HK$55.60 and HK$61.16 per Share, plus brokerage of 1.0%, SFC transaction levy of 0.0027%, Hong Kong Stock Exchange trading fee of 0.00565% and Accounting and Financial Reporting Council transaction levy of 0.00015% (payable in full on application in Hong Kong dollars and subject to refund).

Fourth Paradigm will open for Hong Kong Public Offering in Hong Kong at 9 a.m., September 18, 2023 (Monday), and close at 12:00 noon, September 21, 2023 (Thursday). Dealings in shares of Fourth Paradigm on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange is expected to commence on September 28, 2023 (Thursday). The shares will be traded in board lot of 100 shares each. The Company’s stock code will be 6682.HK.

China International Capital Corporation Hong Kong Securities Limited is the Sole Sponsor, Joint Global Coordinator, Sponsor-Overall Coordinator, Overall Coordinator, Joint Bookrunner and Joint Lead Manager. CCB International Capital Limited, CMB International Capital Limited and China Merchants Securities (HK) Co., Limited are the Joint Global Coordinators, Overall Coordinators, Joint Bookrunners and Joint Lead Managers. Paradigm Advisors Holdings Limited is the Financial Advisor. Cornerstone investors include New China Capital Management Limited, Beijing Zhongguancun Science City Science and Technology Growth Investment Partnership (Limited Partnership), and Montage Technology Holdings Company Limited. These investors subscribe for shares worthing approximately US $96.8million in total.

Dr. Dai Wenyuan, Chairman of the Board, Executive Director, Chief Executive Officer and General Manager of Beijing Fourth Paradigm Technology Co., Ltd. said, “Our long-term goal and mission is to empower AI transformation and advance AI for all businesses. Holding the platform-centric strategyï¼Œwe will continue to build technical barriers and optimize products and services, and continue to provide users with high-value services, continuously driving user success.

The Company estimates that it will receive net proceeds of approximately HK$885.0 million from the Global Offering, after deducting the underwriting commissions and other estimated offering expenses payable by the Company, at the Offer Price of HK$58.38 per Share (being the mid-point of the indicative range of the Offer Price of HK$55.60 to HK$61.16 per Share). Approximately 60%, or approximately HK$531.0 million, is expected to be allocated over the next three years to enhance the Company’s fundamental research, technological capabilities and solution development. Approximately 20% or approximately HK$177.0 million, is expected to be allocated over the next three years to expand the Company’s offerings, build its brand and enter into new industry sectors. Approximately 10%, or HK$88.5 million, is expected to be allocated over the next three years to pursue strategic investment and acquisition opportunities to implement the Company’s long-term growth strategy to develop its solutions and expand and penetrate the industry verticals it covers. And approximately 10%, or HK$88.5 million, is expected to be used for general corporate purposes.

Founded in 2014, Beijing Fourth Paradigm Technology Co., Ltd. is a leader in enterprise AI. The Company offers platform-centric AI solutions that can be rapidly deployed by enterprises on a large scale to uncover hidden patterns in data and comprehensively enhance their decision-making capabilities. Fourth Paradigm was the largest player by revenue in the platform-centric decision-making AI market in China in 2022, having a market share of 22.6%, according to the CIC Report. In March 2023, in addition to decision-making AI solutions, Fourth Paradigm launched SageGPT, an enterprise-grade generative AI product specially designed for business scenarios. SageGPT features multimodal interaction and enterprise-ready AI tools.

Fourth Paradigm’s focus has always been the value it creates for users and the success of users. Its end-to-end solutions directly address the challenges faced by enterprises in large-scale deployment of AI. The low- and/or no-code nature of its solutions empowers users in any industry with or without AI experience to implement its solutions easily and rapidly without involvement of AI experts, enabling enterprises to benefit from AI transformation. Fourth Paradigm’s strong value proposition and efforts to enable user success are evidenced by the results it has achieved with users. Fourth Paradigm has served a large number of lighthouse users who are market leaders in the respective industries they operate, including but not limited to finance, retail, manufacturing, energy and power, telecommunications, transportation, technology, education, media and healthcare.

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Eviosys Announces Further Investment in Spain and Portugal, Supporting Market Growth

ZUG, SWITZERLAND / ACN Newswire / September 18, 2023 / Championing the Eviosys principle of global leader and local partner, the giant in the sustainable packaging industry has invested €8 million in expanding the capacity of production of two-piece cans in three factories: Alcochete (Portugal), Murcia and Ribadumia (Spain).

Eviosys Product

An example of the products produced on Eviosys’ new lines in Spain and Portugal

The investment comes as the growing need for two-piece and EOE round and irregular cans in aluminum and steel in the fish, meat and pet food markets continues to increase. The fish market alone has grown in demand, +3.8% in 2022[1], highlighting the need for a reliable, sustainable, and local packaging manufacturer.

Working closely with partners in Spain and Portugal, Eviosys has seen these highly dynamic markets, rapidly change with consumer trends. As the leader in the canned fish segment, Eviosys has taken proactive steps to ensure businesses in the regions are able to access all of their packaging needs to respond to these trends, supplying end consumers.

To support the additional production capabilities of the factories, investment has been directed into custom printing and bolstered logistics support, meaning Eviosys customers can holistically grow their product production and delivery.

As Eviosys continues to grow in 2023, this investment reinforces its leadership in the Iberian Peninsula. The expanded capacity will allow Eviosys to continue delivering the best level of service to local customers. Investing in solutions to always provide customers with the best services and to ensure they can grow is at the core of Eviosys’ mission.

Tomás Lopez, Chief Executive Officer, Eviosys, said:

“Our investment in the region showcases our commitment to our core principle of being a global leader and local partner. In 2023 and beyond, we’ll continue to grow with our partners in the region, supporting them in what is a dynamic, fast-moving market, ensuring they can deliver for their customers.”

Notes to Editors

To request further information, images, or interviews, please contact: eviosys@grayling.com

About Eviosys:

Eviosys is a leading global supplier of metal packaging, producing food cans and ends, aerosol cans, metal closures and promotional packaging to preserve the products of hundreds of consumer brands.

Eviosys has the largest manufacturing footprint in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) with 6,700 employees in 45 manufacturing facilities across 18 countries. In 2022, it generated €2.7 billion in revenue. Eviosys is a portfolio company of KPS Capital Partners, LP.

For more information, visit www.eviosys.com.

[1] Shelf Stable Seafood (Source: Euromonitor)

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Be@rbrick World Wide Tour 3 in Bangkok the First Time Ever in Southeast Asia Brought to You Exclusively by King Power Mahanakhon

BANGKOK, THAILAND / ACN Newswire / September 18, 2023 / King Power Mahanakhon is delighted to extend an exclusive invitation to all art enthusiasts and collectors as the BE@RBRICK WORLD WIDE TOUR 3 in Bangkok makes its highly anticipated debut in Southeast Asia. A collaboration between King Power Mahanakhon and co-curator and official distributor in Thailand, Art Works Worldwide Co., Ltd., this extraordinary event will take place from Thursday, 5th October – Sunday, 5th November 2023.

BE@RBRICK WORLD WIDE TOUR 3 in Bangkok

The sensational BE@RBRICK WORLD WIDE TOUR 3 in Bangkok is an event to exhibit BE@RBRICK figures designed by top artists and creators using a 1000% BE@RBRICK as a canvas.

The BE@RBRICK WORLD WIDE TOUR 3 in Bangkok gathers together an impressive lineup of over 100 innovative international design talents. Each designer brings their distinctive perspective and artistic flair to the iconic BE@RBRICK, resulting in a diverse collection that beautifully celebrates the universal language of creativity. Furthermore, five accomplished Thai artists and companies will join this global roster for the first time.

Attendees can expect to be completely immersed in a totally awe-inspiring environment where each BE@RBRICK figure tells a story of imagination and craftsmanship. Therefore, whether you’re a seasoned collector, an art enthusiast or simply curious about the intersection of design and pop culture, the BE@RBRICK WORLD WIDE TOUR 3 in Bangkok promises a memorable experience for everyone.

Moreover, the event will offer attendees the opportunity to own a piece of this creative journey. Commemorative BE@RBRICK figures will be available for purchase from the pop-up shop, allowing visitors to take home a tangible memory from their visit.

Another experience during the exhibition includes a collaboration between Other Café x BE@RBRICK, which features BE@RBRICK-themed latte art and BE@RBRICK sweet treats too at Thailand’s highest café on the 74th floor.

Plus, before your departure, seize the chance to acquire unique souvenirs from King Power Mahanakhon x BE@RBRICK, such as penny presses, keychains, folding tote bags, t-shirts, tumblers and much more.

Mark your calendars for the BE@RBRICK WORLD WIDE TOUR 3 in Bangkok at King Power Mahanakhon from Thursday, 5th October – Sunday, 5th November 2023 from 10.00 – 00.00 hrs (last admission at 23.00 hrs.) and don’t miss this opportunity to witness the convergence of global design creativity right here in Bangkok.

Ticket Prices:

THB 500 per person for the BE@RBRICK WORLD WIDE TOUR 3 in Bangkok on the 74th Floor indoor observatory (Early bird at THB 350 per person from now to Saturday, 30th September 2023).
THB 1,100 per person for the BE@RBRICK WORLD WIDE TOUR 3 in Bangkok and Mahanakhon SkyWalk on the 78th Floor from 10.00 – 16.00 hrs.
THB 1,300 per person for the BE@RBRICK WORLD WIDE TOUR 3 in Bangkok and Mahanakhon SkyWalk on the 78th Floor from 16.00 – 19.00 hrs.

*Event ticket is necessary to access the venue and to purchase commemorative items.

Buy tickets at https://bit.ly/Book-Ticket-BEARBRICK

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SoftBank Ventures Asia Invests in Habitus Associates Co., LTD., Leading the Digital Transition of the Art Industry

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA / ACN Newswire / September 17, 2023 / Habitus Associates Co., LTD., the entity behind the online art platform ‘Artue’ and under the leadership of Bo Young SONG, has secured a seed investment of 4 billion won. This investment round was led by SoftBank Ventures Asia with several angel investors also taking part.

Artue, powered by Habitus Associates Co., LTD, is pioneering the art industry’s digital transformation. The platform is revolutionizing the traditionally offline, high-barrier art brokerage, providing emerging artists with market entry opportunities and reducing purchasing barriers for collectors.

A notable feature of Artue is its digital twin technology, enabling a virtual experience that mirrors physical art spaces. With the integration of online transactional capabilities, Artue is also enhancing its digital Catalogue Raisonné service and introducing resale functionalities.

The team at Habitus Associates Co., LTD. comprises industry veterans from influential corporations like Naver, Kakao, Credit-Suisse, LG, Hyundai Motor Group, Kukje Gallery, and Korea Arts Management Service. The advisory board includes Eugene Whang, with two decades at Apple; Alan Lau, previously of Tencent and now with Animoca Brands; Changwook Kim of Naver; and Federico Tan, a communications specialist with clients including Sacai and Takashi Murakami.

With the new funds, the company intends to further develop and hone Artue’s offerings, boost its technical capabilities, and expand its reach. Strategic talent acquisition and international artist promotion are also on the agenda, along with securing additional intellectual properties to diversify Artue’s portfolio.

In 2022, the global art market was valued at an impressive 80 trillion won, with projections indicating continued growth driven by an increase in affluent individuals and the expanding digital landscape. Remarkably, South Korea’s art market achieved over 1 trillion won in sales during the challenging pandemic year. Estimates for 2022 show potential growth to 1.377 trillion won. With Seoul witnessing a surge in global galleries and auction houses, South Korea is positioning itself as a significant player in the art market alongside giants like the US, UK, China, and Japan.

Bo Young SONG, co-founder of Habitus Associates Co., LTD., has served as a member of the Selection Committee member of Art Basel Hong Kong for a decade and as the first Asian partner and the regional CEO of renowned European art publisher Cahiers d’Art. She stated, “Artue is our response to the digital era. Beyond traditional art experiences, our platform aims to expedite and enhance the journey of gallerists, artists, and collectors.”

JP Lee, CEO of SoftBank Ventures Asia, added, “Habitus Associates Co., LTD. seamlessly integrates art with IT, revolutionizing the traditional art market. We will actively support the continued growth of Artue and, furthermore, the digital transition of the art market.”

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Quantum Computing Startup-Nanofiber Quantum Technologies Secures $8.5m Funding

PALO ALTO, CA, Sept 16, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – Nanofiber Quantum Technologies Inc. (“NanoQT”) raised $8.5m from leading venture capital investors. Phoenix Venture Partners (PvP) in the US, and Japan’s JAFCO Group Co Ltd, SPARX Group Co Ltd, Keio Innovation Initiative, Inc. (KII), and Waseda University Ventures (WUV) financed the round through convertible notes.

Founded in 2022, NanoQT is a leading startup company focused on fiber connectable quantum computing hardware. Unlike superconducting circuits and ion traps for quantum computing, NanoQT uses a technology called nanofiber cavity Quantum Electrodynamics (QED). This technology has been derived from over a decade of intensive research by Professor Takao Aoki at Waseda University, Japan, a leading expert in quantum computing and co-founder of NanoQT.

NanoQT owns a novel and proprietary quantum processing unit (QPU) that employs neutral atoms and photons as qubits, capable of processing and storing quantum information while communicating with other QPUs. Modularity and scalability of interconnected QPUs offer a unique platform for distributed quantum computing and quantum networks for a variety of useful applications. NanoQT’s QPU aims to revolutionize quantum computing.

“While cavity QED has long been a recognized platform in quantum computing, developing the ideal cavity posed significant challenges. We’ve overcome these challenges using our proprietary QED technology,” comments Dr. Akihisa Goban, NanoQT’s CTO and co-founder, who studied cavity QED technologies under Professor Jeff Kimble at Caltech.

“We are thrilled with the support from our US and Japanese investors. We aim to spotlight our unique approach and its strengths. With the funding, our primary objective is to develop our proprietary QPU for quantum repeaters, an innovation not yet seen in the market,” proclaims Dr. Masashi Hirose, NanoQT’s CEO and co-founder, an MIT graduate and former McKinsey and Company consultant.

“For PvP, investing in NanoQT isn’t merely another venture investment. This is our first investment in a Japan-origin startup. We are deeply impressed by NanoQT’s innovative approach in the quantum hardware sector and are pleased to support their US expansion,” expresses Dr. Nobi Kambe, General Partner of PvP.

“Our confidence in NanoQT’s potential comes from its leadership. The investment is rooted in our belief in NanoQT’s management team led by Dr. Hirose and Dr. Goban. We’re confident they can assemble a global team well beyond Japan,” comments Keisuke Miyoshi, the President and CEO of JAFCO.

Takaki Demichi, Director and Head of Mirai Creation Investment (SPARX), has a similar sentiment. “NanoQT’s distinct approach doesn’t just introduce novelty. It crucially addresses the longstanding challenge of connectivity, enhancing the scalability of quantum computers.”

Naoji Nomura, Principal of KII, emphasizes that “NanoQT is an outstanding startup with extremely high potential for the global social implementation of moonshot-class quantum network technology, developed over many years at Japanese universities.”

Dr. Hiroaki Ohta, General Partner of WUV, mentioned, “We are delighted to invest again, having supported NanoQT since the seed round. NanoQT has shown significant growth, especially in terms of collaborations, the R&D team, and intellectual property, which are fundamental for a hardware startup.”

Fueled by this funding, NanoQT plans to accelerate its R&D, onboard talent from the US and Japan, and foster collaborations with academia and private corporations. With the Japan-US synergy, armed with cutting-edge technology, and oriented towards US-Japan collaborations, NanoQT aspires to exemplify global collaboration in the quantum computing field.

About Nanofiber Quantum Technologies, Inc.

Nanofiber Quantum Technologies (NanoQT) is a technology company that develops quantum processing units (QPU) using a novel and proprietary nanofiber cavity Quantum Electrodynamics (QED) system. NanoQT aims to develop connected QPUs that operate as quantum repeaters and distributed computational units. NanoQT currently operates in Tokyo, Japan, and California, US.

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