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LianLian Global Unveils New Payment Platform, Partners with Cyberport at Hong Kong FinTech Week

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HANGZHOU, China, Oct. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The 2024 edition of Hong Kong FinTech Week, a premier financial technology event in Asia, was held on October 28 at the AsiaWorld-Expo in Hong Kong. Themed “Illuminating New Pathways in FinTech,” the event attracted over 30,000 attendees from more than 100 economies. It brought together key stakeholders from across the banking, securities, investment, insurance, and technology sectors to discuss the future intersections of finance and technology, as the industry enters a new era.

LianLian Global, a subsidiary of Hong Kong-listed Lianlian DigiTech, participated in the event as a Gold Sponsor and as a representative of the digital technology industry. The company showcased its pioneering solutions and innovative offerings in the global payment sector to an international audience.

At the outset of the conference, Lianlian unveiled its groundbreaking LianLian Global Accounts Service (LGAS). Designed for international trade merchants in Hong Kong, Southeast Asia, and beyond, LGAS provides a unified account for managing multi-currency funds and seamlessly addressing the complexities of global receipts.

LGAS enables merchants to receive sales payments in multiple currencies directly into their local accounts, eliminating the need for numerous international bank accounts. This guarantees rapid, secure, and cost-effective fund transfers, significantly reducing operational expenses and enhancing international competitiveness.

In recent years, global trade has experienced a resurgence, driven by the expansion of key economies such as China. The World Trade Organization’s Global Trade Outlook and Statistics report anticipates a 7.4% growth in Asian exports for 2024, outpacing other regions. Hong Kong and Southeast Asia have become favored destinations for traders due to their strategic locations and increasing consumer demand. However, foreign trade merchants, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with frequent transactions, are confronted with a range of internal and external challenges. These include complexities related to multi-currency settlement, difficulties in opening accounts, delays in payment processing, and exchange rate risks.

Lianlian’s LGAS revolutionizes the conventional approach to foreign trade receipts: 

Unified Account for Global Fund Management

Previously, foreign trade companies were required to open several international bank accounts in multiple currencies, resulting in considerable management costs. LGAS’s unified account for streamlined global fund management supports all major currencies, enabling companies to handle multi-currency fund settlements through a single account, reducing administrative burdens and cutting management costs.

Improved Cost-Efficiency and Payment Speed 

LGAS enables foreign trade companies to receive payments directly into their local accounts, eliminating the need for multiple currency conversions. This feature results in reduced foreign exchange losses, lower handling fees by circumventing multiple intermediary banks, simplified cross-border payments, and accelerated repatriation of funds.

Enhanced Security and Compliance 

Lianlian holds over 60 payment service licenses and qualifications, in addition to proprietary anti-money laundering and fraud prevention systems. These capabilities enable us to provide reliable, compliant, end-to-end cross-border financial services, enhancing the safety and reliability of international transactions.

LianLian Global also announced its recent membership in the Cyberport Technology Network (CTN). As a part of the Cyberport community, Lianlian will work with the platform to offer exclusive discounts of up to HK$900,000 to CTN members during FinTech Week. These discounts apply to a range of products and services, including Lianlian’s recently launched B2B receipt solution, LGAS. This initiative allows Cyberport community members to access Lianlian’s payment solutions at reduced rates, providing Hong Kong-based foreign trade companies with seamless, reliable, and cost-effective fund management and global payment experiences, and assisting them in tapping into broader global market opportunities.

As a leading player in cross-border trade, Lianlian has established close partnerships with top global e-commerce platforms and licensed institutions by leveraging its multi-jurisdictional licensing qualifications, robust technology capabilities, and extensive resources. By providing an integrated digital solution encompassing collection, payment processing, merchant services, currency conversion, digital marketing, and operational support, Lianlian has facilitated the access to domestic and international funding channels. This addresses the challenges faced by cross-border e-commerce entities, foreign traders, service providers, platforms, and institutions as they scale internationally, particularly in areas related to financial transactions  and account management. In addition, Lianlian has served over 4.9 million clients, establishing a robust foundation for cross-border firms seeking to expand their global footprint. The company’s contributions to international trade are a testament to its commitment to advancing prosperity and growth in the global economic landscape.

Cyberport is Hong Kong’s digital technology flagship and incubator for entrepreneurship with over 2,100 members including over 900 onsite and close to 1,200 offsite startups and technology companies. Managed by Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company Limited, a wholly owned entity of the Hong Kong SAR Government, Cyberport aims to serve as a pivotal hub for digital technology and a new economic driver for Hong Kong. The facility is committed to nurturing a vibrant tech ecosystem by focusing on talent development, fostering youth entrepreneurship, supporting start-ups, and facilitating industry growth through strategic partnerships with local and international partners. It also integrates new and traditional economies by accelerating digital transformation initiatives in public and private sectors.

Shen Enguang, co-CEO of LianLian Global, noted that Hong Kong, as an international financial center and global super connector, serves as a bridge for companies to access the global market and a crucial platform for facilitating the flow of capital, innovation, and technology. In the process of globalization, Lianlian has consistently viewed Hong Kong as a key gateway for expanding into the Asia-Pacific market and establishing a global business ecosystem. Our strategic alliance with Cyberport to jointly market the LGAS product suite will enable foreign traders to leverage the robust resources and payment capabilities of both entities, expanding their global reach and capitalizing on opportunities with greater assurance. “Looking ahead, Lianlian will continue to prioritize user needs for value innovation and creation, optimizing and enhancing our product matrix. In line with our ecosystem approach to value sharing and co-creation, we will work with leading global partners to develop a new international payment ecosystem, ensuring that cross-border payments and international transactions are safer, more convenient, and barrier-free.”

Dr. Rocky Cheng, CEO of Cyberport, said, “Cyberport is pleased to welcome Lianlian to the ‘Cyberport Technology Network’ (CTN), a testament to our longstanding efforts to nurture a dynamic ecosystem. Lianlian’s expertise in payment solutions and extensive experience in  digitizing global trade will grant Cyberport community members access to a wide range of financial innovation solutions, enhancing cross-sector collaboration and contributing to the local fintech innovation ecosystem. As Hong Kong’s largest fintech and Web3.0 community, Cyberport’s CTN connects more than 40 leading technology service companies, offering technical training and dedicated support for Cyberport startups. Looking ahead, Cyberport aims to partner with leading financial institutions to drive transformation and implementation, fostering digital economy growth and reinforcing Hong Kong’s standing as an innovation hub.

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2024 Financial Oscars: Waton Securities International Honored as “Outstanding Digital Empowerment Institution” of the Year

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SHENZHEN, China, Dec. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — In early December, at the 18th Huaxia Institutional Investor Annual Conference of 2024, the 18th Golden Cicada Awards were announced. Waton Securities International was awarded the “Outstanding Digital Empowerment Financial Institution of 2024” for its significant achievements in securities brokerage and fin-tech sector.

The selection for the “Outstanding Digital Empowerment Financial Institution” focused on evaluating companies based on financial performance, market competitiveness, customer recognition, digital strategy planning and implementation, digital transformation outcomes, and risk control capabilities. Particularly, it highlighted cases that have made significant strides in digital empowerment.

The evaluation also emphasized the outstanding performance of financial institutions in their own digital transformation and the sound risk control abilities demonstrated during this process, ensuring that while pursuing innovation, companies can effectively manage and control risks. Waton Securities International distinguished itself among the contenders with its sophisticated technology platform, well-defined digital strategy, substantial transformation achievements, and commendable risk control mechanisms.

Established in Hong Kong in 1989, Waton Securities International has steadily grown with a deep understanding of professional financial services and regulatory compliance. It has obtained licenses 1/4/5/9 from the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission, becoming a fully licensed brokerage with comprehensive financial service qualifications. Through continuous technological innovation and digital transformation, it has successfully built a one-stop brokerage cloud service platform, promoting advanced digital financial technology globally. Its pioneering SaaS product, “Broker Cloud”, allows corporate clients to independently deploy and operate high-performance digital customer information management and trading systems without their own IT teams. The solution is relatively low-cost and adaptive to industry, which is the core competitiveness of Waton Securities International.

Data reveals that of the 1,100 securities firms in Hong Kong, approximately 600 are actively trading, yet fewer than 50 have developed their own mobile applications. On a global scale, among the 30,000 securities companies, only a handful—less than 300—feature brokerage trading Apps in App stores. This underscores a significant market demand for the digital enhancement of the securities sector.

With the swift growth of technologies like generative AI LLMs, blockchain, big data, and cloud computing, the securities industry can use these tools to streamline trading strategies, assess risks more accurately, and forecast market trends. These technologies also help the industry to move towards more integrated, platform-focused, and digital operations. The main goal of technology in finance is to increase the efficiency of financial institutions. A good starting point for applying technology is to focus on financial services and build a solid technical foundation for these institutions.

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Mega Matrix Announced that the English Version of “Getting Even: The Secret Prodigy’s Playbook” Now Streaming on FlexTV

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SINGAPORE, Dec. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The highly anticipated English adaptation of the revenge rebirth series, Getting Even: The Secret Prodigy’s Playbook, officially premiered on December 19th on FlexTV, the world-leading short drama streaming platform operated by Mega Matrix Inc. (NYSE American: MPU). The series delves into the intricacies of power struggles within the White family, chronicling the protagonist’s journey of rebirth and empowerment to rewrite her destiny.

Audrey White, the legitimate daughter of the White family, was sent abroad at a young age due to family circumstances, gradually estranging her from her kin. When she finally returns home, eager to reunite with her family, she unexpectedly becomes the target of jealousy from Ruby White, the family’s adopted daughter. Harboring deep resentment, Ruby orchestrates a kidnapping plot, culminating in a devastating fire designed to test the loyalty and affection of the White family.

Left to perish in the flames, Audrey is abandoned by her family but heroically rescued by her uncle. Miraculously, she is granted a second chance at life, returning three years prior with the power to alter her fate. Determined to expose Ruby’s schemes, rebuild her family bonds, and claim her rightful respect and happiness, Audrey embarks on a journey of resilience and redemption.

FlexTV, operated by MPU, is a global leader in short drama streaming, delivering content in over 100 countries in multiple languages, including English, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, French, and Arabic. Known for its premium-quality dramas and unparalleled user experience, FlexTV has captured the hearts of audiences worldwide. The English version of Getting Even: The Secret Prodigy’s Playbook, now streaming on FlexTV, offers a compelling exploration of familial power dynamics, the complexities of human nature, and the protagonist’s growth and self-redemption in adversity. For more exciting content, please visit https://www.flextv.cc/.

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About Mega Matrix Inc.: Mega Matrix Inc. (NYSE American: MPU) is a holding company and operates FlexTV, a short-video streaming platform and producer of short dramas, through its subsidiary, Yuder Pte, Ltd.. Mega Matrix Inc. is a Cayman Island corporation headquartered in Singapore. For more information, please contact info@megamatrix.io or visit: http://www.megamatrix.io.

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Xinjiang Kashgar distribution grid achieves “minute-level self-healing” for the first time

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KASHGAR, China, Dec. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — On December 23, the State Grid Kashgar Power Supply Company successfully implemented the operation of accurate isolation of fault areas and rapid restoration of power supply in non-fault areas on the 10kV Zao Line and Zazhen Line, marking a major breakthrough in the fault handling of the Kashgar power grid and achieving “minute-level self-healing” for the first time.

In the past, when the 10 kV distribution line failed, the emergency repair personnel needed to patrol the site, judge the fault location, and then manually operate to restore the power supply in the non-fault area. The whole process took a long time. The construction and commissioning of the self-healing line has greatly shortened the time of fault search and isolation through network topological analysis, from “hourly level” to “minute level”, effectively reducing the power outage perception of users in non-fault sections. Since the beginning of this year, the State Grid Kashgar Power Supply Company has closely focused on the practical construction of distribution network automation, so as to achieve the goal of “non-stop power, less power failure, and fast power recovery” for users, and continued to promote the automation construction of the distribution network. A total of 3,200 “three remote” terminal access and debugging have been completed, achieving a terminal access rate of 98.28%, and the online rate has been steadily increased to 95.8%. Combined with the maintenance plan, mode adjustment, accident remote control disposal operation 825 times, and the remote control success rate is 90.68%.

In the next step, the State Grid Kashgar Power Supply Company will summarize the experience of the construction of feeder automation, steadily improve the effective coverage of feeder automation, and make every effort to promote the construction of power distribution automation, aiming to comprehensively improve the intelligence level of the Kashgar distribution grid and provide more reliable and efficient power services for local residents.

 

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