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120 Teams of Young Innovators Shine at the Hong Kong Science Fair

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Annual Event Showcases the Power of Creativity and the Innovation of Next Generation Technology in Hong Kong

HONG KONG, May 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The Hong Kong Innovation Foundation (‘HKIF’) is thrilled to announce that the annual Hong Kong Science Fair (‘Science Fair’), will take place from 8 to 9 June at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The Science Fair offers a dynamic platform for Hong Kong’s young innovators to showcase their creativity, with this year’s theme encouraging them to ‘Think Big Be Innovative’. 120 teams of local primary and secondary school students will share their outstanding innovative projects, while visitors to the fair can look forward to exploring six interactive zones, including the most popular ‘Laboratory Series’ workshops. Participants can delve into the fascinating world of food science, enjoy a sensory engagement session through changing the form and colour of sand, as well as utilise technology to transform physical drawings into a virtual imaginary world where they can roam among the stars. In addition, the Science Fair will also feature innovative technological advancements from local universities and institutions and invite local technology experts to share their latest scientific research. Online registration is now open, and admission is free for the public.

The Hong Kong Innovation Foundation is dedicated to fostering innovation and technology development in Hong Kong by cultivating an innovative spirit from an early age. As part of its commitment, HKIF arranged for the gold award-winning teams from the previous Science Fair to participate in the prestigious International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva in Switzerland in April. This exhibition is one of the largest global events exclusively devoted to inventions, students and teachers from Bishop Hall Jubilee School, St. Stephen’s Girls’ College, and C.&M.A. Chui Chak Lam Memorial School had the unique opportunity to exchange ideas with inventors from around 40 countries and regions. Two of their research projects, ‘AI Guardian’ and ‘Plantis’, received bronze awards at the exhibition.

Mr. Daryl Ng, Chairman of the Hong Kong Innovation Foundation, said, ‘With the strong support of the Central Government and the HKSAR Government, Hong Kong’s innovation and technology continues to thrive and gain international recognition. The Hong Kong delegation won over 350 awards at this year’s “International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva”, exceeding past achievements. Seeing former Hong Kong Science Fair participants succeed on the global innovation stage was truly inspiring. The Science Fair gives primary and secondary students a platform to showcase their creativity, and I am grateful for the ongoing support from all sectors. I encourage the public to experience first-hand the innovative energy of our youth and, together, to promote a culture of innovation and technology.’

The Hong Kong Science Fair attracts thousands of visitors annually and showcases Hong Kong’s passion for innovation and technology. Six interactive zones will be featured in this year’s Science Fair for families to enjoy interactive experience and workshops, including the ‘Laboratory Series’ workshops that are well received by children. In the ‘Magic Vit-C’ workshop, participants can explore the chemical interactions between vitamin C and fresh cut fruits and deepen their understanding of food science; the ‘Sand-sitivity’ workshop will offer a creative learning experience by manipulating the texture and colour of sand to stimulate the senses; in ‘Draw Me to the Stars’, technology will be used to transform physical drawings into a virtual imaginary world, allowing visitors to embark an exciting tour with space creatures; in ‘HKSF Odyssey’, visitors can explore the entire exhibition hall and collect the exquisite astronaut postcards. This year’s fair will also present the latest scientific and technological research advancements from local universities and institutions. Experts from different institutions will also be on hand to discuss the real-world applications of innovative technologies and their development, fostering collaboration between industry, academia, and the public.

This year’s Science Fair received nearly 330 project submissions from over 1,400 students and teachers representing 130 local and international schools, with students ranging from Primary 4 to Secondary 6. Among the participants, approximately 50 schools are joining the fair for the first time. A preliminary judging panel composed of experts and scholars from various industries has selected 120 finalist teams. These finalists will present their research projects, focusing on four main categories: ‘Smart City & Smart Home’, ‘Medical & Healthcare’, ‘Sustainability’, and ‘Education’. The public can also participate by voting for the ‘Most Popular Award’ on-site, supporting and encouraging these young inventors as they continue to explore their creative potential.

The Third Hong Kong Science Fair and Award Presentation Ceremony Details

Date:

8 – 9 June 2024 (Saturday to Sunday)

Time:

10:00 am to 6:00 pm

Location:

Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Hall 3FG

Online Registration:

https://www.reghksciencefair.org.hk/public/

 

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Tulufan, Xinjiang: For the first time, a new energy plant and station has achieved “all-green electricity” operation

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TULUFAN, China, Sept. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — On September 19, employees of State Grid Tulufan Electric Power Supply Company came to State Power Investment Zhongli Tenghui Qiquanhu Photovoltaic Power Station to provide comprehensive technical support and guidance for new energy enterprises.

Seven wind power and photovoltaic power generation enterprises, including Xinjiang Jize Power Generation Company in Tulufan, have obtained 6.035 million KWH of grid electricity by purchasing 6,035 “green certificates” to achieve “green electricity – green electricity” and achieve green energy use in the whole link of new energy power generation.

The green power certificate, referred to as “green certificate”, is the only certificate that identifies the production and consumption of renewable energy power. Promoting the all-green operation of new energy power generation is an important measure to promote the green consumption of renewable energy.

“Before, we were just ‘producers’ of green electricity. Now the buyers of green certificates have become green electricity consumers, and the production process is fully green.” Qiquan Lake photovoltaic power station inspection officer Forzati Dilishati said.

Since the launch of the green electricity and green certificate market, State Grid Tulufan Electric Power Supply Company has actively promoted green electricity trading, promoted the supply of green electricity and green certificates in multiple scenarios, promoted the rapid promotion and popularization of related services in Tulufan, and helped build a new power system.

In the first eight months of this year, the cumulative volume of green electricity transactions in Xinjiang reached 1.174 billion KWH, 93.83 times that of the whole year of 2022.

 

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KuCoin’s Alicia Kao Shares Insights on How AI is Accelerating Mass Crypto Adoption at TOKEN2049 Singapore

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VICTORIA, Seychelles, Sept. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Alicia Kao, Managing Director at leading global cryptocurrency exchange, KuCoin, shared her vision on how crypto exchanges are the drivers that hold the keys to unlocking mainstream crypto adoption. Speaking at the OKX Main Stage at TOKEN2049 in Singapore on a panel session titled “Exchanges at the Helm: Driving Crypto from Niche to Mainstream,” Alicia shared that “accessing information about blockchain has become significantly easier…at KuCoin, we leverage complex data analysis algorithms using our trading bots to help users trade more efficiently.”

Industry stakeholders from all groups were in attendance for the panel, comprising investors, crypto enthusiasts, and more. The focus was on the crucial role of cryptocurrency exchanges in paving the way for crypto adoption and the eventual integration of digital assets into mainstream financial systems. Alicia and her fellow panelists explored both the challenges and opportunities that lay ahead for the crypto industry.

Alongside Alicia, the panel also featured leaders from leading crypto exchanges such as Ben Zhou, Co-Founder and CEO of Bybit; Gracy Chen, CEO of Bitget; Vivien Lin, Chief Product Officer of BingX; and Sonia Shaw, President of CoinW, and moderated by Michael Casey, Chairman of the Decentralized AI Society.

In addition to the panel discussion, KuCoin cemented its position as a leading centralised exchange (CEX) with a prominent presence on the show floor and activations that showcased the platform’s latest developments. The KuCoin Arcade also drew significant attention, offering an engaging and immersive experience with interactive crypto-themed games and activities.

“As we wrap up another edition of TOKEN2049 in Singapore, I’m once again filled with optimism for the future of the crypto industry. The energy, innovation, and collaboration displayed over the past two days have been immensely inspiring. At KuCoin, we will continue striving to be the driving force in this ever evolving space to build a more inclusive, decentralised, and prosperous financial future” added Alicia as TOKEN2049 concluded.

About KuCoin

Launched in September 2017, KuCoin is a leading cryptocurrency exchange with its operational headquarters in Seychelles. As a user-oriented platform with a focus on inclusiveness and community engagement. It offers over 900 digital assets across Spot trading, Margin trading, P2P Fiat trading, Futures trading, and Staking to its 34 million users in more than 200 countries and regions. KuCoin ranks as one of the top 6 crypto exchanges. KuCoin was acclaimed as “One of the Best Crypto Apps & Exchanges of June 2024” by Forbes Advisor and has been included as one of the top 50 companies in the “2024 Hurun Global Unicorn List”. Learn more at https://www.kucoin.com/.

 

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PayPal Ventures Reinforces Support of Chaos Labs with Additional Investment

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SINGAPORE, Sept. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Today, PayPal Ventures, the global venture capital arm of PayPal, announced an additional investment in Chaos Labs, an industry leader in onchain risk management. This investment underscores PayPal Ventures’ confidence in Chaos Labs’ potential and their blockchain products.

Chaos Labs’ recent launch of Edge, a new decentralized oracle protocol, has garnered significant attention within the industry. Edge has already secured a remarkable $30B over the last 2 months and has been adopted by leading exchanges such as Jupiter, the top perpetuals exchange on Solana, and GMX, the leading exchange on Arbitrum.

Edge offers a comprehensive, low-latency oracle solution, combining accurate price data with actionable market intelligence. Its advanced architecture ensures the security and efficiency of DeFi applications while providing insights into market dynamics and security risks. Edge monitors the market for specific risk signals, performs the offchain data parsing and computation, and outputs one actionable data point.

Omer Goldberg, CEO and Founder of Chaos Labs, said, “We’re excited to receive the strong confidence and additional support from the PayPal Ventures team. Edge by Chaos is the culmination of our entire company’s work and expertise. Edge Price, Risk, and Proofs deliver meaningful and unmatched contextualized risk and price data for assets including stablecoins and other real-world-assets, in addition to the crypto assets and venues that provide access to them.”

Last month, Chaos Labs announced a $55 million Series A funding round led by Haun Ventures, including prominent new investors such as F-Prime Capital, Slow Ventures, and Spartan Capital, and existing investors including PayPal Ventures. Chaos Labs has experienced significant growth, tripling its customer base and securing billions in trading volume, loans, and incentives.

PayPal Ventures’ investment aligns with PayPal’s ongoing commitment to the blockchain ecosystem. In May 2024, PayPal launched its stablecoin, PYUSD, on the Solana blockchain.

Amman Bhasin, Partner at PayPal Ventures, said, “Our continued investment in Chaos Labs reflects our belief in their vision to create a safer crypto ecosystem and move more financial services on chain. Chaos Labs has emerged as a leading risk authority in the sector and we are thrilled to witness their evolution as they launch innovative products like Edge to mitigate oracle vulnerabilities.”

Chaos Labs will receive the total investment in PYUSD on-chain. A simulation will be shown live on-stage on September 20th at the annual Solana Breakpoint conference in Singapore.

About Chaos Labs

Chaos Labs leads the blockchain risk management industry with innovative solutions for the evolving onchain financial landscape. Chaos Labs enables protocols to verify stability across all market conditions, merging offchain observability with onchain risk parameter adjustments. Backed by leading venture capital firms, Chaos Labs continues to set new standards for security and responsiveness in onchain finance. Founded in 2021, Chaos Labs is headquartered in New York City.

About PayPal Ventures

PayPal Ventures is the global corporate venture arm of PayPal. We invest for financial return in companies at the forefront of innovation in fintech, commerce enablement, digital infrastructure, and crypto/blockchain technologies. Through the expertise, experience, and vast network of PayPal Ventures – and the companies we invest in – we are helping to bring transformative solutions to market faster. For more information, please visit: www.paypal.vc 

 

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