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Vietnam Fintech Summit 2024 (VFS): Accelerating Innovation and Collaboration in Financial Technology

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HAI PHONG, Vietnam, Nov. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Vietnam Fintech Summit 2024 (VFS) took place on November 26, 2024 at Pullman Hotel, Hai Phong. This is an activity within the framework of the National Creative Startup Day 2024 event series organized by the Ministry of Science and Technology in coordination with the People’s Committee of Hai Phong City with the common goal of promoting connectivity, joining hands to develop the Vietnamese creative startup ecosystem (Together accelerating Viet Nam‘s startup ecosystem), increasing the attraction of domestic and foreign resources to develop the type of enterprise operating based on the exploitation of intellectual property, technology and new business models (startups).

The VFS event was co-organized by the Vietnam Software and IT Services Association (VINASA) and the Fintech Community – Techfest Vietnam, in collaboration with two leading technology communities in Asia – APAC DAO and Tech Vietnam Advocates, bringing together hundreds of leaders, entrepreneurs and financial technology experts at home and abroad, joining hands to promote innovation and sustainable development in the Fintech field. According to the welcoming speech of Dr. Pham Hong Quat, Director of the Department of Market Development and Science and Technology Enterprises, Ministry of Science and Technology, this year’s event has been upgraded from a community event to an international event, with depth and expertise, helping to further promote the innovation ecosystem in Hai Phong in particular and Vietnam and the region in general.

Potential for Fintech Development in Vietnam

As one of the fastest growing Fintech markets in the region, Vietnam currently stands out with over US$19 billion in total electronic payment transaction value and is the second largest market in ASEAN in terms of Fintech financial volume. The Fintech market value in Vietnam has increased from US$0.7 billion in 2016 to US$4.5 billion in 2022, with transaction volume increasing by more than 150% during this period and currently serving over 29 million users (according to Vietnam Plus)

The Vietnam Fintech Summit International Conference provides an ideal opportunity for Fintech startups to gain a deeper understanding of the Vietnamese financial market and connect with leading financial technology experts from around the world.

With many in-depth discussions and panels revolving around Fintech industry topics such as Open Banking trends, Open API cooperation, technology applications in cashless payments, the role of technology in expanding access to financial services for end users, and AI applications in the financial sector, more than 15 leading speakers from Prudential AI Labs, TMA Solutions, Indonesia Fintech Association, MBBank, Credos Partners and AthenaFS… shared practical lessons and international experiences to promote sustainable development and open up many cooperation opportunities in Vietnam’s Fintech ecosystem.

Participation of prestigious partners and leading experts

Vietnam Fintech Summit 2024 is proud to have the participation and support of prestigious organizations in the fields of finance and technology, including two leading technology communities in the APAC region, DAO and Tech Vietnam Advocates, with a network of more than 40,000 experts; 5,000 technology enterprises in Asia and the region.

The conference brings together more than 30 leading Fintech community partners such as the African Fintech Network, iDEA Digital Finance Association Alliance, Digital Finance Association Alliance, Indonesia Fintech Association, Cambodia Finance and Technology Association, Cyberport – Hong Kong government’s innovative startup incubator, Digital Pilipinas (Philippines), Global Fintech Institute (Singapore), Global Tech Advocates, Hong Kong Financial Industry Association, Luxembourg Department of Financial Technology, Philippines Fintech Association, Startup Vagabond, Tech Malaysia Advocates, Tech Singapore Advocates, Thailand Fintech Association, Global Impact Fintech Forum, Vietnam – Switzerland Economic Forum. Malaysia Fintech Association, Australia Fintech Association, Daejeon Center for Creative Economy & Innovation (DCCEI, Korea), BRICS Chamber of Commerce and Industry, TechSauce Thailand, official global PR publisher PRNewswire, Vietnam Silicon Valley Capital, Silicon India (India) and Vietnam CIO community. We would like to sincerely thank the valuable support from more than 30 domestic and foreign partners for the Vietnam Fintech Summit event.

Introduction to the organizers and collaborators of Vietnam Fintech Summit 2024

Co-organizers:

Vietnam Software and Information Technology Services Association (VINASA):

VINASA is a non-governmental, non-profit organization representing more than 600 enterprises in the field of software and information technology (IT) services in Vietnam. VINASA members include famous companies such as VNPT, Mobifone, Viettel, FPT, CMC, TMA, Harvey Nash, Global Cybersoft and many others. VINASA members account for 70% of the IT workforce and contribute 70% of the value of software products nationwide, making an important contribution to the development of Vietnam’s digital economy. Every year, VINASA organizes many of the largest IT programs in Vietnam such as the Vietnam – Asia Digital Transformation Summit, Vietnam – Asia Smart City Conference; major awards such as Sao Khue Award, Vietnam Smart City Award,… VINASA is also a member of many of the largest IT organizations in the region and the world such as ASOCIO, APICTA, WITSA.

Fintech Community – Techfest Vietnam:
Fintech Community – Techfest Vietnam is a platform to connect and promote innovation from startups, especially in the field of financial technology. Adapting to the new normal context, the Fintech community focuses on expanding access to knowledge and global connections, attracting domestic and overseas Vietnamese experts, intellectuals, and entrepreneurs. This is a pioneering community in promoting financial technology solutions to support sustainable economic growth in Vietnam.APAC DAO:
APAC DAO is the leading B2B technology community in the Asia-Pacific region, growing strongly with more than 3,000 members, 800+ projects and operating in 15+ countries. With the strength of the community and the ability to connect, APAC DAO has created a great influence, reaching more than 4 million technology enthusiasts through a network of member communities, contributing significantly to the development of the technology ecosystem in the region.Tech Vietnam Advocates:
As a branch of Global Tech Advocates, Tech Vietnam Advocates is part of a global network of more than 40,000 technology leaders in more than 40 countries. Known as a founding member of London Tech Week, Global Tech Advocates has been expanding its global influence by supporting innovative technology initiatives, promoting cooperation and knowledge exchange in the global technology sector.

Vietnam Fintech Summit 2024 is an important event that not only connects domestic experts but also opens up opportunities for cooperation and growth in the field of financial technology for Vietnamese businesses and startups with the international market. Closing the 2024 event, the Organizing Committee has prepared an implementation plan for the 2025 event on a larger scale to strongly promote and develop the potential of the Fintech ecosystem in Vietnam, helping to elevate Vietnam to become the cradle of financial technology in the region.

Contact information

For more information, please contact:
Ms. Nguyen Thi Hai Thanh, Representative of the Organizing Committee
Email: vnfintechfestival@gmail.com
Information and images of past and upcoming events at https://vietnamfintechsummit.com/.

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AIXI Investors Have Opportunity to Lead Xiao-I Corporation Securities Fraud Lawsuit

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BENSALEM, Pa., Nov. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ –Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces that investors with substantial losses have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit against Xiao-I Corporation (“Xiao-I” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: AIXI).

Class Period: March 9, 2023July 12, 2024

Lead Plaintiff Deadline: December 16, 2024

Investors suffering losses on their Xiao-I investments are encouraged to contact the Law Offices of Howard G. Smith to discuss their legal rights in this class action at 215-638-4847 or by email to howardsmith@howardsmithlaw.com.

The complaint filed alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants failed to disclose to investors that: (1) Defendants had downplayed the true scope and severity of risks that Xiao-I faced due to certain of its Chinese shareholders’ non-compliance with Circular 37 Registration, including the Company’s inability to use Offering proceeds for intended business purposes; (2) Xiao-I failed to comply with GAAP in preparing its financial statements; (3) Defendants overstated Xiao-I’s efforts to remediate material weaknesses in the Company’s financial controls; (4) Xiao-I was forced to incur significant R&D expenses to effectively compete in the AI industry; (5) Xiao-I downplayed the significant negative impact that such expenses would have on the Company’s business and financial results; (6) accordingly, Xiao-I overstated its AI capabilities, R&D resources, and overall ability to compete in the AI market; (7) as a result of all the foregoing, there was a substantial likelihood that Xiao-I would fail to comply with the NASDAQ’s Minimum Bid Price Requirement; and (8) as a result, Defendants’ positive statements about the Company’s business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.

To be a member of the class action you need not take any action at this time; you may retain counsel of your choice or take no action and remain an absent member of the class action. If you wish to learn more about this class action, or if you have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to the pending class action lawsuit, please contact Howard G. Smith, Esquire, of Law Offices of Howard G. Smith, 3070 Bristol Pike, Suite 112, Bensalem, Pennsylvania 19020, by telephone at (215) 638-4847 or by email to howardsmith@howardsmithlaw.com, or visit our website at www.howardsmithlaw.com.

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Howard G. Smith, Esquire
215-638-4847
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WorkFar Robotics Mass Produces Humanoid Robots without Venture Capital

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As robotics investing climbs out of its 2023 slump, humanoid robotics pioneer WorkFar — which has not received any funding from venture capital — is ready to produce at the level of competitors already receiving billions of investment dollars.

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Nov. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — There’s nothing quite like the tenacity of a new company with a unique value proposition that directly addresses the needs of its target customer base. WorkFar Robotics, a business specializing in commercial humanoid service robots for industrial applications, has yet to get on the radar of today’s venture capitalists — but that hasn’t stopped them from reaching the mass-producing stage.

Many companies, particularly those in the robotics industry, are reliant on venture capital, and they can go for years — or even a decade — without turning a profit. Building a cash-flowing robotics company with no investment aside from hard work, creativity, and business acumen is a feat rarely accomplished. Yet WorkFar has managed to achieve the same level of progress as competitors receiving $100 million to over $1 billion in investment funding.

WorkFar’s Business Model: An Autonomous, Remote-operatable Robot for $0 down

WorkFar’s offering is unique in the world of industrial robotics. The industry’s most common business model is to sell an expensive product to a manufacturer and possibly provide some integration services. For companies unable to afford the high price tag, certain robotics manufacturers offer a subscription-based “Robot-as-a-Service.” WorkFar takes this a step further by allowing clients to lease both a robot and a trained, remote operator on a monthly basis without a down payment.

The combination of sophisticated humanoid robot, AI-enhanced programming, and an optional human operator constitutes a turnkey solution for warehouses and manufacturers dealing with aggravating challenges like long-lasting labor shortages, concerns around worker safety and burnout, and issues with efficiency and consistency. Since the optional teleoperator is remote-based, WorkFar can leverage the global workforce to support its customers.

The WorkFar “Syntro” robot uses virtual reality eye tracking and AI algorithms to target and grasp objects at the operator’s direction, and the operator gets feedback on object pick-up through haptic gloves. The robot’s “core logic” is human intelligence, which — despite rapid advances in AI — still can’t be beat.

WorkFar’s Manufacturing Expertise goes back Decades

Although the ‘Syntro’ robot is brand-new, WorkFar’s US based manufacturing facility has over 40 years of experience producing plastic and metal parts for industrial machinery and consumer products. This expertise is now being leveraged to mass produce humanoid robot in-house — an arrangement that cuts out the middleman and leads to more efficient operations. With supply chain issues wreaking havoc on robotics companies’ operations for the past several years, this is a major advantage.

Robotics Investing dipped in 2023, but it’s Coming Back strong with AI and Humanoid Technology

Investment in the robotics industry hit a five-year low last year, particularly in the area of autonomous vehicles (AVs). This was partially a result of a widespread market correction within venture capital investing, but the legislative concerns and negative press surrounding AVs didn’t help. The slump was temporary, however, and robotics venture capital is starting to rise again rapidly, with vertical-specific robotics companies focusing on logistics, security, and medical applications leading the way.

One thing that’s making robotics investing much more appealing is the awe-inspiring takeoff in artificial intelligence capabilities. AI models give robots the capacity to execute complex tasks like grasping unpredictably shaped objects much more smoothly and accurately. Even better, AI allows the robots to learn from each effort, rapidly increasing their accuracy and efficiency over time. Robot vision will gain clarity with improved object detection and image segmentation — essential tools for interacting “intuitively” with the environment.

With a design meant to evoke their maker, humanoid robots are poised to reap the greatest benefits from this rapid growth in AI. They show promise across multiple industries, ranging from manufacturing to healthcare to personal assistance. Once AI’s transformative capabilities became apparent, projections for the humanoid robot market ten years from now shot up from just $6 billion to almost $200 billion — or in some estimates, well over $24 trillion.

Sheer Business Acumen has propelled WorkFar to the point of Mass Production

Although the robotics investment outlook is getting brighter, the recent dip has prompted investors to be more discerning and focus on areas where robotic solutions can make important strides right now. Venture capitalists have seen plenty of technology demos that turn heads; now it’s time to back these up with solid business plans that show real returns on investment. With its robot-as-a-service offering at $0 down payment, this is WorkFar’s strong suit.

Even with rapid AI advances, this model will always benefit from the authority and decision-making power of human intelligence. This is central to WorkFar’s vision: a human-robot team that will unleash a new era of productivity, bringing collaborative efficiency to factories and facilities worldwide. This innovative solution takes into account what other solutions overlook: the fact that true productivity depends on human decision-making and robotic efficiency being intertwined, not isolated.

This vision is what has enabled WorkFar to grow on its own revenue in an industry that usually requires millions or even billions of dollars in venture capital. No longer a startup, this company has now pushed into a higher corporate level of investment based on business acumen alone. With a market-ready product that can be manufactured in WorkFar’s own factory, the humanoid robotics pioneer is stronger because it does not rely on venture capital. 

To inquire, contact us via www.WorkFar.com now!

Contact: info@workfar.com

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ASML Investors Have Opportunity to Lead ASML Holding N.V. Securities Fraud Lawsuit

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LOS ANGELES, Nov. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz announces that investors with substantial losses have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit against ASML Holding N.V. (“ASML” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: ASML).

Class Period: January 24, 2024October 15, 2024

Lead Plaintiff Deadline: January 13, 2025

If you are a shareholder who suffered a loss, click here to participate.

The complaint filed alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants failed to disclose to investors that: (1) the issues being faced by suppliers, like ASML, in the semiconductor industry were much more severe than Defendants had indicated to investors; (2) the pace of recovery of sales in the semiconductor industry was much slower than Defendants had publicly acknowledged; (3) Defendants had created the false impression that they possessed reliable information pertaining to customer demand and anticipated growth, while also downplaying risk from macroeconomic and industry fluctuations, as well as stronger regulations restricting the export of semiconductor technology, including the products that ASML sells; and (4) as a result, Defendants’ positive statements about the Company’s business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.

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To be a member of the class action you need not take any action at this time; you may retain counsel of your choice or take no action and remain an absent member of the class action.  If you wish to learn more about this class action, or if you have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to the pending class action lawsuit, please contact Frank R. Cruz, of The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz, 2121 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 800, Century City, California 90067 at 310-914-5007, by email to info@frankcruzlaw.com, or visit our website at www.frankcruzlaw.com.  If you inquire by email please include your mailing address, telephone number, and number of shares purchased.

This press release may be considered Attorney Advertising in some jurisdictions under the applicable law and ethical rules.

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The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz, Los Angeles
Frank R. Cruz, 310-914-5007
fcruz@frankcruzlaw.com
www.frankcruzlaw.com

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