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Vingroup Joins Superverse 2022 Lineup Of Leading Creators To Showcase Its Commitment To Digital Innovation

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February 22, 2022

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates–(Newsfile Corp. – February 22, 2022) – Vingroup and VinFast today announced they will join fellow industry leaders at Superverse 2022 to underscore their commitment to driving digital transformation. At the event, Vingroup will present its first use case in Blockchain and Metaverse technology via VinFast and highlight the group’s role as an industry innovator.

Figure 1: Vingroup Joins Superverse 2022

Superverse is the largest collaborative event connecting influencers, entrepreneurs, and artists disrupting the creator industry. With its participation, Vingroup affirms its leadership position in Blockchain and the Metaverse. The group’s presence also demonstrates its trailblazing pursuits of integrating the concept of “technology for life” in creating a better future for all.

For two days starting on February 22, 2022, in Dubai, the major creator conference for NFTs (Non-fungible token), DAOs (Decentralized Autonomous Organization), and Metaverse expects to welcome 2,000 delegates and 5,000 virtual participants, including 70 well-known artists and 100 innovative projects.

At the event, Vingroup will present insights from its integration of Blockchain and NFT technology in VinFirst – VinFast’s EV reservation program for pioneering customers. Delivering NFTs for reservations is Vingroup’s first step in its long-term vision for blockchain applications including bridging the gaps between the physical world, the Blockchain spaces, and the Metaverse.

Regarding the event, Vingroup Vice-Chairwoman and VinFast Global CEO Le Thi Thu Thuy stated: “At Vingroup, we see technology as the key to transformation. It assists us in creating a smarter, more sustainable future for everyone. We relentlessly innovate to integrate “Technology for life” into our products and services and provide our customers with excellent experiences that exceed expectations. Vingroup does not believe in limits – we are driven by the spirit of creativity that continuously helps us break all boundaries. We are always moving forward to advance technologies that create a better life for all.”

VinFirst is Vingroup’s first proof of concept. The exclusive membership program is open to anyone who reserved a VinFast EV during the initial global reservation campaign window. Participants received fascinating benefits, including an e-voucher towards the purchase of a VF 8 and VF 9, transparent proof of ownership, exclusive airdrops, transferable membership, and many other perks transferred directly and transparently to the VinFirst Genesis Wallet.

Presenting the Superverse’s organizer, Ms. Melanie Mohr, Found and CEO of WOM Protocol has shared: “We are proud to have a tech-minded organization, like Vingroup, at our summit. Having witnessed many leading partners in the Blockchain space and Metaverse, we are amazed by the speed of Vingroup’s technology adoption. It is inspiring to see this real-life use case of Blockchain in VinFast’s reservation and membership program. We look forward to seeing more applications of Blockchain and the Metaverse in Vingroup’s ecosystem of products and services in the near future.”

Beyond a comprehensive ecosystem of products and services in real estate, hospitality, healthcare, and education, Vingroup possesses a thriving technology division that encompasses a wide range of next-gen innovations. Some of Vingroup’s current tech pursuits include artificial intelligence applications with VinAI and VinBrain, exploring big data with VinBigData, energy solutions with VinES.

In combining the group’s access to technology with its strategy of “connect intelligence globally,” Vingroup is confident in its ability to creatively and practically integrate Blockchain and the Metaverse with its new and current services and products. Vingroup is actively researching and preparing for its next exciting steps that boldly demonstrate its role as a pioneer in technology advancement. In accelerating the progress of technology, Vingroup is inviting its partners in the world’s Blockchain and digital art communities to unite and push the boundaries.

About Vingroup

Established in 1993, Vingroup is one of the leading private conglomerates in the region, with a total capitalization of $35 billion USD from three publicly traded companies (as of November 4, 2021). Vingroup currently focuses on three main areas: Technology and Industry, Services and Social Enterprise. Find out more at: https://www.vingroup.net/en.

About VinFast

VinFast – a member of Vingroup – envisioned to drive the movement of global smart electric vehicle revolution. Established in 2017, VinFast owns a state-of-the-art automotive manufacturing complex with globally leading scalability that boasts up to 90% automation in Hai Phong, Vietnam.

Strongly committed to the mission for a sustainable future for everyone, VinFast constantly innovates to bring high-quality products, advanced smart services, seamless customer experiences, and pricing strategy for all to inspire global customers to jointly create a future of smart mobility and a sustainable planet. Learn more at: https://vinfastauto.com.

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dLocal Expands Partnership with Deel to 12 New Countries

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May 17, 2024

Peter Tolan

dLocal, a prominent player in the cross-border payment sector with a focus on burgeoning markets, has unveiled an expansion of its collaboration with Deel, a leading HR and payroll platform, spanning 12 additional countries across Asia and the EMEA region. dLocal and Deel Extend Partnership to 12 Countries amidst Remote Work Surge

This expansion comes on the heels of a highly successful initial rollout across 19 countries in 2022, which witnessed a substantial surge in payment volumes and an impressive payment delivery rate of 99.97%.

Dan Westgarth, COO of Deel, remarked, “dLocal’s expertise in payments has been instrumental in our journey, and this significant expansion into high-growth markets is a testament to the quality of their services. We’ve been able to scale rapidly, on our terms, thanks to dLocal’s support.”

Under this enhanced partnership, dLocal will extend its services to Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Ghana, Jordan, Kenya, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates. Additionally, dLocal will offer payout services in Brazil through PIX, a widely adopted instant payment method in Latin America.

Agustin Botta, Head of EMEA at dLocal, emphasized, “Our goal is to foster growth and opportunities for brands and individuals, and the collaboration with Deel perfectly aligns with this objective.”

Forging New Alliances

In addition to deepening its partnership with Deel, dLocal has recently forged alliances with other industry players. The company has partnered with Papaya Global, a leading payroll platform, to facilitate timely payments to employees, partners, freelancers, and suppliers in local currencies across the globe. By integrating dLocal’s payment capabilities into Papaya’s platform, the payment process is streamlined for their shared clients.

Furthermore, dLocal has joined forces with Ebury to bolster cross-border payments in Africa. Leveraging dLocal’s payment solution, Ebury can efficiently manage both incoming and outgoing payments while optimizing costs and delivery times. Additionally, dLocal provides extensive support to Ebury’s merchants navigating the complexities of emerging markets. As Ebury expands its footprint in these regions, the partnership with dLocal provides access to over 41 different markets through a single integration.

dLocal, a publicly traded company on NASDAQ, has successfully completed four funding rounds to date. In its latest and most substantial round in 2021, the company raised $150 million, achieving a valuation of $5 billion.

Source: financemagnates.com

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Climate fintech startup Ekko raises £2m

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May 16, 2024

Peter Tolan

A climate-focused fintech startup that promotes environmental conservation through its debit card usage has secured $2.5 million (£2 million) in funding.

Founded in 2019, Ekko intends to utilize the funding to recruit top-tier industry professionals who can contribute to product development and global expansion initiatives.

Fuel Ventures led the funding round, with additional investments from Sorven Partners, Mishcon de Reya, and existing backers. This follows Ekko’s previous pre-seed funding of £450,000 in 2021.

Co-founded by Oli Cook, Manish Vara, Simon Toller, and Tom Greenwood, Ekko has developed a unique debit card that monitors the carbon footprint associated with purchases.

Through partnerships with renowned organizations like Gold Standard, Conservation International, Tusk, and Prevented Ocean Plastic, Ekko plants trees and collects ocean-bound plastic with every consumer transaction. These conservation efforts are funded through a subscription fee ranging from £1.99 to £9.99 per month.

Moreover, Ekko has developed business-to-business (B2B) software to integrate into banking or checkout applications, enabling third parties to access its climate services.

Oli Cook emphasized Ekko’s scalability, anticipating the broader impact of the funding on product development and partnerships. He underscored the urgency of addressing climate change and Ekko’s mission to disrupt the market by empowering financial institutions to facilitate tangible environmental impact for their customers.

Ekko joins the ranks of other green fintech companies like Tandem and Tred, all committed to providing sustainable financial services.

Source: uktech.news

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55@Shanghai: International Friendly Guidebook was unveiled worldwide for the first time!

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May 16, 2024

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SHANGHAI, May 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — To accelerate the development of Shanghai as an international consumption hub, attract more foreign consumers, and expand the market while providing a more diverse and enriching consumer experience, the 55@Shanghai Destination of Shopping global promotion launch ceremony was grandly held on the morning of May 8th, 2024, at the Changning Shanghai Film Art Center.

At the launch ceremony, the 55@Shanghai Destination of Shopping International Friendly Guidebook was unveiled worldwide for the first time. This handbook meticulously outlines Shanghai’s convenient payment methods, diverse experiential venues, city walk routes, and popular exhibition events, among other urban highlights.

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It includes over 1000 featured popular shops, 100+ business and leisure experience destinations, and more than 10 international-friendly shopping centers. Covering the finest ‘eat, stay, travel, entertain, and shop’ local recommendations in Shanghai, the handbook aims to facilitate international connectivity for Shanghai’s business, tourism, and cultural brands.

In the 55@Shanghai International Friendly Guidebook, strategic partners including Bank of China, China UnionPay, China Eastern Airlines, Airport Group, and Ctrip jointly announced activities related to 55@Shanghai Destination of Shopping. Bank of China Shanghai Branch will launch the ‘Blooming Love Shopping Shanghai’ themed event, collaborating with thousands of merchants to offer payment discounts, consumer gifts, credit card points redemption, and other series of promotions.

Additionally, they will introduce a profit-sharing activity called ‘National Trend Pavilion’ on their mobile banking platform. China UnionPay will roll out the ‘Splendid China 5.5 Shopping’ promotion with an investment of 100 million RMB, focusing on eight major scenes including dining, accommodation, transportation, travel, shopping, entertainment, medical, and education. For the 2.3 billion UnionPay cards issued overseas, they will also provide a 200 million RMB rebate on transaction fees.

China Eastern Airlines will introduce convenient measures and attractive products, offering over 550,000 tickets to boost traffic and provide travelers with convenient travel solutions. The Airport Group will set up one-stop service areas at the arrival passenger routes, luggage collection areas, and public areas, enhancing the level of convenience services for inbound travelers and launching various activities and benefits to comprehensively promote the quality and efficiency of consumption in Shanghai. Ctrip Group has planned the ‘Shanghai Express’ exclusive half-day free tour for inbound tourists.

To better convey the charm of 55@Shanghai Destination of Shopping to the world, the 55@Shanghai International Friendly Guidebook has brought together several outstanding companies to become global promotion partners. At the launch ceremony, 15 companies including Bailian Group, Shanghai Metro, Foreign Investment Association, Shanghai Design Week, Tencent Group, and Meituan were honored with the inaugural 55@Shanghai Destination of Shopping Global Promotion Partner title. These global promotion partners will further enhance domestic and international publicity efforts to attract tourists from around the world to experience the 55@Shanghai Destination of Shopping series of activities, jointly contributing to the creation of a friendly and convenient consumer environment.

55@Shanghai Destination of Shopping is the core project of this year’s Shanghai 55 Shopping Festival. Leveraging Shanghai’s position as a global hub for tourism, culture, and sports, it actively expands domestic and international visitor flows. With the theme of ‘Come, Explore, Shop’, the event offers a variety of combined services to help build an internationally friendly consumer environment.

It gathers the distinctive highlights of Shanghai’s business, tourism, and cultural sectors, attracting domestic and international tourists to experience new consumption landmarks, scenes, and formats in Shanghai through precise domestic and international promotion.

Through methods such as the multilingual 55@Shanghai Destination of Shopping international-friendly guidebook, promotion on landmark screens in major cities worldwide, and collaboration with businesses to launch supporting activities, the event has created a key activity matrix for 55@Shanghai Destination of Shopping.