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VCI Global Collaborates With Treasure Global Inc To Develop AI-Powered Travel Platform To Tap On USD1 Trillion Digital Economy

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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, July 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — VCI Global Limited (NASDAQ: VCIG) (“VCI Global”, or the “Company”) announced that the Company will be collaborating with Treasure Global Inc (NASDAQ: TGL) (“TGL” or “Treasure Global”) to develop an artificial intelligence (“AI”)-powered travel platform to heighten the travelling experiences for travellers in Malaysia.

This AI-powered platform will serve as a high-tech portable concierge. It will be utilising the latest advanced technologies available to provide relevant travel recommendations in real time. It assists users in travel related activities, be it to discover more places to explore, dine during their travels in Malaysia and/or improve on seamless bookings for flights, hotels, car rentals and so forth. The platform is designed to break down language barriers as well by providing built-in translation function.

This collaboration is ideal as it pools the respective strengths of the two parties concerned where VCI Global will be offering its AI and data analytics expertise. Being an innovative Malaysian e-commerce platform, TGL shall leverage its extensive user base of 2.4 million and established relationships with over 2,000 merchants.

On top of capitalising on each’s strengths for mutual benefit, the objectives of this collaboration also include, but not limited to, sharing of knowledge and expertise plus the development of respective resources. TGL and VCI Global have agreed to share profits generated from this collaboration on a 50:50 basis.

A research conducted by Google, Temasek, and Bain & Company revealed that the value of Southeast Asia’s digital economy can reach USD1 trillion by 2030. With the digital economy valued at around USD200 billion in 2022, this means that the region’s digital economy is projected to grow by a compound annual growth rate of over 22%. The research has also stated that Malaysia’s digital economy itself will grow by a compound annual growth rate exceeding 17% to USD34 billion in 2025 of which USD8 billion is from online travel related activities as tourism industries further embrace digital technologies globally. Coupled with all these growth projections, this partnership is timely as economies shift to the post-Covid era. In the fourth quarter of 2022, there were 4.5 million tourist arrivals in Malaysia in contrast to merely 61,000 for the fourth quarter of 2021.

“As in our previous collaborations, I am humbled that once again we are able to play our part by offering our expertise in enhancing the landscape of the travel industry as global tourism migrates itself to high-tech platforms to maximise travellers’ contentment during their travels. I am very confident that this AI-powered travel platform will act as a growth catalyst for Malaysia’s tourism industry. As these (tourist) arrivals numbers are still below the pre-Covid level, we strongly believe the arrivals will grow exponentially in the near future,” said Dato’ Victor Hoo, Group Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of VCI Global.

“We believe that global tourism has returned to its pre-pandemic trends, and we are well-positioned to capitalize on the post-pandemic ‘revenge travel’ phenomenon through our collaboration with VCI Global. This collaboration will create a win-win situation by leveraging our combined resources and expertise. I am confident that it will significantly impact the Malaysian travel industry and bring substantial benefits to both of our businesses,” said Sam Teo, Chief Executive Officer of Treasure Global.

About VCI Global Limited

VCI Global is a multi-disciplinary consulting group with key advisory practices in the areas of business and technology. The Company provides business and boardroom strategy services, investor relation services, and technology consultancy services. Its clients range from small-medium enterprises and government-linked agencies to publicly traded companies across a broad array of industries. VCI Global operates solely in Malaysia, with clients predominantly from Malaysia, but also serves some clients from China, Singapore, and the US.

For more information on the Company, please log on to https://v-capital.co/.

About Treasure Global Inc
Treasure Global is a Malaysian solutions provider developing innovative technology platforms. Treasure Global has developed two technology solutions: the ZCITY App, a unique digital ecosystem that transforms and simplifies the e-payment experience for consumers, while simultaneously allowing them to earn rewards; and TAZTE, a digital F&B management system providing merchants with a one-stop management and automated solution to digitalize their businesses. Treasure Global also acts as a master franchiser in SEA for popular restaurant chains, while providing them with the TAZTE solution. As of March 31, 2023, ZCITY had over 2,400,000 registered users.

For more information, please visit https://treasureglobal.co/

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This press release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to various risks and uncertainties. Such statements include statements regarding the Company’s ability to grow its business and other statements that are not historical facts, including statements which may be accompanied by the words “intends,” “may,” “will,” “plans,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “projects,” “predicts,” “estimates,” “aims,” “believes,” “hopes,” “potential” or similar words. Actual results could differ materially from those described in these forward-looking statements due to certain factors, including without limitation, the Company’s ability to achieve profitable operations, customer acceptance of new products, the effects of the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) and future measures taken by authorities in the countries wherein the Company has supply chain partners, the demand for the Company’s products and the Company’s customers’ economic condition, the impact of competitive products and pricing, successfully managing and, general economic conditions and other risk factors detailed in the Company’s filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as of the date of this press release, and the Company does not undertake any responsibility to update the forward-looking statements in this release, except in accordance with applicable law.

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Clarivate Declares Dividend on Mandatory Convertible Preferred Shares

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LONDON, May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Clarivate Plc (NYSE: CLVT; CLVT PR A) (“Clarivate”), a leading global provider of transformative intelligence, today announced that its board of directors declared a quarterly dividend of $1.3125 per share on its 5.25% Series A Mandatory Convertible Preferred Shares (the “Preferred Shares”), payable in cash on June 3, 2024 to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 15, 2024.

On the mandatory conversion date, which is scheduled to occur on June 3, 2024, each Preferred Share will automatically and mandatorily convert into a number of ordinary shares of Clarivate (and cash in lieu of any fractional ordinary shares) based on the average volume weighted average price (“VWAP”) of Clarivate’s ordinary shares over a 30-trading day period that begins on, and includes, April 18, 2024 and is scheduled to end on, and include, May 30, 2024 (the “valuation period”). If such VWAP is (i) greater than $31.20, then the mandatory conversion rate will be 3.2052 ordinary shares of Clarivate per Preferred Share, (ii) less than or equal to $31.20 but equal to or greater than $26.00, then the mandatory conversion rate will be a number of ordinary shares of Clarivate per Preferred Share equal to $100.00 divided by such VWAP and (iii) less than $26.00, then the mandatory conversion rate will be 3.8462 ordinary shares of Clarivate per Preferred Share. The mandatory conversion rate will be announced following the end of the valuation period. The above description of the terms of the Preferred Shares is not complete and is subject to, and qualified in its entirety by reference to, the “Statement of Rights” for the Preferred Shares, which is filed as Exhibit 3.2 to Clarivate’s annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023.
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About Clarivate
Clarivate™ is a leading global provider of transformative intelligence. We offer enriched data, insights & analytics, workflow solutions and expert services in the areas of Academia & Government, Intellectual Property and Life Sciences & Healthcare. For more information, please visit www.clarivate.com.
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CGTN: 3rd CMG Forum in Beijing discusses AI development

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BEIJING, May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Focusing on the development of AI, the third CMG Forum was held on Monday in Beijing.

Li Shulei, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and the head of the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee, attended the opening of the event and delivered a speech.
Guests at the forum stressed the role of media in promoting the innovative application of AI as well as its governance.
Efforts should also be made to boost the development of AI in creating positive, healthy, diverse and high-quality content, so that AI can become a force for good and benefit mankind, they agreed.
They also called on media to accelerate intelligent transformation and help bridge international exchanges and cooperation on the governance of AI to facilitate its healthy, orderly and safe development.
Hosted by China Media Group (CMG), the forum attracted more than 200 participants from international organizations, media, think tanks and multinational companies.
“Innovation and breakthroughs in science and technology not only guide the development and progress of human civilization, but also bring uncertainty to the changing world,” said Shen Haixiong, vice minister of the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee and president of CMG. He called for efforts to jointly create valuable and responsible artificial intelligence.
AI technology is affecting every aspect of our lives. Thomas Bach, president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), stated in a video speech that CMG has always been a partner of the IOC, bringing the charm of the Olympic Games to hundreds of millions of Chinese viewers. He said the IOC invites CMG to work together for the creation of a future with the application of AI in Olympic sports.
“From ancient inventions such as silk, printing and the compass to modern technological advances such as robotics, telecommunications and green technology, China has always been committed to innovation and creation,” said Daren Tang, director general of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). He said WIPO pays close attention to ensuring a balance between the opportunities and risks of artificial intelligence and is committed to strengthening cooperation to ensure that artificial intelligence is properly used.
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Trianz Appoints Sridhar Kannan as Practice Leader – Digital, Elevating its Leadership in the Global Digital Transformation Space

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SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Digital transformation technology & services company Trianz is pleased to announce the appointment of Sridhar Kannan as Practice Leader – Digital. With over 25 years of extensive experience in technology and business leadership, Sridhar joins Trianz to lead the expansion of Trianz’s Digital Practice, forging strategic alliances and expanding the business footprint.

Sridhar’s appointment comes at a transformative phase for Trianz as it solidifies its commitment to redefining the digital landscape with an “IP Led” model. This strategic shift is powered by Trianz’s cutting-edge hyper-automated platforms, Concierto.Cloud, Extrica.AI, and Pulse, driving industry-leading transformations in cloud, data and analytics, AI, and the digital workplace. Sridhar’s visionary leadership in technology-led business transformations across diverse sectors will be instrumental in leveraging IP-led models and innovative methodologies to position Trianz at the forefront of digital transformation.
“We are thrilled to welcome Sridhar Kannan to the Trianz family,” said Seshi Vanguru, Chief Revenue Officer at Trianz. “His appointment marks a significant stride in Trianz’s journey toward innovation and excellence. Sridhar’s wealth of experience and exceptional leadership skills will elevate our Digital Practice to new heights, reaffirming our commitment to delivering exceptional value to our clients.”
Sridhar is recognized as a client-focused technology and business transformation executive with a remarkable track record of helping Banking and Financial Services organizations in business transformation and product innovation using applications, cloud, data, and digital solutions. His extensive prior experience at industry giants such as Wipro, Cognizant, and Infosys include successfully leading Fortune 10 global client relationships and implementing transformative solutions across Banking, Financial Services, and Healthcare industries. Sridhar is highly regarded for his ability to lead global cross-functional teams, foster collaboration, and achieve aggressive business goals while consistently delivering high levels of client satisfaction.
“I am deeply honored to join Trianz and contribute to its mission of shaping the future through digital transformation,” said Sridhar. “Together, we will push the boundaries of what’s possible and drive meaningful impact for our clients in this rapidly evolving digital landscape.”
Based out of Minnesota, US, Sridhar has steered numerous clients towards success through the strategic application of Digital, Cloud, Product Engineering, Data, AI, and Application services, making him a seasoned strategist in today’s dynamic digital landscape. His appointment marks a significant milestone in Trianz’s journey to nurturing talent and delivering world-class solutions.
About Trianz
Trianz is a leading-edge technology platforms and services company that accelerates digital transformations at Fortune 100 and emerging companies worldwide in data & analytics, digital experiences, cloud infrastructure, and security. Our “IP Led Transformations” approach, informed by insights from a recent global study spanning 20+ industries and 5000+ companies, addresses challenges posed by the rapid pace of AI-driven transformation, digital talent scarcity, and economic uncertainty. Our IP and platforms, including Concierto, Extrica, and Pulse, revolutionize cloud adoption, data analytics, and AI insights, empowering organizations to navigate the complexities of digital transformation seamlessly.
Founded in California and with an organization of over 2,000 associates across the United States and India, Trianz is a Premier Partner of AWS, consistently rated #1 by clients for value delivery over the past five years. Trianz has been ranked as one of the best Consulting Firms by Forbes and has been certified as a Great Place to Work for three years in a row. To learn more about Trianz, email [email protected] or visit www.trianz.com.
Watch Trianz CEO Sri Manchala’s insightful interview with Bloomberg on Partner | Crossing The Digital Faultline & Leading Towards Transformative Success – YouTube and delve deeper into his book Crossing the Digital Faultline at Crossing the Digital Faultline | Trianz.
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