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30 October

Ediacaran and Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Unit Visit Shengqu Games to Explore New Cross-Industry Collaboration Opportunities

On the morning of October 30th, 2024, Ediacaran joined representatives from the Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU) for an official visit to Shengqu Games, a subsidiary of Century Huatong Group. Both parties engaged in an in-depth discussion regarding potential collaborations between the gaming industry and global investment. This visit marks another significant advance in Ediacaran’s cross-industry partnerships and lays a solid foundation for future global market expansion and innovative collaboration.

As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Century Huatong, Shengqu Games occupies a pivotal position in the global gaming industry. With its core strategy of “technology empowering culture” and an extensive global presence, Shengqu Games brings strong competitive advantages to the table. Ediacaran Holdings, leveraging its leading position in the game publishing space and global investment market, has established tight relationships with developers and distribution channels worldwide, promoting exceptional products on a global scale. During this exchange, both parties reached a consensus on harnessing their respective strengths to integrate culture, technology, and global investments, creating new growth opportunities.

Shengqu Games is a powerhouse in the gaming world, recognized as a trailblazer in China’s gaming industry and a major player on the global stage. Since its launch of Legend of Mir in 2001—ushering in the era of online gaming in China—Shengqu Games has continued to enhance the global reputation of China’s game development industry by releasing iconic titles such as Legend World , Bubble Fighter , Dragon Nest , and Final Fantasy XIV . With over 2.2 billion registered users across more than 150 countries and regions worldwide, Shengqu Games’ “premiumization” and “globalization” strategies have seen significant success, pushing Chinese cultural content to new international audiences. Beyond gaming, Shengqu Games is also pioneering in areas like game-based education and the digital transmission of classical culture through emerging technologies. The company retains a forward-looking approach in shaping future industries such as the metaverse and other leading-edge technology sectors.

Ediacaran boasts extensive experience in the global mobile gaming market. By maintaining strategic partnerships with game developers across the globe and applying cutting-edge operational strategies, Ediacaran has driven the global release of numerous high-quality gaming titles. This partnership between Ediacaran and Shengqu Games represents the merging of two industry leaders. Utilizing the strengths of both companies—in digital entertainment and cross-cultural promotion—they are set to catalyze the global dissemination of Chinese cultural content.

During the discussions, Ms. Xie Fei, CEO of Century Huatong, emphasized that Shengqu Games is dedicated to enhancing user experience by integrating technology with culture. She expressed immense excitement about the partnership between Shengqu Games and Ediacaran, highlighting the broad prospects for their future collaboration. Ms. Xie noted that by exploring every dimension of the global gaming market together, and leveraging Ediacaran’s expertise in global wealth management, both companies could inspire more high-end clients to participate in cultural consumption and technology projects. Both parties agreed that Chinese cultural and technological products are becoming increasingly competitive globally. With gaming as the conduit for exporting culture, these investments will also offer international investors dynamic new lifestyle experiences.

Ediacaran and Century Huatong’s partnership will extend beyond game publishing. Together, they will explore deep collaborations in global wealth management and cultural promotion. By continuing to innovate and seek synergies across different sectors, both companies aim to fully integrate gaming, culture, and global investments. At the same time, they will develop innovative global solutions to meet the diversified needs of their clients.

This visit has further solidified the cooperative relationship between Ediacaran and Century Huatong. It has also created new channels for future business opportunities. Both sides voiced enthusiastic expectations for the future and mapped out deeper collaboration strategies across multiple business dimensions. Together, Ediacaran and Century Huatong will continue to push leading-edge games and cutting-edge technology into the global market, while delivering comprehensive global investment opportunities to high-net-worth clients. Looking forward, Ediacaran and Century Huatong are set to develop unique collaboration platforms that unite culture, technology, and global asset management—creating more value and convenience for their clients and contributing to the prosperity of both the global gaming industry and the international investment market.

29 October

Ediacaran and Antigua and Barbuda CIU Delegation Visit DELSK Group for In-Depth Discussion on Global Collaboration Opportunities

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On the morning of October 29, 2024, Ediacaran and the delegation from the Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU) of Antigua and Barbuda visited DELSK Group for an in-depth discussion on further developing cooperation in the fields of global investment and immigration. This visit marked the deepening of the partnership between Ediacaran and DELSK in cross-border asset allocation and global investment, laying a solid foundation for future diversified business opportunities.

As important strategic partners in the global investment industry, Ediacaran and DELSK Group have long maintained a close collaborative relationship. Leveraging their extensive resources and market experience, both parties are working together to provide clients with bespoke global investment and citizenship planning services. This visit not only strengthened the partnership but also set the stage for future projects to be rolled out in more countries and regions. Both sides expressed their optimism about the prospects of this collaboration, agreeing to continue working together to offer global clients comprehensive asset management and investment immigration services.

Since its establishment in 2008, DELSK Group has been dedicated to providing professional outbound asset investment services to global investors. With a business network spanning over 30 countries and regions, DELSK was one of the first institutions to introduce European real estate investment into the Chinese market. Over the years, DELSK has accumulated extensive experience in global real estate investment, fund management, and financial planning. The group has also built long-term stable partnerships with governments and leading property and financial institutions around the world.

During this visit, DELSK Group presented a detailed overview of its achievements in global real estate investment, fund management, and immigration projects in multiple countries. Special attention was given to its broad international business coverage and cross-border operational capabilities. Through the collaboration with Ediacaran, DELSK will offer clients even more flexible, competitive cross-border investment and citizenship planning services.

The discussions between Ediacaran and DELSK helped clarify the future direction of their collaboration. Amid the complexities of global financial markets and the growing demand among high-net-worth clients for diversified identities and wealth management, both sides committed to addressing these challenges together. In particular, they emphasized joint efforts in promoting the Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Program (CIP) and other similar international projects. By integrating their resources, Ediacaran and DELSK aim to provide premium globalized solutions for domestic and international clients alike.

This visit marks a new milestone in the cooperation between Ediacaran and DELSK Group. Both parties expressed their confidence in the potential opportunities ahead and pledged to further strengthen their partnership. Together, they aim to create greater value and convenience for global clients, empowering them to achieve wealth management goals and multi-country identity planning with success.

29 October

Ediacaran and Representatives from Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU) Visit Yingke Law Firm to Explore Collaboration and Development

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On the morning of October 29th, 2024, Ediacaran (EDICR) and representatives from the Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU) of Antigua and Barbuda paid an official visit to the offices of Yingke Law Firm in Beijing for an in-depth exchange and collaborative discussion. This meeting focused on the Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Program (CIP) and explored how both parties could effectively collaborate to deliver top-notch global immigration and investment services to their clients. Mr. Li Zheng, Vice Chairman of the Yingke Global Board and Chairman of the China Board, hosted the delegation throughout the visit.

The primary agenda of the meeting revolved around the introduction of Antigua and Barbuda’s Citizenship by Investment Program (CIP) to Yingke Law Firm and the exploration of future collaboration opportunities. As a key component of Ediacaran’s portfolio of immigration planning and global residency services, the CIP program aims to help global clients acquire Antigua and Barbuda citizenship through investment, providing them with enhanced global mobility.

Given the evolving global geoeconomic landscape, high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs, and investors worldwide are seeking diversified asset allocation strategies and globalized living experiences. This engaging discussion not only opens up a global service channel for Yingke Law Firm but also ensures legal support for Ediacaran in the Chinese market. Together, they plan to enhance the global perspective of their services, offering clients superior solutions in wealth management, immigration, identity planning, and tax optimization.

The Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Program has gained widespread attention and favor in recent years. By investing in real estate or contributing to government-approved development funds, applicants and their families can obtain citizenship quickly and enjoy the wide range of international benefits associated with holding an Antigua and Barbuda passport. As a popular CIP program within the Caribbean, this program represents an ideal pathway for high-net-worth clients seeking diversified identity options and global asset positioning.

Ediacaran has long provided a comprehensive suite of immigration and global residency services to its international clientele. Its primary service offerings include:

Investment Immigration Planning : Helping clients apply for investment visas and residence permits across key regions such as the Caribbean, Europe, and Asia.
Multi-country Identity and Tax Planning : Assisting clients in structuring global identities and leveraging various international tax systems to optimize their wealth.
Overseas Life Settlement Services : Supporting clients with overseas medical care, property purchases, and settlement services to ensure a smooth transition to their new living environments.

By joining forces with Yingke Law Firm, Ediacaran will gain enhanced legal support in the Chinese market to further promote the Antigua and Barbuda CIP. This collaboration will help domestic and international clients safely and effectively facilitate their identity transitions and wealth management processes.

As a globally renowned large-scale law firm, Yingke Law Firm is committed to offering its clients comprehensive global legal support. During the meeting, Mr. Li Zheng emphasized the firm’s dedication to expanding its global services and its mission to deepen collaboration with international partners. Yingke Law Firm expressed its willingness to work closely with Ediacaran to provide professional, compliant legal services that aid both domestic and international clients in cross-border legal affairs and asset management. By fostering global legal cooperation, the firm aims to bolster its clients’ success in navigating international markets.

Beyond this discussion, the collaboration between Yingke Law Firm and Ediacaran lays the foundation for further development and opens up new avenues for future cooperation on a larger scale. Mr. Li highlighted plans to explore deeper strategies in global legal services, legal compliance in investment migration, and the financial and tax structures associated with these areas. By seizing this opportunity, both parties will offer clients a one-stop, diversified service platform, paving the way for new growth.

This forward-looking dialogue, facilitated by the visit of Ediacaran and the Antigua and Barbuda CIP delegation to Yingke Law Firm, marks the beginning of a pragmatic, collaborative, and mutually beneficial relationship. Armed with their respective strengths and resources, both companies are poised to achieve significant success in the global immigration and investment legal services markets. Together, they will contribute positively to serving clients and fostering the continued development and innovation of the industry.

08 October

EU Drops Antigua And Barbuda From Tax Haven Blacklist

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AFP- The European Union removed Antigua and Barbuda from its tax haven blacklist on Tuesday, an instrument that has been slammed as ineffective in the past by anti-poverty groups.

The list, approved by the EU’s member states, now counts 11 jurisdictions deemed non-cooperative for tax purposes, particularly where it comes to sharing tax information.

It now has: American Samoa, Anguilla, Fiji, Guam, Palau, Panama, Russia, Samoa, Trinidad and Tobago, US Virgin Islands and Vanuatu.

“The Council regrets that these jurisdictions are not yet cooperative on tax matters and invites them to improve their legal framework in order to resolve the identified issues,” the council, made up of the EU’s 27 member states, said in a statement.

The list was created in 2017 in the wake of a series of scandals, including the Panama Papers, that put pressure on Brussels to crack down on tax evasion by the rich.

Charity Oxfam has in the past criticised it as “toothless”, arguing countries that should have been included were instead often left out.

27 August

Colonel Telbert Benjamin of the Antigua & Barbuda Defence Force has been promoted to Brigadier General

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Colonel Telbert Benjamin of the Antigua & Barbuda Defence Force has been promoted to Brigadier General, effective August 26, 2024, following approval by the Defence Board.

Benjamin, who has served for 29 years and became Chief of Defence Staff in March 2020, was honored at a ceremony attended by Governor General Sir Rodney Williams.

His promotion marks a significant milestone for the Defence Force, with the rank of Colonel now standard for future Chiefs of Defence Staff. Commissioner of Police Atlee Rodney and Benjamin emphasized continued collaboration for national security.

30 July

Antigua and Barbuda celebrates a significant milestone in the Tourism sector

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During the first half of the year, the twin-island nation welcomed an impressive 176,665 stop-over visitors, marking a 15% increase compared to the same period last year.

Minister of Tourism, Max Fernandez, shared the news during a press conference at the Tourism Authority headquarters on Monday.

He attributed the significant increase in arrivals to the industry’s resilience and the dedication of tourism officials.

Despite potential challenges such as hurricanes and shifts in the political climate of key source markets like the United States and the United Kingdom following a change in government, Antigua and Barbuda’s tourism industry continues to thrive.

“Stopover visitor arrivals increased from January to June 2024, from 154,333 in January to June 2023 to 176,655 in January to June 2024, when comparing the same period in 2019, which was our best year this represents a +10% increase from161,434 at the end of June of that year. We are well on the way to a record year for Tourism arrivals.”

30 July

The first half of 2024 sees record breaking numbers in air and sea arrivals

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Tourism officials are in very high spirits as Antigua and Barbuda get ready to celebrate yet another record-breaking year for air and sea arrivals to the twin-island destination, surpassing 2019, which saw the country welcoming 19,971 arrivals.

During a news conference, Tourism Minister Charles Fernandeez disclosed that Antigua and Barbuda welcomed 176,665 stop-over visitors between January and June 2024, a 15 percent increase in air arrivals.

He said this is due to the hard work and dedication of touriism stakeholders both here and abroad.

“Stop-over arrivals increased from January to June 2024 from154,333 to 176,665 this year.

When comparing the same period in 2019, this represents a 10percent increase,” the minister said.

23 June

Talks underway for direct flights between Barbuda and Anguilla

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The governments of Antigua and Barbuda and Anguilla are ciurrently discussing establishing direct flights connecting the British territory with Barbuda.

The discussions, which have involved Prime Minister Gaston Brownhe and the Premier of Anguilla, Ellis Webster, aim to enhance travel and connectivity between the two destinations.

This potential development is expected to provide greater convenierce for travelers and further strengthen the ties between Antigua and Barbuda and Anguiilla.

Both governments are working collaboratively to explore the feasibility arnd logistics of this initiative, with the shared goal of improving accessibility and promoting tourism and economic opportunities between the territories.

“We are talking about doing joint flights between Barbuda and Anguilla. They are also building a new airport to accommodate these larger jets. On the basiis we can do a joint flight, maybe two or three times a week, that would help bring sometraffic into Barbuda,” Browne said.

The new international airport at Barbuda is expected to cofficially open in the next few weeks.

15 June

Antigua–Barbuda And The State Of Palestine Establish Diplomatic Relations

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Antigua and Barbuda and the State of Palestine, on Friday, June 14, 2024, signed an agreement, establishing diplomatic relations between the two countries.

The agreement was signed in New York by Antigua and Barbuda’s foreign minister, E. Paul Chet Greene and Palestine’s ambassador with ministerial rank, Dr Riyad Mansour.

Both officials reaffirmed their countries adherence and commitment to the principles and purposes enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations and the provisions of international law, particularly in the Promotion of international peace and security, respect for the sovereignty and independence of States, and non-interference in their internal affairs.

Foreign minister Greene highlighted the agreement’s importance, stating:“We are pleased to enhance cooperation with the State of Palestine as a step towards global peace and to find lasting solutions to conflicts that secure the well-being of the people of Palestine and all nations.”

Speaking for the State of Palestine, minster Mansour stressed“the readiness of the State of Palestine to deepen its friendship and strengthen its cooperation with Antigua and Barbuda across all fields to advance peace and security to which we all aspire and deserve.”

This agreement will be formally transmitted to the secretary-general of the United Nations, marking a significant milestone in the diplomatic efforts of both countries.

21 May

PM Browne welcomes historic decision on climate justice

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Prime Minister Gaston Browne has expressed his satisfaction with a groundbreaking decision on climate justice in support of a coalition of Small Island SStates, including Antigua and Barbuda.

The International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea has ruled in favor of the Commission of Small Island States on Climate Change and International Law (COSIS)stating that greenhouse gas emissions absorbed by the ocean should be considered marine pollution and that states are obligated to protect the world’s oceans by reducingthese emissions.

Prime Minister Browne, who presented the case on behalf of small stateslast year,emphasized the significance of the ITLOS opinion, stating that it will shafuture legal and diplomatic efforts to address the inaction that has brought us to to the edge of an irreversible disaster.

“The decision marks a historic milestone in our collective journey towards environmental justice and climate governance. The ITLOS opinicon will inform our futurelegal and diplomatic work in putting an end to the inaction thas brought the brink of an irreversible disaster”, he said.