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E-Learning Virtual Reality Startup GeniusX Closes $1.68M in Series Seed to Create Educational Content in the Metaverse

Introducing unique, interactive, immersive learning experiences for the future of education

Retreat VR

Retreat VR

PHOENIX, June 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In June 2022, GeniusX Inc. announced the closing of $1.68M in seed funding at a $20M market cap. As an indie development studio in the frenzied virtual reality ecosystem with a concentration in VR Education, the CEO & Co-Founder, Nick Janicki, says, “Our mission is to create experiences that have utility, longevity, and uplift the human spirit. Our first VR title, Retreat, is basically an immersive hero’s journey for tangible real-world skills.” Co-Founder, Lyle Maxson, adds, “We are creating the first social VR platform centered around educational influencers.”

Retreat is a virtual reality education application that creates interactive, immersive learning experiences with the world’s top experts in the Metaverse. With photo realistic backgrounds and real-life videos of educators, students get to choose their own virtual reality adventure through interactive learning worlds, customized group classrooms, and exquisite immersive environments.

Retreat production is fully booked through 2022 with dozens of immersive courses being created. The line-up ranges from wellness practices such as yoga, breath work, & art therapy to professional development content, including financial literacy, public speaking and career skills.

A lead investor of GeniusX and founder of ETW, Lee Benson, stated: “When I think about the future of education, VR and AR have the ability to take it to the next level.”

Retreat will be free to download and offers in-app purchases for courses and other educational content. GeniusX is actively onboarding the world’s top experts per category.

For any questions or requests, reach out to laura@geniusx.com for more information.

GeniusX Inc.

https://retreatvr.io

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PM holds dialogue with workers nationwide

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held a dialogue with 4,500 workers nationwide on June 12, both online and in-person.

Nearly 10,000 questions and proposals were sent to the PM via the Vietnam General Confederation of Labour (VGCL), mainly focusing on the region-based minimum wage rise from July 1, amendments to policies on social insurance, housing, health care and social welfare, vocational training and the handling of violations by employers, among others.

PM Chinh stressed that over the past years, the Party, the State and people have always paid special attention to workers and labourers, with various relevant policies and guidelines adopted.

Following the dialogue, the mechanisms, institutions and policies will be reviewed and amended, the PM pledged.

The same day, PM Chinh visited and presented gifts to workers in industrial parks in Bac Giang province.

Source: VOV5

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Russia withdraws from European Court of Human Rights

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed into law a bill on non-compliance with the decisions of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) in Russia.

The ECHR’s decisions adopted after March 15, 2022, the date when Russia announced its exit from the Council of Europe, will not be implemented, while compensation payments pursuant to the ECHR’s regulations will be made only in rubles and only to accounts in Russian banks, according to the new law.

In addition, ECHR rulings will not be considered the basis for reviewing the decisions made by Russian courts.

Russia notified the Secretary-General of the Council of Europe (CoE) of its withdrawal under Article 7 of the organization’s statute, which says that any member of the Council of Europe may withdraw its membership when there is an official announcement.

Source: VOV5

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Moderna says Omicron-targeted COVID shot shows better response

Moderna said this week a new version of its coronavirus vaccine produced a better immune response against Omicron than the original shot, as the drugmaker pursues a booster against a surge in infections in the fall season.

The vaccine, which was given as a fourth dose in a trial that enrolled more than 800 people, raised virus-neutralizing antibodies by eight-fold against Omicron.

The company said it plans to submit data on the vaccine, which targets Omicron as well as the original coronavirus strain, to regulators in the coming weeks and the doses could be available to consumers in late summer.

Source: VOV5

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Vietnam to face Saudi Arabia in AFC U23 Championship quarter-finals

Vietnam will take on Saudi Arabia in the quarter-finals of the ongoing AFC U23 Championship in Uzbekistan.

The SEA Games champions beat Malaysia 2-0 to finish second in Group C on Sunday while Saudi Arabia defeated the UAE 2-0 on Thursday to top Group D.

Vietnam have become the first Southeast Asian team to advance twice to the quarter-finals of the Championship. Vietnam lost 1-2 to Uzbekistan in the final in 2018.

The Vietnam-Saudi Arabia match will kick off at 11pm on Sunday (Hanoi time).

Source: VOV5

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Hanoi Association of Main Industrial Products seeks cooperation opportunities with Italy

Through the event, jointly held by the municipal Department of Industry and Trade, the Hanoi Association of Main Industrial Products (HAMI) and the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (ICHAM), Hanoi hoped for the establishment of joint venture partnership as well as tightened cooperation in the sphere, said Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Manh Quyen.

Tran Thi Phuong Lan, acting director of the department, said in the first five months of this year, Hanoi’s industrial production index expanded by 6.4 percent.

The city counts 117 main industrial products by 81 businesses, she said, adding that 22 firms have raked in more than 1 trillion VND (43.12 million USD) in revenue, 12 are among the top 500 leading firms in Vietnam and 10 has global brands.

According to the department, the local enterprises earned a total of nearly 200 trillion VND in revenues and their export turnover reached some 2 billion USD last year.

On this occasion, HAMI and ICHAM signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU), under which they will exchange information, and introduce products and services to the other.

Source: Ha Noi Portal.

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Hanoi, Nghe An shake hands to promote economic development

A conference promoting the partnership between Hanoi and Nghe An took place in Vinh city of the central province on June 10.

As part of the “Hanoi – Nghe An Product Week 2022” from June 9 to 12, the event was organised by the Hanoi Promotion Agency (HPA) in collaboration with the Nghe An Centre for Investment, Trade and Tourism Promotion.

It was attended by leaders of departments and agencies of Hanoi city and Nghe An province as well as representatives from the promotion centres of provinces and cities, and foreign organisations and enterprises, among others.

At the conference, participants were introduced to the overall socio-economic situation and investment environment of Hanoi and Nghe An. This was also an opportunity for businesses from the two localities to boost partnerships in key and potential areas.

Source: Ha Noi Portal.