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Hype Malaysia
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
DEPT 뎁트 To Return To Malaysia This October; Ticketing & Seating Plan Announced
If you've never attended a K-pop concert, this year is an excellent time to start! A host of remarkable soloists and groups set to perform in Malaysia later this year, and we're sure there'll be more to be announced soon. It's an experience quite unlike any other. However, if you lean more towards chill, indie or R&B sounds, then this artist might just be the one for you. Making his return to Kuala Lumpur is none other than Korean singer-producer DEPT (뎁트)! The musician is currently embarking on his DREAM AGE tour across Asia, and it has now been confirmed that Malaysia will be one of his stops this October. Here are the details: Born Lee Hojeong (이호정), DEPT first performed in Malaysia in 2024 at The Exchange Hall in OUG, in a concert organised by Banyak Bagus Entertainment. The event was clearly a success, as the same team will be managing his upcoming show once again. Since his debut in 2016, the singer's popularity has steadily grown to the point that he often collaborates with global artists, adding rich diversity to his sound. From heart-tugging love songs to mood-lifting tracks, his music feels like a warm hug in sonic form. Whether you're discovering him through hits like 'Insomnia' or 'My Love' or through one of his many lo-fi chillhop collabs, Dept's style is consistent: honest, soothing, and unmistakably his own. The concert details are as follows: DEPT DREAM AGE TOUR In Malaysia Date: 26th October 2025 26th October 2025 Time: 8pm 8pm Venue: The Exchange Hall The Exchange Hall Organiser: Banyak Bagus Entertainment Banyak Bagus Entertainment Ticketing: VIP (RM520), PGA (RM388), GA (RM288) Early bird tickets are available for purchase from 12pm today (Thursday, 5th June) via TicketMelon, while the date for general ticket sales will be announced in due course. Be sure to follow Banyak Bagus Entertainment on their social media pages for more concert information and updates. While we wait, let's enjoy DEPT's latest single 'Green': Source: Instagram What's your Reaction? +1 0 +1 0 +1 0 +1 0 +1 0 +1 0
Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
From AGE to RAGE: How Rockstar's engine evolved to power GTA 6
Source: Rockstar Games Rockstar Games has always been at the cutting edge of open-world gaming, and much of their success is due to the tech behind their games. The Rockstar Advanced Game Engine, or RAGE for short, drives some of the largest games in gaming history. With GTA 6 coming out, it's interesting to reflect on how this engine came of age from its humble beginnings as the AGE engine to become the force behind Rockstar's current masterpiece. The journey of transforming AGE into the force behind RAGE engine It all started with the Angel Game Engine (AGE) developed by Angel Studios, which was acquired by Rockstar in the early 2000s. First developed for racing and sports titles such as Midtown Madness and Smuggler's Run, AGE was a competent but unassuming engine. When Rockstar bought Angel Studios and renamed the engine the Rockstar Advanced Game Engine (RAGE), the game changed. RAGE would support more advanced environments, realistic physics, and intricate character animation, features that were essential to Rockstar's growing vision for open-world games. The initial game to utilize RAGE was Rockstar Games Presents Table Tennis in 2006, where smooth physics and realistic animations were demonstrated. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với sàn môi giới tin cậy IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo RAGE then drove Grand Theft Auto IV (2008), which was revolutionary in bringing a realistic city with dynamic weather and realistic NPCs. Throughout the years, the engine went through several iterations that supported hit games such as Red Dead Redemption, Max Payne 3, and GTA V. With each game, RAGE was pushed further, with lighting, world detail, AI behavior, and physics simulation being enhanced. What RAGE 9 implies for GTA 6 and the future Rockstar is pushing the RAGE engine to new heights with GTA 6 using RAGE 9. While details are sparse, this newest version promises major upgrades in graphics, physics, AI, and world interactivity. The fans anticipate more realistic NPC behavior, seamless interior-exterior transition, and extremely detailed environmental effects. These enhancements should lead to an unprecedented degree of immersion in Vice City's massive world. RAGE 9 has the potential to not only advance visual fidelity, but also gameplay mechanics, making the world more reactive and livelier. This would lead to new avenues of gameplay, ranging from dynamic weather impacting missions to more intelligent AI responding to player actions in real time. Finally, Rockstar's transformation from the modest AGE engine to the state-of-the-art RAGE 9 reflects their dedication to quality and innovation. With GTA 6 on the horizon, this upgrade guarantees that players will be able to enjoy a rich, living world like no other, one in which technology and imagination converge to revolutionize open-world gaming. Also Read: Lucia's earbuds hint at on-foot music playback in GTA 6
Business Wire
27-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Assured Guaranty Guarantees €96 Million Project Financing Loan for Spain's A-127 Aragon Regional Road
PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Assured Guaranty (Europe) SA (AGE)*, an indirect subsidiary of Assured Guaranty Ltd. (together with its subsidiaries, Assured Guaranty), announced that it has guaranteed principal and interest payments on a €96 million loan to Sociedad Concesionaria 5 Villas, S.A., ('SC5') an entity owned by Acciona Concesiones, S.L. and Papsa Infraestructuras S.A. The 23-year, fixed-rate loan guaranteed by AGE bearing a 3.65% coupon was provided by Bankinter, S.A., Kutxabank S.A., and Unicaja Banco S.A. Bondholders S.L. will act as security agent and financial guarantee trustee. The proceeds will be used to finance the construction of sections of the A-127 roadway. The project includes the expansion of a 24-kilometer roadway between the municipalities of Tauste and Ejea de los Caballeros, as well as the full renovation of a 14-kilometer stretch between Tauste and Gallur. Raphael de Tapol, Directeur Général of AGE, commented: 'This PPP transaction shows the value of our guarantee to major infrastructure sponsors seeking to issue cost-effective long-term debt for essential public sector infrastructure projects. The Aragon A-127 road project, which is part of the Aragon Regional Road Network Investment Plan, stimulates the local economy and provides the region with tangible societal benefits, improved connectivity and enhanced safety. We are proud to guarantee this financing for a project that reflects the best of public-private cooperation in the Spanish market.' Raul Serrano, Managing Director, Infrastructure Finance of AGE, commented: 'The successful close of this project marks a significant milestone, not only for AGE, but also for the broader banking and investment sector in Spain. It demonstrates the value of our financial guarantee for lenders. We are especially pleased to have worked alongside these three banks and look forward to opportunities to work together in the future.' Domiciled in Paris, AGE is Assured Guaranty's financial guarantee business in continental Europe. AGE is rated AA by S&P Global Ratings and AA+ by Kroll Bond Rating Agency. AGE's legal adviser on the transaction was Linklaters LLP in London and Madrid. Kenta Capital acted as financial adviser to SC5. Bankinter, S.A. acted as lead arranger in the transaction. IMPORTANT NOTICE All of the securities have been sold, and this announcement is for information purposes only. This announcement does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities. The securities described herein have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended ("Securities Act"), or with any securities regulatory authority of any state or jurisdiction of the United States, and may not be offered, sold or transferred, directly or indirectly, in the United States absent registration under the Securities Act or an available exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the Securities Act and the securities laws of any state or other jurisdiction of the United States. *AGE is an insurance company registered in the Paris Trade and Companies Register (company number 852 597 384), authorised and regulated by the Autorité de Contrôle Prudentiel et de Résolution (ACPR), and governed by the French Insurance Code. AGE is a subsidiary of Assured Guaranty Ltd. (AGL and, together with its subsidiaries, Assured Guaranty). Through its subsidiaries, Assured Guaranty provides credit enhancement products to the U.S. and non-U.S. public finance, infrastructure and structured finance markets. Assured Guaranty also participates in the asset management business through its ownership interest in Sound Point Capital Management, LP and certain of its investment management affiliates. AGL is a publicly traded (NYSE: AGO), Bermuda-based holding company. More information on AGL and its subsidiaries can be found at: Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements: Any forward-looking statements made in this press release reflect AGL's current views with respect to future events and are made pursuant to the safe harbour provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those set forth in these statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, difficulties executing Assured Guaranty's business strategy; the demand for Assured Guaranty's financial guarantees; adverse developments in Assured Guaranty's guaranteed portfolio; actions that the rating agencies may take at any time with respect to any of AGL's insurance subsidiaries' financial strength ratings, and/or of any securities AGL or any of its subsidiaries have issued and/or of transactions that AGL's insurance subsidiaries have insured; other risks and uncertainties that have not been identified at this time; management's response to these factors; and other risk factors identified in AGL's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which are made as of May 27, 2025. Assured Guaranty undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Yahoo
Pull-tab racketeering case foiled by Minnesota agencies sting
The Brief Special agents of Minnesota's Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement (AGE) division said it collaborated with 20local law enforcement agencies to foil a criminal ring targeting pull-tab charitable funds across Minnesota. Investigators said it was a 14-month effort that led to eight men now facing racketeering charges. (FOX 9) - Authorities say a massive collaboration is what led up to building a major racketeering case that involved a criminal ring targeting pull-tab charitable funds across Minnesota. Massive effort to crack massive case The backstory Special agents of the Minnesota Department of Public Safety's Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement (AGE) division said it was a 14-month collaboration with dozens of local law enforcement agencies to build a racketeering case. "I have been with our division since 2005, and the director since 2016. We have not seen a criminal case of this magnitude in those years," AGE Director Carla Cincotta told FOX 9. "It was unusual in the number of burglaries, the pattern of illegal activity." Sophisticated pull-tab heist Timeline Investigators said they were able to connect a highly organized group to more than 40 incidents between March 2023 and February 2024. The group stole roughly $197,000 – primarily targeting charitable gambling funds. Agents said the group hit dozens of safes at locations including VFWs, bars and restaurants. Eight men are facing racketeering charges filed in Hennepin County that cover 44 felony second-degree and attempted second-degree burglaries and thefts. Local perspective Authorities said the operation was led out of a home in St. Paul. "Lots of information sharing. Lots of investigative data they needed to gather. A lot of work in putting it together in a timeline and in a geographical area, so they could present that for charges," said Cincotta. Investigators said many communities were impacted beyond the locations hit. "It was really the charitable organizations. The good volunteers. The people who are working hard in their communities to raise these funds. Those people were really victimized here," said Cincotta. "We will continue to support our charitable organizations and to seek restitution for them." The Source Minnesota Department of Public Safety's Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement (AGE) division
Business Wire
06-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Assured Guaranty Guarantees €75 Million of Notes Issued by XpFibre Groupe
PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Assured Guaranty (Europe) SA (AGE)*, an indirect subsidiary of Assured Guaranty Ltd. (together with its subsidiaries, Assured Guaranty), announced that it has guaranteed principal and interest payments on €75 million of notes issued by XpFibre Groupe on 30 th April 2025, in order to refinance existing debt. This financing represents AGE's first transaction in the European fibre sector. The 13-year, senior secured fixed-rate notes guaranteed by AGE were funded by a single U.S. investor. Raphaël de Tapol, Directeur Général of AGE, commented: 'We are very pleased to have closed this transaction for XpFibre Groupe, the largest independent Fibre-to-the-Home operator in France. This transaction shows the value of our financial guarantee for borrowers looking to issue long-term debt more cost-effectively. This is our first primary financial guarantee in the French infrastructure space since we opened our Paris office in 2019 and represents a key milestone in our strategy to strengthen our presence in continental Europe.' Yannick Kouam, Director, Infrastructure Finance of AGE commented: 'The closing of this transaction marks our first execution in the European fibre sector. We expect to become more active in this sector in the years to come, both in the primary markets where financing needs are very large and in the secondary markets as more financial institutions are looking for ways to manage their portfolio exposure and lend in a more capital-efficient way.' Domiciled in Paris, AGE conducts Assured Guaranty's financial guarantee business in continental Europe. AGE is rated AA by S&P Global Ratings and AA+ by Kroll Bond Rating Agency. A&O Shearman served as AGE's legal adviser on the transaction. IMPORTANT NOTICE All of the securities have been sold, and this announcement is for information purposes only. This announcement does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities. The securities described herein have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended ("Securities Act"), or with any securities regulatory authority of any state or jurisdiction of the United States, and may not be offered, sold or transferred, directly or indirectly, in the United States absent registration under the Securities Act or an available exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the Securities Act and the securities laws of any state or other jurisdiction of the United States. *AGE is an insurance company registered in the Paris Trade and Companies Register (company number 852 597 384), authorised and regulated by the Autorité de Contrôle Prudentiel et de Résolution (ACPR), and governed by the French Insurance Code. AGE is a subsidiary of Assured Guaranty Ltd. (AGL and, together with its subsidiaries, Assured Guaranty). Through its subsidiaries, Assured Guaranty provides credit enhancement products to the U.S. and non-U.S. public finance, infrastructure and structured finance markets. Assured Guaranty also participates in the asset management business through its ownership interest in Sound Point Capital Management, LP and certain of its investment management affiliates. AGL is a publicly traded (NYSE: AGO), Bermuda-based holding company. More information on AGL and its subsidiaries can be found at: Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements: Any forward-looking statements made in this press release reflect AGL's current views with respect to future events and are made pursuant to the safe harbour provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those set forth in these statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, difficulties executing Assured Guaranty's business strategy; the demand for Assured Guaranty's financial guarantees; adverse developments in Assured Guaranty's guaranteed portfolio; actions that the rating agencies may take at any time with respect to any of AGL's insurance subsidiaries' financial strength ratings, and/or of any securities AGL or any of its subsidiaries have issued and/or of transactions that AGL's insurance subsidiaries have insured; other risks and uncertainties that have not been identified at this time; management's response to these factors; and other risk factors identified in AGL's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which are made as of May 6, 2025. Assured Guaranty undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
