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Microsoft today announced the general availability of Minecraft: Education Edition, an open world game specifically designed for the classroom to promote creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving for 10 markets in Asia Pacific, including Australia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.

Microsoft Hong Kong hosted Channel Kick-off (CKO) at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre today with the theme of Digital Transformation in Action. The purpose of the CKO is to provide opportunities for its partners to grow their business in the mobile-first, cloud-first world.

Microsoft is bringing the weight of its expertise to bear for the benefit of the financial services industry, hosting the Microsoft Experience//Financial Services event at its Cyberport office today. The seminar provided insight into blockchain development and showcased how modern technology is driving disruption and digital transformation in the financial services industry.

When Microsoft launched Windows 10 a year ago, its vision was to deliver not just the best and most secure version of Windows ever, but also to continuously add enhancements and improvements to the user experience. The Windows 10 Anniversary Update is Microsoft’s latest step in that journey, rolled out on August 2.

Now in its 14th year, Microsoft’s Imagine Cup competition has inspired countless to dream and build original solutions to help change the world. The 2016 World Finals capped an exciting three days for 35 global student teams who vied for more than US$200,000 in cash and prizes, a 1:1 mentoring session with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and the coveted Imagine Cup.

Today, Microsoft Translator launches Cantonese text translation, the new language will be available throughout Microsoft Translator’s ecosystem of supported products* to empower individuals and organizations through quick and cost effective translation.