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Vingroup named “Best Issuer for Sustainable Finance”

HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach – 29 March 2023 – Vingroup has just been named “The Best Issuer in Sustainable Finance in 2022”. At the same time, Vingroup and subsidiary VinFast also jointly received the “Best Green Loan” award from The Asset Triple-A Country Awards. With these two prestigious awards, Vingroup has affirmed its pioneering role in sustainable investment and international finance.

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The Asset Triple-A Country Awards is one of the region’s leading prestigious financial awards with a history of more than 20 years, attracting the participation of major issuers and financial institutions from 18 Asian countries. The awards are held annually, with an objective and independent evaluation process by a council of leading international finance, banking and capital markets professionals.

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Overcoming many candidates, Vingroup was awarded the “Best Issuer for Sustainable Finance in 2022” award, a prestigious award recognizing the commitment to sustainable finance and implementing effective activities towards the United Nations’ 17 sustainable development goals.

In addition to the “Best Issuer in Sustainable Finance in 2022”, Vingroup and VinFast were also honored in the category of “Best Green Loan” for a US$500 million syndicated term loan (including US$400 million for Vingroup and US$100 million for VinFast). Although this is the first syndicated green loan financing from Vietnam, Vingroup and VinFast drew strong interest from the market very quickly, allowing the borrowers to increase the total facility amount from $300 million to $500 million, marking a new milestone in the Group’s international fund raising track record.

Mr. Nguyen Viet Quang, Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Vingroup said: “The Asset Triple-A’s award affirms Vingroup’s prestige in the international capital market, as well as our long-term commitment to sustainable development in Vietnam. It also serves as a vote of confidence from international investors in the Vietnamese capital markets and particularly Vingroup and VinFast.”

Recognitions awarded to Vingroup and VinFast demonstrate the partnership and trust from international financial institutions and lenders in our sustainability efforts. Most prominently, VinFast aims to become a global smart electric vehicle manufacturer to promote green private and public passenger transportation in Vietnam and our international markets.

Hashtag: #Vingroup

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About Vingroup

Founded in 1993, Vingroup is one of the leading private conglomerates in the region and currently focuses on three business pillars: Technology and Industrials, Real-estate and Services, and Social Enterprises. Find out more at: .

About The Asset
The Asset, founded in 1999, is the leading Asian financial and banking magazine. Since its foundation, The Asset has provided essential news, analysis and insights addressed to a distinct community of corporate leaders and financial decision-makers. The Asset news are delivered through multi-media platforms before print and digital audiences of 130,000.

ROSEN, GLOBALLY RECOGNIZED INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages Rite Aid Corporation Investors With Losses to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action Commenced by the Firm – RAD

New York, New York – Newsfile Corp. – March 27, 2023 – WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE: RAD) between April 26, 2018 and March 13, 2023, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”), of the important May 19, 2023 lead plaintiff deadline in the securities class action commenced by the firm.

SO WHAT: If you purchased Rite Aid securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.

WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Rite Aid class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=9388 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than May 19, 2023. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.

WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually litigate securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs’ Bar. Many of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.

DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Until at least June 2019, Rite Aid filled at least hundreds of thousands of unlawful prescriptions for controlled substances that lacked a legitimate medical purpose, including for potentially lethal opioids such as oxycodone and fentanyl; (2) Rite Aid pharmacists filled these prescriptions despite clear “red flags” that indicated that the prescriptions were unlawful; (3) Rite Aid ignored evidence that its stores were dispensing unlawful prescriptions, and intentionally deleted internal notes about suspicious prescribers written by concerned pharmacists; (4) by knowingly filling unlawful prescriptions for controlled substances, Rite Aid violated the Controlled Substances Act and, where Rite Aid sought reimbursement from federal healthcare programs, also violated the False Claims Act; (5) as a result, it was at risk of prosecution by federal authorities such as the United States Department of Justice (“DOJ”) and (6) as a result, Defendants’ statements about its business, operations, and prospects, were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.

To join the Rite Aid class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=9388 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.

No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor’s ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.

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SUNeVision Celebrates Grand Opening of its Hyperscale Data Centre MEGA Gateway

Replicate success of Asia’s No. 1 connectivity hub MEGA-i and support high power-density demands

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 28 March 2023 – SUNeVision Holdings Ltd. (‘SUNeVision’, SEHK: 1686), the number one data centre provider in Hong Kong, celebrates an exciting milestone today with the grand opening of its hyperscale data centre MEGA Gateway located in Tsuen Wan, the seventh data centre on its portfolio. MEGA Gateway is the latest state-of-the-art addition to SUNeVision’s interconnected MEGA Campus, complementing MEGA-i’s world-leading position in connectivity. Featuring high power density and exceptional connectivity with robust high-performance fibre coverage, MEGA Gateway is built to support mission-critical IT workloads with its future-proof infrastructure. MEGA Gateway has achieved 65% pre-commitments from several major customers, with some customers having gained early access to the data centre facilities.

SUNeVision, the number one data centre provider in Hong Kong, celebrates the grand opening of its hyperscale data centre MEGA Gateway located in Tsuen Wan.

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  1. Elisha Tong, General Manager, Commercial of SUNeVision
  2. Robert Chan, Executive Director of Sun Hung Kai Properties and Non-Executive Director of SUNeVision
  3. Allen Fung, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of Non-Property Portfolio Businesses of Sun Hung Kai Properties, Vice Chairman and Executive Director of SUNeVision
  4. Raymond Tong, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of SUNeVision
  5. Martin Chan, Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer of SUNeVision
  6. Helen Lo, General Manager, Commercial of SUNeVision

An Extension of MEGA-i to be the Next Connectivity Hub

MEGA Gateway is positioned as the next connectivity hub extended from MEGA-i through a dedicated dark fibre network. This enables MEGA Gateway customers to interconnect with major cloud gateways and hundreds of global and local IT service providers in MEGA-i through SUNeVision’s inter-data centre MEGA Connect. With diversified telecom lead-ins, MEGA Gateway features carrier and cloud-neutral interconnections with high-speed access, providing customers with extra resiliency and redundancy in today’s highly dynamic business environment.

Future-proof Design for High Power-density Customers

MEGA Gateway is an en-bloc data centre purpose-built for customisation and flexibility, providing unrivalled power density, connectivity and strategic importance for hyperscalers. Certified for LEED Gold Building Design and Construction, MEGA Gateway features 200,000 square feet GFA and 20MW power capacity with on-premise and dedicated-use 132kV substation, ensuring adequate and timely power supply. The modular design with optimal floor height and high floor loading are all perfectly designed to meet today and future needs of cloud services, telco carriers, ISP and high power-density customers.

Strategic Location in Tsuen Wan as Critical Pathway to Mainland China and the World

Hong Kong, taking advantage of its geographical location at the heart of Asia, well-established telecom infrastructure and business-friendly environment, remains a prime location for data centre development with enduring attraction among Asia-Pacific and global regions. Strategically located in Tsuen Wan, the central hub in Kowloon and New Territories of Hong Kong, MEGA Gateway is in mid-way along different cross-border fibre paths from mainland China to data centres at MEGA Campus. MEGA Gateway is well positioned as a strategic springboard connecting customers to mainland China from the rest of the world, vice versa.

Unveil SUNeVision’s Next Chapter of Sustainable Growth

Riding on Sun Hung Kai Properties’ strong technical know-how and expertise, SUNeVision has completed the construction of MEGA Gateway amid pandemic headwinds. The joint team from Sun Hung Kai Properties and SUNeVision has managed the entire lifecycle from design, construction to operation. MEGA Gateway is launched as one of the first movers in new hyperscale projects in the Tsuen Wan and Kwai Chung districts with world-class facility to meet the ever-increasing connectivity demands in the region. As part of SUNeVision’s ever-expanding footprints, MEGA Gateway is the critical addition to the interconnected MEGA Campus, advancing the company to the next chapter of sustainable growth.

Allen Fung, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of Non-Property Portfolio Businesses of Sun Hung Kai Properties, Vice Chairman and Executive Director of SUNeVision said, ‘At SUNeVision, we carry the spirit of our parent company Sun Hung Kai Properties. We are committed to building superior infrastructure and providing exceptional services with a long-term view. We have developed MEGA Gateway to supplement MEGA-i and provide customers opportunities for expansion and upgrades. SUNeVision aspires to support Hong Kong to further enhance its position as a regional data hub, and this is important for Hong Kong in becoming an international innovation and technology centre in line with the National 14th Five-Year Plan.’

Robert Chan, Executive Director of Sun Hung Kai Properties and Non-Executive Director of SUNeVision said, ‘SUNeVision shares same core values with Sun Hung Kai Properties by delivering first-class carrier and cloud-neutral data centre services, continuously improving its service quality and reinforcing good teamwork, which are fully reflected in the launch of MEGA Gateway. This single purpose-built en-bloc data centre provides the best power density, connectivity, and strategic importance for hyperscalers. The construction of MEGA Gateway has been challenging because of the pandemic but problems were resolved promptly thanks to the great team. SUNeVision’s continuous expansion demonstrates our commitment to cementing Hong Kong as the technology hub in the region.’

Raymond Tong, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of SUNeVision said, ‘We are happy to announce the birth of our hyperscale data centre MEGA Gateway. We are witnessing a strong momentum and are proud to expand our data centre footprints in Hong Kong. Backed by Sun Hung Kai Properties, we have unique competitiveness in the Hong Kong market. As the leading data centre in Hong Kong with more than 20 years of proven track record, SUNeVision is well positioned to ride on the upcoming wave of data explosion. As the number one connectivity hub in Asia, our MEGA-i is second to none to provide unmatched connectivity solutions to our customers. MEGA Gateway is the natural extension of our MEGA-i and is a strategic springboard connecting our customers to anywhere they need to be, whether internationally or to mainland China. The new development is not only a significant milestone on our business roadmap, but also a demonstration of our firm belief in Hong Kong as a regional technology hub.’

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About SUNeVision

SUNeVision (SEHK: 1686), the technology arm of Sun Hung Kai Properties (SEHK: 0016), is the largest data centre provider in Hong Kong. We provide industry-leading carrier and cloud-neutral data centre services with Asia’s number one connectivity. We connect providers of telecommunications, cloud, ISP, CDN, OTT from local, mainland China and global with enterprises of different businesses on our Asia leading data centre ecosystem.

SUNeVision forms MEGA Campus by extending the connectivity edge from highly connected MEGA-i to other high-tier data centres, including MEGA Gateway, MEGA IDC, MEGA Plus and MEGA Two. Facilities on MEGA Campus are interconnected through a dedicated dark fibre network and around 15,000 cross-connects. Together with City PoPs of major submarine cables in our facilities, we enable our customers for direct connections to multi-cloud platforms and multi-cloud exchanges with the best connectivity in town. The addition of cable landing stations HKIS-1 and HKIS-2 to our data centre portfolio will provide a one-stop-solution to cable owners and users, strengthening our position as the leading connectivity hub in Asia. We are committed to supporting Hong Kong as a regional information hub and a strategic gateway to mainland China.

For more information, please visit SUNeVision’s , or .

WMI and the Private Banking Industry Join Forces to Strengthen Singapore’s Position as a Philanthropy Hub

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 28 March 2023 – The Wealth Management Institute (WMI) and the Private Banking Industry Group (PBIG) announced the launch of the Impact Philanthropy Partnership (IPP) today, which aims to bring together family principals and offices to tackle society’s most pressing challenges and issues. The IPP, supported by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), will create a dedicated series of events and research publications to build greater awareness and momentum for philanthropy and newer models of giving such as venture philanthropy and impact investing.

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“The number of family offices in Singapore continues to grow, and many have a strong appetite to give back to society, both in Singapore and regionally. The IPP will convene thought leaders, changemakers and innovative philanthropists from Asia and around the world, to inspire a broader movement for more strategic and impactful giving,” says Foo Mee Har, CEO of WMI.

“Philanthropists and family offices can do tremendous good, especially in areas that lack market support. They can quickly deploy unrestricted funds in response to urgent problems such as natural disasters, back high-risk purposeful ventures, convene stakeholders and promote collaboration, develop and share research, and support large-scale implementation of solutions to pressing social problems. The IPP will build momentum to grow support of causes in Singapore as well as regionally,” she adds.

One of the key initiatives under the IPP will be a Social Impact Discovery Series, a structured programme providing learning opportunities and thought leadership covering approach-related ‘how-to’ topics, as well as cause-related topics focused on specific areas of need locally and regionally.

Each partner will play a vital role in the partnership by leveraging their unique networks and expertise to raise awareness and convene the ecosystem, further amplifying the impact of the initiative. WMI will lead and execute the events, programmes and research.

Commenting on the partnership, Arnaud Tellier, CEO BNP Paribas Wealth Management Asia and Chairman of the PBIG Philanthropy Workgroup, says, “The PBIG Philanthropy workgroup has been working in close partnership with the private, public and people sectors to deepen philanthropic capabilities in the private banking industry. We started this journey in 2021 to enhance Singapore’s traditional philanthropy eco-system, through continuous development of philanthropic infrastructure, services and capabilities from Singapore and for the region. The workgroup is now looking to foster growth in other innovative models of philanthropy, such as that of blended finance and impact investing. We look forward to play a catalytic role is transforming Singapore into a philanthropy centre for Asia.”

Phua Wee Ling, Executive Director, Financial Centre Development Department, MAS, says, “The IPP is an important initiative in line with MAS’ vision for Singapore to become Asia’s centre for Philanthropy. It will facilitate collaborations between like-minded families and individuals who are keen to utilise their wealth to be a force for good to address needs ranging from climate action and poverty alleviation to inclusive education and resilient healthcare. The IPP initiative complements other efforts to build a supportive ecosystem that include deepening the talent pool for philanthropic advisory services in Singapore, developing due diligence and impact monitoring solutions and enhancing policies to encourage giving.”

Beyond supporting the IPP, the PBIG has recently also worked to incorporate Philanthropy Advisory as a new Technical Skill and Competency (TSC) under the Institute of Banking and Finance Singapore Standards. This reflects the growing importance for wealth advisors of advising clients on philanthropy. In line with this, WMI has launched the Certificate in Philanthropy and Social Impact to support deeper learning in this critical area.

The IPP is open to members of the Global-Asia Family Office Circle as well as networks from PBIG, MAS and ecosystem partners. For more information about the IPP, please contact georgewong@wmi.edu.sg.

Hashtag: #WMI #TheWealthManagementInstitute

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About WMI

Established in 2003, the Wealth Management Institute (WMI) is committed to building capabilities for investing in a better tomorrow. Founded by GIC and Temasek, our vision is to be Asia’s Centre of Excellence for wealth and asset management education and research. WMI is appointed as Singapore’s Lead Training Provider for Private Banking by the Institute of Banking and Finance Singapore (IBF) and supported by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). WMI also helms the Global-Asia Family Office Circle, a network platform that fosters a trusted environment to build capabilities and community in the family office sector.

WMI provides a comprehensive suite of practice-based certification and diploma programmes and collaborates with leading universities for master’s qualifications. With over 18,000 annual enrolments, WMI provides training in asset management, wealth management, compliance, risk management, family office, as well as the development of the next generation across more than 100 programmes.

About the Private Banking Industry Group

The Private Banking Industry Group comprises senior industry leaders and representatives from the private banking industry. It was re-constituted from the Private Banking Advisory Group in 2011, with the support of the Monetary Authority of Singapore to further strengthen the competency and market conduct standards of the private banking industry in Singapore.

The Private Banking Industry Group is currently co-chaired by Monetary Authority of Singapore and UBS AG. The Private Banking Industry Group Executive Committee comprises the Association of Banks Singapore (ABS) and 14 banks.

Watsons and FWD Celebrate Anniversaries with the Pilot Launch of Retailssure – Asia’s First-of-its-Kind Makeup Exchange Assurance Programme

  • This marks Watsons’ 35th anniversary and FWD Group’s 10th anniversary
  • The programme allows Watsons members to shop for makeup worry-free from 8 March 2023

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 28 March 2023 – Singapore’s leading health and beauty retailer, Watsons, is turning 35 this year and is set to kick off the celebration with the momentous launch of Retailssure, a first-of-its-kind makeup exchange assurance programme in Asia in partnership with pan-Asian insurer, FWD, on 8 March 2023.

Sign-up Retailssure today on https://www.fwd.com.sg/retailssure!
Sign-up Retailssure today on https://www.fwd.com.sg/retailssure!


With the support of FWD and in line with Watsons’ commitment to set the standards and bring more to its shoppers’ lives, Retailssure’s trailblazing makeup exchange assurance programme will for the first time allow its shoppers who have bought an unsuitable makeup product in-store or online to exchange it in-store even if it has been opened and tried.

Retailssure’s pilot programme will kickstart on 8 March and is applicable for first 5,000 exchanges till 30 June 2023. With its debut on International Women’s Day, Watsons also takes the opportunity to call for equity, empowerment and inclusion with its #WatsonsForWomen movement where individuals can leave their thumbprints using different types of makeup shades as the ink of each stamp print is a unique representation for any one regardless of skin colour.

Extended free and exclusively to Watsons’ members, Retailssure is set to benefit its members by enabling them to purchase makeup products with assurance and a greater peace of mind by addressing key pain points that makeup shoppers tend to face including wrong colour shades and unsuitable product textures.

Since the pandemic, shoppers are less comfortable trying out product testers and there are more instances of unsuitable or incorrect purchase of makeup products. In addition, not all makeup products have testers for shoppers to sample and online shopping of makeup products without testing can also lead to erroneous purchases.

As Singaporeans step out of the pandemic and head back out for work and leisure, makeup purchases are on the rise again. With the introduction of a makeup exchange assurance programme like Retailssure, shoppers can enjoy a worry-free shopping experience as they stock up on their makeup essentials. It also increases their confidence to experiment with new makeup and take on different looks for different occasions.

Watsons members can exchange makeup products bought from any Watsons store or online via Watsons eStore that are unsuitable after trying them out within seven calendar days from the date of receipt for in-store purchases or from date of delivery for online orders. For every transaction, one makeup product can be exchanged for another within the same makeup functionality at any Watsons store islandwide.

“Even as Watsons turns 35, we are constantly seeking new and innovative ways to meet the evolving needs of our discerning shoppers. Retailssure will empower the retail experience of over one million Watsons members that we currently have, especially when shopping for makeup. With close to 30 reputable makeup brands from all over the world to choose from, and many exclusive to Watsons, we hope that this first-of-its-kind, consumer-oriented programme will increase our shoppers’ top-of-mind-recall and elevate Watsons’ position as the go-to, accessible retailer for makeup products in Singapore,” said Ms Irene Lau, Managing Director of Watsons Singapore.

“At FWD, we strive to make digital insurance more accessible and deliver innovative propositions to customers. Retailssure is another example of how we work closely with partners to meet customers’ needs. As FWD turns 10 as a Group, we are excited to embark on this strategic partnership with Watsons to launch this first-of-its-kind innovative makeup exchange programme to meet the needs of their members in Singapore.” saidTerence Lim, Group Chief Officer, Digital Commerce, FWD Group.

Adrian Vincent, CEO-Designate of FWD Singapore, added, “Through this programme, we aim to offer a transformative retail experience for customers at Watsons. We are dedicated to empowering customers and encouraging them to enjoy life to the fullest and celebrate living, knowing that we have got their back. We look forward to an exciting partnership with Watsons and more upcoming initiatives to further empower Singaporeans.”

In addition to Retailssure, Watsons’ ‘Colour Me Virtual Makeup Try-on’ further empowers its shoppers to shop for makeup and hair colouring products with ease by creating an integrated experience to better serve its shoppers’ needs. Via the Watsons App, shoppers can virtually try on makeup or hair colouring products including lipsticks, mascara, eyeshadow, brow colouring and foundation to find the right match in just a few clicks.

Retailssure Launch Promotion

10 lucky Watsons members stand to win brow grooming and full-face makeover sessions (worth $540.00) when members register on Retailssure and purchase any makeup items at Watsons stores islandwide or online via eStore.

35th Anniversary Promotions

As part of its 35th anniversary celebrations, Watsons has special not-to-be-missed promotions lined up from 2 to 29 March 2023:

  1. Hot Buys of up to 50% off on more than 5,400 items, available in-store and online
  2. Collectible limited edition Hello Kitty eco-friendly foldable bag at $4.50 each (for members) and $6.50 each (for non-members) with a minimum $18.00 spend in-store and online While stocks last and limited to 3 pieces per transaction
  3. Brand Week with attractive 35% off popular health, beauty and personal care products from participating brands, available in-store and online
  4. Watsons’ member exclusive with additional 5% off selected Sustainable Choice products, available in-store and online

International Women’s Day Celebration

As part of Watsons’ commitment to support women and address issues such as colourism, there will be a special Women’s Day Mural from 7 March 2023 at Watsons Ngee Ann City where Singaporeans are encouraged to pledge their support to the #WatsonsForWomen movement by stamping their thumbprint using inclusive shades of foundations. Each thumbprint will be a unique representation of one’s individuality and contribution to the movement towards equity and inclusivity, including the fight against colourism. Watsons believes that every person has the power to make a difference, and by leaving this mark, one will be joining efforts to promote a more equitable and inclusive world for all, regardless of skin colour.

Find Watsons Singapore online and on social media:

Website: https://www.watsons.com.sg/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/watsons.sg
Instagram: @watsonssg
Official Hashtags: #WatsonsRetailssure, #WatsonsSG, #WatsonsForWomen

Hashtag: #Watsons #FWD #WatsonsRetailssure #WatsonsSG #WatsonsForWomen

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About A.S. Watson Group

Established in 1841, A.S. Watson Group is the world’s largest international health and beauty retailer operating over 16,300 stores under 12 retail brands in 28 markets, with about 130,000 employees worldwide. For the fiscal year 2021, A.S. Watson Group recorded revenue of US$22 billion. Every year, we are serving over 5.5 billion shoppers via our O+O (Offline plus Online) platforms, providing tech-enabled retail experience to customers offline and online. A.S. Watson Group is also a member of the world-renowned multinational conglomerate CK Hutchison Holdings Limited, which has four core businesses ‐ ports and related services, retail, infrastructure, and telecommunications in over 50 countries. Please visit for more information.

About Watsons Singapore

Watsons is Singapore’s leading beauty and health retailer with close to 100 stores located islandwide, including their enhanced health platform with 38 pharmacies located within the key stores. Their aim is to bring more value to customers’ lives, and enable them to “look good, do good and feel great”. Watsons clinched the top spot for ‘Personal Care Store’, ‘Best Retail Loyalty Card’ and won the ‘No. 1 in Asia’s Top 1000 brands’ by Nielsen and Campaign Asia for the 13th consecutive year this year. Watsons is also Retail Asia Awards’ winner for ‘Health & Beauty Retailer of the Year – Singapore’ consecutively from 2021-2022; besides being conferred the title of 2021-2022 Top Employer by Influential Brands and HR Asia Best Companies to Work for by Asia Award 2021.

About FWD Group

FWD Group is a pan-Asian life insurance business with more than 10 million customers across 10 markets, including some of the fastest-growing insurance markets in the world. FWD reached its 10-year anniversary in 2023. The company is focused on making the insurance journey simpler, faster and smoother, with innovative propositions and easy-to-understand products, supported by digital technology. Through this customer-led approach, FWD is committed to changing the way people feel about insurance. Visit

About FWD Singapore

In Singapore, FWD started operations in 2016 and is one of the first insurers that provides a direct-to-consumer (DTC) platform that allows customers to buy their preferred life and general insurance products directly from our website as well as a network of preferred Financial Advisory (FA) firms for customers who want to speak with an advisor before committing to an insurance plan. For more information, please visit

World’s Elite Leaders Deeply Love ZEGNA Triple Stitch™, and Kieran Culkin Was Announced as Its Global Ambassador

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 28 March 2023 – As a part of the ZEGNA’s Luxury Leisurewear Collection, the Triple Stitch™ responds to the needs of modern lifestyles by synergising versatility, comfort, and style, which is deeply loved by the world’s elite leaders. On March 25, 2023, many corporate executives and world-class business leaders arrived in Beijing during the China Development Forum. Apple’s chief executive, Tim Cook, showed up at Sanlitun retail store in Beijing with a simple, casual look paired with Triple Stitch™. Tim Cook’s earlier filming of “Time” magazine cover, also paired with Zegna Triple Stitch™. Triple Stitch™ is a must-have shoes for elite leaders around the world to wear with their daily casual wear.

(APPLE CEO TIM COOK in Triple Stitch™)
(APPLE CEO TIM COOK in Triple Stitch™)

Tim Cook chose Zegna Triple Stitch™ as a perfect match to style with traditional business attire. As you can see, the Triple Stitch™ is worn everywhere, from private jets and boardrooms to the streets of the world’s most stylish cities.

ZEGNA continues on its RoadtoTomorrow with the appointment of Emmy and Golden Globe – nominated actor Kieran Culkin as the ambassador for its Triple Stitch™ Luxury Leisurewear Shoe. Shot in New York City, the Succession star partners with ZEGNA in a new campaign that sees him reflect on notions of success and leadership — notions captured by the Triple Stitch™, which has been a global triumph for the Italian brand.

(Kieran Culkin with Triple Stitch ™)
(Kieran Culkin with Triple Stitch ™)

The Triple Stitch™ responds to the needs of modern lifestyles by synergising versatility, comfort, and style — key themes behind ZEGNA’s sartorial reset under the guidance of Artistic Director Alessandro Sartori. Combining practicality with a tradition of impeccable craftsmanship, the versatile Triple Stitch™ Shoes are an elite complement to sophisticated wardrobes, both casual and smart. Designed to be worn with any outfit and for any occasion, they can be credibly worn even in settings customarily reserved for traditional footwear. The style arrives in a plethora of colours and materials each season, and is celebrated for its softness, light weight and remarkably flexible sole.

Hashtag: #ZEGNA

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WHealth and GLAM Capital Signs a Memorandum of Understanding on Strategic Partnership

Top Financial Experts Reveal the Investment Opportunities in the Post-epidemic Era at the Financial Summit with the Debut of GLAM Alternative Investment Fund

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 28 March 2023 – WHealth Enterprise Group Limited (the “Group” or “WHealth”) delightedly announced that it would start a strategic collaboration in financial business with GLAM Capital Limited (“GLAM Capital”). The two parties held a “Signing Ceremony of the Memorandum of Understanding on Strategic Partnership between WHealth and GLAM Capital” and the “Innovating New Capital Circle, Financial Trends Summit in the Post-epidemic Era” at the Golden Lilies International Banquet Hall on March 22nd, inviting a group of industry peers and social celebrities gathered to witness. Many famous people in the financial industry attended and participated in the discussion.

Signing Ceremony of the memorandum of understanding on strategic partnership between WHealth and GLAM Capital
Signing Ceremony of the memorandum of understanding on strategic partnership between WHealth and GLAM Capital

Deepen the strategic partnership of financial business, and achieve mutual integration within a win-win position

Rich Power Capital, an affiliated company responsible for managing investment business for the Group, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on a strategic partnership with GLAM Capital. This partnership will establish a long-term and stable strategic cooperative relationship between the two entities. The cooperation will involve more profound exchanges in investment decision-making, fund management, and other relevant aspects, aiming to produce synergistic effects and achieve fruitful results for mutual integration and win-win results. Additionally, GLAM Capital has announced the launch of two new Alternative Investment Funds, namely “GLAM Signature Alternative Investment Fund” and “GLAM Prestige Alternative Investment Fund”.

Innovating New Capital Circle, Financial Trend Summit Forum in the Post-epidemic Era
Innovating New Capital Circle, Financial Trend Summit Forum in the Post-epidemic Era

Celebrities came to support the financial forum, gathered outstanding insights

The financial summit held on the day mainly focused on the development trend of the global economy in the post-epidemic era, meanwhile reviewing and discussing Hong Kong’s major international financial status. The session included Prof. Witman HUNG, JP, the Hong Kong Deputy to the 13th National People’s Congress (NPC) and Chairman Emeritus of the Y.Elites Association; Mr. Lau Chi Yuen, a seasoned investor in Hong Kong; Mr. Ernie Hon, Managing Director of Essence International Securities (HK) Limited; Mr. Kenny Wen, Head of Investment Strategy KGI Asia, and Mr. Sunny Wan, co-founder of Yin Ding Family Office and Greater China director of Chartered Institute of China Family Office.

Professor Hung believed the Hong Kong market could create a complete chain reaction with the Greater Bay Area to accelerate economic recovery. Mr. Lau Chi Yuen concluded the changes in Hong Kong’s financial market since the 1980s and suggested exploring cooperation opportunities with the Southeast Asian financial markets. He is optimistic about the development potential of the capital community. Mr. Hon Chi Lap emphasized the importance of focusing on the Mainland’s economic development and the challenges the Hong Kong financial market may face during the global economic slowdown. Mr. Kenny Wan analyzed the economic situation in the post-epidemic era. He provided an outlook on the investment prospects of Hong Kong’s financial market with professional suggestions for Southeast Asian investors. Mr. Sunny Wan shared his views on the recent turmoil in the banking industry in Europe and America. He prospected a steady recovery of the economy and the potential for Hong Kong’s financial market to create new successes.

Based on the “Community Capital” platform to expand the financial service business

WHealth Enterprise Group Limited is involved in incubating biotechnology projects, agency sales of biotechnology products, and operating e-commerce platforms for the entire industry chain. The company aims to explore the potential of biotechnology in Hong Kong, connect with advanced international technology, and create a first-class local biotechnology industry. Additionally, WHealth has formed strategic partnerships with several listed companies and financial institutions in Hong Kong, integrating community ideas and capital concepts to create a “Capital Community” platform and launch a portfolio of financial products and services.

During the summit, all experts agreed that the partnership between WHealth and GLAM Capital is a comprehensive consolidation of their future strategic deployment. This partnership will optimize and strengthen the professional background of WHealth’s financial business division. Through sincere cooperation and complementary advantages, WHealth can rely on GLAM Capital’s industry know-how and professional advantages to provide more new and better services to the Group’s long-term followers and investors. This is believed to achieve mutual benefit and win-win cooperation through improved information and ideal investment returns.

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GLAM Capital Limited

Established in Hong Kong in 2018, GLAM Capital Limited (“GLAM”) is an SFC-licensed asset management company to conduct Types 1, 4, and 9 regulated activities. Stay to “Aggregation of wealth creation. We are here to serve you” as its unwavering motto, the Company specializes in providing top-notch financial services, including placing and underwriting, investment advisory, discretionary investment management, and fund management services in Hong Kong and across the Asian region. Dedication to its clients lies at the heart of the business.

GLAM Capital has a comprehensive system of investment management, risk control, and performance evaluation, providing international, diversified, and high-quality asset management services for institutional investors, corporate clients, and high-net-worth clients.

Thomas Karst appointed as CEO of Skyborn Renewables

  • Thomas Karst, Skyborn Renewables Executive, appointed CEO as of 28 March 2023
  • Achim Berge Olsen to remain with Skyborn as member of Strategic Advisory Board

HAMBURG, GERMANY – EQS Newswire – 28 March 2023 – Thomas Karst has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Skyborn Renewables (Skyborn), replacing Achim Berge Olsen, who will remain with Skyborn as a member of the Strategic Advisory Board.

“We believe that offshore wind, one of the fastest growing renewables segments, will be critical to achieving net zero carbon targets and energy transition goals. At Skyborn, we are working to create one of the world’s leading offshore wind platforms. I am delighted that Thomas Karst, with his extensive industry experience and knowledge of Skyborn, will be leading the Skyborn team as they continue to deliver on this goal,” commented Raj Rao, President and Chief Operating Officer of Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP). “We thank Achim for his leadership and dedication in building this offshore wind organization over the past 20 years and his support as CEO over the past several months. We look forward to continuing to work with him as member of Skyborn’s Strategic Advisory Board.”

Thomas Karst has an international career that spans more than three decades of experience in executing international infrastructure projects. Having worked for companies such as Siemens Gamesa, MHI Vestas Offshore Wind, Ørsted and Make Consulting, he has in-depth knowledge of the wind energy sector.

“There is great potential in Skyborn and the offshore wind power market, and I look forward to working together with all the dedicated employees in Skyborn to transform the company into a leading independent producer of renewable power,” said Thomas Karst, CEO of Skyborn.

Skyborn was launched by GIP, a leading independent global infrastructure investor, on 16 September 2022, following the acquisition of 100% of the business which was previously operated as wpd offshore.

In addition to Thomas Karst, the Skyborn Executive Team includes:

  1. João Metelo, Chief Investment & Financial Officer (CIFO), a senior energy executive with over 23 years of international experience
  2. Morten Melin, Chief Operating Officer (COO), an industry expert with more than 25 years of on- and offshore wind experience
  3. Cathrin Browne, General Counsel, an experienced lawyer with renewable energy industry expertise from top-tier private practice and in-house positions

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About Skyborn Renewables

Skyborn Renewables is driving global decarbonization by accelerating offshore wind energy across the world. We believe offshore wind is a cornerstone of the clean energy transition and an enabler to achieve net-zero targets, ensure energy security, and a sustainable energy supply for future generations. Skyborn is an accomplished offshore wind developer and operator with more than 20 years’ experience and a track record of more than 7 GW built, approved or under procurement around the globe to date. Our capabilities cover the entire offshore wind value chain, including greenfield development, engineering and design, procurement, financing, construction management and asset management. Skyborn’s portfolio includes a global pipeline of > 30 GW in various stages of development. Headquartered in Germany, the company is present in 14 European and APAC markets. For more information, visit

About Global Infrastructure Partners

Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) is a leading independent infrastructure fund manager that makes equity and debt investments in infrastructure assets and businesses. GIP targets investments in the energy, transport, digital infrastructure, and water/waste sectors in both OECD and select emerging market countries. GIP’s global renewables portfolio includes solar, wind, hydro, and battery storage assets representing 17 GW of operating generation capacity, royalty interests in over 21 GW of operating renewable projects, and over 195 GW of assets under construction or in development. Headquartered in New York, GIP operates out of 10 offices: New York, London, Stamford (Connecticut), Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Mumbai, Delhi, Singapore and Hong Kong. GIP manages c. US $87 billion for its investors. GIP’s portfolio companies have combined annual revenues of c. US $80 billion and employ over 100,000 employees.