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METASENS’ Utility Feature Creates New Ways for Web3 Projects Collaborations

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 26 October 2022 – METASENS, the Web3 gaming platform, has introduced the Utility feature, which provides NFT projects with various ways to boost utilities. METASENS now supports Web3 projects in one-stop NFT publishing, Web2 games blockchain reform services, NFT breeding, and more. This marks the beginning of a new era in Web3 marketing.

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The Web3 gaming platform METASENS, led by Hong Kong-listed Imperium Technology Group, has a vision to build an ecosystem for Web3 games. Within one year, METASENS has launched a game-specific NFT market, offering NFTs with customized background music, special fields for checking game character abilities, and remaining time for breeding.

METASENS’ latest Utility feature helps the blockchain game PetaRush establish cross-brand collaborations with Asian blue-chip NFT projects PhantaBear and Demi-Human NFT. Owners of the two NFT projects can contact Utility to claim a 3D version of NFT for use in the game. This provides a good ecological foundation for multi-IPs Web3 marketing in one fell swoop. Currently, 10,000 PhantaBear NFTs and 3,344 Demi-Holim NFTs can be claimed as 3D versions at METASENS Utility. It automatically authenticates the holder’s NFT assets and issues them for the corresponding NFT.

METASENS Utility also provides a cross-chain service so that NFTs from different blockchains can authenticate each other to complete utilities. For example, NFTs held on the Ethereum blockchain can go through certification on Utility and benefit from discounts or other activities directly on the BNB chain. The entire process can be completed on a single METASENS website.

To further integrate asset circulation in Web3 games, METASENS also provides an automatic in-game asset exchange feature so that players who own in-game NFTs can automatically receive rewards via airdrops. Players just need to log into the game as usual and can receive the rewards automatically without any cumbersome processes. Game publishers can set different rewards for holders according to the needs of marketing activities; the long-term plan to strengthen NFT utilities can be easily implemented.

Collaboration on the NFT project has so far been mostly limited to a joint announcement. NFT holders do not feel the benefits or advantages. When projects seek deeper collaboration, they usually rely on acquisitions or use expensive technology to achieve it. Yuga Labs, for example, had to collaborate with the two main NFT IPs, CryptoPunks and Boring Ape, through expensive acquisitions.

METASENS is leading the way in creating a convenient and friendly platform for cross-IP or cross-brand collaboration. Brands or game publishers can conduct various deep collaborations and marketing activities through METASENS Utility.

Charles Gong, director of METASENS, said METASENS provides a platform for collaboration between Web3 projects, blockchains, NFTs, and gaming assets. METASENS has facilitated the development of collaborations in the Web3 era. It also allows players to participate in the Web3 game in a very intuitive way.

Vincent Chen, vice president of METASENS, said blockchain is the trend in the gaming industry. With METASENS’ ecological services, any gaming company interested in Web3 can use the most efficient way to develop a new business model to create a new brand value in the blue ocean of Web3 games before anyone else.

METASENS Website: https://metasens.com/

Hashtag: #METASENS

About METASENS

METASENS is a Web3 gaming platform funded by Hong Kong-listed Imperium Technology Group. It owns a Web3 gaming platform, an NFT marketplace, and a variety of blockchain games, with the governance token MSU along with the game token to build a sustainable token-economic ecosystem. METASENS team also provides technical support and guidance for blockchain game development and promotion. METASENS aims to provide an open GameFi platform and build a Universal Amusement Park for players worldwide.

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QBE Asia launches Premiums4Good initiative to channel customer premiums into Social and Environmental investments

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 26 October 2022 – QBE Asia today launched Premiums4Good, a global initiative that invests everyday premiums to make a difference to communities across the globe. Through Premiums4Good, a portion of customers’ premiums are put into investments that create social and environmental impact alongside a financial return, at no extra cost to the customer.

The investments include projects that help the environment, like renewable energy, waste management and water conservation, and ones that deliver direct, sustainable benefits to communities such as helping the homeless or providing additional social care to adults and young people.

“Climate change is an important issue globally and all progress taken in this space needs to be sustainable. While we have taken steps as an enterprise to be better stewards of the environment, Premiums4Good takes it a step further and allows our customers to put their hand up and get involved in our collective effort to do better for the world – all without the need for them to put in additional resource or cost expenditures to do so,” said Jason Hammond, CEO for QBE Asia.

An example of a programme supported through Premiums4Good where participating customers’ premiums are invested into is QBE’s investment in the Asian Development Bank (ADB)’s Gender Thematic Bond, which brings gender equality support and women’s empowerment to the fore. Through targeted initiatives like this, communities have been able to improve social protection and health programmes, reduce poverty and better support the prevention of and response to gender-based violence. This has also seen more tangible strategies to further women’s entrepreneurship opportunities and to help them secure green and more financially stable jobs. As of July 2021, ADB has raised over US$2.9 billion through this programme.

Believing in social and environmental responsibilities that extend beyond compliance, another investment undertaken through Premiums4Good is OCBC Bank’s Green Bond, which supports green investment portfolios and projects in the renewable energy and green buildings categories in the Asia Pacific region. Projects through these bonds have to date collectively surpassed OCBC’s S$10 billion sustainable finance portfolio set in 2020, with a goal to reach a S$25 billion sustainable finance portfolio by 2025.

Premiums4Good is offered across QBE’s operations in Australia Pacific, Asia, Europe and North America, with an investment portfolio spanning multiple asset classes, geographies and impact areas. As of 31 December 2021, QBE has invested US$1.4 billion through Premiums4Good, with a goal to reach US$2 billion by 2025. To acknowledge the contributions its customers and partners can make, QBE issues a certificate of recognition for their Premiums4Good contributions.

“There is growing recognition for investment initiatives that drive a positive environmental and/or social impact including their real potential to contribute to addressing climate change issues. Premiums4Good is our commitment to putting purpose into action, to help our customers and partners to do the same and contribute actively to long-term sustainable and social change,” said Andy White, Chief Underwriting Officer for QBE Asia. “Premiums4Good demonstrates our leadership in the impact investment sector and how social value can integrate perfectly with business value to deliver both attractive risk-adjusted returns and positive social and environmental impact,” he continued.

This initiative is aligned with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs) to support advancement of these global goals. As a universal agreement to work towards a better future, the SDGs align closely with QBE’s own purpose of enabling a more resilient future. QBE recognizes the importance of our transition to net-zero and is committed to net-zero emissions across our operations by 2030, and our investment and underwriting portfolios by 2050.

Hashtag: #QBEAsia

About QBE Asia

QBE Asia is part of the International Division of QBE Insurance Group Limited, one of the world’s top general insurance and reinsurance companies. Headquartered in Sydney, QBE is listed on the Australia Securities Exchange (ASX). To learn more about QBE Insurance Group, please visit

BExcellent Group recorded revenue of HK$141.8 million in FY2022

Acquires approximately 51.0% equity of a local adult education service company

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 25 October 2022 – BExcellent Group Holdings Limited (“BExcellent Group” or the “Company”, together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”; stock code: 1775.HK) announced its annual results for the year ended 31 July 2022 (“Financial Year”). During the Financial Year under review, the Group recorded revenue of HK$141,829,000. Despite the fluctuant situation of COVID-19 pandemic in the year, the Group was able to reduce the loss before taxation by 15.5% to HK$24,325,000 and the cash and cash equivalents of the Group increased to HK$103,900,000.

BUSINESS REVIEW

Private supplementary secondary school education services

The Group provides private supplementary secondary school education services for students from Secondary 1 to Secondary 6 under “Beacon College” brand. The revenue derived from private supplementary secondary school education services was HK$113,942,000 for the year ended 31 July 2022 and the number of session enrollment was 179,000.

Due to the worsening of the fifth wave of COVID-19 pandemic in Hong Kong in late 2021 and early 2022, the number of new confirmed cases in Hong Kong reached a historic high and the Hong Kong government implemented disease prevention measure such as suspending face-to-face classes, which affected the overall number of session enrollments during the year.

Private secondary day school services

As at 31 July 2022, the Group operated two private secondary day schools located respectively in Yuen Long and Mong Kok under “Beacon Day School” brand.

Due to the increase of the number of private secondary day school unique student enrollments, the revenue derived from private secondary day school services was increased by 9.4% from HK$8,026,000 for the year ended 31 July 2021 to HK$8,784,000.

Ancillary education services and products

The Group offers various ancillary education services and products such as (i) IELTS and foreign language courses under “Beacon BExcellent” brand; (ii) mock examination services; (iii) education services to schools, tutorial and consultation services, interview preparation, language and supplementary primary school education, under our “Diverse Learning Club”, “Beacon Childhood”, “BeConfident”, “Glocal Education” and “Mathgic” brands, etc.

During the Financial Year under review, the total revenue derived from ancillary education services and products was HK$19,103,000 and the total number of session enrollment was 12,000. The ancillary education services and products are detailed as follows:

(i) Beacon BExcellent is the largest revenue contributor of our ancillary education services and products during the year. The demand for overseas study, migration, continuing education and training provided strong momentum for the demand of IELTS courses. The revenue of Beacon BExcellent was HK$5,468,000 for the year ended 31 July 2022.
(ii) For the Financial Year under review, the revenue from mock examinations services was HK$3,942,000.
(iii) Revenue from childhood education and school services was HK$3,174,000 for the year ended 31 July 2022. The Group was in the process of restructuring the childhood education services and streamlining the operation of our childhood education teaching centres.
(iv) The organic growth on revenue arising from our HKDSE school services to various secondary schools, our online course platform namely CourseZ as well as our education services offered in mainland China resulted in a significant increase in the revenue for other services and products by 27.1% to HK$5,666,000.

OUTLOOK AND FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS

Looking ahead, The Group believes that the previous investment in the information technology for online learning has equipped the Group to surf in the wave of learning behavior change, which have created a broader market for our private supplementary secondary school education services.

To maintain the leading position in the Hong Kong private education market, the Group will continue (i) strengthening the teaching team by recruiting and retaining high calibers in the teaching force; (ii) optimizing our network of teaching centres for cost efficiency and even better classroom ultilisation; and (iii) further expanding the provision of education services to primary and secondary schools.

During the second half of the Financial Year under review, the Group has been providing teaching services to a HKDSE programme in an international school in Shenzhen, which earmarked a successful model of the extension of the Group’s education expertise from Hong Kong to the Greater Bay Area of mainland China. With this track record, the Group is optimistic to expand the development of the full spectrum of education services in mainland China when sound opportunity arises, and believe the strong position in the Hong Kong HKDSE education market will enable the Group to benefit from the prominent international education market growth in mainland China in the coming years.

Acquisition of a local adult education service company

On the same day, the Group announced that Beacon Holdings Limited, an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of the Group has entered into a Share Purchase Agreement with Ottorino Consultants (International) Limited to acquire approximately 51.0% of its equity. Upon completion of the transaction, it will become a non wholly-owned subsidiary of the Group.

The total amount of the consideration for the Sale Shares is approximately HK$6.37 million, which includes HK$3.19 million is payable in cash. After the completion date, the balance will be paid off with 3,984,000 Consideration Shares at HK$0.8 per share, representing approximately 0.8% of the number of issued Shares.

Ottorino Consultants (International) Limited is principally engaged in the provision of educational services in Hong Kong, which include those relating top-up degrees, professional or vocational training, on-the-job English training, professional examination courses and other professional courses, and academic, interest and activity-based classes, in different industry disciplines under the business name of “1% Group Education”.

Ms. Leung Ho Ki, June, Chairman of the Group, said, “The COVID-19 pandemic continued to rage over the past year, and the local business market and even the education market still faced a severe situation. However, with the efforts of the Group’s employees and the gradual control of the epidemic, the cash flow of the Group has been strengthened which helps the Group to invest in different businesses, including exploring different potential acquisition and cooperation opportunities to enhance our core competitiveness and seize the opportunities arising locally and internationally. Education never fades and we hope that more and more people will leave the mark of ‘Bexcellent’ in different life stages”

Hashtag: #BExcellentGroup

The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

About BExcellent Group Holdings Limited

BExcellent Group Holdings Limited (“BExcellent Group”) is a leading provider of private supplementary secondary school education services in Hong Kong, particularly in providing private supplementary secondary school education services and a series of ancillary education services and products, and operating private secondary day schools in Hong Kong. The education brands of the Group include “Beacon College”, “Beacon Day School”, and “Beacon Childhood”, etc. Furthermore, the Group has developed international education services for schools and has successfully commenced education programme in the Greater Bay Area. As at 31 July 2022, the Group operated 9 teaching centres, with a total of 72 classrooms, which, in accordance with the EDB’s guidelines, allow a maximum classroom capacity of 2,143 students to attend class at any one time.

NEFIN acquires Guangxi Energy with 50 megawatts of solar PV development capacity from Ciel et Terre

The combined Yuntai and Guangxi acquisition will accelerate the Taiwan Government’s vision of leading the Taixi, Yunlin area to become a special solar zone

YUNLIN, TAIWAN – Media OutReach – 25 October 2022 Yuntai, a project company, which NEFIN Group (“NEFIN”) has majority control, has signed binding documents with Ciel et Terre Group (“C&T”) for the 100% acquisition of Guangxi Energy, another project company in Taixi, Yunlin that is part of Laketricity, C&T Group. This acquisition follows NEFIN’s efforts toward a large-scale solar development project in Taixi, Yunlin.

Lift: Group photo of NEFIN and C&T ; Right: Left to right: Mr Cedric Jaeg, CEO of Laketricity and C&T

Lift: Group photo of NEFIN and C&T ; Right: Left to right: Mr Cedric Jaeg, CEO of Laketricity and C&T

Guangxi has obtained the 50-Megawatts system-impact analysis (SIA) approval from Taipower and a large parcel of land secured, Yuntai’s acquisition of Guangxi will further bolster the total land holdings of Yuntai in west Taiwan and will significantly accelerate solar power generation land banking efforts in the area. This places Yuntai in a strong position to connect to the new 500MW substation in Taixi, established by the Taipower.

NEFIN will work closely with C&T to realise the full potential of the combined project, and are committed to fulfilling the Government’s aim to establish the Taixi, Yunlin area as a special solar production zone.

“We look forward to working with C&T to meet key milestones and spearhead a major renewable energy movement in the region,” said Mr. Ken Ng, CIO of NEFIN Group.

“We are delighted to collaborate with NEFIN on this project in Yunlin. It follows our strategy to develop more projects in Taiwan with reputable partner, in order to support Taiwan in its target of 30 GW of solar power capacity by 2030,” said Cedric Jaeg, CEO of Laketricity and C&T Taiwan.

NEFIN is a green independent power producer, along with its shareholder ACEN, have collectively developed over 3,400MW of utility-scale, commercial, and industrial rooftop solar systems and renewable energy projects in its combined portfolio globally with strong track records. NEFIN is confident that the business expansion in Taiwan can electrify the region with renewable energy and accelerate the decarbonising efforts and transitioning to clean energy. NEFIN aims to be fully carbon-neutral by 2030 or sooner, and is helping like-minded local community and corporations to achieve their sustainability goals.

Hashtag: #NEFIN

About NEFIN Group

NEFIN is a premium green independent power producer (IPP) offering bespoke carbon neutral technologies & financing solutions in Asia Pacific. NEFIN, funded by AC Energy Corporation (“ACEN”), has collectively installed over 3,400MW of utility-scale, commercial and industrial renewable energy systems. ACEN is listed in the Philippines (PSE: ACEN) and is part of the Ayala Corporation, one of the largest and oldest conglomerates in Philippines, founded by the Ayala family in 1834. With its regional and multidisciplinary team, NEFIN offers comprehensive assessments and a full-suite of services to evaluate the ESG impact and commercial viability of projects through innovative approaches to technology under its unified energy management platform.

With a mission of “Achieving Carbon Neutrality for You”, NEFIN is committed to the global climate goals and aims to accelerate the decarbonisation of our client portfolios. NEFIN believes the future of the world is everyone’s responsibility and strives to redefine energy boundaries towards a sustainable future. Please refer to NEFIN’s website for more information and follow us at .

About LAKETRICITY

LAKETRICITY is a solar project developer with a mission to positively integrate renewable energies into its local environment. As part of Ciel & Terre Group, Laketricity has nurtured in Taiwan a large and reliable technical background, conceiving the best solutions to develop solar power plants, especially projects in aquaculture environment.

Ciel et Terre Group is the pioneer of floating solar. With more than 1.2 GW of connected FPV power plants and ongoing construction, Ciel et Terre leads the market of floating solar industry.
For more information, please visit and .

RETRANSMISSION: Doubleview Achieves 89% Scandium Extraction from Metallurgical Tests on Flotation Tailings from the Hat Deposit Core Samples

Vancouver, British Columbia – Newsfile Corp. – 25 October 2022 – Doubleview Gold Corp. (TSXV: DBG) (OTCQB: DBLVF) (FSE: 1D4) (“Doubleview”) is pleased to announce that the Company’s ongoing testwork program investigating the potential for scandium extraction and recovery has resulted in a significant accomplishment by achieving 89% Scandium extraction from floatation tailings of Hat Deposit material. These results are an important break-through metallurgical accomplishment for the Company’s Hat Deposit. Scandium is an important strategic element that has many applications in global electrical and metal industries and is chronically in short supply.

Preliminary metallurgical extraction tests on flotation tailings in sulphate media at elevated temperatures demonstrated that 89% of the scandium in the flotation tailings could be extracted into solution. Higher levels of scandium extraction are anticipated with optimization of extraction conditions. These results are an important accomplishment in the metallurgical development of the Company’s Hat Deposit.

Recent quantitative mineralogical investigations in relation to the HAT Deposit showed that scandium is primarily associated with rock forming minerals such as clinopyroxene and amphiboles. Supplementary copper flotation test work showed that 99.5% of the scandium associated with the gangue minerals reported to the flotation tailings. The scandium grade of the tailings from the flotation tests assayed 65 g/t.

Andrew Carter, Doubleview’s QP, stated “The mode of occurrence of scandium in Hat Deposit mineralized material is typical and scandium responds predictably to conventional approaches to extraction, furthermore, recovery of scandium from sulphate solution is not expected to present any undue difficulty.”

Doubleview President and CEO Mr. Farshad Shirvani commented “I am specifically proud of the metallurgical team and laboratory scientists for achieving exceptional results in the recovery of scandium, now recognized in North American as an essential mineral. Initial scandium recovery rates of 89% from flotation tailings with the anticipation of higher recoveries with optimization is extremely encouraging. Scandium is present and has been assayed throughout the deposit and will be evaluated in upcoming resource calculations. Recovering scandium from tailings in addition to copper, cobalt and gold recovery in concentrates is significant as it potentially provides another commercially saleable product with limited additional costs. The Company recently announced it commissioned a maiden resource estimate for the HAT Deposit. The addition of scandium to a polymetallic resource which includes gold, copper, cobalt, silver and PGE could distinguish the HAT Deposit as a world class resource.”

Laboratory test work is currently underway in which the scandium bearing solutions will be subjected to a sequential purification process before recovery of scandium as a commercial salt. Several recovery processes have been identified to produce a range of potential scandium products, which will be further evaluated as the test work proceeds.

Qualified Person.

EUR ING Andrew Carter B.Sc. CEng. MIMMM, MSAIMM SME of Tetra Tech Europe is Doubleview’s Qualified Person with respect to the Hat Project Metallurgical Studies as defined by National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects and has reviewed and approved the technical contents of this news release. He is independent of Doubleview.

On behalf of the Board of Directors,

Farshad Shirvani, President & Chief Executive Officer

Forward-Looking Statements

Information set forth in this news release contains forward-looking statements that are based on assumptions as of the date of this news release. These statements reflect management’s current estimates, beliefs, intentions and expectations. They are not guarantees of future performance. Doubleview cautions that all forward looking statements are inherently uncertain and that actual performance may be affected by a number of material factors, many of which are beyond Doubleview’s control. Such factors include, among other things: risks and uncertainties relating to Doubleview’s limited operating history and the need to comply with environmental and governmental regulations. Accordingly, actual and future events, conditions and results may differ materially from the estimates, beliefs, intentions and expectations expressed or implied in the forward- looking information. Except as required under applicable securities legislation, Doubleview undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise forward-looking information.

NEITHER TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE NOR ITS REGULATION SERVICES PROVIDER (AS THAT TERM IS DEFINED IN THE POLICIES OF THE TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE) ACCEPTS RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THIS RELEASE.

About Doubleview Gold Corp.

Doubleview Gold Corp., a mineral resource exploration and development company, is based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, and is publicly traded on the TSX-Venture Exchange [TSXV: DBG], [OTCQB: DBLVF], [GER: A1W038], [Frankfurt: 1D4]. Doubleview identifies, acquires and finances precious and base metal exploration projects in North America, particularly in British Columbia. Doubleview increases shareholder value through acquisition and exploration of quality gold, copper and silver properties and the application of advanced state-of-the-art exploration methods. The Company’s portfolio of strategic properties provides diversification and mitigates investment risk.

NEFIN GROUP and C&T Signs Binding Agreement to Fully Acquire Guangxi Energy

The combined Yuntai and Guangxi acquisition will accelerate the Taiwan Government’s vision of leading the Taixi, Yunlin area to become a special solar zone

YUNLIN, TAIWAN – Media OutReach – 25 October 2022 Yuntai, a project company, which NEFIN Group (“NEFIN”) has majority control, has signed binding documents with Ciel et Terre Group (“C&T”) for the 100% acquisition of Guangxi Energy, another project company in Taixi, Yunlin that is part of Laketricity, C&T Group. This acquisition follows NEFIN’s efforts toward a large-scale solar development project in Taixi, Yunlin.

Lift: Group photo of NEFIN and C&T ; Right: Left to right: Mr Cedric Jaeg, CEO of Laketricity and C&T

Lift: Group photo of NEFIN and C&T ; Right: Left to right: Mr Cedric Jaeg, CEO of Laketricity and C&T

Guangxi has obtained the 50-Megawatts system-impact analysis (SIA) approval from Taipower and a large parcel of land secured, Yuntai’s acquisition of Guangxi will further bolster the total land holdings of Yuntai in west Taiwan and will significantly accelerate solar power generation land banking efforts in the area. This places Yuntai in a strong position to connect to the new 500MW substation in Taixi, established by the Taipower.

NEFIN will work closely with C&T to realise the full potential of the combined project, and are committed to fulfilling the Government’s aim to establish the Taixi, Yunlin area as a special solar production zone.

“We look forward to working with C&T to meet key milestones and spearhead a major renewable energy movement in the region,” said Mr. Ken Ng, CIO of NEFIN Group.

“We are delighted to collaborate with NEFIN on this project in Yunlin. It follows our strategy to develop more projects in Taiwan with reputable partner, in order to support Taiwan in its target of 30 GW of solar power capacity by 2030,” said Cedric Jaeg, CEO of Laketricity and C&T Taiwan.

NEFIN is a green independent power producer, along with its shareholder ACEN, have collectively developed over 3,400MW of utility-scale, commercial, and industrial rooftop solar systems and renewable energy projects in its combined portfolio globally with strong track records. NEFIN is confident that the business expansion in Taiwan can electrify the region with renewable energy and accelerate the decarbonising efforts and transitioning to clean energy. NEFIN aims to be fully carbon-neutral by 2030 or sooner, and is helping like-minded local community and corporations to achieve their sustainability goals.

Hashtag: #NEFIN

About NEFIN Group

NEFIN is a premium green independent power producer (IPP) offering bespoke carbon neutral technologies & financing solutions in Asia Pacific. NEFIN, funded by AC Energy Corporation (“ACEN”), has collectively installed over 3,400MW of utility-scale, commercial and industrial renewable energy systems. ACEN is listed in the Philippines (PSE: ACEN) and is part of the Ayala Corporation, one of the largest and oldest conglomerates in Philippines, founded by the Ayala family in 1834. With its regional and multidisciplinary team, NEFIN offers comprehensive assessments and a full-suite of services to evaluate the ESG impact and commercial viability of projects through innovative approaches to technology under its unified energy management platform.

With a mission of “Achieving Carbon Neutrality for You”, NEFIN is committed to the global climate goals and aims to accelerate the decarbonisation of our client portfolios. NEFIN believes the future of the world is everyone’s responsibility and strives to redefine energy boundaries towards a sustainable future. Please refer to NEFIN’s website for more information and follow us at .

About LAKETRICITY

LAKETRICITY is a solar project developer with a mission to positively integrate renewable energies into its local environment. As part of Ciel & Terre Group, Laketricity has nurtured in Taiwan a large and reliable technical background, conceiving the best solutions to develop solar power plants, especially projects in aquaculture environment.

Ciel et Terre Group is the pioneer of floating solar. With more than 1.2 GW of connected FPV power plants and ongoing construction, Ciel et Terre leads the market of floating solar industry.
For more information, please visit and .

Hang Lung Properties and LVMH Group Launch a New Model of Sustainability Partnership

A Three-Year, Innovative Collaboration on Climate and Sustainability Action in Real Estate and Retail

HONG KONG SAR / SHANGHAI, CHINA / PARIS, FRANCE – Media OutReach – 25 October 2022 – Hang Lung Properties (SEHK stock code: 00101) (“Hang Lung”), a leading developer, manager and owner of a diversified portfolio of world-class properties in Hong Kong and mainland China, and LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, (“LVMH”), the world’s leader in luxury, today announced a pioneering and ambitious partnership to collaborate on sustainability initiatives across mainland China. The partnership, a first of its kind globally, demonstrates the leadership and commitments of both Groups in the sustainability arena. It also reimagines the relationship between property owners and leading retail brands on sustainability.

Spanning Hang Lung’s portfolio of properties across seven cities in mainland China, the partnership engages 26 LVMH brands occupying over 90 retail spaces with a lettable floor area in excess of 27,000 sq. m. It will bring Hang Lung and LVMH together with a clear focus on five key areas: Climate Resilience, Resource Management, Wellbeing, Sustainable Transactions, and Sustainability Communication, Events and Progress Reviews. With plans to engage the employees and suppliers of both Groups, the partnership will run to the end of 2025, and is expected to be renewed thereafter.

Mr. Adriel Chan, Hang Lung Properties Vice Chair and Chair of Sustainability Steering Committee, said: “Hang Lung and LVMH are excited to launch this groundbreaking partnership, leveraging our strategic relationship to help ensure a sustainable future for the world, while providing unique experiences to our customers. Although Hang Lung already has ambitious ESG goals and targets, the partnership with LVMH takes our sustainability agenda to the next level, demonstrating how landlords and tenants can work creatively together for the greater good. We are confident that the partnership will make a positive impact in support of China’s goals to peak its carbon emissions by 2030 and to reach carbon neutrality by 2060. I have always held that one of the great things about sustainability is that it is a positive-sum game. To this point, Hang Lung and LVMH have made explicit in our agreement that we encourage one another to work with other tenants and other landlords to further the sustainability agenda, and so we welcome the proliferation of these types of agreements going forward.”

“The design of our stores, like that of our products, is inspired by LVMH’s core values of creativity, innovation and excellence. And this of course means guaranteeing the environmental performance of our over 5,550 stores around the world. We are thus delighted with the unprecedented scope of this agreement with Hang Lung Properties. Our collaboration will allow us to expand our environmental commitments, especially with regards to climate,” stated Mr. Antoine Arnault, LVMH Image and Environment.

The first major event under the partnership is a Real Estate & Climate Forum on November 24 and 25, 2022. The forum will bring together changemakers who will formulate ideas for actions in 12 areas, ranging from energy efficiency and circularity to social impact. Further details about the partnership and its inaugural forum will be announced in due course.Hashtag: #HangLungProperties #LVMH

About Hang Lung Properties

Hang Lung Properties Limited (SEHK Stock Code: 00101) creates compelling spaces that enrich lives. Headquartered in Hong Kong, Hang Lung Properties develops and manages a diversified portfolio of world-class properties in Hong Kong and the nine Mainland cities of Shanghai, Shenyang, Jinan, Wuxi, Tianjin, Dalian, Kunming, Wuhan and Hangzhou. With its luxury positioning under the “66” brand, the company’s Mainland portfolio has established its leading position as the “Pulse of the City”. Hang Lung Properties is recognized for leading the way in enhanced sustainability initiatives in real estate as it pursues sustainable growth by connecting customers and communities.

At Hang Lung Properties – We Do It Well.

For more information, please visit .

LVMH

LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton is represented in Wines and Spirits by a portfolio of brands that includes Moët & Chandon, Dom Pérignon, Veuve Clicquot, Krug, Ruinart, Mercier, Château d’Yquem, Domaine du Clos des Lambrays, Château Cheval Blanc, Colgin Cellars, Hennessy, Glenmorangie, Ardbeg, Belvedere, Woodinville, Volcán de Mi Tierra, Chandon, Cloudy Bay, Terrazas de los Andes, Cheval des Andes, Cape Mentelle, Newton, Bodega Numanthia, Ao Yun, Château d’Esclans, Château Galoupet and Joseph Phelps. Its Fashion and Leather Goods division includes Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior, Celine, Loewe, Kenzo, Givenchy, Fendi, Emilio Pucci, Marc Jacobs, Berluti, Loro Piana, RIMOWA, Patou. LVMH is present in the Perfumes and Cosmetics sector with Parfums Christian Dior, Guerlain, Parfums Givenchy, Kenzo Parfums, Perfumes Loewe, Benefit Cosmetics, Make Up For Ever, Acqua di Parma, Fresh, Fenty Beauty by Rihanna, Maison Francis Kurkdjian and Officine Universelle Buly. LVMH’s Watches and Jewelry division comprises Bulgari, Tiffany & Co., TAG Heuer, Chaumet, Zenith, Fred and Hublot. LVMH is also active in selective retailing as well as in other activities through DFS, Sephora, Le Bon Marché, La Samaritaine, Groupe Les Echos, Cova, Le Jardin d’Acclimatation, Royal Van Lent, Belmond and Cheval Blanc hotels.

Citi Sponsors NGO Internship for Local Business Students

Nurturing Future Business Leaders by Broadening Their Understanding of Community Needs

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 25 October 2022 – For the 12th year running, 77 business students from 10 local universities participated in the Citi-HKCSS Community Intern Program (CIP) and completed internships at 40 local NGOs (non-governmental organizations). The program equips the students with a better understanding of the non-profit sector and the needs of the local community. The participating NGOs agreed that the student internships were invaluable in enhancing their daily operations and event implementation, and helping mobilize their marketing and resources.

Sponsored and organized by Citi and co-organized by the Hong Kong Council of Social Service (HKCSS), CIP aims to support the development of Hong Kong’s future business leaders into more caring and responsible individuals through a broadened understanding of the needs and challenges of the community, and the ideals of CSR (corporate social responsibility). Since its launch in 2010, more than 900 students have benefited from the program.

Officiating at the Recognition Ceremony held today were Ms. Wendy Hu, Managing Director of Citi Private Bank, and Mr. Chua Hoi Wai, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Council of Social Service.

At the ceremony, Ms. Wendy Hu said: “We are delighted to see the highly positive experience the collaboration gives to NGOs and students alike, not only raising awareness of social-economic issues but also sustaining the future development of these organizations. Congratulations to the 77 students for the enthusiasm, effort and dedication they brought to their internships. I hope they will carry with them the enhanced awareness they gained from this experience wherever their careers take them.”

Mr. Chua Hoi Wai said: “I am grateful to Citi, the universities and NGOs for their continuous support for CIP in providing internship and training opportunities to nurture young talent. The ceremony today not only marks the completion of the internship program but also represents students’ commitment to serving society. I believe all the participating students can now contribute and create value for our society by capitalizing on the experience of their past three months in CIP.”

Four participants were awarded the “Grand Award for Excellence” in recognition of their outstanding performance during the internships. They were: Li So Sin from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University and Lai Wing Yan from Hong Kong Baptist University who interned at Hong Kong Lutheran Social Service – Luen Wo Market House of Urban and Rural Living; and Cheung Wai Yin from the University of Hong Kong and Lo Chui Yuen from the Chinese University of Hong Kong who interned at HandsOn Hong Kong Limited.

One of these awardees, Lo Chiu Yuen of the Chinese University of Hong Kong, said: “With the trust of HandsOn Hong Kong, I had the opportunity to utilize business concepts to solve social issues. During my internship, I helped refine their strategy on organizing volunteer work through conducting research and preparing infographics about social reality in Hong Kong. With the visual aids created, corporates can see what local social resources are available and how they can empower the community to support the needy with HandsOn. This is a meaningful experience during which I could acquire in-depth knowledge of social issues, as well as apply my own knowledge to contribute to society.”

The internships took place between July and August 2022. The 77 interns worked in pairs to contribute their business knowledge and skill sets to assist their assigned NGOs in various projects including branding, resources development and fundraising, daily operations, event management and system development. Participants were given 20 hours of in-depth training to prepare them for working with the NGOs and to enrich their knowledge of pressing community issues such as the poverty gap and aging population, as well as environmental conservation. The training comprised seminars on CSR and cross-sector partnerships; visits to non-profits and social enterprises; opportunities to interact with various underprivileged groups; and volunteering activities.

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  1. (Fifth from the left on the first row) Mr. Chua Hoi Wai, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Council of Social Service (HKCSS) and (sixth from the left on the first row) Ms. Wendy Hu, Managing Director of Citi Private Bank, with representatives of business schools from Hong Kong universities, representatives from placement NGOs, and interns.
  2. Ms. Wendy Hu, Managing Director of Citi Private Bank (first right) and Mr. Chua Hoi Wai, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Council of Social Service (HKCSS) (first left), pictured with the student teams who won the “Grand Award for Excellence”, alongside representatives of the NGOs.

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The HKCSS is an umbrella organisation of 500 agency members that provide over 90% of the social welfare services in Hong Kong. HKCSS launched the Caring Company Scheme in 2002 to build a cohesive society by promoting strategic partnership among business and social service partners and inspiring corporate social responsibility through caring for the community, employees and the environment. HKCSS puts much effort into building capacity for social enterprises through the Social Enterprise Business Centre (SEBC) to advance social entrepreneurship and mobilize social innovation.

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