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Hang Lung Mathematics Awards Fosters Mathematics and Research Talents for Two Decades Experts share how mathematics and big data science help create a more sustainable way of life for humanity and the planet

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 10 June 2022 – Last night (June 9), Hang Lung Properties (SEHK stock code: 00101) (the “Company” or “Hang Lung”) hosted the Hang Lung Mathematics Awards Winners Gala at the Asia Society Hong Kong Center. Professor Lap-Chee Tsui, GBM, GBS, JP, President of The Hong Kong Academy of Sciences, delivered the Opening Remarks. The event was well attended by Hang Lung Mathematics Awards (HLMA) winners over the years, their school teachers and principals, as well as sustainability experts, business leaders, and academia.

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Mr. Ronnie Chan, co-founder of Hang Lung Mathematics Awards (HLMA) and Chair of Hang Lung Properties and Professor Lap-Chee Tsui, GBM, GBS, JP, President of The Hong Kong Academy of Sciences, discuss the importance of mathematics and sustainability, with 2021 HLMA winners on stage

With sustainability as one of its core values, Hang Lung is committed to promoting sustainability in society and the environment. A highlight of the evening was a panel discussion titled “Mathematics to the Rescue: Quantifying a Path towards Sustainability”, where experts across disciplines from economics to engineering and complex systems discussed the present challenges and opportunities faced by the world in sustainable development. Mr. John Haffner, General Manager – Sustainability of Hang Lung Properties, moderated the discussion with Ms. Bernise Ang, Chief Alchemist at Zeroth Labs, a systems innovation laboratory; Dr. Keith Chan, Assistant Professor of the Division of Environment and Sustainability, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology; and Mr. Rumen Yordanov, Co-founder and CEO of EnergyGlare, a consultancy in building systems and environmental engineering. They also explored how mathematics and big data can help create a better and more sustainable way of life for humanity and the planet.

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Sustainability experts Ms. Bernise Ang (upper left), Dr. Keith Chan (left), Mr. Rumen Yordanov (middle), and Mr. John Haffner (lower right) sharing their views on “Mathematics to the Rescue: Quantifying a Path towards Sustainability”, exploring how mathematics and big data can help create a better and more sustainable way of life for humanity and the planet

Mr. Ronnie Chan, co-founder of HLMA and Chair of Hang Lung Properties, said, “The Hang Lung Mathematics Awards has been nurturing mathematics talents in Hong Kong for nearly two decades. We are delighted to set the stage for a tantalizing discussion on how mathematics can play a vital role in forging a path towards sustainability. I hope that our young winners would be inspired by the dialogue and play their part in a more sustainable future.”

Hang Lung has consistently adhered to its commitment to sustainable development. In addition to the sustainability goals and targets, announced in December 2020 and to be achieved by 2030, the Company, at the end of last year, set out another 25 sustainability targets to be achieved by the end of 2025. It has also become one of the first Asian real estate developers to join the global initiative to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050, aiming to become a world-leading sustainable real estate company.

Hang Lung Mathematics Awards is a biennial mathematics research competition for secondary school students in Hong Kong, encouraging students to realize their creative potential in mathematics and sciences, and stimulating their passion for intellectual discovery. Since its inception in 2004, HLMA has welcomed the participation of over 2,400 students, making a profound impact in nurturing a cadre of young mathematics and research talents for Hong Kong. Among the earlier winners, many have completed their studies from top universities around the world and are now working in various sectors, such as academia and other professions, and making meaningful contributions to the society.

The 10th Hang Lung Mathematics Awards will be held in 2023. Details will be announced toward the end of this year. For more information, please visit:

Official website: https://hlma.hanglung.com/en/
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/hkhlma
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hanglungmathematicsawards/

About Hang Lung Properties Limited

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 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 through 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 .

#HangLungPropertiesLimited

Police Arrest Suspected Gunmen for Contract Shooting

Chinese national shot in Vientiane Capital
Vientiane Rescue 1624 workers attend the gunshot victim.

Four men were apprehended in connection with the shooting of a Chinese national who was commuting home by motorcycle in Vientiane Capital in September, 2021.

Hardman & Co Life Sciences Research: Long-term pharmaceutical industry cost and EBIT analysis

LONDON, UK – EQS Newswire – 10 June 2022 – Financial information from over 100 multinational drug companies, involving over 70,000 data points, have been accumulated over the past 35 years to create a pharmaceutical database. All our data (sales, COGS, SG&A, R&D and other income) have been derived from annual reports, regulatory filings and company presentations, and then analysed, wherever possible, in a like-for-like manner, irrespective of how each company presents the data. This is a key differentiator to competitive products and is important because all company management teams report “adjusted”, “core”, or “non-GAAP” earnings to show themselves in the best possible light. However, different inclusion/exclusion criteria in the generation of these adjustments lead to distortions and variability.

Although some of the companies are multi-divisional, another key differentiator is the extraction and analysis of data for the pharmaceutical segment only. This product is unique because it analyses the individual cost components of each company over time and generates pharma industry weighted averages, allowing peer and industry comparisons to be made. It also generates individual company and industry-wide underlying operating profit (EBIT), both pre-R&D and post R&D.

Historically, data from over 100 companies has been accumulated, but industry consolidation means that just 40 are included currently, which command an estimated 76% of the global drug industry. The main exceptions are the Chinese companies where insufficient data are available on a consistent basis.

Current companies included in dataset:

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Click here to find out more:
https://hardmanandco.com/2021-pharma-statistics-long-term-cost-underlying-ebit-analysis/

Hardman Research Ltd, trading as Hardman & Co, is an appointed representative of Capital Markets Strategy Ltd and is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority; our FCA registration number is 600843. Hardman Research Ltd is registered at Companies House with number 8256259. Attention is drawn to the important disclaimers at the end of the report.

Brand-new concept of Mini storage – No deposit required, U SPACE has opened 2 new branches in Hong Kong

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 10 June 2022 – It has been a long time for Hong Kong facing a problem of housing supply shortage due to lack of land, “Nano flat” has become a trendy phenomenon in Hong Kong, the new completed estates are getting smaller and smaller. To retain a comfort living space, most of the people would rent mini storage services to save their home items or even their companies’ documents to tackle the space problems.

Therefore, U SPACE, the brand under Apple Storage Group, has opened two new branches in both Hung Hom and Tai Kok Tsui. Today, the total branches of U SPACE have expanded to 8. The goal of U SPACE is to provide an extra storage space to customers nearby, helping them to maximize their space of home and office.

Different from other traditional mini storage provider, no deposit is required for U SPACE, which lighten the financial pressure of customer. Moreover, as the mobile storage has been stored in central warehouse, security is safer than traditional mini storage.

U SPACE has provided a brand-new mini storage service experience, the storage services included:

Mobile Mini Storage

As its name implies, mobile mini storage differs from many other traditional mini storages’ companies. U SPACE users could make the reservations to access their belongings through Self-Service Online Platform reducing the queuing time. Moreover, the Hong Kong first-ever “cross-store pickup service”, which delivers users’ mobile mini storage to their assigned branch. This service breaks over the geographical limit compared to traditional mini storage, users would not need to be worried about the trouble of canceling leases or transferring warehouses when they moving to other regions.

Mini Storage Box – Door-to-Door Delivery Service

The mini storage box service process is simple which provides users a new storage experience without leaving your home. The easy one-stop door-to-door mini box storage service to storing items by make reservation through online platform and the staff team will deliver the storage box to anywhere you want. Moreover, the flexible storage plan allows users to change the rental period and the number of storage box according to their needs.

New branches require only few-minute walk from MTR Stations

U SPACE strives to set up more branches all around Hong Kong, there are two new branches open in Hung Hom and Tai Kok Tsui which the locations are transportation friendly. The features and services includes automatic fire protection system, 24/7 CCTV security system, climate & humidity control, self-serviced packing area, recreational area (with charging services, free WIFI & water dispensers provided) and pest control which customers could keep their belongings in a comfort and safety storage environment.

High compatible service in low entry

In comparison to tradition mini storage, U SPACE provides vary size of mobile mini storage at affordable pricing to benefit the users who often pickup their stuff.

For more information about U SPACE, please visit www.uspace.com.hk

About U SPACE

U SPACE, the branch brand under Apple Storage Group, aiming to provide professional storing and moving services to customers. The idea of “24-hour online self-service platform” facilitates customers to manage their storage stuff and make reservation for pickup service with flexible and friendly offer. The two main services, mobile mini storage and mini storage box, smashing the concept of tradition mini storage which customers no need to visit the appointed store location to pick up their stuff, adhering to the Group principle of “To win your heart – We serve with heart” that aiming to provide safe, quality and secure storage services to customers.

U SPACE mobile mini storage would keep setting up more stores all over Hong Kong, providing secure and convenient self-storage experience to every user in different district in the future.

#USPACE

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IAQG selects SAE International as global publisher of standards

Brussels, Belgium – News Direct – 10 June 2022 – The International Aerospace Quality Group® (IAQG) formally announces SAE International as the organization’s international standards publisher. The IAQG/SAE Standards Development and Publications Agreement takes effect on all new and newly revised standards moving forward. The first standard to fall under this new agreement will be the IAQG 9137 (IA9137), scheduled to be released later this year.

IAQG President, Andy Maher, BAE Systems signs the global standards publisher agreement with David Alexander, Mobility Standards Leader, SAE International

IAQG President, Andy Maher, BAE Systems signs the global standards publisher agreement with David Alexander, Mobility Standards Leader, SAE International

Under the IAQG/SAE Standards Development and Publications Agreement, organizations will be able to turn to SAE or one of their many global resellers to purchase new and/or newly revised standards. This agreement is designed to streamline the development and publication process using a single, common workflow that increases the speed to market while improving global distribution management.

“The IAQG/SAE Standards Development and Publications Agreement is based on a 25-year partnership between SAE and IAQG,” stated Andy Maher, IAQG president and member company representative for BAE Systems. “Their solid reputation and proven process of global standards development makes this agreement a natural evolution.”

Currently, published standards will remain under the same sector-related distribution channels. In addition to having a singular, global publisher, the new and newly revised standards will have a consistent look and format. For example, the naming structure for newly developed and released standards will follow the standard naming prefix of IA (for International Aerospace). Previously released standards will transition from sector designations of AS, EN, SJAC or JISQ to the new singular designation at the time of revision.

“SAE International is honored to continue and enhance the longstanding and successful partnership with IAQG in the development and publication of global quality standards for the aerospace and defense sectors,” said Sr. Director Standards David Alexander for SAE International. “SAE’s recognized consensus process and platform, coupled with worldwide distribution through direct and reseller networks will accelerate the speed and availability of the standards.”

IAQG sets the standard for quality within the worldwide supply chain within the aviation, space and defense industry. IAQG currently maintains 26 active standards that establishes common/shared tools and methods for quality improvement. To learn more, visit https://iaqg.org.

About the International Aerospace Quality Group: 

As an international non-profit association under the Belgian law with office registered in Brussels (Belgium), the IAQG sets the standard for quality within the worldwide supply chain of the aerospace industry. The organization is comprised of member companies within the aviation, space and defense industries who design, develop, manufacture and support original equipment at system or subsystem levels. The IAQG is committed to establishing commonality of quality systems and improvement standards. These standards are documented, published and applied internationally by original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and circulated throughout the supply chain. To learn more, visit .

#InternationalAerospaceQualityGroup

About SAE International:

SAE International is a global organization committed to advancing mobility knowledge and solutions for the benefit of humanity. By engaging nearly 200,000 engineers, technical experts and volunteers, we connect and educate mobility professionals to enable safe, clean, and accessible mobility solutions. We act on two priorities: encouraging a lifetime of learning for mobility engineering professionals and setting the standards for industry engineering. We strive for a better world through the work of our philanthropic SAE Foundation, including award-winning programs like A World In Motion® and the Collegiate Design Series™. More at .

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Thai Prime Minister Praises Assistance from Laos in Fighting Transnational Crime

Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Bokeo Province taken from Thailand (Photo: Slleong)
Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Bokeo Province taken from Thailand (Photo: Slleong)

Thailand’s Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has thanked Laos for cooperating with authorities in cracking down on transnational crimes and scam operations.

Industrial REITs well-positioned for long-term growth; Asia REIT market resilient

Industrial REITs have outperformed hotel, retail and office REITs over the last 10 years. Their growth is set to continue, according to Cushman & Wakefield.

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach9 June 2022 – Strong long-term drivers underpin a positive outlook for the Industrial sector in Asia despite uncertainty in the near-term macroeconomic climate.

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) in Asia demonstrated relative resilience through the peak COVID-19 period, backed by robust capital structures, sufficient financial liquidity, and supportive regulatory policies. A Cushman & Wakefield report[1] revealed that all classes gained overall momentum to recover strongly during 2021, when the annualized total return rate[2] of REITs of each property type turned from negative to positive.

Industrial/logistics REITs, which recorded positive returns throughout, recorded annualized total returns of 24.7 percent in 2021, compared to hotels and retail––investment classes most closely associated with social distancing––which recorded 9.4 percent and 9.8 percent respectively. Buoyed by the unprecedented growth in e-commerce during the past three years, industrial/logistics REITs recorded the highest 10-year annualized total returns of any asset class, at 16.4 percent.

Catherine Chen, Director, APAC Research said industrial/logistics REITs have seen a wave of capitalization as investors turn to the new economy. “Changes in economic activity have undeniably brought unprecedented challenges to traditional real estate sectors, such as office properties and shopping malls. On the other hand, the surge of activity in the new economy has brought alternative property types such as logistics parks and data centres to the centre of investors’ attention.”

Solid long-term drivers mean new economy REITs are likely to remain resilient even as the pandemic subsides. Asia’s growing middle class, the largest online retail market in the world and increasing intra-regional trade all point to increased industrial activity. Even near-term uncertainties in the macroeconomic environment could potentially increase demand for logistics assets in the region, as operators accumulate reserves of warehouse space to hedge against supply chain disruption.

Andrew Chan, Managing Director, Head of Valuation & Advisory Services, Greater China, said: “2022 is expected to be another record year for Asia REIT IPOs, especially in China, as local authorities encourage the development of infrastructure-backed REITs as an important financing vehicle for developers.”

As of May 2022, 12 public infrastructure REITs had been successfully listed in mainland China, marking a crucial step for the nation’s REIT market. The opening up of public infrastructure REITs provided equity financing channels for domestic infrastructure holders, with active transactions in the secondary market indicating the market’s recognition of these products. Nonetheless, compared to the most developed global countries and markets, China’s public REITs are still in their infancy. In terms of the current proportion of market value of public REITs in stock capitalization, China is at 0.05%, remarkably lower than Singapore at 13%, the United States at 3%, and Japan at 2%, indicating potential for tremendous future growth in the C-REIT market.

Compared to other major markets in Asia, the Hong Kong REIT market has a less diversified asset base, primarily holding traditional commercial assets such as shopping malls, offices, and hotels. Fewer REITs in Hong Kong focus on new economy assets such as logistics and data centers. In its report titled Revitalizing the Hong Kong SAR REIT Market, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority encourages a range of property categories to go public as REITs on the Hong Kong SAR exchange.

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[1] Cushman & Wakefield’s 2021-2022 Asia REIT Market Insight report, p.17.
[2] For an explanation of annualized total return rate, see report p.17 Section 3.3.

About Cushman & Wakefield

Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a leading global real estate services firm that delivers exceptional value for real estate occupiers and owners. Cushman & Wakefield is among the largest real estate services firms with approximately 50,000 employees in over 400 offices and 60 countries. Across Greater China, 22 offices are servicing the local market. The company won four of the top awards in the Euromoney Survey 2017, 2018 and 2020 in the categories of Overall, Agency Letting/Sales, Valuation and Research in China. In 2021, the firm had revenue of $9.4 billion across core services of property, facilities and project management, leasing, capital markets, valuation and other services. To learn more, visit www.cushmanwakefield.com.hk or follow us on LinkedIn ().

#Cushman&Wakefield

CoinShaker Brings on Unlimited Passive Income

First AI Automatic Trading Robot in Hong Kong with Easy Access to Cryptocurrency Market

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 9 June 2022 – Cryptocurrency has always been accused of being a lesser-known investment tool, the general public does not know much about it, and some people even misunderstand that Bitcoin is the only option of cryptocurrency. In recent years, as several cryptocurrencies continue to hit a record of high prices, and many large companies accept cryptocurrency payments subsequently, the public’s acceptance of cryptocurrencies has increased. In order to enhance people’s understanding of cryptocurrencies, four young people has developed Hong Kong’s first artificial intelligence automatic trading system, which is connected to the world’s largest cryptocurrency market – Binance, so that beginners in the crypto community don’t need to worry, and their investment is no longer limited by time.

CoinShaker” has similar meaning with cash cow, money will fill the pocket with one shake. CoinShaker was established in March 2021, founded and partnered by four young people. As the first artificial intelligence automatic trading program system in Hong Kong, CoinShaker helps customers to continuously increase investment returns in the cryptocurrency market, achieve expected returns every day with lower risk plan. The entire transaction process is conducted through the third-party platform, Binance, which is safe and reliable. Before the official launch of the program, CoinShaker has gathered more than 100 users in the cryptocurrency market to use its program to trade. Thanks to the efforts of the four co-founders and partners, CoinShaker was established at a low cost and became a profitable company.

CoinShaker has a coin shaking community that encourages users to share the invitation code with their friends, and join together to earn unlimited passive income. If the friends of users entered the invitation code to register as a member, and every time they receive investment returns through the system, CoinShaker will distribute up to 4% of the rewards to the user.

CoinShakers Registration Guide is as follows:

1. Download Binance app from Google Play Store / App Store

2. Fill in the required personal information for registration

3. Activate your Binance account via email

1. Log-in your Binance account and switch to Binance Pro, click “unverified” next to your ID

2. Proceed to identity authentication after verifying your ID

3. Choose “Hong Kong” as living country/city

4. Upload your identity document

5. Proceed to face verification after you have uploaded the require document

* Don’t wear hat and glasses, avoid using filter and make sure there is good lighting

1. Click “Manage API” in the content page

2. Use your email to verify

3. Create “CoinShaker” label

4. Copy API Key & *Secret Key

*Note that Secret Key system will only show once, please remember to copy the key code in this page

5. Choose “Allow spot trading and leveraged trading”

6. Set your IP address access right to “unrestricted” and save this page

1. Register CoinShaker account by using your email address: https://coinshaker.app/member/login

*Must enter an invitation code to register an account

2. Activate your CoinShaker account via email

3. Buy a membership and points

4. Copy your payment code or use QR code to pay in Binance

1. Switch to your Binance account and finish the payment

2. Click “Fund”- “Withdrawl”, and choose USDT

3. Paste the payment code that you copied from Coinshaker in the address column

*Note that you must choose “Tron(TRC20)”as the network option, otherwise, the payment will be failed

4. Click “Withdrawl” after you have entered the amount, Binance will deduct the handling fee automatically

5. Copy the trading ID (Txid)

6. Mark down the amount shown in the system, and switch to CoinShaker Membership and Points page

7. Copy your Binance trading ID to CoinShaker and write down the amount, the trading will proceed automatically

*If membership days and points are inadequate, the system will stop operating

1. Enter the Binance API Key and Secret Key that you have set before in CoinShaker app

2. Click “Test Connection”

3. You will receive a notification once the connection is successful

After completing the above process, users can also enter the risk setting page and adjust the investment plan according to their personal needs, including: balanced, conservative and aggressive. The aggressive plan is only recommended for users who have invested in cryptocurrencies for two years or more. In addition, CoinShaker recommends users to choose five to ten cryptocurrencies as the investment combination, with a minimum investment of US$7,500 per cryptocurrency, and ideally US$30,000 per cryptocurrency. The system will display currency market value, past returns and ratings for users’ reference.

More details on CoinShaker registration please visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4N2zrF5R8o

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