Green power purchase agreements cover properties in Shanghai, Wuxi, Kunming and Jinan

HONG KONG SAR and SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 April 2024 – Hang Lung Properties (SEHK stock code: 00101) (“the “Company” or “Hang Lung”) announced that half of its operating properties in Mainland have been powered by renewable energy through power purchase agreements since April 1, 2024, solidifying its market leadership in sustainable real estate practices.*

The move represents a remarkable milestone in Hang Lung’s sustainability journey, and means that by the end of 2024 Hang Lung will go well beyond its 2025 sustainability target of 25% renewable energy for its mainland China portfolio. The achievement includes five properties in four cities: Plaza 66 and Grand Gateway 66 in Shanghai, Center 66 in Wuxi, Spring City 66 in Kunming, and Parc 66 in Jinan.

These innovative transactions – which draw on wind and solar power – support China’s goals of peaking carbon emissions by 2030 and achieving carbon neutrality by 2060, and demonstrate Hang Lung’s commitment to sustainability leadership. They also align with the Company’s commitment to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050, in accordance with climate science and its Science Based Target initiative (SBTi) target.

“Hang Lung aims to push the boundaries of what is possible for sustainability in the real estate industry and to inspire others to follow suit. We are leading the way, showing that it is possible to accelerate emissions reductions and sustainability progress in an economically viable way,” said Mr. Adriel Chan, Hang Lung Properties Vice Chair and Chair of Sustainability Steering Committee.

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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.

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Get ready to sip the latest beverage innovation from Coca-Cola™ & unlock exclusive experiences with J.Y. Park, Stray Kids, ITZY & NMIXX!

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 April 2024 – Jump in! Coca-Cola® has introduced the newest addition to the Coca-Cola® Creations line-up, Coca-Cola® K-Wave Zero Sugar. Offering a limited-edition flavour and experiences, Coca-Cola® K-Wave Zero Sugar celebrates fans and their infinite devotion for K-Pop. First launched in South Korea in February and now launching across the region, the fans can look forward to a suite of music-focused digital and IRL experiences featuring some of the genre’s biggest stars.

In addition to the new limited-edition flavour, three of the hottest K-Pop groups, Stray Kids, ITZY, NMIXX, and the founder of JYP Entertainment, J.Y. Park, have created unexpected experiences for devoted fans. As part of this exciting collaboration, the groups have teamed up to drop the ultimate K-Pop anthem song and music video called “Like Magic,” produced by J.Y. Park. The full song and video will be available on JYP Entertainment’s YouTube channel.

As part of the song and video drop, fans have the chance to embark on the “Like Magic” Fan Music Video AI Experience, an AI-powered experience like no other, allowing fans to immerse and participate directly in the vibrant world of a K-Pop music video, sharing the screen with their idols. Fans who will participate in the AI experience will have the chance to make a cameo appearance in the Fan Music Video of “Like Magic” by embedding their voice, name, and face into various segments of the K-Wave anthem song and MV. Once finished, users can easily download and share their personalized music video cameo with friends on social media.

“Immersing fans in the vibrant world of K-Pop, Coca-Cola® K-Wave Zero Sugar is a celebration of shared passions from all over the world,” said Jung Hyun Kwon, Category Lead for Japan and Korea at The Coca-Cola Company. “By collaborating with some of the biggest names in K-Pop culture, Coca-Cola® K-Wave Zero Sugar is bringing fans together through innovative experiences that bring to life their special and unique devotion for their favourite artists, and the powerful impact that K-Pop has on culture.”

Bringing these unexpected moments to life, Coca-Cola® Creations will host an epic K-Wave concert <Inkigayo> on June 2^nd. The live event will showcase an impressive lineup of talented artists from JYP Entertainment and other K-Pop sensations including performances from Stray Kids, ITZY, and NMIXX. Check back on Coca-Cola® channels for more details to come.

“We are very excited to celebrate the incredible passion of K-Pop fandoms, especially here in ASEAN & South Pacific,” says Teejae Sonza, Senior Marketing Director for Coca-Cola Trademark, Coca-Cola ASEAN & South Pacific. “This isn’t just a limited-edition drink; it’s a one-of-a-kind immersive experience – a true taste of Coca-Cola magic infused with the energy of K-Pop. Just like Coke Creations is known for, it all starts with an amazing Coca-Cola Zero Sugar flavour, but with a little dash of fruity K-Pop twist. And there’s more! Fans can also embark on an AI-powered journey to customize their music video, all thanks to our exciting collaboration with JYP Entertainment and three of the hottest K-Pop groups today.”

“The world of K-Pop exists because of the fans, and we couldn’t be more excited to celebrate fans’ devotion to the artists and music that they love, through this unique Creation” said J.Y. Park, founder of JYP Entertainment. “We hope fans feel the love and appreciation we have for their support through the launch of a new Coca-Cola® flavor dedicated to their fandom and digital and physical experiences that connect them even more to their favorite artists.”

Unlocking the shared experience of Real Magic, Coca-Cola® K-Wave Zero Sugar creates an electrifying universe that brings K-fans and idols together to celebrate the unique expression of every unrivalled devotion. When fans open a can of Coca-Cola® K-Wave Zero Sugar, they will experience the excitement they felt when they first became a K-Pop fan. With every sip of Coca-Cola® K-Wave Zero Sugar, fans will recognize the refreshing, Coca-Cola® taste infused with a burst of fruity-flavored K-Pop magic.

Coca-Cola® K-Wave Zero Sugar will be available in select markets across the region including Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, Philippines, Australia and around the world. A frozen variation will be available in select markets, including Australia.

Since its launch, the Coca-Cola® Creations platform has created new flavours, designs, and unexpected experiences that blend music, fashion, and technology for fans to enjoy around the world. By tapping into emerging technologies, collaborating with artists and designers, and creating experiences across digital and physical worlds, Coca-Cola® Creations continues to infuse the iconic Coca-Cola® brand with new expressions of creativity and cultural connections allowing fans to experience the Real Magic of Coca-Cola®.

For more information about Coca-Cola® Creations, visit http://www.coca-cola.com/creations.Hashtag: #Coca-Cola

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About Coca-Cola ASEAN & South Pacific 

The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) is a total beverage company with products sold in more than 200 countries and territories. Our company’s purpose is to refresh the world and make a difference. The Coca-Cola ASEAN and South Pacific (ASP) operating unit serves 25 diverse countries across Southeast Asia, Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands. We offer a diverse portfolio of great-tasting beverage innovations including sparkling beverages, water, juices, dairy, nutrition, sports, and tea. We’re constantly transforming our portfolio, from reducing sugar in our drinks to bringing innovative new products to market. We seek to positively impact people’s lives, communities and the planet through water replenishment, packaging recycling, sustainable sourcing practices and carbon emissions reductions across our value chain.

Together with our bottling partners, we help bring economic opportunity to local communities across the region. Learn more at https://www.coca-colacompany.com and follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA –Media OutReach Newswire – 8 April 2024 – t024, the pioneering Korean Alt-Pop duo celebrated for their groundbreaking creativity, unveils their latest single “Cedarwood & Tangerine,” an intoxicating blend of ephemeral, vivid, and elusive nostalgia. This mesmerizing release signifies a noteworthy milestone for t024 as they continue to push the frontiers of musical innovation.

With “Cedarwood & Tangerine,” t024 ventures into uncharted territory by not only stimulating auditory senses but also invoking olfactory sensations. This groundbreaking approach aims to immerse listeners in a multisensory experience, blending the power of music with the evocative nature of scent.

The track expresses the trembling of the moment found in the fragments of memories chaotically placed in the ambiguity of the past moment, along with the confusing attraction, as an afterglow and lingering image. It deeply immerses one into the whirlwind of unforgettable emotions of that day.

“The key thing here is definitely the scent. You know how sometimes you randomly smell something and it just takes you back? Like, it brings up a picture in your head or a certain vibe, even if you can’t pinpoint all the details. I thought that was super interesting and it’s actually what got me to write this song. It’s all about those good vibes and memories that come flooding back because of a scent.” says Senji, singer-songwriter of t024 about the inspiration behind “Cedarwood & Tangerine”.

Nap!er, producer of t024 added: “I am satisfied with whatever emotions listeners feel upon hearing our music. A perfume with a lingering scent doesn’t necessarily have a very strong top note. Similarly, moments without such longevity can be even more precious. In music, too, the depth and duration of emotions each listening experience brings can vary. I believe that if there are emotions felt, every moment has its own significance and value.”

The innovative duo is preparing to unveil their inaugural EP, introducing audiences to their intriguing musical concept that ingeniously intertwines olfactory nostalgia with auditory delight. Get ready to embark on a sensory journey like never before.

Hashtag: #koreanmusic #kpop #korea #korean #music #koreanpop #krnb #koreanstyle #kpopidol #kmusic #koreansong #koreanboy #kpopedit #song #asianmusic #southkorea #newmusic #art #musician #koreasong

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About t024

t024, also known as ‘To Twenty Four’, comprises singer-songwriter Senji and producer Nap!er. The moniker t024 stems from their shared vision of crafting music tailored for the intimate hours between 2AM and 4AM, a time period synonymous with heightened emotional experiences.

BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 April 2024 – The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), Thailand has issued formal guidelines to both local and international investors regarding the practice of preventing and suppressing corruption in doing business and among government officials with an objective to reduce corruption in the country.

Also, the move is aimed to increase foreign investors’ confidence so that they will continue to invest in the country. NACC pointed out that corruption has been long major problem that hampered social development and impacted many countries’ development in all aspects. Overall, many countries have failed to fight against corruption, with up to 95% of countries making no progress in tackling corruption since 2017. The conflict in each country creates more chances for corruption. The country without peace has also created more chances for corruption, according to the NACC, Thailand.

The NACC’s Secretary-General, Mr. Niwatchai Kasemmongkol, revealed that according to the NACC’s survey on the perception of investment fraudulence in Thailand among Thai and foreign investors, the survey found that the overall perception of investment fraud in Thailand in 2023 was moderate. The perception of corruption in government agencies providing investment services in Thailand was also at the moderate stage. This reflects that Thailand still has room to improve its anti-corruption endeavor so that more foreign investors will come into the country.

The survey shows that both Thai and foreign investors are aware of efforts to improve the investment service processes of government agencies. Thus, to promote more foreign investors’ confidence, the NACC recently issued eight guidelines for both local and international investors’ practices against corruption, he explained.

Those eight guidelines to prevent and combat corruption are: 1. Advocate for the public sector and civil society to participate in the prevention and suppression of corruption. 2. Use social sanctions 3. Use IT systems to control and audit the investment application system/reduce the use of discretion. 4. Disclose operational procedures transparently and clearly. 5. Study, review/update laws related to corruption. 6. Strengthening and morality of public officials7. Publicize government information on anti-corruption through online media 8. Educate the youth about the worst of corruption, and promote anti-corruption values.

Additionally, according to a survey by the NACC, Thai and foreign investors foresee that the highest risk for doing business that could lead to corruption is ‘delays in providing services’ by civil servants. Officials could demand money or other items or other kinds of benefits in exchange for faster service. This is a channel of corruption due to investors generally requiring speed in dealing with government agencies. Most are willing to pay in exchange for saving their time.

In Thailand, the main causes of corruption are the investment application system that has a lot of documents, needs to contact many agencies, and time consumption, while the information linking system of government agencies is not so effective. The controlling and inspection system is not able to cover the entire system, while some government officials, who provide services, lack morality and integrity in work, and there is a foster system in some agencies.

NACC’s secretary-general added that one of the most efficient ways to prevent corruption is the adoption of information technology systems in the business approval process. This will reduce conflict of interest, while will also help facilitate an application for various licenses with transparency.

In addition, the implementation of the Integrity and Transparency Assessment (ITA) system, assessing the integrity and transparency of government agencies’ operations is also used as a positive assessment tool as a measure to prevent corruption and as a mechanism to raise awareness for government agencies to operate transparently and with integrity.

In terms of private business, the NACC has encouraged the private sector to become the Thai Private Sector Collective Action Against Corruption (CAC) and participate in monitoring the performance of the public sector.

Hashtag: #IntegrityWay #AntiCorruption #ZeroCorruption #NACC #NACF

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National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), Thailand

The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) is a constitutional independent organization and supervised by nine commissioners selected from various professions. It is authorised to undertake work on the prevention and suppression of malfeasance, particularly in government agencies, on assets investigations, as well as on the monitoring of ethics and virtues of political position holders.

It has the authority to file charges in court as well as support and build up awareness of the penalties for committing corruption. The NACC is supervised by the NACC Board and has the Office of the NACC as its administrative agency.

Since 1997, Thai Courts have ruled against and punished politicians, former ministers, high-ranking government officials as well as executives of the private sector in the thousands of cases submitted by the NACC.

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 April 2024 – Over the last several years, Kriya Lightning Foundation has been receiving an increasing number of requests from various organisations regarding corporate offerings. Kriya Lightning Foundation is proud to introduce mindfulness classes and wellness workshops tailored for corporations. These workshops are designed to reduce employee stress as well as improve morale through the promotion of positive mental health.

Corporate Wellness Offerings

The Kriya Lightning Foundation provides meditation, mindfulness training and emotional release workshops as part of its comprehensive corporate wellness programs. These offerings are designed to support the mental, emotional, and physical well-being of corporate professionals in Hong Kong and beyond. Each of these training sessions can range from 30 minutes to 3 hours.

Meditation training aims to help individuals calm their minds, relax their bodies, and cultivate present-moment awareness. Kriya Lightning Foundation’s experienced meditation teachers guide participants through various techniques that promote peace, presence, and relaxation. By incorporating mindfulness into their daily lives, employees can enhance their focus, reduce stress, and improve overall well-being.

The emotional release workshops provided by the Kriya Lightning Foundation are designed to bring awareness to and release emotional blockages that hinder inner peace, lightness, and freedom. These workshops offer a safe and supportive environment for individuals to explore and let go of emotional burdens, allowing for a deeper experience of peace and happiness. Tailored to specific topics or areas of interest, these workshops empower participants to address emotional challenges and develop healthy mindsets.

Hashtag: #KriyaLightningFoundation

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About The Kriya Lightning Foundation

Headquartered in Hong Kong, The Kriya Lightning Foundation is an NGO committed to assisting individuals worldwide. What initially began as a personal exploration into managing stress and emotional discomfort a decade ago is now a NGO that shares groundbreaking original techniques like Open Awareness, aiming to guide others in finding inner peace and joy.

At the Kriya Lightning Foundation, practical methods are provided to train the mind and body in releasing attachments and resistance through meditative practices. These techniques, developed over a decade of careful refinement, are tailored to enhance clarity and effectively address emotional obstacles, as evidenced by the testimonials that attest to its proven efficacy.

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Details regarding the corporate wellness programs offered by the Kriya Lightning Foundation can be found here. Further information about the Kriya Lightning Foundation itself can be found here.

Job Seeker Priorities Shift: Stability Ranks Higher as Tech Talent Favors Financial Security Over Perks

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 April 2024 – NodeFlair, the leading tech talent platform in Southeast Asia, unveiled the Asia Tech Salary Report 2024, leveraging insights from over 422,000 salary data points spanning different roles and countries. This comprehensive report not only illuminates the industry’s reaction to the burgeoning trend of Generative AI but also addresses significant hurdles like layoffs and hiring freezes.

Key findings from the report include:

• Software Engineer Salaries Dip 0.99%: While recent years saw substantial growth, tech salaries have declined overall due to Southeast Asia’s tech funding hitting a five-year low in 2023. Nevertheless, salaries still surpass those from two years prior, signalling a shift towards a more equitable compensation framework.
• Huge Pay Gap: Among software engineers, the salary discrepancy between the 10th and 90th percentiles can extend up to 3 times.
• Blockchain to AI: tech’s pivot for innovation: Blockchain engineer salaries fell by 5.41% amidst industry turbulence sparked by FTX’s collapse and Binance’s CZ Zhao’s legal issues. Data scientists, however, saw an 11.30% increase due to rising interest in Generative AI. Cybersecurity Engineers also experienced an 8.24% rise in salaries.
• Job seekers increasingly prioritise stability and higher salaries over perks: 10 of the top 15 searched companies now pay 20% above the market median, up from 6 out of 15 last year. Talents are becoming more willing to overlook imperfect company cultures if their salary meets expectations. Last year, 13 out of 15 companies surpassed a median Glassdoor rating, but now only 9 out of 15 maintain this level.This shift indicates a broader change in career priorities towards practical financial considerations.
• Regional Talent Distribution: Mid-senior talent percentages are higher in Singapore (62.7%) and India (79.3%) compared to Vietnam (36.9%) and Indonesia (49.6%).

“In 2024, the tech industry grapples with talent challenges amidst the rise of Generative AI and financial prudence.” says Ethan Ang, CEO of NodeFlair. “Our latest salary report promotes transparency and benefits both job seekers and companies by providing actionable insights into changing compensation trends.”

A copy of the report can be downloaded here.
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NodeFlair

NodeFlair, the leading tech talent platform in Southeast Asia, offers a comprehensive suite of tools tailored to every stage of a professional’s career journey. With verified compensation data, individuals can confidently navigate their job search process. For more: visit https://nodeflair.com