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SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 9 January 2023 – waterdrop®, the leading global hydration brand, is encouraging Singaporeans to put hydration at the top of their 2023 New Year’s Resolutions with the launch of waterdrop® newest hydration recovery cubes, the Microlytes. Known for its wide range of compact sugar-free cubes that dissolve in water, including Microdrinks, Microteas and Microenergies, the brand today announces its newest addition in Singapore, the Microlytes – electrolyte cubes to support endurance and recovery.

Conceptualised to inspire consumers to drink more water, waterdrop® is the perfect solution for individuals who need to take their hydration game to the next level in 2023. Now, with the new launch of the Microlytes, these dissolvable cubes are able to recharge and replenish after every workout without compromising the taste. It also significantly reduces plastic waste and carbon emissions through its recyclable packaging – empowering everyone to stick to their plans of living healthier and more sustainable lives in the new year.

The expansion of waterdrop®’s product lineup is a testament to the brand’s dedication to innovation and providing consumers with products that align with their beliefs. Commenting on the launch of Microlytes in Singapore, the founder and CEO of waterdrop®, Martin Murray said, “We are thrilled to bring this revolutionary product to Singapore. Our Microlytes gives customers the edge without the sugar and caffeine typically associated with traditional sports drinks, all while producing a lower environmental footprint.”

waterdrop® Microlytes – Beat your limits this 2023

Achieve your fitness and hydration goals with waterdrop® Microlyte. This small, sugar-free cube gives water a unique taste with natural fruit and plant extracts and provides all the vitamins and minerals needed during and after exercise. Each cube is tailored to every individual’s preference and is available in flavours such as Melon and Grapefruit.

Electrolytes are essential minerals vital to many key functions in the body and are commonly lost with intense exercise. waterdrop® has ultimately developed its Microlytes as an on-the-go sports drink without needing a plastic bottle, with five electrolytes such as calcium, potassium, magnesium, chloride and sodium. The Microlytes also support you with nine valuable vitamins and the trace element zinc, which help you supply your body with the electrolytes you have lost during sport.

For the month of January, customers can enjoy a 10% discount when purchasing a 12-pack of Microlyte Melon and a 12-pack of Microlyte Grapefruit, priced at S$16.90 per box. Set prices start from S$79.90; customers can purchase their waterdrop® Microlytes from Monday to Sunday at Plaza Singapura, 68 Orchard Rd, Singapore 238839, #01-K2.

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About waterdrop®

Established in 2016 in Austria, waterdrop® is revolutionising the beverage industry with the world’s first ‘microdrink’: a compact sugar-free cube that dissolves in water, enriching it with natural fruits, plants and vitamins.

With the vision to become the leading global hydration brand, waterdrop® has poised itself to be natural, healthy and sustainable. By significantly reducing plastic waste and CO2 emissions through its recyclable packaging and optimising drink tech, drinkware and filtration systems, waterdrop® empowers everyone to live healthier and more sustainable lives.

Within 6 years of its launch, the company has grown to more than 2 million online customers, currently has over 300 employees, is listed in more than 11,000 retail outlets and has a strong presence in 20 different markets worldwide, including Europe and USA. In 2022, waterdrop® has chosen Singapore as its first foray into the Asian market.

For more information, please visit https://waterdrop.sg/.

In 2023, humanity will face many challenges due to the impact of global conflicts and economic challenges. According to the World Food Program, an additional 50 million people could be on the brink of starvation by 2023. In addition, global energy consumption is expected to increase amid slow growth and high energy prices. The shortage of gas supply can force countries to continue using fossil fuels, thus slowing down the transition to green energy.

With its vision and mission of “science for humanity,” the 2023 VinFuture Prize aims to recognize and honor scientific research and technological breakthroughs, thereby contributing to resolving problems that humanity is facing, and facilitating sustainable development for the future.

Prof. Sir Richard Henry Friend, Chair of the VinFuture Prize Council, shared: “When we look at the broad fields, it’s interesting to see how global sentiment has changed. We’re increasingly concerned about global well-being and anxious about a stable and sustainable life after unpredictable incidents. We aim to search for innovations and breakthroughs across all fields to honor scientific innovations that create positive and sustainable changes in the lives of many people. We believe this year’s nomination will receive more quality nominations, thus increasing the opportunities to find worthy scientific works and research.”

To participate in the 2023 VinFuture Prize, scientific and technological innovations and solutions must fully meet the Prize’s nomination criteria* and be nominated by prestigious organizations or individuals in the field of science and technology worldwide. Nominated projects will be screened and chosen by the VinFuture Prize’s Pre-Screening Committee and Prize Council, composed of leading scientists and experts who have won prestigious awards, such as Nobel, Turing, and Millennium Technology prizes.

Previously, the 2022 VinFuture Prize received an exceptional response from the global science and technology community, with 970 quality nominations from scientists, researchers, and inventors from six continents. The 2022 VinFuture Grand Prize (worth US$3 million) was awarded to five scientists: Professor Sir Tim Berners-Lee, Dr. Vinton Cerf, Dr. Emmanuel Desurvire, Dr. Robert Kahn, and Professor Sir David Payne for their ground-breaking research on global network technology. The 2022 VinFuture Special Prize for Outstanding Achievements in Emerging Fields was awarded to Dr. Demis Hassabis and Dr. John Jumper for their pioneering work on AlphaFold 2 – an artificial intelligence program that has revolutionized the modeling of protein structures. The 2022 VinFuture Special Prize for Developing Country Innovators was awarded to Professor Thalappil Pradeep for his development of a low-cost filtration system to remove arsenic and other heavy metals from groundwater. The 2022 VinFuture Special Prize for Female Innovators honored Professor Pamela Ronald for her breakthroughs in isolating the Sub1A gene which facilitated the development of submergence-tolerant rice varieties.

The 2023 VinFuture Prize’s Nomination Portal is available at: https://online.vinfutureprize.org/nomination

For more details about the Prize:

• Detailed instructions on the nomination process and form: https://online.vinfutureprize.org/nomination
• Frequently asked questions: https://vinfutureprize.org/faqs/
• List of VinFuture Prize Laureates announced at the award ceremony on December 20th, 2022 with information about the awarded innovations: https://vinfutureprize.org/laureates/

* 10 criteria for nomination to the VinFuture Prize:

• There should be clear evidence, or potential, for an end-product or service based on the solution, which has an everyday practical application;
• Solutions should have already benefited millions of people in the past 10 years for the Grand Prize, or have the potential to benefit millions of people in the next 10 years for the Special Prizes;
• Solutions should be aligned with one or more of the United Nation’s SDGs;
• Solutions must be scientifically proven (i.e., there should be clear evidence of passing relevant scientific trials, and in the case of research, it must be empirically proven or widely reviewed);
• Open to researchers or inventors who were involved in developing the underlying solutions, and not entrepreneurs or corporates who helped in the commercialization/diffusion of the technology;
• End-products of the research should benefit people globally, including those from developing and less developed countries, as well as lower-income and disadvantaged communities;
• Open to individuals or teams of researchers/inventors;
• Preferences are considered for nominees in the active stages of their careers;
• Same individual/team can be nominated for one or more of the VinFuture Special Prizes if eligible;
• Research/Solution/Invention can be underpinned in any discipline of science, engineering, or technology, including potentially multi-disciplinary approaches.

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About VinFuture Foundation

The VinFuture Foundation, established on December 20^th, 2020 on the occasion of International Human Solidarity Day, is a non-profit organization co-founded by billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong and his wife, Mrs. Pham Thu Huong.

The Foundation’s vision is catalyzing meaningful change in the everyday lives of millions of people by honoring transformational technological innovations at a global scale. The Foundation’s core activity is awarding the annual VinFuture Prize for breakthrough scientific and technological innovations that have created or have the potential to create meaningful changes in the everyday lives of millions of people across the planet.

The VinFuture Prize consists of four prize categories, of which the Grand Prize – with a value of US$3 million – is one of the largest annual global prizes, and three Special Prizes, worth US$500,000 each, are dedicated to Female Innovators, Innovators from Developing Countries, and Innovators with Outstanding Achievements in Emerging Fields.

In addition, the Foundation conducts many activities to accomplish its mission, such as funding academic activities, catalyzing intellectual connections, collaborating in sci-tech development, and promoting STEM education.

Shopee’s New Consumer Trends Report Reveals Consumer Trends Driving Seller Resilience and Relevance

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach – 9 January 2023 – Shopee Malaysia kickstarted the New Year by launching its three-part 2023 Consumer Trends series called ‘Adapting to Malaysia’s Digital Consumers in 2023’. The first part of the series that focuses on sellers found that 63% of Malaysian Sellers feel excited and positive about e-commerce opportunities in 2023. In particular, sellers from the Health and Beauty (71%), Toys, Kids, and Babies (69%), and Fashion and Lifestyle (66%) categories are the most optimistic, stating that they are on the right track to capture the opportunities in 2023.

Parts 2 and 3 of the series that focuses on Malaysian buyers and influencers will be shared in greater detail in the upcoming weeks. Findings can be utilised by businesses to tap e-commerce and digital services to drive resilience and stay relevant.

The survey covering over 1,000 Malaysian marketplace sellers in December 2022 found that sellers are excited to take advantage of three main e-commerce trends observed by Shopee, in staying digitally resilient and relevant on e-commerce: 1) Increased and savvier use of digital services, 2) Growing adoption of digital services among consumers living outside big cities, and 3) The rise of younger, more purposeful buyers.

1. Increased and savvier use of digital services

When asked what milestones they would like to achieve for 2023, given the digital savviness of buyers who spend more time online, 8 in 10 sellers agreed that they wanted to increase product discovery, consideration and purchase online. Specifically, 5 in 10 wanted to take advantage of Shopee’s hyperlocal campaigns tailored to engage consumers and Shopee Loyalty Program rewards to increase traffic and demand, 2 in 10 wanted to engage audiences with higher value transactions from Shopee Mall and cross-border platforms, and the remainder wanted to use Shopee’s customised recommendation tools like Daily Discover to gain better visibility and consideration.

With the Shopee Growth Program, all local sellers are also eligible to boost store performance and sales with one week free trial of the highly popular Shopee RebateNOW where buyers enjoy 10% off between 9 till 15 January 2023. In addition, local marketplace sellers can claim up to RM100 Free Ads credit for two months to enhance their store visibility and traffic between January to March.

2. Growing adoption of digital services amongst consumers living outside big cities

With technology giving better access to affordable and convenient digital products and services outside big cities, 7 in 10 sellers surveyed are interested in reaching consumers who live in Borneo in 2023. Thanks to Shopee’s integrated logistics infrastructure, sellers can take advantage of the nationwide network of warehouses and delivery hubs to reach more customers in Sabah and Sarawak. Among the sellers most keen to tap new audiences in Borneo, by category, are: FMCG (81%), Sports, Entertainment & Recreation (75%), and Groceries & Pets (74%).

3. The rise of younger, more purposeful buyers

In response to the rise of younger, more purposeful buyers entering the marketplace in 2023, 50% of sellers surveyed are interested in catering to value-based shoppers who support Local Malaysian Made goods via Shop Malaysia circle, and Green Sellers via ShopeeGivesBack microsite. They are also excited about the inclusion of more educational content in influencers’ live streams that demonstrate the importance of supporting these causes.

As part of their 2023 New Year Resolutions, 95% of sellers want to upskill themselves with free Shopee University Courses in Sales, Marketing, and Operations. The most popular Shopee marketplace features they would like to incorporate in their strategies are: Marketing Tools (35%), Listing Optimizers (29%) and Business Insights (27%). A small percentage of sellers require Batch Tools (8%) to process bulk orders efficiently.

Kenneth Soh, Head of Marketing Campaigns at Shopee Malaysia said, “I am beyond excited for the marketplace sellers who have positive resolutions in 2023 to try new features and discover new opportunities. Just two weeks ago, I personally handed out 34 awards at our Shopee Super Awards to Super Growing, Super Customer Satisfaction and Super Favorite Sellers, so I know that they can succeed. We always put a spotlight on sellers who light the path for other sellers to succeed and create a supportive environment for them.”

Survey Methodology

• The first part of 2023 “Adapting to Malaysia’s Digital Consumers in 2023” survey was conducted by Shopee Marketplace, between 23 December and 27 December 2023. Voluntary feedback was obtained from 1,085 Malaysian sellers on the platform.

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About Shopee

Shopee is the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia & Taiwan. Shopee promotes an inclusive and sustainable digital ecosystem by enabling businesses to digitalise and grow their online presence, helping more people access and benefit from digital services, and uplifting local communities.

Shopee offers an easy, secure, and engaging experience that is enjoyed by millions of people daily. Shopee is also a key contributor to the region’s digital economy with a firm commitment to helping homegrown brands and entrepreneurs succeed in e-commerce.

Shopee is part of Sea Limited (NYSE: SE), a leading global consumer internet company. Sea’s mission is to better the lives of consumers and small businesses with technology through its three core businesses: Shopee, Garena and SeaMoney.