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St. George’s University School of Medicine Welcomes South Korean Applications for August Admissions

St. George’s University’s (SGU) helps address the high demand for healthcare professionals in South Korea by educating the future generation of doctors, offering multiple intake opportunities and academic scholarship to eligible students.


SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 May 2024 – St. George’s University’s (SGU) School of Medicine in the Caribbean, has opened applications for its Fall 2024 intake, welcoming prospective medical students from South Korea to apply for the upcoming academic year.

Source: St. George’s University
Source: St. George’s University

As the largest source of licensed physicians in the US (according to FSMB physician licensure data for 2021), SGU offers an international medical education to help address the critical issue of the global physician shortage. South Korea is facing a persistent deficit in its healthcare workforce, with only 2.6 doctors per 1,000 individuals, a figure that ranks among the lowest in developed nations, according to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).

David Anthonisz, Executive Director, International Student Recruitment at SGU said, “After the success of our January intake, we are excited to extend our support to students aiming to join our August/ September cohort. At SGU, we are dedicated to advancing medical education to cultivate a robust medical workforce capable of meeting global healthcare demands. As we warmly welcome new students this year, we eagerly anticipate guiding their development and facilitating their transition into fulfilling international medical careers.”

SGU also offers financial aid options for international students, such as the International Peace Bursary, Global Scholars Bursary, and SGU Academic Scholarship, each tailored to meet different needs and criteria. Eligible students can qualify for one or multiple awards. The university is committed to empowering the student body by honouring academic merit and student success, which will contribute to a diverse medical community.

Admitted students beginning their academic journey at the True Blue campus in Grenada can choose from three intake periods: January, April, and August, each offering distinct advantages. Those admitted for the August intake align with the global academic year, seamlessly integrating into the medical school program after final exams. Additionally, since 2007, SGU and Northumbria University (NU) have partnered to offer students a September and January intake, providing an opportunity to pursue a medical career in the UK.

“SGU is committed to preparing its students for successful medical careers and values the opportunity to do so through global experiences. The institution’s ongoing support for individuals in South Korea pursuing careers in medicine reflects its vision of promoting inclusivity and expanding access within the field,” added David Anthonisz at SGU.

Interested students can find more details about the program/pathways and apply here.

Hashtag: #StGeorgesUniversitySchoolofMedicine

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About St. George’s University School of Medicine

Founded in 1976, St. George’s University (SGU) is a center for academic excellence worldwide. With students and faculty drawn from more than 150 countries, SGU is truly an international institution, with a uniquely global perspective. The SGU School of Medicine is accredited by the Grenada Medical and Dental Council which has been recognized by the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME). The school offers a four-year Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree program. Students can also enter the MD degree program from any education system around the world via the five-, six-, or seven-year pathways. SGU has a large network of 75+ affiliated hospitals and health centers in the US and UK, with the unique opportunity for students to begin their medical career in Grenada or the UK.

Lee Kum Kee Sponsors the 9th World Championship of Chinese Cuisine


VANCOUVER, CANADA – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 May 2024 – Lee Kum Kee will be the exclusive condiment sponsor of the 9th World Championship of Chinese Cuisine (WCCC), to be held from 21-23 May at the PNE Forum in Vancouver, Canada. The World Federation of Chinese Catering Industry is organising the event in partnership with the Canada Catering Association.

Lee Kum Kee will be the exclusive condiment sponsor of the 9th World Championship of Chinese Cuisine.
Lee Kum Kee will be the exclusive condiment sponsor of the 9th World Championship of Chinese Cuisine.

As the world’s most recognised name in Asian sauces and condiments, Lee Kum Kee is committed to a mission of promoting Chinese culinary culture worldwide. Lee Kum Kee will showcase an array of its high-quality sauce products, inspiring participating chefs to create unique and delicious dishes.

This edition of the championship is an exciting milestone as it will be hosted in Vancouver for the first time. Over 70 teams from different countries and regions will demonstrate their exceptional skill as they compete for the prestigious Lee Kum Kee World Championship of Chinese Cuisine Grand Gold Award. The event will also foster meaningful cultural exchange among contestants and spectators alike.

Visitors to the three-day event can also drop by a Lee Kum Kee booth to browse its diverse range of sauce products. Each visitor will have a chance to receive a goodie bag with selected Lee Kum Kee sauces and recipes, allowing them to bring home the rich flavours of Asia.

Launched in Shanghai, China, in 1992, the WCCC is a prestigious event that showcases the finest culinary skills and Chinese gastronomic culture while facilitating international exchange. It has earned the reputation of being the “Olympics of Chinese cuisine”. With the latest edition building upon the success of previous events in Rotterdam, Singapore, Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Kuala Lumpur and Tokyo, WCCC continues to attract attention from around the world.
Hashtag: #LEEKUMKEE #LKK #WCCC2024


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About Lee Kum Kee

Lee Kum Kee was established in 1888 when its founder, Lee Kum Sheung created his own oyster sauce in Nanshui, Zhuhai, Guangdong Province, China. With a glorious history of over 135 years, Lee Kum Kee has become an international household name as well as a symbol of quality and trust. Today, it offers more than 300 types of sauces and condiments in over 100 countries and regions.

Visit our corporate website for more information:

About the World Championship of Chinese Cuisine

The World Championship of Chinese Cuisine is organised by the World Federation of Chinese Catering Industry every four years. It is a prestigious event that showcases fine culinary skills and Chinese gastronomic culture while facilitating international exchange. Since its inaugural edition in Shanghai, China in 1992, it has earned the reputation of being the “Olympics of Chinese cuisine”.

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First Phosphate Confirms Another High Grade Intersect of 11.85% Igneous Phosphate Across 84 Metres Starting from Surface at Its Begin-Lamarche Project in Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean, Quebec, Canada

Saguenay, Quebec – Newsfile Corp. – May 14, 2024 – First Phosphate Corp. (CSE: PHOS) (OTC: FRSPF) (FSE: KD0) (“First Phosphate” or the “Company“) is pleased to report results from another 29 drill holes at its Bégin-Lamarche project located in Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean, Quebec, Canada. The Company’s 25,929 m drill program was completed ahead of schedule on April 29, 2024. To date, 4,557 assays have been received representing 16,468 m of drilling. A remaining 1,775 assays are expected to be delivered by the end of May.

Highlights:

  • Phosphate Mountain Zone:
    • Drill hole BL-24-67 intersected 11.85% P2O5 (phosphate) over 84.0 m starting at a surface depth of 3.0 m. Drilling in the Phosphate Mountain Zone revealed a thick 90 m layer of phosphate bearing nelsonite rock outcropping at surface with numerous other high grade intersects grading at over 10% P2O5.
    • Drill hole BL-24-82 returned a sub-intersection of 20.51% P2O5 over 9.75 m within a 77.7 phosphate intersect grading at 11.07% P2O5. This sub-section also contains a 2.1 m massive apatite vein that returned 30.73% P2O5.
  • Southern Zone:
    • Drill hole BL-24-60 intersected 5.21% P2O5 over 194.0 m from a surface depth of 4.0 m and drill hole BL-24-83 intersected 5.81% P2O5 over 216.1 m starting at surface.
    • Drilling revealed many phosphate layers over 10% P2O5 at he base of the main phosphate layer.
    • Drill hole BL-24-84 intersected 8.41% P2O5 over 77.1 m starting at 6.0 m. Results demonstrate that high grade phosphate layers also occur in the Southern Zone.

“We are pleased with the continued high grade phosphate results encountered across the 3 km strike zone at our Bégin-Lamarche project,” said First Phosphate CEO, John Passalacqua. “The drill program is now completed and we begin preparations for a 43-101 resource estimate followed immediately by a Preliminary Economic Assessment (“PEA”).”

Phosphate Mountain Zone

A total of 23 drill holes have been completed to date in the Phosphate Mountain Zone while results from 14 drill holes have been received to date. Data received from these 14 drill holes shows grades of over 10% P2O5 over widths ranging from 7 m to 92 m. The Phosphate Mountain Zone has been drilled for a total length of 250 m to date. This zone is beginning to merge (from the southeast) with the Northern Zone where a 500 m thick phosphate mineralized envelope exists, one which has delineated up to 5 individual layers ranging from 60 m to 100 m in thickness starting at surface and continuing down to a depth of 300 m. The overall strike length of the Phosphate Mountain Zone and the Northern Zone is approximately 600 m.

Drill hole BL-24-67 intersected 11.85% P2O5 (phosphate) over 84.0 m starting at a surface depth of 3.0 m. Drilling in the Phosphate Mountain Zone revealed a thick 90 m layer of phosphate bearing nelsonite rock outcropping at surface with numerous other high grade intercepts grading at over 10% P2O5. Drill hole BL-24-82 returned a sub-intersection of 20.51% P2O5 over 9.75 m within a 77.7 phosphate intersection grading at 11.07% P2O5. This sub-section contains a 2.1 m massive apatite vein that returned 30.73% P2O5. (See Table 1).

Table 1 – Drill Results for the Phosphate Mountain Zone

Hole From (m) To (m) Length1 (m) P2O5 (%) TiO2 (%) Fe2O3T (%)
BL-24-59 6.55 59.4 52.85 12.44 5.65 33.60
BL-24-59 71.0 88.0 17.0 10.68 4.58 23.33
BL-24-59 123.0 145.0 22.0 11.61 2.52 20.20
including 132.0 145.0 13.0 16.45 2.56 21.18
BL-24-59 150.35 166.4 16.05 7.98 1.13 11.13
BL-24-62 3.8 48.0 44.2 11.37 4.65 22.77
BL-24-62 69.0 144.65 75.65 9.97 3.66 20.71
including 69.0 128.3 59.3 11.04 4.30 23.55
BL-24-62 156.0 160.0 4.0 14.40 4.90 26.34
BL-24-64 3.0 42.0 39.0 9.06 4.11 25.45
including 3.0 26.0 23.0 12.04 5.40 34.63
BL-24-64 75.0 126.5 51.5 7.20 2.64 16.44
including 102.0 120.9 18.9 10.67 4.13 20.59
BL-24-67 3.00 87.0 84.0 11.85 5.09 32.49
BL-24-67 117.0 152.0 35.0 9.86 3.22 18.88
including 117.0 143.0 26.0 11.85 3.95 22.03
BL-24-69 2.4 10.43 8.03 13.81 5.07 31.14
BL-24-69 28.0 65.1 37.1 9.55 3.17 21.76
including 28.0 39.75 11.75 16.70 6.20 32.09
BL-24-74 11.5 21.4 9.9 9.81 3.65 22.68
48.0 57.0 9.0 6.25 2.96 16.14
82.0 102.3 20.3 10.30 4.28 19.01
66.8 102.3 35.6 8.78 3.49 16.44
BL-24-76 49.0 64.25 15.3 11.27 4.40 24.29
BL-24-78 50.55 62.1 11.55 11.88 4.90 29.82
including 47.55 102.7 55.15 8.72 3.18 19.87
including 82.4 102.7 20.3 10.04 3.53 19.32
BL-24-82 6.0 83.7 77.7 11.07 3.28 18.63
including 6.0 36.0 30.0 13.21 4.82 24.31
including 54.0 63.75 9.75 20.51 3.87 16.59
BL-24-82 102.0 119.1 17.1 9.96 2.78 14.97

1 Lengths are measured along the core. True widths are estimated to be between 70 and 90% of the core interval.

Southern Zone

The Southern Zone has been drilled at 100 m spaced sections over a strike length of 1,600 m. Results to date from the Southern Zone show continuous widths of over 100 m of phosphate mineralization. Drill hole BL-24-60 intersected 5.21% P2O5 over 194.0 m from a surface depth of 4.0 m and drill hole BL-24-83 intersected 5.81% P2O5 over 216.1 m from surface. Drilling also revealed many phosphate layers over 10% P2O5 at he base of the main phosphate layer. Drill hole BL-24-84 intersected 8.41% P2O5 over 77.1 m. Results demonstrate that high grade phosphate layers also occur in the Southern Zone.

Table 2 – Drill Results for the Southern Zone

Hole From (m) To (m) Length1 (m) P2O5 (%) TiO2 (%) Fe2O3T (%)
BL-24-58 81.0 144.0 63.00 4.02 3.46 18.82
including 81.0 102.0 21.00 7.09 4.50 25.47
176.55 185.7 9.15 9.55 4.72 26.28
195.0 212.4 17.40 6.51 3.88 18.85
including 206.3 212.4 6.10 11.96 5.01 26.27
BL-24-60 3.7 197.7 194.00 5.21 3.81 22.50
BL-24-61 No significant results
BL-24-63 37.7 297.0 259.3 5.21 3.80 21.65
including 37.7 60.0 22.3 8.02 5.07 30.02
including 240.0 285.0 45.0 7.57 4.54 26.60
BL-24-65 12.5 19.5 7.0 4.27 3.09 17.72
49.2 63.3 14.1 9.44 5.19 30.12
144.7 162.5 17.8 10.37 5.40 31.00
223.4 235.4 12.0 11.61 5.61 28.72
BL-24-66 6.0 97.0 91.0 5.35 4.43 26.85
BL-24-68 13.0 46.65 33.65 5.64 4.02 22.83
81.8 92.0 10.20 3.92 3.90 17.92
BL-24-70 73.6 148.0 74.40 4.27 3.49 20.55
BL-24-71 73.3 174.9 101.6 4.76 3.52 19.60
193.5 238.2 44.7 6.52 4.98 26.00
261.0 272.0 11.0 6.27 4.42 24.32
292.7 304.0 11.3 7.75 3.85 30.68
BL-24-72 196.0 305.0 109.0 4.72 3.70 21.26
including 278.35 305.0 26.65 7.46 5.29 27.45
BL-24-73 154.0 180.5 26.5 5.43 4.07 23.85
195.2 366.0 170.8 5.23 4.13 22.38
including 309.0 366.0 57.0 7.07 5.15 27.34
BL-24-75 118.2 135.0 16.8 6.01 4.34 26.65
BL-24-75 208.5 219.4 10.9 6.32 4.15 29.74
BL-24-77 174.0 360.0 186.0 4.53 3.23 19.64
including 2.4 288.0 114.0 5.39 3.63 21.54
BL-24-79 No significant results
BL-24-80 2.4 74.55 72.15 6.59 2.37 16.23
including 2.4 12.55 10.15 9.35 4.25 27.10
including 25.25 52.5 27.25 10.27 3.24 19.77
BL-24-81 190.15 265.3 75.15 5.05 3.61 20.30
285.0 291.0 6.00 8.44 4.93 27.02
BL-24-83 5.0 216.6 211.6 5.81 3.52 24.00
including 46.5 61.45 14.95 11.37 4.99 35.52
including 117.0 157.3 40.3 8.49 4.66 32.83
BL-24-83 287.2 313 25.8 6.53 5.38 28.50
BL-24-84 177.85 193.55 15.7 7.46 3.69 22.45
205.9 283.0 77.1 8.41 4.14 22.75
BL-24-86 9.3 44.55 35.25 6.24 4.46 23.61
102.6 116.85 14.25 5.50 3.66 19.90
168.0 189.2 21.2 6.33 3.21 18.89
BL-24-87 173.6 198.0 24.4 7.12 5.57 28.79

1 Lengths are measured along the core. True width is estimated to be between 60% and 90% of the core interval.

The technical parameters of the drill holes being released in this press release are shown in Table 3 below and their location is shown in Figure 1 below. A summary of the mineralized intersections from the 2024 drilling program is presented in Table 4.

Table 3 – Parameters for the Current Drill Holes Being Released

Hole_ID Easting Northing Azimuth Dip Depth Zone
BL-24-58 326371 5403264 125 -45 228 Southern
BL-24-59 326899 5403859 150 -60 216 Mountain
BL-24-60 325894 5402244 305 -50 200.5 Southern
BL-24-61 326173 5403280 125 -45 312 Southern
BL-24-62 326922 5403891 150 -45 201 Mountain
BL-24-63 325866 5402145 305 -70 300 Southern
BL-24-64 326933 5403801 150 -45 180 Mountain
BL-24-65 325712 5402131 125 -45 285 Southern
BL-24-66 326281 5403201 125 -45 150 Southern
BL-24-67 326931 5403802 330 -45 161 Mountain
BL-24-68 326400 5403111 125 -45 126 Southern
BL-24-69 326894 5403856 0 -90 201 Mountain
BL-24-70 326345 5403160 125 -45 201 Southern
BL-24-71 325660 5402170 125 -45 354 Southern
BL-24-72 326228 5403145 125 -45 315 Southern
BL-24-73 325606 5402214 125 -45 375 Southern
BL-24-74 326960 5403846 150 -45 201 Mountain
BL-24-75 326126 5403222 130 -45 300 Southern
BL-24-76 326993 5403785 150 -45 175.5 Mountain
BL-24-77 325604 5402214 125 -60 366 Southern
BL-24-78 326993 5403785 330 -45 250 Mountain
BL-24-79 326126 5403222 130 -60 250 Southern
BL-24-80 326921 5403897 0 -90 213 Southern
BL-24-81 325560 5402121 125 -45 306 Southern
BL-24-82 326921 5403897 150 -67 201 Mountain
BL-24-83 326168 5403167 125 -45 327 Southern
BL-24-84 325615 5402080 125 -45 301.3 Southern
BL-24-86 325675 5402034 125 -45 293.5 Southern
BL-24-87 325655 5401926 305 -45 210 Southern
BL-24-88 326226 5403248 125 -45 366 Mountain

Table 4 – Other Previously Released Results for the 2024 Drill Campaign

Hole_ID From (m) To (m) Length (m) P2O5 (%) TiO2 (%) Fe2O3T (%)
BL-24-22 195.00 259.50 64.50 5.80 2.94 21.04
BL-24-23 21.00 175.10 154.10 7.02 4.40 27.34
BL-24-24 61.30 190.90 129.60 5.22 3.63 22.32
BL-24-25 74.20 117.00 42.80 9.89 3.54 28.65
BL-24-26 6.90 96.00 89.10 9.44 3.92 27.59
BL-24-27 138.00 189.00 51.00 4.41 3.05 20.62
BL-24-28 73.25 152.20 78.95 5.48 4.07 24.68
BL-24-29 99.00 276.00 177.00 4.46 3.63 22.85
BL-24-30 33.00 78.65 45.65 4.28 2.97 19.83
BL-24-31 119.85 213.80 93.95 7.16 3.49 18.76
BL-24-32 159.00 228.00 69.00 5.51 3.82 24.60
BL-24-33 3.80 110.00 106.20 5.00 3.70 21.19
BL-24-34 93.00 192.00 99.00 6.34 2.74 20.09
BL-24-35 212.50 253.70 41.20 6.25 3.44 19.55
BL-24-36 234.0 342.0 108.0 6.83 4.33 28.34
BL-24-37 84.0 126.0 42.0 6.03 4.47 28.57
BL-24-39 102.0 150.0 48.0 5.51 2.20 16.64
BL-24-43 111.0 369.0 258.0 5.41 4.33 22.19
BL-24-44 192.4 283.0 90.6 7.48 3.38 23.64
BL-24-47 153.0 304.0 151.0 3.89 3.36 19.51
BL-24-48 32.0 39.65 7.65 15.01 2.59 19.17
BL-24-49 72.5 105.5 33.0 8.65 3.77 24.05
BL-24-50 4.2 93.0 88.8 5.90 4.14 23.62
BL-24-51 70.0 111.0 41.0 7.72 1.88 16.09
BL-24-52 204.0 247.7 43.7 7.04 3.62 24.50
BL-24-53 70.1 132.4 62.3 9.50 4.12 28.45
BL-24-53 154.1 246.0 91.9 6.92 3.50 20.08
BL-24-54 61.1 101.1 40.0 9.18 4.80 28.16
BL-24-55 4.0 194.8 190.8 4.60 3.64 19.83
BL-24-56 6.5 99 92.5 11.82 5.29 30.96
BL-24-56 123 162 39.0 8.43 3.18 17.56
BL-24-57 183.9 194.0 10.1 6.58 3.86 22.58

Detailed results from the 2024 drill program are available at:

April 2, 2024: https://firstphosphate.com/drilling-2m-vein-of-massive-apatite
March 19, 2024: https://firstphosphate.com/initial-assay-results
April 23, 2024: https://firstphosphate.com/April_23_2024

Results for the earlier 4,661 m drill program conducted in 2023 can be found in the June 5, 2023 press release available at: https://firstphosphate.com/begin-lamarche-2023.

Figure 1 – Drill Map for the 2024 Drill Program at Bégin-Lamarche

To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:
https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/8917/209030_97d23f98e4dcba81_001full.jpg

Quality Assurance / Quality Control

The sampling of, and assay data from, the drill core is monitored through the Company’s implementation of a quality assurance – quality control (QA-QC) program designed to the CIM Mineral Exploration Best Practices Guidelines.

A formal chain-of-custody procedure was adopted for security of samples until their delivery at the laboratory. Drill core (NQ size) is logged and samples are selected by Laurentia Exploration Inc. geologists and sawn in half with a diamond saw at the project site. Half of the core is retained at the site for reference purposes. Sample intervals may vary from 0.5 to 3 metres in length depending on the geological observations. A blank and a standard are inserted at the beginning of each sample batch, usually one complete hole, and a blank and a standard are then inserted alternatively each 10 samples. Half-core samples are packaged and sent by ground transportation in sealed rice bags to an independent laboratory, Activation Laboratories Ltd. of Ancaster, Ontario (ISO/IEC 17025:2005 with CAN-P-1579). The core samples are crushed up to 80% passing 2mm (10 mesh), riffle split 250 g and pulverized (mild steel) to 95% passing -200 mesh. Each sample is analyzed for whole rock analysis (code 4B) for 10 major oxides and 7 trace elements by lithium metaborate/tetraborate fusion of 3g of material and analyze by ICP-OES. The laboratory has its own QA/QC protocols.

Qualified Person

The scientific and technical disclosure for First Phosphate included in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Gilles Laverdière, P.Geo. Mr. Laverdière is Chief Geologist of First Phosphate and a Qualified Person under National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure of Mineral Projects (“NI 43-101”).

About First Phosphate Corp.

First Phosphate is a mineral development company fully dedicated to extracting and purifying phosphate for the production of cathode active material for the Lithium Iron Phosphate (“LFP”) battery industry. First Phosphate is committed to producing at high purity level, at full ESG standard and with low anticipated carbon footprint. First Phosphate plans to vertically integrate from mine source directly into the supply chains of major North American LFP battery producers that require battery grade LFP cathode active material emanating from a consistent and secure supply source. First Phosphate holds over 1,500 sq. km of royalty-free district-scale land claims in the Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean Region of Quebec, Canada that it is actively developing. First Phosphate properties consist of rare anorthosite igneous phosphate rock that generally yields high purity phosphate material devoid of high concentrations of harmful elements.

For additional information, please contact:

Bennett Kurtz, CFO
bennett@firstphosphate.com
Tel: +1 (416) 200-0657

Investor Relations: investor@firstphosphate.com
Media Relations: media@firstphosphate.com
Website: www.FirstPhosphate.com

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/FirstPhosphate
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/first-phosphate/

Forward-Looking Information and Cautionary Statements

This news release contains certain statements and information that may be considered “forward-looking statements” and “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws. In some cases, but not necessarily in all cases, forward-looking statements and forward-looking information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “plans”, “targets”, “expects” or “does not expect”, “is expected”, “an opportunity exists”, “is positioned”, “estimates”, “intends”, “assumes”, “anticipates” or “does not anticipate” or “believes”, or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “would”, “might”, “will” or “will be taken”, “occur” or “be achieved” and other similar expressions. In addition, statements in this news release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements, including, among other things, the Company’s planned exploration and production activities, the properties and composition of any extracted phosphate, the Company’s plans for vertical integration into North American supply chains, statements relating to the Company’s planned exploration activities, including its drill target strategy and next steps for the Bégin-Lamarche Property; and the Company’s interpretations and expectations about the results on the Bégin-Lamarche Property.

These statements and other forward-looking information are based on assumptions and estimates that the Company believes are appropriate and reasonable in the circumstances, including, without limitation, expectations of the Company’s long term business outcomes given its short operating history; expectations regarding revenue, expenses and operations; the Company having sufficient working capital and ability to secure additional funding necessary for the exploration of the Company’s property interests; expectations regarding the potential mineralization, geological merit and economic feasibility of the Company’s projects; expectations regarding drill programs and the potential impacts successful drill programs could have on the life of the mine and the Company; mineral exploration and exploration program cost estimates; expectations regarding any environmental issues that may affect planned or future exploration programs and the potential impact of complying with existing and proposed environmental laws and regulations; receipt and timing of exploration and exploitation permits and other third-party approvals; government regulation of mineral exploration and development operations; expectations regarding any social or local community issues that may affect planned or future exploration and development programs; expectations surrounding global economic trends and technological advancements; and key personnel continuing their employment with the Company.

There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the Company’s expectations include: limited operating history; high risk of business failure; no profits or significant revenues; limited resources; negative cash flow from operations and dependence on third-party financing; the uncertainty of additional funding; no dividends; risks related to possible fluctuations in revenues and results; insurance and uninsured risks; litigation; reliance on management and key personnel; conflicts of interest; access to supplies and materials; dangers of mineral exploration and related liability and damages; risks relating to health and safety; government regulation and legal uncertainties; the company’s exploration and development properties may not be successful and are highly speculative in nature; dependence on outside parties; title to some of the Company’s mineral properties may be challenged or defective; Aboriginal title and land claims; obtaining and renewing licenses and permits; environmental and other regulatory risks may adversely affect the company; risks relating to climate change; risks related to infrastructure; land reclamation requirements may be burdensome; current global financial conditions; fluctuation in commodity prices; dilution; future sales by existing shareholders could cause the Company’s share price to fall; fluctuation and volatility in stock exchange prices; and risks related to market demands. There can be no assurance that any opportunity will be successful, commercially viable, completed on time or on budget, or will generate any meaningful revenues, savings or earnings, as the case may be, for the Company. In addition, the Company will incur costs in pursuing any particular opportunity, which may be significant.

These factors and assumptions are not intended to represent a complete list of the factors and assumptions that could affect the Company and, though they should be considered carefully, should be considered in conjunction with the risk factors described in the Company’s other documents filed with the Canadian securities authorities, including without limitation the “Risk Factors” section of the Company’s Annual Information Form dated November 29, 2023 which is available on SEDAR at www.sedarplus.ca. Although the Company has attempted to identify factors that would cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those disclosed in the forward-looking information or information, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking information, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.

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

Cecilia Chang Earns Prestigious Recognition in the Insurance’s “Global 100” Award


HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 May 2024 – Ms. Cecilia Chang, Chief Executive Officer of Generali Hong Kong, has been selected as one of the outstanding global leaders in the prestigious “Global 100” for 2024, a comprehensive roundup that highlights the best in the industry, by Insurance Business.

Ms. Cecilia Chang Earns Prestigious Recognition in the Insurance’s “Global 100” Award”.

The ‘Global 100’ list is a hallmark of excellence, featuring individuals who not only excel in their roles but also contribute significantly to the advancement of the industry. Cecilia Chang has emerged as one of the distinguished contributors to the industry.

Ms. Cecilia Chang, Chief Executive Officer of Generali Hong Kong, said, “I am deeply honored to have been selected as one of the ‘Global 100’ global leaders by Insurance Business, as the CEO of Generali Hong Kong. Leading Generali Hong Kong, we demonstrate our ambition to be a Lifetime Partner to our customers – a commitment I hold with great pride. This accolade is a reflection of our bold vision and the successful strategies we have implemented to stand out in a competitive field. I am proud of what we have achieved together and excited for the journey ahead as we continue to navigate the dynamic landscape of the insurance industry.”

Mr. Chris Sweeney, Managing Editor for Special Reports at Insurance Business, shared his insights on the selection process, stating, “It was inspiring to see so many talented and driven professionals operating in the industry from across the globe. Cecilia fully deserves this honour for being a high achiever, driving growth and innovation along with leading the insurance industry into a new era.”

The Insurance Business Global 100 list features outstanding professionals who are making a positive difference and helping drive change across the industry. Now in its fifth year, this formidable list of the biggest names in insurance was put together by Insurance Business, leveraging its unique position as a true global publication and reaching six different markets – the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Asia-Pacific and the UK.
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Generali Hong Kong

In 1981, Assicurazioni Generali S.p.A. was first registered as an authorised insurer in Hong Kong, with the business extending into the life insurance sector in 2016 with Generali Life (Hong Kong) Limited. With a combination of local knowledge and Generali Group’s global expertise, we develop unique and innovative life insurance, general insurance, specialty insurance, and employee benefits solutions to meet the needs of our customers.

Generali Group

Generali is one of the largest global insurance and asset management providers. Established in 1831, it is present in over 50 countries in the world, with a total premium income of € 82.5 billion in 2023. With around 82,000 employees serving 70 million customers, the Group has a leading position in Europe and a growing presence in Asia and Latin America. At the heart of Generali’s strategy is its Lifetime Partner commitment to customers, achieved through innovative and personalised solutions, best-in-class customer experience and its digitalised global distribution capabilities. The Group has fully embedded sustainability into all strategic choices, with the aim to create value for all stakeholders while building a fairer and more resilient society.

MoneyHero Appoints Hao Qian Chief Financial Officer

Former finance executive with Alibaba, Amazon, and Credit Suisse named MoneyHero’s permanent CFO


SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 May 2024 – MoneyHero Limited (NASDAQ: MNY) (“MoneyHero” or the “Company”), a market-leading personal finance and digital insurance aggregation and comparison platform in Greater Southeast Asia, today announced the appointment of Hao Qian as the Company’s new permanent Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), effective immediately. Reporting directly to MoneyHero’s Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”), Rohith Murthy, and the Company’s Board of Directors, Mr. Qian will be based at MoneyHero’s headquarters in Singapore.

Mr. Qian brings 17-plus years of diverse financial and leadership experience to MoneyHero. In his role as CFO, Mr. Qian will oversee all the Company’s financial systems and teams, including accounting, capital markets, compliance, and investor relations. Additionally, Mr. Qian will play a key role in strategic finance initiatives, including M&A and commercial partnerships.

“After conducting a thorough and competitive search process for our next CFO, we ultimately identified Hao as being the clear choice for our Company,” said Mr. Murthy. “Hao is a proven finance executive who has worked at globally respected organizations, including APAC-centric businesses and companies that are publicly traded on U.S. exchanges. Having recently listed on the Nasdaq ourselves, it was critical to find the right CFO who not only understands our model, markets, and mission, but also U.S. capital markets. Importantly, Hao has strong experience in scaling businesses and supporting ambitious growth strategies, and I am proud of our team for finding such an ideal candidate. I look forward to working closely together to build the business and drive shareholder value.”

Mr. Qian joins MoneyHero from Alibaba Group, where he held numerous senior finance positions over his nearly eight years with the global ecommerce giant, including serving as CFO of their Lazada business unit across multiple markets. Prior to Alibaba, Mr. Qian served as a Senior Financial Analyst with Amazon. He started his career with Credit Suisse, where he was a Risk Analyst focused on commodities and later an Assistant Vice President in the global credit products division. Mr. Qian’s prestigious educational credentials include a Master of Business Administration from the Sloan School of Management at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and a Master of Science (finance) from the Rochester Institute of Technology. He completed his undergraduate degree at Fudan University in Shanghai, China.

“I am thrilled to begin my tenure as the next CFO of MoneyHero,” said Mr. Qian. “This is a dynamic company with an exceptional leadership team, a supportive Board of Directors, strong growth drivers, and powerful access to capital. The business model and plans for expansion are sound, and I am bullish on how we can scale and optimize the Company’s financial systems to better support MoneyHero’s continued growth and market leadership.”

In connection with this appointment, Ivan Ho, who had served as the Company’s interim CFO since February 8th, will return to his previous role as MoneyHero’s Group Finance Director, where he will work closely with Mr. Qian.

For more information about MoneyHero, including information for investors and learning about career opportunities, please visit www.MoneyHeroGroup.com.

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About MoneyHero Group

(NASDAQ: ), formerly known as Hyphen Group or CompareAsia Group, is a market leader in the online personal finance and digital insurance aggregation and comparison sector in Greater Southeast Asia. The Company operates in Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan, the Philippines, and Malaysia with respective brands for each local market. Its brand portfolio includes B2C platforms MoneyHero, SingSaver, Money101, CompareHero, Moneymax, and Seedly, as well as the B2B platform Creatory. MoneyHero currently manages 279 commercial partner relationships and services 8.7 million Monthly Unique Users across its platform for the 12 months ended December 31, 2023. The Company’s backers include Peter Thiel—co-founder of PayPal, Palantir Technologies, and the Founders Fund—and Hong Kong businessman, Richard Li, the founder and chairman of Pacific Century Group. To learn more about MoneyHero and how the innovative fintech company is driving APAC’s digital economy, please visit .

Border Drug Smuggling Challenges Persist in Laos Despite Cooperative Efforts

Border Drug Smuggling Challenges Persist in Laos Despite Cooperative Efforts
FILE: A Laos police officer prepares piles of seized illegal drugs for a burning ceremony in Xam Neau town, a popular trafficking route (photo credit: Getty Image)

Despite concerted efforts with neighboring countries, Laos continues to grapple with persistent drug smuggling activities along its borders. Recent high-profile arrests underscore the severity of the problem, prompting renewed initiatives to bolster law enforcement and cooperation.

Thai Activist, Hunger-striker Dies in Custody

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Thai democracy activist Nethiporn “Bung” Sanesangkhom (28) passed away on 14 May to cardiac arrest at Thammasat University Hospital in Pathum Thani, shortly after ending an over-100-day hunger strike.

While the precise factors leading to Bung’s sudden cardiac event remain undisclosed, speculation arises regarding whether her prolonged hunger strike may have contributed to her declining health.

The woman was detained under charges of royal defamation, also known as “Article 112,” at the Central Women’s Correctional Facility since 26 January after being sentenced by the Bangkok South Criminal Court over a poll on the public’s disruption caused by royal motorcades on 8 February, 2022, and contempt of court. The court revoked her bail in connection with another protest she organized at the Ministry of Culture on 6 August, 2023.

Bung was reportedly associated with the prominent “Talu Wang” (palace-breaking) group, advocating for monarchy reform. 

According to Thai media, Bung initiated a hunger strike on the evening of 27 January to protest against the controversial law that penalizes individuals who criticize the royal family with up to 15 years in prison. Her protest also demanded reform of the justice system.

As she declined food, water, and most medications, her health gradually worsened, prompting authorities to transfer her from the prison to the Central Correctional Hospital in early February. Later, she was moved to Thammasat University Hospital for further treatment before being returned to the prison medical facility. Although she resumed eating in early April, her conditions remained weak, with slight leg swelling, anemia, and low mineral levels, according to local reports. Despite medical recommendations, she refused to take supplements or medications to address these issues.

Meanwhile, her two fellow political activists, Natthanon “Frank” Chaimahabud, and Tantawan “Tawan” Tuatulanon, are not giving up their hunger strikes. However, Thai authorities have reported that both Frank and Tawan have recently been accepting some liquids and medicine.

Bung’s hunger strike and death have not only captured attention due to her prominent political advocacy but have also sparked conversations about broader issues concerning detainees’ rights and healthcare standards within detention centers in Thailand. 

Second Lao University Games Concludes with NUOL Triumph

Military Academy and Luang Prabang’s Souphanouvong University. (Photo: The 2nd Laos University Games)

The second Lao University Games wrapped up in Vientiane on 13 May with the distribution of hundreds of medals to Lao athletes.