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The IKEA Sustainability Report FY22 IKEA Global reduced 1.4 million tons of carbon emissions for the Earth last year Promoting the concept of Green and Healthy Home

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 19 April 2023 – IKEA has been committed to promoting global sustainability by incorporating various environmental protection features into our products’ functionality and manufacturing processes. In FY2022, IKEA globally reduced its carbon footprint by 5% compared to the previous year, and by a significant reduction of 12% compared to the FY2016 baseline which in other words, has approximately reduced 1.4 million tons of carbon emissions. This achievement is equivalent to planting 140 million trees on Earth. IKEA Global has also increased the use and coverage of renewable energy to 64%, creating a more environmentally friendly home-living for the public.[1] To echo with Earth Day, we are pleased to release the IKEA Sustainability Report FY22 and announce our annual sustainability activities in Hong Kong, reaffirming IKEA’s commitment and strategies in achieving healthy and sustainable living, circular and climate positive, as well as fair and equal.

Adrian Worth, Managing Director of IKEA North Asia, DFI retail group, said, “In the face of the global warming crisis, IKEA has been devoting effort in formulating proactive and comprehensive sustainability strategies to provide the public with a healthier and more equal living from the domestic life perspective. In recent years, IKEA Hong Kong has launched creative and forward-looking initiatives which made remarkable achievements. More and more co-workers and customers recognise our vision and join hands with us in fulfilling our social responsibility of protecting the environment.”

Those initiatives include:

  • Hong Kong’s First IKEA Microsite on Carousell: Collaborating with Hong Kong’s popular online marketplace Carousell to build a limited-edition IKEA microsite, where a collection of display items and discontinued models can be found at discounted prices. This collaboration builds up consumers’ awareness of reusing and reducing waste and achieves a sustainable consumption pattern.
  • ‘Light Up Hope’ programme: IKEA joined forces with local charitable organisation A Plastic Ocean Foundation to organise the Light Up Hope programme to help improving the living conditions of families in Hak Pak Nai, which have long been suffering from natural disasters caused by climate change, by providing these households with electricity safety inspection, energy-efficient lighting as well as climate disaster education. 120 households in Ha Pak Nai benefit from the scheme.
  • UNDER HAVET Marine Conservation Exhibition: The Ocean Exhibitions at four of our Hong Kong stores were presented in a fun comic-book style allowing children and adults to learn that ordinary items around us can be the source of marine pollution and how simple daily practices can help conserving the ocean. The exhibition also shares IKEA’s approach to regenerating marine pollutants to contribute to marine conservation. These include the recycling of marine plastic waste into recycled polyester, which is then used to produce eco-friendly toys.
  • Blue Bag Fund: IKEA set up the Blue Bag Fund in 2019. For every IKEA blue bag (FRAKTA bag, M or L size) sold, IKEA donates HKD/MOP $1 to the fund to support our community projects, such as helping redesign the centres of two NGOs – Good Shepherd Sisters and Fountain of Hope in Macau. In 2022, IKEA donated over $800,000 to the Blue Bag Fund, supporting varied activities.
  • IKEA Tsim Sha Tsui Plan and Order Point: The Tsim Sha Tsui Plan and order point embodies the theme of healthy and sustainable living, selling over hundreds of sustainable furniture and accessories that match the concept of green and low carbon. This encourages customers to cultivate daily practices of waste reduction and resource conservation. Customers will learn tips about sustainability and concepts about green living from the labels posted in the surroundings.
  • Introducing Food Waste Handling Machine: We have installed a food waste handling machine in the Tsuen Wan store and the Kowloon Bay store, allowing co-workers to get informed about the latest situation efficiently and convert food waste to water. 5,000 kg of food waste is being processed every year, reducing the landfill’s pressure.

To encourage customers to join IKEA in promoting healthy living and sustainable development, here are five tips to help consumers practice green living while purchasing our furniture products:

  1. Choose energy efficient LED light bulbs: Not only do LED light bulbs use up to 85% less energy than incandescent bulbs, but they last up to a 20-year lifespan. IKEA Hong Kong sold over 610,000 LED light bulbs in the past two years, saving energy consumption.
  2. Choose taps with energy-saving water nozzles: Water resources issue has always been a concern. IKEA revamps the hand showers’ design by adding washers into all showers which reduces almost 30% of water consumption. We also added water and energy-saving devices in the kitchen tap which reduces water usage by nearly 50%. The new ÅBÄCKEN water nozzle can even control the water flow rate, effectively saving 95% of water usage. In 2022, IKEA Hong Kong sold over 4,000 taps and water nozzles, helping consumers protect precious water resources in their daily lives.
  3. Choose HOPPVALS cellular blind: Summer is coming and there will be a surge in electricity demand. By choosing energy-efficient cellular blind, you can also contribute to environmental protection. The design inspiration of cellular blind comes from the honeycomb structure of bees that forms a heat-insulating layer to reduce the amount of heat entering indoors and families’ expense on air conditioning. In the past two years, IKEA Hong Kong has sold over 7,000 HOPPVALS cellular blinds which helps facilitate families to save electricity effectively.
  4. Choose plant-based food: IKEA continues to research and invent ‘plant-based food’ which are both environmentally friendly and delicious. In 2020, we launched plant ball. These plant-based foods require less resources that produce fewer carbon footprints. In the past three years, the sales of plant balls at IKEA Hong Kong have reduced 6 million kilograms of global carbon emissions, that is equivalent to planting over 64,000 trees, providing the public with another option to build a healthy lifestyle. There is also an Earth Day 15% off promotion of selected plant-based food series until 26 April 2023, to encourage customers in choosing plant-based food.
  5. Second Life for Furniture: A collection of display items and discontinued models are available at discounted prices in IKEA’s Bargain Corner, which provide consumers with alternative options when shopping for new furniture for the home. This also gives these functioning used products in good condition a second life, to reduce discard and waste, and achieve a sustainable consumption pattern.

In the coming year, IKEA will continue to promote sustainable development through different activities and strategies, including promoting more sustainable home décor and continuing the Light Up Hope programme to build a strong and sustainable community with our customers and alleviate the climate crisis.

Hashtag: #IKEA

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Masan High-Tech Materials achieves record revenues in 2022

Growth through sustainability: Masan High-Tech Materials targets net revenue of VND18,200 billion in 2023

HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach – 19 April 2023 – Masan High-Tech Materials (HNX-UpCOM: MSR, “Masan High-Tech Materials”, “MHT” or “Company”) organised its Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2023 with the theme of ‘Growth through Sustainability’ in Ha Noi.

Mr. Danny Le, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Masan High-Tech Materials Corporation (MHT)
Mr. Danny Le, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Masan High-Tech Materials Corporation (MHT)

At the AGM, Chief Executive Officer of MHT, Craig Richard Bradshaw shared: “Masan High-Tech Materials had a year of challenges, overcoming market fluctuations and impacts of various factors in the region and the world. Though Tungsten revenues and tungsten scrap recycling rates were significantly higher, contributing to delivering FY2022 record revenue”.

In 2022, on the back of ongoing strong demand and pricing for tungsten products, Masan High-Tech Materials delivered record revenues of VND15,550 billion, a VND1,985 billion improvement (an increase of 15%), over FY2021.

WO3 revenue increased by 13% cent, with midstream products (tungsten carbides and powders) produced by H.C. Starck Tungsten Powders, a Germany headquarter subsidiary of Masan High-Tech Materials (“H.C. Starck”), accounting for 70% of that growth. EBITDA increased by 5%, reaching VND3,203 billion – the second-highest EBITDA ever achieved.

As a result of drilling undertaken at Nui Phao throughout 2020 and 2021, we have increased the JORC Reserves significantly compared to the 2019 JORC Reserves. In November 2022, this leaves 44.1 million tonnes of ore still to be mined and processed, giving an indicative mine life of at least another 12 years.

Production from tungsten scrap recycling within H.C. Starck increased by 13%. MHT is working to increase the proportion of its production from secondary sources (scrap recycling) in keeping with the Company’s “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” policy.

In 2022, Masan High-Tech Materials established a global innovation hub based on our two R&D centres in Goslar, Germany and Thai Nguyen, Viet Nam.

Leveraging the technological advancements of H.C. Starck over the past 100 years, MHT continued to invest in innovation and process improvement to maintain its long-term growth trajectory. The Company has developed innovative processes, breakthrough solutions, and eco-friendly products to meet the global market’s unmet needs, earning 95 new patents worldwide and 50 patents still in the application stage.

With extensive experience and potential in supplying high-tech materials and ongoing research to evaluate the needs of critical industries, MHT believes that Tungsten is the “key” to the innovative future of these industries.

In 2022, Masan High-Tech Materials executed definitive agreements to invest £45m (approx. Euro52m) into Nyobolt Limited (“Nyobolt”), a UK-based Lithium-ion fast-charging battery solutions company, to promote the application of advanced Tungsten materials in the development and manufacturing of high-performance batteries.

Tungsten-containing batteries can charge up to more than 90% in only 5 minutes with higher heat resistance, 10 times greater power density and durability, resulting in cost savings and more safety for users. Even at the end of the battery life, the new battery technology also allows for recovering and reusing key metal components like lithium, manganese, cobalt, nickel, tungsten and niobium.

Following the achievements in 2022, on February 20th, 2023, H.C.Starck officially launched new advanced tungsten powders under its trademarked ‘starck2charge®’, used specifically in manufacturing safe and fast-charging Li-ion battery.

This type of battery is expected to help solve new problems and establish a comprehensive clean energy ecosystem, especially playing an important role in global electromobility. At the end of March 2023, H.C. Starck continued to launch the trademark ‘starck2print®’, special tungsten powders and complementary innovation services for 3D printing with high chemical purity and stability, and great significance in the medical and pharmaceutical industries. ‘starck2charge®’ and ‘starck2print® are the continuation of Masan High-Tech Materials’ advanced product portfolio expansion to meet the needs of global advanced technology companies and industries.

From the success of the high-tech Tungsten refining and processing project, Masan High-Tech Materials plans to implement the first ever and largest Tungsten recycling plant project in Vietnam servicing the Asian region. The goal is to make Viet Nam the leading Tungsten and critical metals recycling technology development centre in the region.

The success of the Project will demonstrate our outstanding competence and provide the Vietnamese workforce with an opportunity to advance engineering capabilities in the high-tech manufacturing space, enhancing the country’s competitiveness in the global tungsten market.

In 2023, the Company will focus on developing a fully integrated circular economy model with a closed value chain encompassing waste and scrap collection, processing, recycling of scraps, and raw material recovery.

Accordingly, tungsten will be recovered from used batteries and industrial wastes, and then recycled as feed materials for new product development. The Company expects net revenue in 2023 of VNĐ16,500 billion to VNĐ18,200 billion, an increase from 6% to 17% compared to the previous period.

CONTACTS

Investors/Analysts

Phu Duong
T: +84 28 6256 3862
Email: ir@msn.masangroup.com

Media

Pham Thi Hong Van
T: +84 909 216 292
Email: vanpth@msn.masangroup.com

Pham Thi Hong Hanh
T: +84 925 211 282
Email: hanh.pham@mht.masangroup.com

Hashtag: #MasanHigh-TechMaterials #MHT #MSR

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ABOUT MASAN HIGH-TECH MATERIALS

Masan High-Tech Materials is the global leader in providing advanced tungsten materials used in key industries such as electronics, chemical, automotive, aviation and aerospace, energy and pharmaceuticals with production facilities in Viet Nam, Germany, Canada and China, servicing the world.

As the largest manufacturer of mid-stream Tungsten products outside of China, the Company has two research and development centres in Germany and Viet Nam. It operates the Nui Phao polymetallic mine and a state-of-the-art tungsten processing plant in Thai Nguyen Province. Masan High-Tech Materials is also a globally significant producer of Fluorite and Bismuth.

This press release contains forward-looking statements regarding Masan High-Tech Materials’ expectation, intentions or strategies that may involve risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements, including Masan High-Tech Materials’ expectations, involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond Masan High-Tech Materials’ control, which may cause Masan High-Tech Materials’ actual results of operations, financial condition, performance or achievements to be materially different from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. You should not rely upon forward-looking statements as predictions, future events or promises of future performance.

WCS, Ministry Plan to Further Strengthen Protection of Xe Champhone Wetlands

Xe Champhone Wetlands ( Photo : WCS).

Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) and the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment organized a meeting earlier this month to strengthen wildlife protection in the areas of Xe Champhone Wetlands in Savannakhet.

Chiang Mai’s Air Quality Plummets to World’s Worst for Second Time This Month

Thailand to Take Action After Chiang Mai Records World Worst Air Pollution
The PM 2.5 air pollution blankets the province of Chiang Mai (photo: Pattaya Mail)

For the second time in April, Chiang Mai reported the world’s worst air pollution on Tuesday morning as Air Quality levels reached an unhealthy high of 180.

KAUST launches satellite to aid Saudia Arabia and other countries for advanced Earth observation research

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 19 April 2023 – King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) has successfully launched a Cubesat satellite with its partner Spire Global on the SpaceX Transporter-7 mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base in the United States.

The satellite aims to collect high-quality and high-resolution data across global terrestrial, coastal and ocean ecosystems to help Saudi Arabia observe and characterize its unique natural resources.

The 6U satellite hosts a hyperspectral camera with advanced on-board processing capabilities in combination with Spire’s Global Navigation Satellite System-Reflectometry (GNSS-R) sensor payload, and will collect insights on Earth surface features such as the condition of plants, soils and water.

“We’re lauching state-of-the-art technology on this satellite platform,” said Matthew McCabe, professor of remote sensing and water security, and director of the Climate and Livability Initiative at KAUST. “The hyperspectral imager is not only collecting imagery, it also integrates with onboard processing that allows analysis of the data even before it is returned to the ground. The combination of this capability with two unique sensors — the GNSSR and the hyperspectral — offers one of the first in-orbit demonstrations of such technologies. It’s the mix of cutting-edge imaging and on-board analysis that makes this such an exciting mission.”

Apart from providing enhanced Earth observation capabilities, the satellite will yield data that can help advance Vision 2030 goals, especially those related to protecting and restoring the environment. For example, the hyperspectral imager can be used to characterize terrestrial and marine systems, allowing an assessment of the condition of rangelands, soils, mangroves and other plant communities— delivering information that can be used to understand the regions unique ecosystems, and help to better monitor and manage their health.

“It’s shared knowledge, and a shared community resource. Developing a community of scientists and collaborators who can access this data will bring global perspectives to local and regional questions that we’re trying to address,” McCabe said.

Though the mission will image the Saudi Arabian peninsula and surrounding region, the satellite has the capability to gather information and images from anywhere on Earth.

McCabe added that the KAUST mission is an example of a growing footprint in the space sector, noting that the Saudi Space Commission has ambitious plans to develop the local space economy. “This is the type of mission that we want to be able to see into the future — building innovation and technology in the Kingdom, training the next generation of scientists and engineers, and facilitating further space exploration from Saudi Arabia.”

Note for editors:
Embed the interview with Professor Mathew F McCabe on the satellite launch: https://vimeo.com/816449035/d1036144a0

Hashtag: #KAUST

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About KAUST

Established in 2009, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) is a graduate research university devoted to finding solutions for some of the most pressing scientific and technological challenges in the world as well as Saudi Arabia in the areas of food and health, water, energy, environment and the digital domain. KAUST is a curiosity-driven, interdisciplinary problem-solving environment, with state-of-the-art labs, distinguished faculty and talented students.

KAUST brings together the best minds from around the world to advance research. More than 120 different nationalities live, work and study on campus. KAUST is also a catalyst for innovation, economic development and social prosperity, with research resulting in novel patents and products, enterprising startups, regional and global initiatives, and collaboration with other academic institutions, industries and Saudi agencies.

For additional information, visit .

About Spire Global, Inc.

Spire (NYSE: SPIR) is a leading global provider of space-based data, analytics and space services, offering access to unique datasets and powerful insights about Earth from the ultimate vantage point so that organizations can make decisions with confidence, accuracy, and speed. Spire uses one of the world’s largest multipurpose satellite constellations to source hard to acquire, valuable data and enriches it with predictive solutions. Spire then provides this data as a subscription to organizations around the world so they can improve business operations, decrease their environmental footprint, deploy resources for growth and competitive advantage, and mitigate risk. Spire gives commercial and government organizations the competitive advantage they seek to innovate and solve some of the world’s toughest problems with insights from space. Spire has eight offices across the U.S., Canada, UK, Luxembourg and Singapore. To learn more, visit .

Enjoy Higher Potential Returns by Selecting Wealth Up Savings Insurance Plan

Up to 4.46% p.a. Projected Total Return Rate upon Policy Maturity

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 19 April 2023 – Facing the complex and volatile economic situation, most customers would adopt more balanced strategies on wealth management. With competitive and steady returns, savings insurance can cater longer term of wealth management plan for customers, such as education fund for children and retirement reserve, etc. Hong Kong Life sincerely better arranges for customers by providing the premium discount of “Wealth Up Savings Insurance Plan” which allows customers enjoying higher potential returns.

From now until 30 June 2023, customers may enjoy up to 13% first year premium discount upon successful application of “Wealth Up Savings Insurance Plan” with fulfilment of specified first-year premium requirement and the policy being successfully issued. In addition, up to 5% Premium Prepayment Discount will be offered to customers if the second year premium is paid in advance together with the first year premium at the time of application. The Projected Total Return Rate can reach up to 4.46% p.a. upon Policy Maturity1.

“Wealth Up Savings Insurance Plan” provides 20 years of savings and life protection with only 2-year premium payment. The Plan also offers premium prepayment arrangement, flexible death settlement options and simple application procedure with no medical examination required to meet the needs of different customers.

Mr. Jonathan Ko, Chief Marketing Officer of Hong Kong Life, said, “Hong Kong Life understands that customers would allocate their assets with various management tools to maximize the potential growth. Savings insurance is one of the common wealth management tools which provides steady returns and can better strive a balance between assets appreciation and financial risks. We have especially provided the premium discount of the ‘Wealth Up Savings Insurance Plan’, bringing up to 4.46% p.a. Projected Total Return Rate upon Policy Maturity to help customers achieving their wealth accumulation goals of medium-to-long term.”

Learn more about Wealth Up Savings Insurance Plan – Client Promotion Incentive :
https://www.hklife.com.hk/en/promotions/index-id-34.html

Learn more about Wealth Up Savings Insurance Plan:
https://www.hklife.com.hk/en/products/personal-insurance/savings-plan/wealth-up-savings-insurance-plan/index.html

Key Features of Wealth Up Savings Insurance Plan:

  • Short Premium Payment Term2 with 20-Year Life Protection

The Premium Payment Term2 of the Plan is 2 years2 only with 20 years life protection for the Life Insured.

  • Premium Prepayment Arrangement3 to Build Your Wealth with Ease

You can prepay the premium for the second year at the time of application and enjoy the premium prepayment discount on the second year premium3, so that you can build your wealth with ease.

  • Additional Return to Build Your Wealth

The Plan not only provides Guaranteed Cash Value, Terminal Dividend (non-guaranteed)4 may also be payable on or after the end of 5th Policy Year when the Policy is fully surrendered by the Policyowner, upon the death of the Life Insured or upon Policy Maturity, whichever is earlier.

When the Policy is partially surrendered by the Policyowner, Terminal Dividend (non-guaranteed)4 may be payable on or after the end of 5th Policy Year. The payable amount is equal to the Terminal Dividend (non-guaranteed)4 attributable to the reduced portion of Principal Amount5. Terminal Dividend (non-guaranteed)4 will not accumulate in the Policy.

  • Life Protection for Peace of Mind

When the Life Insured dies, the Total Death Benefit will be paid to the Beneficiary as below:

Policy Year Total Death Benefit
1 – 5 101% of Total Premiums Paid6 less Indebtedness (if any).
6 – 20 Applicable to the Life Insured

with issue age 70 or below:

105% of Total Premiums Paid6

OR

100% of Guaranteed Cash Value as at the date of death of the Life Insured (whichever is greater)

Applicable to the Life Insured

with issue age above 70:

101% of Total Premiums Paid6

OR

100% of Guaranteed Cash Value as at the date of death of the Life Insured (whichever is greater)

plus Terminal Dividend (non-guaranteed)4(if any),less Indebtedness (if any).

  • Flexible Death Settlement Options7

The Plan provides flexible Death Benefit Settlement Options7. Instead of receiving the Death Benefit in a lump sum payment, Policyowner can designate other settlement options including Installment Payments (Fixed Amount) or Installment Payments (Fixed Period) while the Plan is in force and the Life Insured is alive to settle the Death Benefit to the Beneficiary.

  • Fixed Premium for Your Better Planning

The premium will remain unchanged throughout the Premium Payment Term2, allowing you to have a better plan for your future.

  • Simple Application

Application procedure is simple and no medical examination is required.

Terms and Conditions apply. For enquiries, please visit the branches of our Appointed Licensed Insurance Agency, including Chong Hing Bank Limited, CMB Wing Lung Bank Limited, OCBC Wing Hang Bank Limited and Shanghai Commercial Bank Limited, or contact our Customer Service Hotline at (852) 2290 2882.

Note

  1. For the successful application of USD Policy, the projected total return rate is 4.46% p.a. (non-guaranteed) upon Policy Maturity, if no Policy Loan, no partial surrender, no withdrawal of Policy Value and all premiums have been paid when due during the benefit term, with the 13% discount on the first year premium of USD375,000 or above and the 5% discount on the second year premium prepayment which is paid in advance together with the first year premium at the time of application. Client incentive is subject to the terms and conditions of “Fascinating Rewards 2023” Client Promotion Incentive – Wealth Up Savings Insurance Plan. For details of client promotion incentive, please refer to : https://www.hklife.com.hk/en/promotions/index-id-34.html
  2. The Policy will be terminated if the Policyowner cannot settle the premium payment before the end of the Grace Period during the Premium Payment Term, subject to the Non-forfeiture Option and other relevant provisions of the Policy. For detailed terms and conditions, please refer to the policy document issued by Hong Kong Life. If the Policy is terminated before the Policy Maturity, the Total Surrender Value (if applicable) received by the Policyowner may be less than the Total Premiums Paid.
  3. When paying the first year premium, the second year annual premium may be deposited in advance into the Premium Deposit Account at the same time in order to be eligible for 4% (applicable to HKD Policy) or 5% (applicable to USD Policy) discount on the second year premium. If the premium is pre-paid in HKD for USD Policy, the pre-paid amount will be converted to USD based on the exchange rate as at the date of prepayment and deposited into the Premium Deposit Account for paying the second year premium. The amount in the Premium Deposit Account will be debited automatically to pay the premium on the premium due date of the 2nd Policy Year. No interest will be credited and no partial or full withdrawal is allowed for the amount in the Premium Deposit Account.
  4. Terminal Dividend is not guaranteed and may be changed from time to time. Past performance is not indicative of future performance. The actual amount payable may be higher or lower than those illustrated in the Insurance Proposal. Hong Kong Life reserves the right to change them from time to time.
  5. Principal Amount is used to calculate Initial Premium, any subsequent premium, benefits and policy values (if any) of the respective Basic Plan and any Supplementary Benefit. Any subsequent change of the Principal Amount will result in corresponding change in premium, benefits and policy values (if any) of the respective Basic Plan and any Supplementary Benefit. The Principal Amount does not represent the amount of death benefit of the respective Basic Plan and any Supplementary Benefit.
  6. Total Premiums Paid means the total amount of due and payable premiums from the Policy Date up to the date of termination of the Plan, paid to the Plan and received by Hong Kong Life. Any payment in excess of such amount of due and payable premiums will not be included in the Total Premiums Paid. In case of Partial Surrender, the Total Premiums Paid under the Policy shall be adjusted and reduced proportionally as specified in the Partial Surrender provisions. The Total Premiums Paid does not include the amount in the Premium Deposit Account. In the event of the death of Life Insured, the amount in the Premium Deposit Account (if any) will be paid to the Beneficiary. If Policyowner requests to surrender, the amount in the Premium Deposit Account (if any) will be returned to the Policyowner.
  7. Death Benefit Settlement Options are only applicable in the event of the death of the Life Insured after the Premium Payment Term and all premiums due have been paid, and subject to the terms and conditions, and the then administrative rules as determined by Hong Kong Life from time to time. For detailed terms and conditions, please refer to the policy document issued by Hong Kong Life.

Hashtag: #HongKongLife


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About Hong Kong Life

Established in 2001, Hong Kong Life Insurance Limited (“Hong Kong Life”) was founded by five local financial institutions including Asia Insurance Company Limited, Chong Hing Bank Limited, CMB Wing Lung Bank Limited, OCBC Wing Hang Bank Limited and Shanghai Commercial Bank Limited, which laid their foundations and have been serving people in Hong Kong for more than 50 years in average. Through our extensive network of around 130 distribution points comprising Chong Hing Bank, CMB Wing Lung Bank, OCBC Wing Hang Bank and Shanghai Commercial Bank, we provide a comprehensive range of insurance products and services.

One Killed, Six Injured at Music Festival in Savannakhet

one killed with seven injured in foam music festival in Savanakhet Province. ( Photo : Savan ITECC).

At least one person died and six others were injured by an electric shock at a foam music festival held in Savannakhet Province during Lao New Year.

The Hong Kong Web3 Festival has successfully ended, and CoinW opened three themed events in two days, marking a “highlight” moment of its visit to Hong Kong.

TAIWAN – Media OutReach – 19 April 2023 – The Web3 industry welcomes the “Hong Kong moment”. In April, There are over 100 Web3 events or conferences of all sizes hosted in Hong Kong, with the largest and most influential being the 2023 Hong Kong Web3 Festival. From April 12th to 15th, tens of thousands of Web3 practitioners and enthusiasts from around the world will gather in Hong Kong to participate in this global Web3 consensus event. During this time, the world’s leading cryptocurrency trading platform, CoinW, will also hold multiple Web3-themed events in Hong Kong, inviting hot project founders, investors, regulators, experts, and scholars to discuss the new opportunities and new tracks under the new policies of Web3, as well as the cutting-edge trends of the virtual asset industry.

CoinW kicks off its “highlight” moment with three Web3-themed events over the course of two days.

On April 12th, the “Hong Kong Web3 Festival 2023” organized jointly by Wanxiang Blockchain Lab, HashKey Group, and W3ME was launched. More than 300 industry leaders, well-known blockchain project founders, investment institutions, regulatory agency representatives, experts, and scholars were invited to this Web3 Festival. Through five venues, they brought cutting-edge Web3 technology to nearly 10,000 on-site participants, jointly discussing the key issues of Web3’s future development, making it one of the largest cryptocurrency events in Hong Kong’s history.

During the Hong Kong Web3 Festival 2023, the world’s leading cryptocurrency trading platform, CoinW, held three events within two days. On the evening of April 13th, CoinW, together with ChainDD, Boliancaijing, and 1783 DAO, held a private cocktail party called “Web3 Hong Kong Night,” specifically inviting government officials, regulatory agency representatives, experts, scholars, well-known Web3 project founders, and investment institutions to attend. At the event, The Director of Business Development of CoinW introduced CoinW’s development history and listing policies in detail, and shared their views on the future development of the Web3 market. During the event, guests also explored the development path and innovative opportunities under the changes brought about by the Web3 era while raising their glasses.

On the evening of the 14th, CoinW, ChainDD, Boliancaijing, and 1783 DAO joined hands again, together with more than 30 well-known media, community, and project representatives in the industry, opened a private sharing meeting on the cutting edge of Web3. Scholars and guests at the meeting engaged in a lively discussion in a closed-door format, focusing on the topic of “Where are the high-quality Web3 projects and Hong Kong’s direction of co-prosperity?” The entire meeting lasted for more than two hours, mainly discussing the technical issues that urgently need to be addressed to realize Web3 and how ordinary people can integrate into the Web3 space. Many attendees contributed their unique insights to the discussion.

On the evening of April 14th at 7:30 pm, more than 50 industry guests and representatives boarded the “Cheung Po Tsai” yacht at the Public Pier No. 9 in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong. On this ancient handcrafted yacht, CoinW, together with PANONY and TingTrader, held the Hong Kong Web3 Carnival yacht private cocktail party. In an elegant atmosphere, guests enjoyed the rhythm of the waves and the scenery on both sides of Victoria Harbour, while industry leaders and experts discussed the latest trends and opportunities in Web3 development, talking about new opportunities and new tracks under the new policies of Web3.

In the future, CoinW will continue to build an international, high-end, and professional platform for industry professionals to learn, communicate, and socialize, providing more Web3 professionals, researchers, and enthusiasts with an excellent opportunity to grasp the latest Web3 technology trends and market dynamics.

CoinW has entered Hong Kong and is actively contacting Hong Kong relevant departments.

Since the Hong Kong government released its virtual asset development policy declaration in October last year, the loose regulatory environment and the genes of a free economy have pushed Hong Kong towards the position of a global Web3 hub. More and more Web3 companies and talents, like CoinW, are gathering in Hong Kong.

In order to seize the opportunities presented by Hong Kong’s virtual asset development, to provide more compliant and secure services to users in Hong Kong and around the world, CoinW has established effective communication with Hong Kong relevant departments, and is actively applying for the qualifications and licenses of a Hong Kong cryptocurrency trading platform. According to insiders, CoinW has hired lawyers and compliance professionals familiar with Hong Kong financial regulations to further understand all related policies. At the same time, CoinW plans to establish a localized trading service center in Hong Kong, focusing on providing cryptocurrency asset trading services to institutional investors and high net worth individuals in Hong Kong.

The prosperous era of the Web3 in Hong Kong is starting, and CoinW will also join hands with more Web3 enterprises to support the innovation and implementation of the Web3 industry in Hong Kong. The Hong Kong Web3 Festival 2023 is just the beginning. A revolution leading the Web3 is brewing in the East.

Hashtag: #CoinW

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About CoinW

In 2017, a group of young Bitcoin believers gathered together with the goal of changing the world through blockchain technology. From this vision, CoinW was born. Five years have passed, and CoinW has become a leading comprehensive cryptocurrency trading platform, providing a one-stop digital asset service entrance for 220 million digital currency users worldwide. Since its inception, CoinW has been adhering to the service tenet of “empowering blockchain technology financial transformation” and “helping users increase their wealth,” continuously optimizing its product line, making innovative breakthroughs, shouldering the mission of realizing global financial freedom and inclusiveness, leading new trends in the cryptocurrency industry, and promoting the connection of blockchain technology and cryptocurrency assets with the world and the future.

  1. A global New first-tier exchange.

Innovative product ecosystem and globalized operations to aggregate traffic.

  1. In line with regulatory requirements

Globalized and compliant development approach, embracing regulation and holding multiple financial regulatory licenses from various countries.

  1. Global deployment to achieve inclusive finance.

Expand the presence globally in the past five years, serving 8 million users in 200 countries and regions, with a mission to achieve global financial freedom and inclusiveness.

  1. Secure and reliable.

Industry-leading security and risk control system, with a distributed system architecture, and a five-year track record of zero security incidents, utilizing cold and hot wallets, multi-signature technology.

  1. High-quality projects globally launched first.

Select quality projects for global debut, capturing investment opportunities.

  1. over 1,000 cryptocurrencies Listed.

Including popular projects in global markets, with a rich variety of coins, high-speed matching engines, and the deepest order book in the industry.

  1. Convenient, fast, and secure OTC trading

Supporting over 40 fiat currencies and credit card purchases, providing a one-stop-shop for buying and selling.

  1. 24/7 efficient customer service support.

24/7 operating model, providing timely answers to users’ inquiries.

  1. Cryptocurrency wealth management

High-yield financial management, flexible term, and redeemable at any time.

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