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EU Promotes High-Quality Canned Peaches Through Product Presentation And Food Tasting Event

HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM – Media OutReach – 19 April 2023 – An exclusive Product Presentation and Food Tasting Event that took place on Wednesday 22nd February 2023 at the Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers Nightspot Ballroom (88 Dong Khoi St, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam), in the framework of the EU financed campaign “Peach Flavors Asia”.

People from the Horeca sector, distributors, chefs, coffee & bakery chain representatives, and journalists were able to taste the wonderful creations of chef Mr. Hai Dang with the superior quality of European canned peaches. People witnessed a live cooking show and were able to see the chef in action creating incredible and easy desserts. Naturally sweet with an amazing aroma, the desserts and refreshments with European canned peaches delighted the tasting pallet of the participants.

There was, also, a lucky draw, where participants had the opportunity to win a box full of European canned peaches to enjoy at home and enrich their daily nutritional habits.

The European-financed campaign “Peach Flavors Asia” aims to promote high-quality European canned peaches, that are produced with the best food safety standards, and reach as many consumers as possible, to increase product awareness, and offer them the opportunity to savor the exceptional taste of European products.

For more information visit our website https://www.peachflavors.eu or find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/peachflavors and on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peachflavors

Hashtag: #PeachFlavourofTheEuropeanUnion

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Discovery And Mediatek Premiere “Chasing Biodiversity: Hainan” On Earth Day

Premiering on Discovery Channel in Southeast Asia on April 22, the new show outlines the harmonious coexistence of humans and nature in Hainan, China

  • Hainan is known as a biodiversity paradise comprising one-third of China’s wildlife, a large proportion of forests and wetlands, and varying temperatures which allow the different species to thrive
  • Hainan’s rich biodiversity is also due to the Hainanese people’s respect for the other forms of life, preserving the once-endangered Eld’s deer and using organic materials for their traditional brocade weaving process

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 19 April 2023 – Discovery Taiwan, in partnership with MediaTek, presents Chasing Biodiversity: Hainan, an ecologically eye-opening short film that will premiere on Discovery Channel on April 22, 2023, at 7:05 pm.

A tribute to this year’s Earth Day, the show highlights ecological protection and the conservation of wildlife, specifically in Hainan, the largest island in southern China. The story is told with stunning high-definition footage taken using professional production equipment and smartphones with MediaTek’s Dimensity 9200 chip. These tools allowed the team to film Hainan’s animals and rainforest fauna and flora with long-distance, close-up, and motion capture capabilities.

“The show follows scientists and conservation experts deep into Hainan, documenting the animals and plant life unique to this biodiversity hotspot. It also lauds the Hainanese for their conscious efforts in coexisting with nature and reviving the land,” said Cindy Ma, VP and Head of Commercial Taiwan, Warner Bros. Discovery. “We are thrilled to have MediaTek as our partner in exhibiting Hainan in its full glory.”

“We partnered with Discovery to help highlight the importance of biodiversity by illustrating how amazing our planet can be when we treat it well,” said Dr. Yenchi Lee, Deputy General Manager of MediaTek’s Wireless Communications Business. “Utilizing the imaging capabilities of the MediaTek Dimensity 9200 chip, the team at Discovery was able to convey that beauty in breathtaking detail to truly move and inspire us.”

Comprising one-third of China’s wildlife, Hainan is known as a species paradise with many forests and wetlands. Its abundant ecosystem has become home to approximately 3,652 species of wild vascular plants and 540 species of terrestrial vertebrates. An island bursting with life, Hainan provides favourable conditions for life—but its ecology was not spared from threats.

Ecologist Guo Guangpu travelled to Hainan to learn how the island found balance and restored its life. Along the way, he met Lu Gang, the Chief of DuoTan Wetland Institute in Haikou, who shared that Hainan’s incredible biodiversity is due to the changes in temperature and the skillset the species develop to survive.

Saving an endangered species. Human behavior also plays a crucial role in Hainan’s biodiversity. Biologist Song Yanling talks about how the Eld’s deer reached near-extinction in the 1980s as fishermen would eat them to keep their bodies warm from the cold sea. To save them, Eld’s deer conservationists, such as Wu Ya Qiang would patrol around the clock to monitor the deer and their surroundings and provide them with good nutrition. Their ability to preserve the species for two generations and increase their number by the thousands demonstrates a caring human-nature relationship.

Using materials from nature. Harmonious coexistence exists among the Li people, a local tribe from Hainan, who make their brocade fabric using organic materials. This tradition has been applied for 3,000 years, with the likes of over-80-year-old master weaver Granny Ah Zhen sharing tips with her granddaughter Wu Bing.

The Hainanese understand that humans do not rule the planet but are just a part of it. This respect for nature and behavior of coexisting peacefully with other forms of life brings hope for a bright future for the earth.

Chasing Biodiversity: Hainan is produced by AVG Media for Discovery Channel.

Hashtag: #Discovery

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About Warner Bros. Discovery

Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ: WBD) is a leading global media and entertainment company that creates and distributes the world’s most differentiated and complete portfolio of content and brands across television, film and streaming. Available in more than 220 countries and territories and 50 languages, Warner Bros. Discovery inspires, informs and entertains audiences worldwide through its iconic brands and products including Discovery Channel, discovery+, CNN, DC, Eurosport, HBO, HBO Max, HGTV, Food Network, OWN, Investigation Discovery, TLC, Magnolia Network, TNT, TBS, truTV, Travel Channel, MotorTrend, Animal Planet, Science Channel, Warner Bros. Pictures, Warner Bros. Television, WB Games, New Line Cinema, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, Turner Classic Movies, Discovery en Español, Hogar de HGTV and others. For more information, please visit .

Exhibit at Taiwan International Water Week 2023 to Seize Global Opportunities for Sustainable Water Resources

TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach – 18 April 2023 – Taiwan International Water Week (TIWW), organized by the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), will take place September 20th–22nd, 2023, at the Taipei World Trade Center Hall 1. This event provides a professional platform for the water industry to showcase a range of comprehensive water solutions, encompassing upstream and downstream supply chains, to address critical global issues such as increasing droughts, floods, and the scarcity of clean drinking water due to climate change and extreme weather conditions. TIWW 2023 aligns with current global trends in water resource management and development, presenting exhibitors with unique opportunities to explore numerous business opportunities and create sustainable water environments.

The United Nations recently held a three-day Water Conference March 22nd–24th, 2023 in New York. This was the first time in 46 years after the first one was conducted in 1977. During the conference, delegates from around the world generated a Water Action Agenda containing 700 commitments and $300 billion USD in funding to address water issues, with potential socioeconomic and ecological gains of up to $1 trillion USD.

As water scarcity continues to threaten economic development, livelihood, agriculture, and industry, smart technology plays a vital role in developing water sustainability. TIWW 2023 focuses on six themes, namely “Reclaimed Water & Treatment,” “Transport & Storage,” “Smart Water Technology,” “Water Purification Equipment & Drinking Water,” “Process Control Technology & Automation,” and “Water Environment & Other Services,” which fully demonstrates the latest technologies, products, and trends across the water industry chain.

Not only does TIWW 2023 provide a B2B exhibition platform, it also hosts several featured events such as the opening ceremony, TIWW Tech Talk, international seminars, new product launches, one-on-one procurement meetings, and Live Tour. These events will provide an excellent opportunity for exhibitors and visitors to learn about the latest applications and trends regarding water reuse, treatment, and smart water management. In addition, attendees will have opportunities to meet potential customers and business partners, explore business opportunities, and expand their global market share during the show.

TIWW 2023 has attracted significant interest from various government authorities, including the Water Resources Agency, MOEA, and the Department of Water Resources of Taoyuan, and main industry associations such as the Functional Water Association of Taiwan and the Taiwan Environmental Manufacturers Association. Notable domestic heavyweights such as Industrial Technology Research Institute, LCY Group, and Ta-dee Chang Co., Ltd, have also signed up for the event. Additionally, the exhibition has received positive inquiries from international enterprises from Canada, Australia, and Singapore. Hence, this event is poised to be the most extensive exhibition compared to previous years.

Exhibit space applications for TIWW 2023 are now open. Companies applying to exhibit before May 31st can take advantage of a 15% early bird discount. If you are interested in showcasing your smart solutions, please apply to exhibit via the TIWW official website at http://www.taiwanintlwaterweek.com/en/ or contact the TIWW team at tiww@taitra.org.tw / 886-2-2725-5200 ext. 2858 & 2783 for more details.

Hashtag: #TaiwanInternationalWaterWeek #TaiwanExternalTradeDevelopmentCouncil #TIWW #TAITRA

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HOYA BIT App officially Launched, creating The Most Friendly User Experience with No Handling Fees For All Transactions

The Best Price For Buying USDT In Taiwan, and Investing In Cryptocurrencies Without Burden

TAIWAN – Media OutReach – 18 April 2023 – On April 14, HOYA BIT App, the most friendly cryptocurrency exchange in Taiwan, was launched. It is now available on both App Store and Google Play, providing users with multiple channels for cryptocurrency trading, bringing them a more convenient, intuitive and secure cryptocurrency trading experience. HOYA BIT celebrates the launch of the app and offers a 2-month campaign with free handling fees for cryptocurrency transactions and the best deal for USDT purchases, allowing users to trade cryptocurrency at any time and seize every investment opportunity.

HOYA BIT is based on three core concepts”Intuitive and easy to use, stable and profitable, legal and compliant”. The main menu of the App is designed to allow users to find all the functions with just one click, and it takes less than 5 minutes from registration to identity verification and can be easily operated with one hand. The asset interface is graphically presented, allowing users to manage their assets in a clear and precise manner.

In addition, the App provides intuitive cryptocurrency stock quote, allowing users to keep abreast of the cryptocurrency market trends; and with the highly efficient cryptocurrency trading system, users can experience the pleasure of instant trading. HOYA BIT has also prepared the financial strategies, which is also the main concern for investors. The easy process on the app allows you to enjoy the lazy investment philosophy of coin generation. And in order to protect the safety of users, the app has set up a password for funds. When users make withdrawals or withdraw coins, they need to enter their own password for authentication. This multi-layered mechanism protects the security of the user’s assets and allows investors to confidently use the HOYA BIT cryptocurrency exchange.

To celebrate the launch of HOYA BIT APP on two platforms, HOYA BIT is launching a 2-month galas. From April 14 to June 14, users who trade cryptocurrencies on the HOYA BIT exchange can enjoy free handling fees, which means investors can trade at a lower cost and control their costs more effectively without worrying about the profits.

If you are still waiting and not sure if you want to enter the cryptocurrency market, then don’t miss this opportunity. HOYA BIT is offering the best USDT purchase price in Taiwan (limited to 1,000,000 USDT per day) for users who register and reach Level 2. Investors can buy more USDT at a cheaper price when trading cryptocurrency, thus reducing the overall transaction cost. The celebration is very sincere, and we hope to feedback to the users who support HOYA BIT.

HOYA BIT launched the App and celebrated with a site-wide transaction without handling fees and the best USDT price in Taiwan, in the hope of getting more petty investors to trade cryptocurrencies. And it will continue to uphold its core concept, work hard to improve the user experience and develop new functions to make cryptocurrency trading more convenient and real-time for investors, and to create a portal to the new financial world.

HOYA BIT App (iOS):https://tw.hoyabit.com/Y5BLB
HOYA BIT App (Android):https://tw.hoyabit.com/lXMhT
HOYA BIT Website:https://tw.hoyabit.com/fVakG

Hashtag: #HOYABIT

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Hong Kong Baptist University-led team discovers new box jellyfish species in Mai Po Hong Kong

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 18 April 2023 – A Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU)-led team has discovered a new species of box jellyfish in the Mai Po Nature Reserve in Hong Kong. The new jellyfish species, which belongs to the family Tripedaliidae, was named Tripedalia maipoensis by the research team. It is the first discovery of a new box jellyfish species from the waters of China. The discovery also adds a fourth species to the Tripedaliidae family.

The research team is led by Professor Qiu Jianwen, a Professor of the Department of Biology at HKBU (middle). Other team members include Dr Carmen Or, Manager, Wetland Research, WWF-Hong Kong (2nd from right); Ms Ringo Cheung, Associate Animal Care Specialist, Ocean Park Hong Kong (1st from left); and Mr Justin Tsui, Graduate of the University of Manchester (1st from right). Mr Philip Wong, General Curator, Ocean Park Hong Kong (2nd from left) shares how the Park rears the jellyfish at the press conference.

A paper describing the new species has been published in the international academic journal Zoological Studies.

Box jellyfish named after Mai Po

The research team was led by Professor Qiu Jianwen, a Professor of the Department of Biology at HKBU. With collaborators from WWF-Hong Kong, Ocean Park Hong Kong and the University of Manchester, the team collected the jellyfish samples from a brackish shrimp pond, locally called “gei wai“, in the Mai Po Nature Reserve during the summers of 2020 to 2022, and they found that the samples contained a new species.

Professor Qiu said: “We named the new species Tripedalia maipoensis to reflect its type locality – where the new species was first found. Although it is currently known only in Mai Po, we believe that this species is also distributed in the adjacent waters of the Pearl River Estuary as the gei wais are connected to the estuary through a tidal channel.”

Fourth species of the family Tripedaliidae

Named for its cube-shaped body, the box jellyfish, (or scientifically known as class Cubozoa) belong to the phylum Cnidaria. Even though the class Cubozoa is one of the smaller groups among the cnidarians, it includes some of the highly venomous marine animals that are widely known in the tropical waters.

The newly discovered Tripedalia maipoensis belongs to the family Tripedaliidae. It is the fourth described species of Tripedaliidae, and the third described species of the genus Tripedalia around the world. It has a transparent and colourless body with an average length of 1.5 cm. There are three tentacles that are up to 10 cm long at each of its four corners. Pedalia, a flat pedal-shaped structure at the base of each tentacle that looks like a boat paddle, allows box jellyfish to produce strong thrusts when they contract their bodies. They can thus swim faster than other kinds of jellyfish.

The box jellyfish with 24 eyes

Like other box jellyfish, Tripedalia maipoensis has 24 eyes. The 24 eyes are equally divided into four groups, and each group of six eyes is located inside a sensory depression called a rhopalium on each side of the bell. In each group of eyes, the researchers believe that two of them have lenses that enable image-forming, while the other four can only sense light.

Box jellyfish are also characterised by having a velarium, a membranous and muscular sheet that constricts the opening of the bell. There are canals in the velarium which run along the bell margins and allow water to enter the bell. In the new species, the velarial canals are biforked into multi-branches, which distinguishes them from other species of the same genus.

First discovery of new box jellyfish species in Chinese waters

The research team compared samples of Tripedalia maipoensis with those of other closely related species using morphological and molecular methods.

It was discovered that the new species exhibits greater diversity compared to Tripedalia cystophora – its closely related species that have been widely reported in the tropics and subtropics including Jamaica, Florida, Singapore, Australia, and India.

Professor Qiu said: “Box jellyfish are a small group of cnidarians with only 49 species reported worldwide. They are poorly known in Chinese marine waters. Our discovery of Tripedalia maipoensis in Mai Po – a relatively well-studied area in Hong Kong – highlights the rich diversity of marine life in Hong Kong and even the whole of China.”

Please click here for photos of the jellyfish and a video on its discovery.

Hashtag: #Jellyfish

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AIA Hong Kong launches AIA CarePass, providing premium, comprehensive medical support for eligible visiting customers seeking treatment in Hong Kong

Market-first programme gives eligible high-end customers access to best-in-class medical resources from across the Greater Bay Area – including new “One-Stop Oncology Service” and “Health Arrangement Service”

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 18 April 2023 – Visiting customers seeking medical attention in Hong Kong often encounter challenges due to unfamiliarity with the city as well as its healthcare system. In response, AIA Hong Kong has launched AIA CarePass1, a market-first2, comprehensive curation of premium medical support services that integrates premium medical resources from across the Greater Bay Area for eligible high-end customers3. AIA CarePass features the all-new “One-Stop Oncology Service”4, “Health Arrangement Service”5 and six other value-added services – enabling customers to easily obtain high-quality medical services in Hong Kong and medical opinions from international experts, greatly simplifying the process of accessing medical services in Mainland China and Hong Kong, and providing medical solutions with estimated costs.

Ms Alice Liang, Chief Proposition Officer of AIA Hong Kong & Macau, said, “Many Mainland Chinese customers choose to seek medical attention in Hong Kong because of its renowned professionalism. Nonetheless, we understand that they may not be familiar with local hospitals or doctors and are concerned about the hassle of making arrangements in Hong Kong. To address these pain points, we are pleased to introduce AIA CarePass, which leverages the strengths of AIA’s vast partnership network to bring together top-class medical service providers and seamlessly connect customers with premium medical resources, all facilitated via a dedicated assistant.

“This first-of-its-kind programme will also enhance the transparency of medical costs so customers can better plan their finances before treatment begins. AIA CarePass is the latest example of how we constantly seek to break the boundaries of traditional insurance to continuously enhance and expand a unique AIA health service ecosystem that takes care of customers throughout their health journey – from prevention to protection, and from treatment to rehabilitation – helping them live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives.”

AIA CarePass is especially curated for high-end customers visiting Hong Kong. It encompasses a multitude of superior, high-quality medical services spanning eight major areas, including:

  • New “One-Stop Oncology Service”: Joining forces with Gleneagles Hospital Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Integrated Oncology Centre, AIA Hong Kong provides eligible visiting customers with one-stop integrated oncology treatments and services, supported by a leading multidisciplinary team of medical specialists in Hong Kong. A dedicated Service Ambassador from the service partner will be assigned to the eligible visitor (patient) for customised one-on-one support should they need to stay in Hong Kong for oncology treatments. From arranging an initial consultation with a medical specialist and explaining treatment plans recommended by the multidisciplinary team, to obtaining pre-approval of estimated medical fees and making administrative arrangements related to treatment, the dedicated Service Ambassador will be with the patient all the way to ensure that they receive continuous, professional care and support throughout the treatment process, so the patient can focus on their recovery.
  • New “Health Arrangement Service”: Backed by a global medical network, this new cross-border medical concierge service is designed to provide eligible high-end customers with the administrative support they need when travelling to Hong Kong for medical treatments. The service will recommend suitable hospitals to the customer based on their health conditions and specific medical needs. Once a customer has decided on a treatment plan, logistical services such as transportation, accommodation, admission, discharge and even medical repatriation (if necessary) will be fully arranged for the customer as well as their companions.
  • “Medical Green Passage”: This 24-hour reservation hotline provides priority appointment booking services at designated healthcare facilities for outpatient and inpatient services in Mainland China (including 3A-graded public hospitals) to shorten wait times and expedite access to medical care.
  • “Personal Medical Case Management Services with Rehabilitation Management”: Over 4,500 leading specialists6 across the globe provide customers with independent, third-party professional medical opinions and continuous follow-up. This service also supports customers with personalised rehabilitation plans in addition to a dedicated medical support hotline.
  • “Specialist Network”: This professional network encompasses experts from across medical disciplines to provide highly effective, quality services.
  • “Cashless Hospitalisation”7: Under this hassle-free cashless hospitalisation arrangement for designated hospitals in Hong Kong, Macau and Mainland China, AIA Hong Kong will pay medical expenses directly to the hospital upon approval so customers can focus on recovery and not find themselves drawn into the payment process.
  • “Worldwide Emergency Assistance”: 24-hour Worldwide Assistance Hotline offers overseas customers support and assistance for urgent issues.
  • “AIA Vitality”8: This game-changing wellness programme rewards customers for living healthy lifestyles with premium discounts or extra cover, and an array of lifestyle rewards and discounts.


Remarks:

  1. Subject to terms and conditions. Please refer to the respective service description for more information on each service offered in AIA CarePass.
  2. As at 28 February 2023, compared against similar services offered by major Hong Kong insurance companies.
  3. The above service is only applicable to eligible insureds of CEO Pearl Medical Plan Series, CEO Essence Pearl Medical Plan Series, Regal Health Plan Series, Privilege Plus Pearl Medical Plan and Privilege Pearl Medical Rider.
  4. The service provider will examine each related report to decide if the customer is eligible for “One-Stop Oncology Service”.
  5. If the eligible customer wishes to receive the “Health Arrangement Service”, he/ she must hold and provide our designated service provider with the medical report containing the diagnosis results. The relevant medical report must have been issued by a registered Western medical practitioner within the past 60 days before commencement of the “Health Arrangement Service”. Except for administrative support, all actual expenses incurred for the Service are subject to additional charges and should be borne by the user.
  6. Source: medix-global.com, 2022
  7. “Cashless Hospitalisation” and “Medical Expense Pre-Approval Service” are administrative arrangements for the insured’s covered expenses incurred during hospitalisation and are not covered by the policy. AIA has the right to revoke this arrangement at any time without prior notice and reserves the right to make the final decision.
  8. “AIA Vitality” is not an insurance product that falls under the jurisdiction of the insurance regulation. Applicants for “AIA Vitality” must be 18 years old or above and must be the insured of the in-force policy of an “AIA Vitality” selected insurance product. An annual membership fee is required to join. The annual membership fee will be charged for “AIA Vitality”, and a member has to renew the “AIA Vitality” membership annually on time in order to maintain the membership and enjoy premium discounts (if any) in the subsequent policy years. The membership fee of “AIA Vitality” may vary at any time without prior notice. Likewise, programme benefits may be added or removed without prior notice.

All services mentioned above, except for “Cashless Hospitalisation”, “Specialist Network” and “AIA Vitality”, are provided in Hong Kong by AIA Hong Kong’s designated service providers and are not applicable to the Macau region. Services are subject to terms and conditions.

Hashtag: #AIAHongKong

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About AIA Hong Kong & Macau

AIA Group Limited established its operations in Hong Kong in 1931. To date, AIA Hong Kong and AIA Macau have close to 18,000 financial planners1, as well as an extensive network of independent financial advisors, brokerage and bancassurance partners. We serve over 3.4 million customers2, offering them a wide selection of professional services and products ranging from individual life, group life, accident, medical and health, pension and personal lines insurance to investment-linked assurance schemes with numerous investment options. We are also dedicated to providing superb product solutions to meet the financial needs of high-net-worth customers.

1 As at 31 December 2022
2 Including AIA Hong Kong and AIA Macau’s individual life, group insurance and pension customers (as at 31 December 2022)

Bybit Opens Global Headquarters in Dubai on the Heels of 50% Increase in User Base

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – Media OutReach – 18 April 2023 – Bybit, the world’s third most visited crypto exchange with 15 million users worldwide, announced the grand opening of its global headquarters in Dubai today. The second largest crypto exchange in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA)1 also revealed future plans to elevate its global presence with a stronger foothold in the region.

Occupying a full floor at One Central, Dubai World Trade Center, Bybit’s corporate headquarters boasts an open space of 16,000 square feet overlooking Dubai’s iconic landmarks such as Burj Khalifa and the Museum of the Future.

One of the first exchange services to obtain the in-principle approval to operate in Dubai, Bybit has seized the momentum on a meteoric rise to the No.2 spot among the over 400 crypto and blockchain businesses in MENA in the past year. In 2023, the exchange is on track to double its trading volume in the region2.

Building on its ambition to become the world’s Crypto Ark and to facilitate the mass adoption of digital assets, Bybit is looking to power up global expansions from its new home base through new partnership, talent cultivation and product innovation programs.

The headquarters will be dedicated to community and trust building, offering a physical space for the global Bybit community to connect and explore a plethora of opportunities at the heart of the city of gold.

  • Community: Bybit welcomes partners and affiliates from around the world to exchange ideas and diversify the community at the new home. From professional meet-ups to livestreaming facilities, members of the Bybit network will have access to exclusive spaces and the support they need to grow the community.
  • Listen, Care, Improve: Bybit plans to bring the product building experience closer to the ground at the new headquarters. In the pipelines are workshops to gather user feedback and shed light on the product design and commercialization processes, as well as sharing sessions about the latest market insights and trends.
  • Talent: Bybit is committed to building a diverse and dynamic workforce in Dubai and globally. It also recognizes the importance of connection to the local community and will be working with local institutions to organize hackathons and other educational and entrepreneurial programs to foster local talent.

“We are excited to be part of Dubai’s futuristic skyline and most importantly, to be able to officially call Dubai home,” said Ben Zhou, CEO and co-founder of Bybit. “The digital economy is advancing at incredible speed and crypto and blockchain technology will be the mainstay and the connective tissues. As one of the most progressive digital assets hubs in MENA and the world, Dubai is optimally positioned to capture the opportunities in the sector by bringing together state-of-the-art tech and infrastructure, international talent and vision.”

Zhou said the space was designed to encapsulate Bybit’s commitment to openness, creativity and transparency. “The new office will be an innovative hub for dreamers and creators to exchange ideas and unlock next level opportunities of Web3. Our door will be open to friends and members of the Bybit family,” he said.

Find out more about the official opening and celebratory rewards and giveaway programs: [LINK TO BLOG: MESSAGE FROM BEN]

Notes to editor
1. By Spot trading volume as of February 2023.
2. Bybit recorded $33.5b in trading volume in MENA in 2022.

Hashtag: #Bybit #TheCryptoArk #NextLevelExploration

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About Bybit

Bybit is a cryptocurrency exchange established in 2018 that offers a professional platform where crypto traders can find an ultra-fast matching engine, excellent customer service and multilingual community support. Bybit is a proud partner of Formula One’s reigning Constructors’ and Drivers’ champions, the Oracle Red Bull Racing team, esports teams NAVI, Astralis, Alliance, Made in Brazil (MIBR), and Oracle Red Bull Racing Esports, and association football (soccer) team Borussia Dortmund.

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Aon: Asia Pacific Companies See ESG Issues of Critical Importance; However, More Work Is Needed To Fully Integrate Measures

  • 58 percent of companies surveyed say ESG is critical to the long-term success of their business
  • Only 29 percent of companies surveyed include ESG-related goals and key performance indicators for their C-suite
  • 34 percent of companies surveyed have a dedicated ESG function

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 18 April 2023 – Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, today released its 2023 Asia Pacific Corporate Governance and ESG Survey Results which found that while the surveyed companies indicate environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues are critical to their organisations, most are lagging in integrating ESG measures – either via aligning to goals and key performance indicators (KPIs) or allocating a dedicated function to monitor ESG issues.

Despite 58 percent of surveyed companies stating ESG is critical to their long-term success, only 29 percent include ESG-related goals and KPIs for their C-suite, with most companies in Asia Pacific still in the early stages of using ESG metrics and developing their ESG profile.

While only 34 percent of companies reported having a dedicated ESG function, business strategy – instead of compliance requirements – is the primary driver of action on ESG in Asia Pacific, as the regulatory environment is still evolving in most of the surveyed countries.

Linking ESG to financial incentives is needed

Accelerating and expanding ESG efforts requires boards and management in the region to better understand the link between ESG and business strategies and use metrics and performance measures as their ESG maturity improves.

“Incorporating ESG performance criteria into executive compensation plans means ESG metrics are more likely to align with the company’s overall strategy and compensation plans. It is becoming clear that failing to address and integrate ESG metrics in the future will expose companies to reputational risk, financial impacts and regulatory consequences as they navigate new forms of volatility,” said report author Boon Chong Na, advisory partner and corporate governance and ESG lead, Human Capital Solutions for Asia Pacific at Aon. “However, while improving ESG metrics, companies need to manage both the financial and non-financial aspects, as shareholders expect them to do well while also doing the right thing.”

Compared with privately held companies, listed companies are twice as likely (48 percent) to have clearly defined ESG metrics and to link them to C-suite performance.

Partner and Head of People Solutions for Australia at Aon, Simon Kennedy, said while difficult to make the transition to linking metrics depending on where listed or private companies are in the process of their ESG journey and with some markets ahead of others in the region, it is no longer enough to commit to targets that are not tied to either a financial incentive or disincentive.

“The first step is to align ESG targets with business strategies and goals. Companies can retain their existing measures, no matter how simple, and enhance them as they move forward. Ideally, ESG targets need to be as measurable as financial targets, preferably using audited numbers based on established standards,” said Kennedy.

Board education also key to integrating ESG

While 61 percent of respondents reported that they involve their entire board in decisions concerning ESG, 41 percent do not have a formal process or training program in place to educate board members about contemporary ESG topics.

“Among survey participants, most companies currently conduct only one or two education sessions on ESG per year for their boards. Whilst directors are expected to be deeply involved in developing and overseeing ESG strategy, training is required to ensure board members are adequately informed and capable of making sound judgements about the ESG risks and opportunities under their governance,” said Kennedy.

Green talent becoming a priority

Another key factor that emerged in the report is the issue of green talent, as nearly one-third of surveyed companies plan to introduce or expand ESG roles, with 76 percent of positions being hired at the mid-professional level.

“Companies will need to embark on job redesign and upskilling initiatives and invest in their talent to meet this growing demand, either through external university programs, micro-credentials, sustainability certifications or internally managed employee training. A comprehensive talent strategy is essential to keep businesses competitive, and a robust workforce reskilling program can help build a more resilient workforce, enhancing the potential of existing employees even if external talent pools are shrinking,” said Na.

Further key findings from the report include:

  • 25 percent of private companies and 50 percent of listed companies have a dedicated ESG team.
  • 30 per cent of new initiatives in 2023 involve re-skilling or upskilling the workforce on ESG.
  • 61 percent of boards are actively monitoring diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I).

“In Asia Pacific, companies around the region are taking steps to improve their performance on ESG, either to become more attractive to investors or as an aspirational endeavour unrelated to regulatory requirements. It is not a homogenous market, though countries such as Australia and Singapore are ahead of the curve in terms of ESG maturity,” concluded Na. “To achieve ESG improvement, companies need to learn from best practices across the region and extend their ESG thinking and behaviours beyond the boardroom so that they make better decisions that permeate the entire organisation. Integrating financial incentives and a greater focus on education, together with enabling technologies and analytics, reinforced by converging ESG standards, will ensure companies are not left behind as improved ESG performance gains pace in the region.”

Hashtag: #Aon

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About the survey

Aon conducted the ESG survey of senior leaders of both private and publicly listed companies across all industry sectors between October and December 2022. More than 255 companies participated from Australia, India, Singapore, Japan, Malaysia, and China. Read the APAC ESG report

About Aon

(NYSE: AON) exists to shape decisions for the better — to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. Our colleagues provide our clients in over 120 countries and sovereignties with advice and solutions that give them the clarity and confidence to make better decisions to protect and grow their business.

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