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KLN Received Two Awards at ESG Achievement Awards 2021/2022

Retaining its Status as a Constituent of Hang Seng Corporate Sustainability Benchmark Index

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 13 September 2022 – Kerry Logistics Network Limited (‘Kerry Logistics Network’, ‘KLN’; Stock Code 0636.HK) is honoured to be recognised for its Environmental, Social and Governance (‘ESG’) performance at the ESG Achievement Awards 2021/2022 (the ‘Awards’), winning the ESG Benchmark Award – Silver Award and the Outstanding Sustainability and Dividend Growth Award. Due to its ESG achievement, KLN has also retained its status as a constituent of the Hang Seng Corporate Sustainability Benchmark Index (‘HSSUSB’), one of the 96 Hong Kong listed companies on the index.

Organised by the Institute of ESG & Benchmark (IESGB), the Awards are based on the degree to which ESG elements are being integrated into the business and operation of a company, as well as how the elements can create long-term values across aspects such as sustainability strategy, corporate governance, social and environment, and overall disclosure and communication. While the HSSUSB is one of the five indexes under the Hang Seng Corporate Sustainability Index Series, which provides a benchmark for sustainability investments. Constituents of the HSSUSB are Hong Kong-listed companies with outstanding corporate sustainability performance.

William Ma, Group Managing Director of Kerry Logistics Network, said, “The recognitions we received is hugely encouraging, as that has proven our ESG framework and performance is right on track. And as the global supply chain continues to face various challenges, our sustainability framework would become the building blocks for our efficient operations, environmental and community contributions and effective stakeholders’ engagement, helping us to adapt to market shocks and capture future opportunities. Looking ahead, we will continue to follow our sustainability vision and strategy, and create value for the greater community and investors through sustainable logistics solutions.”

Hashtag: #KerryLogisticsNetwork

About Kerry Logistics Network Limited (Stock Code 0636.HK)

Kerry Logistics Network is an Asia-based, global 3PL with a highly diversified business portfolio and the strongest coverage in Asia. It offers a broad range of supply chain solutions from integrated logistics, international freight forwarding (air, ocean, road, rail and multimodal), industrial project logistics, to cross-border e-commerce, last-mile fulfilment and infrastructure investment.

With a global presence across 59 countries and territories, Kerry Logistics Network has established a solid foothold in half of the world’s emerging markets. Its diverse infrastructure, extensive coverage in international gateways and local expertise span across the Mainland of China, India, Southeast Asia, the CIS, Middle East, LATAM and other locations.

Kerry Logistics Network generated a revenue of over HK$81 billion in 2021 and is the largest international logistics company listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

About The Institute of ESG & Benchmark

The Institute of ESG & Benchmark (IESGB) is a non-profit organisation founded in 2020, which endeavors to elevate stakeholders’ awareness and knowledge towards Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) across all industry sectors. By organising ESG relevant trainings and events, IESGB hopes to lead and strengthen the ESG standards and development in Hong Kong and Asia.

About The Hang Seng Corporate Sustainability Index Series

The Hang Seng Corporate Sustainability Index Series provides benchmark for sustainability investments. Constituent selection is based on a robust process that includes consideration of the results from a sustainability assessment undertaken by Hong Kong Quality Assurance Agency (HKQAA), an independent and professional assessment body, using its proprietary sustainability assessment and rating framework. The process ensures that indices in the Hang Seng Corporate Sustainability Index Series are objective, reliable and of high investability, making them excellent benchmarks for index funds that adopt a corporate sustainability theme.

Laos Ranks 111th in the World by Digital Quality of Life

The fourth annual edition of the Digital Quality of Life Index (DQL) reports that Laos is the 7th worst country to live in regarding digital wellbeing. That is out of 117 countries, or 92% of the global population. Out of the five fundamental digital life pillars, Laos’s worst score is for e-government (ranking 115th globally), and the best is for internet affordability (79th). Laos’s e-infrastructure services come 100th, while internet quality and e-security rank 108th and 110th, respectively. In the face of waging inflation, fixed broadband internet has become less affordable worldwide for the second year in a row, prying the global digital divide even further.

Identity Proof Mandatory to Book Train Tickets, says Laos-China Railway

Laos-China Railway Company has issued a notice reminding passengers to bring proof of identification when purchasing tickets at any railway station. This will be effective from today.

Laos’ Financial Crisis Can Be an Opportunity for Reform

People line up for gas in Vientiane on June 20 when Vientiane Capital almost came to a standstill. (Photo courtesy of U.N. Department of Safety and Security, Laos)

Country’s previous growth trajectory was not sustainable, writes Kanni Wignaraja, U.N. assistant secretary general and director of the U.N. Development Program’s Asia and the Pacific bureau. Ricarda Rieger is UNDP’s resident representative in Laos.

Top Tech Founders To Gather In October Entrepreneurs Summit

SELANGOR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach – 13 September 2022 – Startups with RM300mil combined revenues and RM1bil combined valuations will be gathering for the Entrepreneurs Summit in Kuala Lumpur this October 13th. The attendees will also include angel investors, venture capitalists, government officials and corporates.

“Entrepreneurs Summit is the largest gathering for startup founders and co-founders in Malaysia. It aims to gather top entrepreneurs together under one roof to network and share their insight on the experiences they have encountered that made their company what it is today and because of this, I would say that it is the most important tech startup event of the year,” said Ben Lim, the managing partner of NEXEA.

The invitation-only event aims to bring together the top entrepreneurial minds of Malaysia by connecting top tech entrepreneurs with one another and assisting them in gaining key support from governments. Participants will have the opportunity to connect with corporates for deeper collaboration, investments and acquisition.

“Entrepreneur Summit is an excellent opportunity for all entrepreneurs in the technology sector to come and network together, learn about each other’s business and help each other within the community. I believe this is a great opportunity for entrepreneurs to expand their network and talk about their problems with their peers (of different industries) to learn from each other” said ZiWei, co-founder of Zcova.

Looking at the event’s past speakers, an impressive lineup of speakers can be expected. Past speakers include Datuk Eddie Ng, managing director and CEO of Revenue Group, Peter Wee, Mentor and Council Member of MBAN (Malaysian Business Angel Network), Rajen Dorairaj, partner at MRANTI, Michael Fong, Head of Digital Partnership & Innovation at Allianz Malaysia, Kenny, the CEO of Spritzer Malaysia and many more. Other than their impressive speakers, the last Entrepreneurs Summit invited corporates from government agencies to private companies namely, Cradle, Mdec Revenue Group, Spritzer and Allianz to name a few.

“I believe Entrepreneurs Summit this year will be even better with invited guests sharing their insights and challenges as an entrepreneur and Investors sharing what they are looking for in a startup. We also invited corporate to share with the participants what attracts them to partner with a startup, their criteria and the benefits of partnering with corporates. As such, I believe this event is an important communication bridge for startups, corporates, investors and government in Malaysia,” said Alan, President of Malaysian Business Angel Network (MBAN).

For More Information: Entrepreneurs Summit

Hashtag: #NEXEA

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

About NEXEA

NEXEA is a Malaysian Venture Capital and Startup Accelerator firm that specializes in supporting and funding technology companies that have the potential to be the next technology giants. NEXEA also has services for investors and corporations that want to invest or work with future technology giants.

NEXEA is known for its mentors who are successful ex-entrepreneurs, or C-levels who own or have sold (IPO, M&A) their businesses. The combination of experienced mentors, experts, and partners prove potent as the top companies out of 35+ startups invested by NEXEA have grown 3 to 16 times per year. NEXEA is based in Bandar Sunway, Selangor. For more information, visit us at .

Web3 Traffic Portal Beacon Global Completes Million-Dollar Financing

NEW YORK, US – Media OutReach – 13 September 2022 – resources showed that a Web3 traffic portal called Beacon Global has raised a million-dollar from Investment institutions include Candaq, RNGX, GD Capital, 7 O’Clock Capital, Linden, etc.

According to 7 O’Clock, one of the most active funds in the world and also a very popular & influential fund in NFT, GameFi, Web3.0, and other fields, that they have noticed Beacon Global since its early stage and has started negotiation with them, because they thought what Beacon Global is currently doing is quite promising, and they think Beacon Global will, as its slogan goes, become the beacon that guide beginners in the sea of stars of the metaverse.

Beacon Global is an one-stop Metaverse aggregation platform where guilds, players, game developers, media, KOLs gather together.

Beacon Global is committed to becoming the first step for beginners to enter the Metaverse. It is the emerging Web3 traffic portal in Southeast Asia with its business scope covers media reports, project services, blockchain knowledge education and training, etc., involving multiple vertical tracks like GameFi, DeFi, NFT, Metaverse, etc.

In the future, with the development of time and technology, BG will become a one-stop Metaverse ecological aggregation platform that can meet various comprehensive demands of Metaverse users, such as information display, gameplay tutorials, revenue analysis, wallets, token transfers, NFT value, gaming economy, investment, guild, community, and social networking, etc.

Twitter: https://twitter.com/0xbeaconglobal
Discord: https://discord.gg/beacon-global
Website: https://www.beaconglobal.top
https://twitter.com/gd_capital/status/1567775565041799168
https://twitter.com/7oClockCapital/status/1567790168677154817

Hashtag: #BeaconGlobal

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TrulyTainan REELS on KTM Komuter Becomes a Hot Topic of MATTA!

TrulyTainan Subway Ads for Nearly 400-Year-Old Capital Get Tongues Wagging.

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach – 13 September 2022 – During the travel expo in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, passengers at the KTM Bank Negara Station saw the appearance of unique promotional images advertising Tainan City, Taiwan’s old capital with close to 400 years of history. To evoke long-awaited thoughts of traveling abroad, the city promotes itself as an international city with the slogan “Want to Travel to Truly Taiwan, Truly Tainan”, accompanying viral travel videos of 10 Tainan highlights with historical significance on social media: Chikan Tower, Hsu Feng Hao, Chimei Museum, Madou Daitian Temple, Anping Tree House, Beimen Crystal Church, Sicao Green Tunnel, Dingtouer Sandbar, Jing Zhai Jiao Tile Paved Salt Fields, and Ten Drum Culture Village were selected by a professional photography team to be “Tainan’s 10 Must-See Attractions” to feature in platform ads; four consecutive weeks of exposure has created enthusiasm in the community and thus become a hot topic of conversation after this year’s expo.

Historic Tainan City promotional images wrapping the platform columns at the KTM station

The First REELS Audio Created for an Ancient Capital Invites You To Experience TrulyTainan.

Acclaimed musician Emily Pu was invited by the Tainan Tourism Bureau to compose TrulyTainan theme music for her hometown. With deep feeling for her hometown, she especially took as inspiration Fucheng’s rich cultural heritage and from more than 100 Tainan temple fair videos sampled sounds of classic traditional instruments, then used western electronic music to rearrange it with varied rhythms and diverse sounds that display a spirit of innovation without forgetting one’s roots. Several kinds of traditional and popular musical elements are brought together, as if shuttling the traveler between the remains of old houses and modern arts. Please type in “tainantravels” to access the official account, where users can freely store and with video editing create and share their own go REELS videos.

Tainan is known for its “Delicious delicacies that heal the soul.”

The city has received recognition from the world-famous gourmet travel review magazine the Michelin Green Guide and features in this year’s Bib Gourmand list of recommendations as a must-visit city for international visitors to Taiwan. CNN calls Tainan “Taiwan’s capital of food.” A columnist for the US Wall Street Journal recommended Tainan as a world-class food museum. Visit the city to find out why international foodies say “You haven’t tried the authentic Taiwanese taste until you feast in Tainan.”

Before the pandemic, the number of Malaysian tourists traveling to Taiwan grew by an average of 6% for three consecutive years. When the pandemic struck the hotel industry, only Tainan kept up its occupation rate at the top among cities in Taiwan, adding 97 new hotels and hostels with revenues up NT$1.21 billion over the first half of the year. According to Taiwan citizens’ tourism survey results, during 2020-2021, Tainan City was for two consecutive years one of Taiwan’s favorite cities to visit. It is a top city for post-pandemic travel in Taiwan, boasting mountainous, coastal, as well as cultural landscapes, all within a day’s reach.

Before reactivating your travel plans, please visit Travel Tainan at www.twtainan.net to start planning an amazing itinerary. Make sure to also record a TrulyTainan REELS short video and create your own exclusive food map.

Images and video download link:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/15vDgYnZM0UJ-BKbhZyTWtPuNuiRBibf-?usp=sharing

Hashtag: #TrulyTainan

Laos Vice President Signs a Book of Condolences in Honor of Queen Elizabeth

Vice President, Ms. Pany Yathotou, signed on a book of condolences at the British Embassy.

The Vice President of Laos, Pany Yathotu, on behalf of the government, led a delegation of ministers to sign a book of condolences at the British Embassy on Monday for the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.