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Renowned Japanese bridal jewellery brand I-PRIMO announces opening of Southeast Asia flagship store in Singapore

SINGAPORE Media OutReach – 6 December 2022 – Renowned Japanese bridal jewellery brand, I-PRIMO, has officially opened its first Southeast Asia flagship store in Singapore. The brand launched a pop-up in June this year and cemented its spot with a new physical store at ION Orchard. The flagship store carries over 200 ring designs as well as fashion jewellery, including necklaces, earrings, and bracelets.

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The brand prides itself in its extensive range of designs, high quality diamonds, craftsmanship and attentive customer service. To create a ring that is unique to a couple’s love story and cater to personal preferences, all rings are made-to-order.

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I-PRIMO sets itself apart by providing an array of services including complimentary consultations, proposal concierge, and extensive after-sales services. From now till 31st December 2022, customers who purchase an engagement ring at the I-PRIMO store stand a chance to win attractive prizes worth up to $1,000.

Tomotaka Miyata, Managing Director of I-PRIMO says, “Over the years, I-PRIMO has expanded from Japan to Taiwan, Hong Kong, mainland China, and now Singapore. The opening of our flagship store in Southeast Asia reflects our brand growth, and Singapore came as a natural choice with its established culture of wedding celebrations and position as a gateway to the Southeast Asian market. We look forward to welcoming our customers to experience I-PRIMO’s unique designs, reliable quality, and warm Japanese hospitality.”

I-PRIMO is located at ION Orchard (#B1-33) and opens from 10 am-10 pm daily.

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ABOUT I-PRIMO

is a renowned premium bridal jewellery brand from Japan that boasts over 200 designs of rings. Inspired by Greek myths and constellations, the design concepts carry the meanings of fortune and love – the wishes of every couple for the rest of their lives and family. The vision behind the brand’s philosophy stems from the desire to play a supporting role and provide treasured keepsakes to couples advancing towards the new and significant chapter in their lives: marriage.

From the choice of materials, selection of diamonds to the quality of craftsmanship, I-PRIMO upholds stringent standards each step of the way With exceptional customer service, I-PRIMO creates truly special and unforgettable moments every time a couple puts on their rings for the first time. The brand provides customers with the opportunity to find the perfect ring that symbolises their love story. The rings are carefully crafted to enhance its durability while incorporating beautiful designs for an endless selection to cater to any bride or groom. The designs are as authentic as they are original. The brand specialises in made-to-order rings and customises and crafts them to perfection based on each customer’s budget, sizes, preferred ring settings, and loose diamond preference.

The brand operates more than 120 retail stores across Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, mainland China and Singapore. To learn more about the brand, please visit the and follow on, and .

Global C-Pop star Tia Lee back with a bang, spearheads female empowerment with “GOODBYE PRINCESS” animation series

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 6 December 2022 – Tia Lee (Lee Yu Fen), global C-pop star and fashion icon, has made quite a splash after returning from a three-year hiatus, releasing a record breaking animation series – “GOODBYE PRINCESS” – that has accumulated almost 100 million views.

Consisting of six episodes, the purpose of the animation series is to demonstrate her unwavering commitment to female empowerment. Each instalment follows the journey of a classic fairy tale princess and weaves in Tia’s personal experiences in the entertainment and fashion industries. The series documents the struggles she endured to transform herself into a better and more empowered version of herself.

Inspired by her leading role in the 2019 movie “One Headlight”, Tia sought to unshackle the stereotypes and biases that surrounded her, all while becoming a leading voice for female empowerment.

Having graced the digital cover of Vogue Hong Kong and Rollacoaster – the top fashion and music magazine in the UK – Tia hopes to share her captivating story with the world and share her new outlook on life.

“Life is about stepping out of your comfort zone. You will see all the beautiful things this world has to offer when you do,” she said.

Having captured the attention of people worldwide, “GOODBYE PRINCESS” also builds up to her highly-anticipated comeback and the impending release of her new single and music video.

Watch all episodes of the record breaking animation series, along with motion images and more, on Tia Lee’s YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and Weibo accounts.

Tia Lee Yu Fen Official Channels:
Instagram @leeyufen: https://www.instagram.com/leeyufen/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tialeeofficial/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leeyufentialee/
Weibo: https://weibo.com/u/1396928042/

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A storybook ending? Tia Lee’s record-breaking animation series introduces handsome prince in spellbinding turn of events

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 6 December 2022 – Global C-Pop star Tia Lee Yu Fen’s record-breaking animation series – “GOODBYE PRINCESS” – is proving to be a smash hit with fans as it is on the verge of amassing 100 million views. This brilliant accomplishment is just the starting point though as the fourth episode – “Pawn to Queen” – featured a stunning twist in the animation., excitement about the series is certain to keep growing.

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Episode 4’s twist saw the arrival of a handsome prince, after the princess fought her way through a chessboard – being attacked at the behest of the Queen. Upon reaching the other end of the chessboard, the princess transforms back into human form as a mysterious castle appears. The episode concludes with the dashing prince kneeling before the princess and declaring his undying love for her.

Accompanying the fourth part of Tia Lee’s animation series is a series of motion and still images. They showed a determined-looking Tia on a chessboard with newspaper headlines surrounding her. “GOODBYE PRINCESS” campaign stylist, Sanshai, Style Director of Vogue Thailand, hand-picked the Kanapot iconic dusty blue dress, Christian Louboutin heels and Alessandra Rich​ ear-rings Tia wore.

Support Tia Lee on Official Social Media Channels:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leeyufentialee
Instagram @ leeyufen: https://www.instagram.com/leeyufen/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tialeeofficial
Weibo: https://weibo.com/u/1396928042

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145K Shopee Sellers Achieved 25% Growth In 2022

Superior customer service and optimised storefronts drive economic inclusion

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach – 6 December 2022 – Shopee Super Awards 2022 Milestone study1 finds many Malaysian stores outperformed business expectations on the marketplace over the last 12 months. From October 2021 to September 2022, over 145,000 local sellers achieved 25% growth in year-on-year sales on Shopee due to superior levels of customer service and optimised storefronts. Since many platform sellers provide for more than three household dependents on average2 beyond the community of local talents and gig workers employed, this fulfils Shopee’s mission of using technology to help the underserved.

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In addition, Shopee drove economic inclusion by integrating and upskilling more than 251,000 local sellers who started selling online this year. These first-time sellers to the platform took advantage of the robust ecosystem and innovative features to quickly scale operationally and reach new markets online. Among them, more than 140 new sellers recorded over RM500,000 in sales this year. They outperformed their peers with store ratings of over 4.8 (out of 5), 97% on-time fulfilment rate, and prompt customer chat response rate of 116 min.

One of these record breakers is Shopee seller Frederick Thoo of IFS1212 store: the 41-year-old onboarded his automotive products business with Shopee as an alternative to building a costly dedicated app. “I value Shopee’s straightforward interface and large user base. We have managed to reach a record-high of 600 daily orders. This amount of orders can only be reached by selling online. We put a lot of effort into finding the best methods to pack our products and maintain our timely chat response rate. Good ratings are of utmost importance in building customer trust,” shared Thoo.

Beyond new sellers like Thoo, long-term sellers on Shopee also find that seamless customer experience pays off for sustained growth. Because of their ability to retain loyal customers and drive marketing costs down, year to date September 2022, more than 2,100 local sellers made over RM5 million in sales since the inception of their stores on Shopee. Throughout the last year, these sellers maintained consistent ratings of 4.9 (out of 5), quick chat response time of 125 minutes, and almost 99% of their orders shipped on time.

Over 1,700 local sellers of authentic Made-in-Malaysia goods marked RM1 million in sales since listing on the marketplace thanks to Shopee’s hyper-localised platform and e-commerce campaigns. These homegrown entrepreneurs provided quality goods that cater to Malaysians’ local preferences with an average store rating of 4.9 out of 5 and 98% of orders shipped on time.

Kenneth Soh, Head of Marketing Campaigns at Shopee Malaysia said, “We are humbled to see how far our community of sellers, brands, and talents have come on the marketplace ahead of our 15th of December Shopee Super Awards. It’s thanks to their collective hard work and all the wonderful shopping experiences they are creating for buyers online that Shopee ranks first in the YouGov Best Brand Ranking in Malaysia and also won gold for Kantar’s Strongest Malaysian Brand in both ‘General Retailers’ and ‘Lifestyle App’ categories. They inspire us to continuously innovate and invest in our marketplace ecosystem to give back to the community by providing a wide range of choices at the lowest prices.”

Beyond free education for seller communities via Shopee University and Seller Summit, Shopee has also created educational KOL masterclasses and Shopee Influencer Fest to scale influencers and drive their growth along with sellers. Earlier this year, Shopee’s marketplace studies revealed that local influencers reach wider audiences and boost customer engagement3 for sellers.

Eizuwan Eizuddin, an active Shopee influencer community participant since 2020, believes in the symbiotic relationships between sellers and influencers. “Consumers value recommendations from authentic voices. I can see the trend of people having higher trust in third parties reviews compared to advertising on TV or radio. My product review videos can be seen as a bridge between sellers and buyers. On one hand, increasing the visibility of sellers’ products; on the other hand, helping my audiences to make informed purchase decisions.”

On 15 December 2022, Shopee Super Awards ceremony will recognise the best performing sellers, brands, and influencers of the year by industry categories. Winners of much anticipated e-commerce awards such as “Super Growing Seller”, “Super Operational Performance Brand” and “Super Live Streamer” will be announced. Malaysians can tune into Shopee Live at 12PM on 11 December and 7:30PM on 15 December to support their favourite brands, sellers, and talents by visiting https://shopee.com.my/m/shopeesuperawards2022.

Notes To Editor:

1. The 2022 “Shopee Super Awards Milestone” study was conducted by Shopee Marketplace, taking research data from October 2020-September 2021 and October 2021-September 2022.

2. #RayaBersamaShopee survey of more than two thousand participating sellers between March 18 to April 18 2022, 70% of whom are female, are empowered to provide for their families, while retaining the flexibility of managing their respective households. These female sellers were therefore able to provide for more than three household dependents on average. Most of them live in Klang Valley or Johor, but many represent Malaysian rural areas in Kedah, Kelantan, Perak, Sabah and Terengganu.

3. The 2022 “The Future of E-Commerce with Malaysian Influencers” survey was conducted by Shopee Marketplace, between 28 September and 26 October 2022. Voluntary feedback was obtained from 1,035 Malaysian sellers on the platform. 47% of surveyed sellers think influencers can reach a broader target audience and boost customer engagement.


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About Shopee

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

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

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

Blue Cross Launches Mega Sale 79% off on Travel Smart Single Trip Cover

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 6 December 2022 – With the gradual lifting and eventually removal of entry restrictions across many countries and regions around the world, people’s desire for travel is on the rise. In view of this, Blue Cross (Asia Pacific) Insurance Limited (“Blue Cross”) today announces the launch of Mega Sale from 12 December to 16 December 2022 (the “Period”), during which customers who successfully obtain the promo code can enjoy 79% off on Travel Smart Single-trip Cover.

Mega Sale starts at 11 am every day during the Period. SmartClub members can grab the “Travel Smart Single-trip Cover Promo Code” via Blue Cross website. 200 quota are available every day and will be distributed on a first-come-first-served basis, while quota last. Customers who successfully obtain the promotion code can enjoy 79% premium discount by enrolling in Travel Smart Single-trip Cover through Blue Cross HK App or Blue Cross website within the validity period. Sign up as SmartClub member is simple. Customers who are not yet a member can visit Blue Cross website to register before the activity. Get well prepared.

Travel Smart provides medical expenses benefit and personal accident benefit up to HK$1,200,000 each and has been upgraded with a series of new and enhanced benefits. These include market first Cancellation of Local Tour Benefits, Trip Interruption Benefits due to overbooking, closure of accommodation or vehicle rental service providers, trip cancellation or trip curtailment coverage due to rescheduling of school interview or designated public examination, special condition of pet or foreign domestic helper, providing timely and comprehensive travel protection for customers.

Besides, in order to make customers’ travel experience as fuss‑free as possible amid pandemic, from now until 31 January 2023, Blue Cross offers its customers who newly apply for travel insurance free additional COVID-19 Protection for designated travel period that includes Trip Cancellation Benefit subject to compulsory testing before departure, Denied Boarding Cash Allowance, Special Compulsory Quarantine Cash Allowance and Automatic Extension of Period of Insurance to a maximum of 21 days due to Unavoidable Delay.

In the unfortunate event of the insured who is diagnosed COVID-19 before departure or during the trip, certain benefits including pre-departure Trip Cancellation Benefit, Medical Expenses during the Journey, Overseas Hospital Cash Allowance, Trip Curtailment Benefit and 24-hour Worldwide Emergency Aid, offered by the plan will cover.

The above product information of Travel Smart does not include full version of terms and conditions. Please refer to the policy for detailed terms and conditions. For more details about Mega Sale and COVID-19 Protection, please visit the Blue Cross website at www.bluecross.com.hk or download the Blue Cross HK App.

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Disclaimers:

  • This press release is for distribution in Hong Kong only. The distribution of this press release is not and shall not be construed as an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy or a provision of any insurance product outside Hong Kong.
  • Blue Cross (Asia-Pacific) Insurance Limited is a subsidiary of AIA Group Limited. It is not affiliated with or related in any way to Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association or any of its affiliates or licensees.

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Blue Cross (Asia-Pacific) Insurance Limited

Blue Cross (Asia-Pacific) Insurance Limited (“Blue Cross”) is a subsidiary of AIA Group Limited. With over 50 years of operational experience in the insurance industry, Blue Cross provides a comprehensive range of products and services including medical, travel and general insurance, which cater to the needs of both individual and corporate customers.

In 2022, Blue Cross is assigned a financial strength rating of A (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “a” (Excellent) by A.M. Best, a global full-service credit rating firm specialising in the financial service industry. For the latest rating, please access www.ambest.com.

Oasys Completes Strategic Funding Round From Galaxy Interactive and Nexon

The gaming blockchain also announces the conclusion of its five day public token sale, which saw its funding goal reached within 12 hours with commitment from 60 countries.

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 6 December 2022 – Oasys, a gaming-optimized blockchain built by gamers for gamers, today announces that it has successfully closed a strategic funding round, with participation from Galaxy Interactive, South Korean gaming giant Nexon, the company behind the hit gaming franchises MapleStory and Dungeon Fighter Online, as well as Presto Labs, MZ Web3 Fund, Hyperithm, Jets Capital, Jsquare, AAG, YJM Games, and ChainGuardians.

A core objective of the strategic funding round is to enhance Oasys’ ecosystem, by way of strengthening its validator network as well as expanding its pool of gaming partners. The partnerships forged with the investors in the strategic round will also continue to create additional opportunities for the growth of Oasys, along with its different stakeholders.

Following the strategic funding round, Oasys also announced the conclusion of its public token sale held from 30 November 2022 to 4 December 2022, which saw its funding goal reached within 12 hours, with commitment from 60 countries. Oasys’ public token sale is an important milestone which allows the general public (excluding US-based investors) to invest in Oasys for the first time. Earlier this year, Oasys completed a USD 20 million private token sale round, led by Republic Crypto, and announced its Mainnet launch in October.

Daiki Moriyama, Director, Oasys, said: “The wake of the recent incidents in the Web3 industry have emphasized the importance of building a decentralized and robust business — one premised on creating quality games and gaming content. Through the support and valuable expertise of leading game developers, the largest institutional backers in Web 3, and individual investors from all over the world, we will bring about a new breed of blockchain games with the gameplay and unparalleled experience the community desires.”

Richard Kim, General Partner, Galaxy Interactive, added: “Oasys shares our vision to increase mainstream adoption of blockchain gaming, through its public L1 and private L2 solution built for game developers and users. We’re thrilled to join the Oasys community, and work alongside passionate publishers, developers, and crypto-native partners to bring legacy gaming IPs on-chain and execute this vision.”

Galaxy Interactive is one of the most active venture investors in video games, immersive virtual worlds, and the technology and marketplaces powering digital identities, with approximately USD 800 million in AUM and investments in more than 100 companies. Oasys also enjoys strong institutional support from some of the most established traditional and Web3 gaming institutions including Square Enix, Bandai Namco Research, SEGA, Ubisoft, Netmarble, NEOWIZ, Com2uS and Yield Guild Games.

With strong support from its institutional backers, Oasys is fully focused on growing its ecosystem and enhancing user experiences. Oasys is committed to its mission of leading the global expansion of blockchain games and bringing new gaming experiences to players and developers alike.

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About Oasys

Oasys was established in February 2022 to increase mainstream play-and-earn adoption, and at launch, committed to partnering with 21 gaming and Web3 tech companies to act as validators, such as Bandai Namco Research, SEGA, Ubisoft and Yield Guild Games. Led by a team of blockchain experts and joining forces with the biggest gaming company names to serve as the initial validators, Oasys is revolutionizing the gaming industry with its Proof-of-Stake (PoS) based blockchain.

With a focus on creating an ecosystem for gamers and developers to distribute and develop blockchain-based games, Oasys solves the problems game developers face when building games on the blockchain. The trifecta approach of the fastest network powered by the gaming community, a scalable network powered by AAA game developers and the blockchain offering the best user experience with fast transactions and zero gas fees for users, readies participants to enter the Oasys and play.

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Laos Inflation Rate Shoots up to 38.46 Percent in November

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Laos saw an increase in inflation once again in November at 38.46 percent, according to the latest report from the Lao Statistics Bureau (LSB).

HKUST and The Institute of Sustainability and Technology sign Memorandum of Understanding to empower sustainable solutions through education and technology

The Chief Secretary for Administration officiated the ceremony
Industry leaders from over 100 organizations gathered at the forum to address pressing ESG issues

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 5 December 2022 – The School of Business and Management of The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST Business School) and The Institute of Sustainability and Technology (IST) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to foster the partnership on ESG initiatives through education and technology. Embracing the mission to empower sustainable solutions for the world’s most pressing environment and social challenges, both entities are keen to accelerate the transition to a circular economy and drive innovation towards a net-zero future.

With the presence of the Guest of Honour – Mr. CHAN Kwok-ki, Chief Secretary for Administration of HKSAR and Professor Nancy IP, President of HKUST, Ms. Poman LO, Founder & Faculty Advisor of IST, Adjunct Professor of Department of Management at HKUST and Professor TAM Kar Yan, Dean of HKUST Business School, signed the MoU to affirm the strategic partnership. Industry leaders and business elites representing over 100 organizations joined to show their overwhelming support and commitment to sustainability.

Mr. Chan Kwok-ki, Chief Secretary for Administration of HKSAR said, “Hong Kong, as an international financial centre connecting global capital with opportunities, has a unique role to play in addressing the world’s most pressing environment and social challenges brought about by climate change. Making an all-out effort including the issuance of green bonds, implementation of the Green and Sustainable Finance Grant Scheme and nurturing of talent, and leveraging its close partnership with relevant stakeholders, the HKSAR Government will steadfastly develop Hong Kong into a green and sustainable hub in the region.”

Ms. Poman Lo, Founder & Faculty Advisor of IST, Adjunct Professor of Department of Management at HKUST said, “To nurture the next generation of ESG talent, we are honoured to partner with HKUST in co-creating a series of globally recognized executive training programs to inspire purpose-driven business management. While striving for net zero by 2050, Hong Kong is uniquely positioned to maximize synergies with GBA cities to play a strategic gateway role as a regional green finance hub for sustainable investments and cross-border carbon trading. Through deployment of catalytic capital, we can fuel innovation and empower triple returns via a thriving ecosystem for decarbonization technologies to accelerate the transition to a circular economy. By leveraging on innovative technology, education initiatives and strategic collaboration, we can win the race to net zero and build a brighter, greener future for us all and generations to come.”

Professor Nancy Ip, President of HKUST said, “HKUST and IST share the same vision of guiding our city towards a net-zero, sustainable future through education and technology. Through our core missions in research, teaching, and innovation, we are grooming the next generation into responsible professionals and leaders, and contributing to solving pressing environmental and social issues. I am confident that by leveraging the strengths of both organizations, this partnership between HKUST and IST will become a key platform for bringing real and meaningful impacts on the sustainability front.”

Professor Tam Kar Yan, Dean of HKUST Business School, said, “We are pleased to enter this partnership with IST to support Hong Kong’s brown-to-green transition through talent development and technology deployment. Marking a key event under this partnership, the ESG Forum familiarized participants with key aspects of ESG management through expert insights covering strategy, risks, benchmarking and future trends. We look forward to pursuing with IST a broad range of sustainability-related opportunities in training, research and development, and community engagement.”

At the ceremony, Mr. Arthur YUEN, Deputy Chief Executive of Hong Kong Monetary Authority, Ms. Glenda SO, Co-Head of Markets, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited, Mr. Robert H. McCOOEY, Jr., Vice Chairman of Nasdaq, Dr. MA Jun, Chairman of Green Finance Committee and China Society for Finance and Banking, Co-Chairman of G20 Sustainable Finance Study Group, Prof. Christine LOH, Chief Development Strategist, Institute for the Environment at HKUST, delivered speeches on the importance of ESG in influencing different aspects of our society and potential impact to the world.

An ESG Forum was held after the MoU signing ceremony. Various renowned academics and industry veterans participated in the forum, exchanged their views and shared insights on ESG and sustainability. Topics and speakers include:

Session 1
“Global Sustainability Strategies”
Ms. Poman Lo, Founder & Faculty Advisor of IST, Adjunct Professor of Department of Management at HKUST

Dr. Ma Jun, Chairman of Green Finance Committee and China Society for Finance and Banking, Co-Chairman of G20 Sustainable Finance Study Group;

Prof. Tam Kar Yan, Dean of HKUST Business School

Session 2
Value Creations (Public vs Private Sectors) & Green Finance for Sustainability
Prof. Christine Loh, Chief Development Strategist, Institute for the Environment at HKUST

Prof. Thomas C. C. Wong, Chairman of Sustainable Development Committee at Chinese Manufacturers Association

Dr. Stan Ho, Adjunct Associate Professor of Department of Finance at HKUST

Session 3
Technology and Investment Innovation for Sustainability
Dr. Jacky Tang, Managing Director of Goldman Sachs, Advisor of World Green Organisation

Dr. Chak Wong, Professor of Science Practice, Mathematics Department at HKUST

Session 4
Discussion – Net-zero and Its Implication: Roadmap to Sustainability
Mr. John Sayer, Executive Director of Deloitte CarbonCare Asia

Mr. Patrick Lee, Ex-Regional Head of Equities Portfolio Management, Asia Pacifi­c, HSBC Private Banking

Experiential learning – Mindful Leadership for Sustainability Ms. Amy Fong, Chief Operating Officer of FountainVest Partners (Asia) Limited; Ex-CEO of Save the Children

To learn more about the Institute of Sustainability and Technology, please visit: www.istAsia.org.

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About The Institute of Sustainability and Technology

The Institute of Sustainability and Technology (IST), a non-profit organization sponsored by the Century City Group, is established with a mission to empower transformational solutions to tackle the world’s most pressing environmental and social challenges via innovative technology, education initiatives and strategic collaboration. To nurture the next generation of ESG talent, IST is partnering with HKUST Business School to co-create a series of globally recognized training programs for business executives. Catering to the diverse context of Asian markets, IST seeks to establish robust impact measurement and management methodology as well as ESG ratings and benchmark standards for different sectors across Asia Pacific. To promote thought leadership and best practices, IST sponsors interdisciplinary research studies to provide compelling data to advance the agenda for sustainable development. For more details about the Institute, please visit .

About The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) () is a world-class research intensive university that focuses on science, technology and business as well as humanities and social science. HKUST offers an international campus, and a holistic and interdisciplinary pedagogy to nurture well-rounded graduates with global vision, a strong entrepreneurial spirit and innovative thinking. Over 80% of our research work were rated “Internationally excellent” or “world leading” in the Research Assessment Exercise 2020 of Hong Kong’s University Grants Committee. We were ranked 3rd in Times Higher Education’s Young University Rankings 2022, and our graduates were ranked 30th worldwide and among the best from universities from Asia in Global Employability University Ranking and Survey 2022. As of 2022, HKUST members have founded 1,645 active start-ups, including 9 Unicorns and 7 IPO companies, generating economic impact worth over HK$400billion. InvestHK cited QS World University Rankings by Subject 2021 to demonstrate the performance of five world’s top 100 local universities in several innovation-centric areas, among which HKUST ranked top in four engineering and materials science subjects.