KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach – 28 July 2023 – MSIG Insurance (Malaysia) Bhd “(MSIG Malaysia)”, has planted about 6,247 mangroves throughout Malaysia in a partnership with the Malaysian Nature Society (MNS) which stretches back to 2019. The mangrove planting programme, which has grown in scale each year since establishment, aims to protect coastal communities from property damage due to flood and serves as an important source of biodiversity in the future.

In 2022, MSIG partnered MNS to plant 3,415 mangrove saplings in Penang, Kedah, Negeri Sembilan, Melaka, Johor, Terengganu and Perak and they plan to build on that total in 2023. MSIG intends to maintain their support of MNS as part of their commitment to the United Nation’s (UN) Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 13: Climate Action.

In addition to financially supporting the planting programme, many MSIG employees also took time out of their usual work routines to volunteer in the planting activities facilitated by MNS in various parts of the country.

Commenting on initiative, MSIG Chief Executive Officer Mr. Chua Seck Guan said, “In conjunction with the International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem that is celebrated annually on 26 July, MSIG wishes to use this opportunity to express our continued interest in supporting mangrove conservation and raising awareness of the pivotal role mangroves play in our ecosystem.

“Mangroves are a vital resource for Malaysia given their role of protecting coastal communities from erosion and floods by stabilising riverbanks and coastlines. They also serve as significant sources for biodiversity and are the breeding ground and habitat for many varieties of fishes and other marine life. As such it is crucial that they are protected and conserved in order to secure the wellbeing of our coastal communities and future generations.

“Apart from protecting coastal communities and restoring biodiversity, mangroves are also excellent carbon sinks. They are one of the most effective trees in the world for soaking up carbon dioxide in the atmosphere that causes climate change. As such, protecting and growing our mangroves play an important part in combating and mitigating the effects of climate change.

“Given the vast benefits that mangroves provide to the people and environment, we look forward to further our mangrove planting efforts with MNS in 2023 to support the conservation of these trees.

“This reflects MSIG’s continuous effort in providing for the wellbeing of Malaysians, both through our insurance products and our actions as a responsible business, keeping in mind to give back to society and protecting the environment that we operate in,” said Mr. Chua.

The mangrove planting initiative is one of many sustainability programmes that MSIG has undertaken over the past few years. These programmes are carefully planned and considered to ensure that they are in line with United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Some of the programmes are focused on cultivating a zero-waste movement among MSIG employees through various educational activities and contests. This environmentally conscious approach can also be seen in the general insurer’s products such as MSIG EZ-Mile Motor Add-On (Pay As You Drive) and Solar Photovoltaic (PV) All Risks (protects solar PV system against loss or damage due to fire, theft and accidental damage).

As an effort to further raise awareness of the importance of mangroves, MSIG will be planting one mangrove sapling for each MSIG EZ-Mile Motor Add-On policy purchased through MSIG Online within 26 July to 25 August 2023 in recognition of the International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem.

MSIG also makes annual monetary contributions and donations in-kind to various non-governmental organisations (NGOs) that focus on community welfare, medical care and other causes.

The mangrove planting programme is part of MSIG’s biodiversity conservation initiatives in Malaysia, in alignment with the general insurer’s corporate efforts in protecting and enhancing the planet’s natural capital.

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About MSIG Insurance (Malaysia) Bhd

MSIG Insurance (Malaysia) Bhd (“MSIG Malaysia”) is a subsidiary of Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Company, Limited and a member of MS&AD Insurance Group Holding, Inc. (MS&AD), one of the top ten** general insurers in the world.

With over 100 years of general insurance experience and a nationwide network of 20 branches in Malaysia, MSIG Malaysia is one of the leading general insurers in Fire, Engineering and Motor classes and No.1* in Marine Cargo, offering an extensive range of products and services for personal and business needs.

MSIG Malaysia’s expertise is well recognised through its receipt of many prestigious awards. These have included the 2020 Reader’s Digest Quality Service Award – Silver winner in the Car Insurance category. MSIG was recognized for having one of the highest levels of quality service, which reflects the effort that the company has put in to satisfy consumer’s demand for high service standards. The company was also awarded the 2018 “Outstanding Property and Casualty Insurer in Malaysia” award in the InsuranceAsia News Awards for Excellence. MSIG Malaysia was commended for leading the market with strong financial growth, investment in product innovation, enhanced digital capabilities in business and claims management systems and strong customer service proposition. Its commitment to customer service excellence through its efforts in enhancing the customer experience and industry leadership in Enterprise Risk Management also earned MSIG Malaysia the “General Insurance Company of the Year” at the Asia Insurance Industry Awards in 2015.

For more information on MSIG Malaysia, visit www.msig.com.my or facebook.com/MSIGmy.

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About Malaysia Nature Society (MNS)

Malaysian Nature Society (MNS) is the oldest and largest membership-based environmental non-governmental organization in Malaysia. The genesis of MNS predates our country’s independence – by a group of mainly British expatriates deeply interested in our country’s lush natural heritage decided that the abundant collection of field notes and natural history records which they had accumulated was vital to the country’s heritage and should be published. In 1940, with the publication of the Malayan Nature Journal Volume 1, the Malaysian Nature Society was born.

It is run by elected members on a voluntary, non-profit basis and backed up by about 26 full time personnel. The Society’s mission is to promote the study, appreciation, conservation and protection of Malaysia’s natural heritage. MNS has been the main force behind the protection of many key habitats as well as national, marine and state parks in Malaysia. The Society is also actively involved in species conservation (especially birds) as well as in the ratification of climate change convention in Malaysia.

For more info about MNS, please visit www.mns.my or facebook.com/MalaysianNatureSociety.Official

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• Quality education is crucial to help individuals and communities combat poverty, social exclusion and gender inequality.
• Circles provides funding and the donation of internet connectivity through its roaming and e-Sim service, Jetpac, to help unconnected.org accelerate its transformative programs to digitally connect underprivileged children who have little to no access to education, to online learning courses and programs through its education partners.
• To date, the partnership has powered over 300,000 lessons for underprivileged students in Indonesia and Africa.

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 28 July 2023 – Circles, a global telco technology company, partners @unconnected.org, a nonprofit dedicated to bridging the digital divide and transforming lives through technology, to create a positive future for underprivileged children, women, refugees and underserved communities around the world.

A 2022 UNESCO data reported that 244 million children and youth between the ages of 6 and 18 worldwide are still out of school. Quality education is crucial to help individuals and communities combat poverty, social exclusion and gender inequality. However, access to education is greatly impaired by barriers such as lack of funding for education, schools and teachers.

In line with its mission to give power back to people, Circles provides funding and the donation of internet connectivity through its roaming and e-Sim service, Jetpac, to help unconnected.org accelerate its transformative programs, such as connectSTARS, to digitally connect underprivileged children who have little to no access to education, to online learning courses and programs through its education partners. The connectSTARS initiative not only provides internet connectivity to students in need but also fosters their digital literacy and skills development. To date, the partnership has powered over 300,000 lessons for underprivileged students in Indonesia and Africa.

Lawrence Corbett, Chief Operating Officer of Circles says, “Digital inclusion is crucial to help connect individuals and communities with equitable access to the internet, technologies and online learning. We are delighted to partner unconnected.org, which allows us to amplify our beliefs and services beyond the everyday work that we do and make a positive impact on the future of these children.” He continues, “At Circles, we are driven by a learner’s mindset and believe that if you ‘keep on learning’ you will ‘keep on growing’. At the heart of our business, we provide delightful digital experiences to people through reliable digital connectivity and innovative digital services, such as Jetpac. When we combine both, this partnership makes perfect sense in addressing our shared vision. Together, we look forward to digitally connecting more children to education, information and training, thus empowering them for a brighter future.”

Mea Thompson, Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer of unconnected.org says, “We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Circles on groundbreaking projects. With Circle’s generous giving culture and shared vision, we are now one step closer to realizing our collective goal of a digitally connected world. We believe that access to digital education is a fundamental right, and this partnership with Circles reinforces our commitment to making that right a reality for every child, regardless of their socio-economic background. Through this partnership, we are empowering young minds to reach their full potential and opening doors to a brighter future. Together, we will build a connected future that leaves no one behind.”

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About Circles

Founded in 2014, Circles is a global technology company that’s reimagining the telco industry with its SaaS platform, Circles X, and helping operators launch and operate successful brands.

Today, Circles is partnering operators in 14 countries to deliver delightful digital experiences to millions of people through our businesses.

With Circles.Life, our digital lifestyle brand, we empower and delight customers across the world by offering digital experiences that go beyond traditional telco services.

With Circles X, our digital telco technology empowers operators to launch digital telco brands from anywhere in the world. Built for operators by an operator, Circles X powers both Circles.Life and our partner operators’ digital telco brands.

Circles is backed by global investors such as Peak XV Partners, Warburg Pincus, EDBI and Founders Fund – renowned institutions with a track record of backing industry-shaking innovators.

For more information, visit www.circles.co.

About unconnected.org

unconnected.org is a nonprofit dedicated to bridging the digital divide and transforming lives through technology.

At unconnected.org their mission is to connect the unconnected and ensure that every individual, regardless of their socio-economic background, has equal opportunities to thrive in the digital age. They believe that technology can be a powerful tool for positive change, opening doors to education, knowledge, and economic empowerment.

Their initiatives span across all regions, with a focus on connecting students, women, refugees and underserved communities. Through strategic partnerships with NGOs, local communities, educational institutions, and corporate organizations, they leverage innovative projects with a focus on inclusivity and equity.

Do you want to be a part of the organisation? Do not hesitate to reach out to them directly as they are always open for new ways of collaboration to reach their goal to connect 1 billion people to the internet.

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HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 27 July 2023 – Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and industrial automation, today announced that it has partnered with Platinum Electrical Engineering to implement the EcoStruxure Automation Expert solution for Brilliant Planet, a pioneer in low-cost, algae-based carbon capture.

Brilliant Planet uses algae as an affordable method of permanently and quantifiably sequestering carbon at the gigaton scale. The company grows vast quantities of microalgae in open-air pond-based systems on coastal land. These can sequester up to 30 times more carbon from the atmosphere than the same area of forest. According to the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), carbon capture technologies are a crucial part of the efforts to tackle climate change.

Following eight years of research and development, including four years of trials at its three-hectare facility in Morocco, Brilliant Planet is now developing a scalable platform that will be deployed at sites worldwide.

“To scale at the speed required, we need to be able to modularize our application,” said Adam Taylor, CEO at Brilliant Planet. “The Schneider Electric and Platinum Electrical Engineering solution enables us to copy, paste, and scale at each site. This means we can utilize resources more efficiently, while seeing drastic improvements in control. We hope this system provides the foundation for further expansion in the coming years.”

The carbon capture process requires a highly flexible and efficient control system that can easily scale as needed. Brilliant Planet chose Platinum Electrical Engineering, a Schneider Electric Alliance Certified Partner, to deploy EcoStruxure Automation Expert, the world’s first software-centric universal automation system, alongside AVEVA System Platform and AVEVA Insight to provide complete visibility and control of operations.

Universal automation

Traditional industrial automation systems are closed, proprietary, and hardware-driven. They can make it difficult and costly for organizations looking to integrate new technologies from different brands to optimize efficiency. EcoStruxure Automation Expert is a universal automation solution, based on the IEC 61499 standard for interoperability, and can therefore be easily integrated with new or existing third-party equipment, and scale with ease across Brilliant Planet’s new sites globally.

As the first certified EcoStruxure Automation Expert global Alliance Partner, Platinum Electrical Engineering was chosen by Brilliant Planet as the system integrator for its deep understanding of the technology. Having recently earned Schneider Electric’s Global EcoStruxure Partner of the Year Award, Platinum Electrical Engineering has demonstrated software-centric automation installations that generate high levels of efficiency.

“By using EcoStruxure Automation Expert, we can significantly reduce the time spent on integrating and testing control software for each of Brilliant Planet’s sites,” said Stephen Maltby, Managing Director at Platinum Electrical Engineering. “It gives us the tools to be considerably more creative in the way we approach projects, allowing us to work with both green and brown-field projects, in a much more agile manner. The standardized application makes it straightforward to troubleshoot and adapt processes to customer-specific needs and deliver a complete bespoke, yet scalable system.”

“To help us achieve our mission of sustainability and next-generation industrial automation, we require a network of trusted Alliance Partners and valued customers, and this project demonstrates both,” said Sanjith Singh, Global Vice President, Software Centric Automation at Schneider Electric. “While Brilliant Planet is using our technology to deliver sustainable solutions to meet the challenge of climate change, Platinum Electrical Engineering is delivering an efficient and scalable solution.”

Related resources:

• ARC Report – The Road to Universal Automation (EcoStruxure Automation Expert)
• Blog: Why Choosing the Right Partner Is Key to a Successful Industrial Digital Transformation

About Brilliant Planet
Brilliant Planet is unlocking the power of algae as an affordable method of permanently and quantifiably sequestering carbon at the gigaton scale. The company’s innovative process enables vast quantities of microalgae to grow in open-air pond-based systems on coastal desert land. This is achieved without using fresh water, by harnessing a natural process that contributes to the health of oceans and air.

https://www.brilliantplanet.com/

About Platinum Electrical Engineering
Platinum Electrical Engineering work with partners by, listening, engaging and focusing on the specific challenges, we use our knowledge, expertise, creativity and innovation to solve the complex challenges of today’s industrial landscape, whilst leveraging bleeding edge technologies and software, we integrate and optimise return on investment for our clients by, giving the control, data and decision making to the right person at the right time, to simplify the interaction between humans and machines, to create industrial ecosystems for the next generation workforce, whilst helping to electrify and decarbonise the planet.

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About Schneider Electric

Schneider’s purpose is to empower all to make the most of our energy and resources, bridging progress and sustainability for all. We call this Life Is On.

Our mission is to be your digital partner for Sustainability and Efficiency.

We drive digital transformation by integrating world-leading process and energy technologies, end-point to cloud connecting products, controls, software and services, across the entire lifecycle, enabling integrated company management, for homes, buildings, data centers, infrastructure and industries.

We are the most local of global companies. We are advocates of open standards and partnership ecosystems that are passionate about our shared Meaningful Purpose, Inclusive and Empowered values.

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HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 27 July 2023 – Watsons, the flagship health and beauty brand of A.S. Watson Group, is committed to accelerating its sustainability efforts to create a positive impact on the environment. As the World Conservation Day is approaching, Watsons announced partnership with Kenvue, L’Oréal and P&G to work towards a more sustainable future. The collaboration will leverage the collective expertise of Watsons and the supplier partners to amplify the impact of our sustainability initiatives.

Malina Ngai, CEO of A.S. Watson (Asia & Europe), said, “At Watsons, sustainability is at the heart of our business, and we recognise the importance of prioritising it. As the leading industry player, we take our responsibility to lead by example, encouraging our supplier partners to join us in our journey to build a better world. We believe that only by working together, we can create a bigger positive impact to our planet. Our partnership with Kenvue, L’Oréal, and P&G is a significant step towards achieving our shared sustainability goals.”

Inspiring Customers to Go Green
In addition to providing sustainable choices products, the collaboration with our supplier partners has gone beyond just product range. We’ve also been teaming up to run a wide range of sustainability initiatives to engage every one of our customers.

The collaboration with Kenvue has led to the launch of a region-wide Green Smiles Campaign across Asia, aimed to inspire customers to go green with us while shopping. In Watsons Taiwan, Kenvue will plant one tree for every customer who purchases a sustainable choices product, while Watsons Indonesia’s customers will help save a sea turtle upon buying a sustainable choices product. In Thailand, customers will be able to learn sustainability tips through gamification and join beach clean-up activity with KOLs. Thibaut Mongon, CEO of Kenvue, said, “At Kenvue, our commitment to everyday care includes our planet. We are excited to launch our jointly created campaign, Green Smiles, and to continue our long-standing collaboration with A.S. Watson.”

In Hong Kong, Watsons and P&G have collaborated on the Plastic Reborn programme to encourage customers to recycle plastic containers. Since its launch in 2021, over 530,000 bottles have been recycled. Building on the success of the programme, this year, we plan to reprocess the plastic bottles collected through the Plastic Reborn programme and transform them into 3D printing materials suitable for STEM education in primary and secondary schools. James Lin, President of Procter & Gamble Hong Kong & Taiwan, said, “Stepping into the 3^rd year of the programme, we pilot to repurpose the recycled plastic for school STEM education to immerse young generation to dial up sustainability awareness and inspirations on plastic waste solutions.”

Meanwhile, in the markets of Hong Kong, Taiwan, Philippines, Thailand, and Indonesia, Watsons continues to team up with L’Oréal to run the Beauty for Future recycling campaign. Customers can recycle an array of beauty containers, ranging from foundation bottles, skincare tubs, to lipstick tubes, at Watsons stores. The campaign garnered tremendous support from our customers, resulting in nearly 200,000 bottles being recycled in just one year. Jean-Marc Cazenave, Global Sustainability Director (Consumer Products Division) of L’Oréal, said, “Thanks to our regional partnership with Watsons, we engage consumers via on-going recycling campaigns to further develop the collection of empty packaging in-store to build a more sustainable beauty”.

Empowering Customers via Sustainability Education
Continuous sustainability education plays a crucial role in inspiring customers to make behavioural changes. Watsons has launched Sustainable Month to encourage customers to reduce plastic waste by making smarter, more sustainable choices in their daily lives. The month-long social media campaign provides tips and hacks for customers to contribute to a sustainable future. Additionally, an innovative VR Hub (https://www.watsonsgogreen.com/vr) has also been launched to help customers earn exclusive rewards and adopt a sustainable lifestyle through educational videos, interactive games, and exploration of more sustainable choices products.

Ngai concludes, “We believe that Green is the new beautiful and each of us has a vital part to play in making a meaningful difference. Watsons will continue to inspire more business partners and customers to work together and create a significant impact. By embracing our social purpose Look Good. Do Good. Feel Great, we are committed to building a better, more sustainable world for more generations to come.”

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The environmental startup, Negawatt Utility Ltd., has launched a ground-breaking sustainability reward platform, Zero2, marking a significant moment for the environmental movement in Hong Kong. The launch was celebrated with the first carbon neutral wedding held at the ‘Zero Carbon Park’.

Negawatt’s CEO, Mr. Arthur Lam, stated that Zero2 is a low-carbon, environmentally friendly mobile game application. It rewards individuals with merchant discounts, encouraging users to make sustainable behavioral changes in their daily lives. The aim is to promote social responsibility and bring positive energy. He also mentioned that Negawatt will sponsor a brand new Tesla Model Y electric car by the end of this year and reward it to the Zero2 user who best practices a sustainable lifestyle. This user will also have the chance to join Lin Min Chen for a “Green Low-carbon Day Tour”.

A Celebrity Union for Carbon Neutrality

Renowned Malaysian celebrity, Lin Min Chen, has pledged her dedication to a carbon-neutral lifestyle by becoming an integral part of the Zero2 community. In a heart-warming ceremony, Lin declared “I do, Zero2,” symbolizing her dedication to reducing her carbon footprint and inspiring others to do the same. Lin’s union with ESPig, the endearing Zero2 mascot, represents a powerful commitment by both parties to work tirelessly towards transitioning Hong Kong into a net-zero city.

Diamond Ring: A Symbol of Love and Carbon Neutrality

The exchange of a diamond ring during the wedding is more than just a symbol of love; it embodies the commitment to a lifelong journey towards carbon neutrality. As each Hong Kong citizen emits approximately 6 tons of carbon emissions annually, Zero2 has gifted Lin Min Chen an astounding 50 years’ worth of carbon credits (6 tons x 50 years) to offset her future carbon emissions. This significant carbon credit offering ensures that Lin will not only offset the whole-life-worth of carbon footprint but also become a carbon-positive role model for the entire city of Hong Kong.

The Eco-Friendly Wedding Gown

Adding to the sustainability of the event, the wedding gown worn by Lin Min Chen is a stunning creation from the atelier of Ms. Noel Chu. This exquisite gown has been designed with utmost care for the environment, using low-carbon and reusable materials. Crafted from high-quality Italian satin, soft tulle, and delicate French lace, the gown exemplifies elegance and eco-consciousness. Moreover, the gown features recyclable die-cut paper embellishments, making it a unique blend of artistry and environmental responsibility.

The choice of a low-carbon and reusable wedding gown sends a powerful message about embracing sustainable practices in the fashion industry. Ms. Noel Chu’s atelier has set an example for the world, showing that style and beauty need not come at the expense of the environment.

Achieving a Net-Zero Wedding

Negawatt, the mastermind behind the event, has taken a low-carbon approach when designing the celebration. The event will feature an array of recyclable materials, underscoring the commitment to sustainability at every step. To achieve a net-zero wedding, two types of carbon emissions are considered: embodied carbon and operational carbon.

Embodied carbon, arising from non-recyclable materials used for the event, such as the wedding dress, has been meticulously calculated and offset. Additionally, operational carbon, encompassing the energy and resources utilized during setup, operation, and dismantling, has been measured and compensated.

Transportation emissions from guests arriving at the event have also been accounted for and offset, with each guest receiving 3 carbon credits as part of the initiative. Negawatt has gone the extra mile by purchasing and retiring carbon credits from HKEx’s Core Climate and sponsoring a rainforest restoration project in Nguru Mountains, Tanzania, Africa, to offset any remaining carbon emissions.

An official ‘vow’ as activation

During the mobile app Kick-off ceremony, Lam, Lin and guests followed the emcee’s lead and together shouted the ‘wedding vow’ “I Do Zero2” on stage, further declaring their collaboration and determination with Negawatt in promoting sustainable development and circular economy in Hong Kong.

A Memorable and Inspirational Event

The day-long event features an exciting lineup of activities, including inspiring speeches from esteemed personalities. Among them is Mr. Suleiman Amin, Managing Director of Catalyst, Masdar City’s accelerator, who signed a strategic partnership MoU in Dubai with Negawatt earlier this year. The momentous occasion was witnessed by the Hong Kong Chief Executive, Mr. John Lee.

Joining the stage were Ms. Pamela Leung, Corporate Communications Director from Hong Kong Housing Society. Ms. Leung stated that this year marks the 75th anniversary of the Housing Association, which has been tirelessly pushing environmental work forward for over 20 years and has held numerous regional events to raise residents’ awareness of environmental protection. She pointed out that Zero2 starts with clothing, food, housing, and transportation to record the carbon footprint of Hong Kong people. The Housing Association has recently been promoting the community project, ‘Community ESG Program’, through the ‘Zero 2’ platform since the beginning of July, hoping to make new breakthroughs and set an example.

Mr. Tom Gaffney, Managing Director of CBRE HK, also congratulated Zero2 on its official launch through video. Gaffney’s sharing was followed by Mr. Kelvin Kwong, founder of XGD media, who appreciated Lam for sparing no effort in driving ESG in Hong Kong.

Mr. Eddie Lee, Associate Director of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council’s (HKTDC) Merchandise Trade and Innovation, presented Lam, CEO of Negawatt Utility, with the Start-up Award and the ESG Award of the sixth edition of the “Start-up Express” organized by HKTDC. The organizing company, Negawatt Utility, received these two awards at the beginning of the month. Lee was also attending the ceremony to present the two awards to Lam in person. During the ceremony, Lee also pledged “I Do Zero2” on stage.

Besides the esteemed speakers, the event was well attended by distinguished executives from prominent organizations, including Mr.Alex Ho, Designated Director of Construction Industry Council (Industry Development) and Mr.Ricky Lai, Chairman of the Hong Kong Students Union.The presence of these key players in the industry further highlights the importance of collaborative efforts in driving sustainability and regenerative economy for Hong Kong.

Additionally, health and fitness influencers lent their valuable insights to the event, emphasizing the significance of individual well-being in the broader context of a sustainable future.

During the event, attendees were given the opportunity to experience first hand how Zero2 is paving the way for a regenerative economy.

A Special Incentive for the Most Sustainable Zero2 User

During the event, Mr. Arthur Lam, CEO of Negawatt, made an exciting announcement. Negawatt will sponsor a free Tesla Model Y for the most sustainable Zero2 user by the end of the year. The winning user will also have the chance to go on a green low-carbon day tour with the Zero2 artist endorser Lin Min Chen! This grand gesture underscores Negawatt’s commitment to rewarding and encouraging individuals who actively contribute to building a greener future. The Tesla Model Y, an all-electric SUV, epitomizes sustainable mobility and embodies the spirit of Zero2’s environmental mission.

Join us in celebrating this historic milestone in Hong Kong’s journey towards sustainability and carbon neutrality. Together, let’s create a greener, cleaner, and brighter future for generations to come.

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About Zero2

Zero2 aspires to gamify ESG and drive sustainability involvement, by setting up a reward platform for the society. Through missions, points and rewards, Zero2 encourages users to achieve a low-carbon lifestyle. Visit https://www.zero2.app/ to find out more about its vision and impact.

Zero2’s visions
Zero2’s vision is to move towards a future of zero waste and net-zero emissions. We believe this is a necessary goal for the health of our planet. While we are committed to partnering with sustainable businesses, we also understand that relying solely on these partnerships is not enough to achieve our net-zero emissions target. We acknowledge that we must collaborate with companies that have not yet incorporated sustainability into their business strategies. Our focus is not to promote consumerism but to help all businesses undergo digital transformation and achieve sustainable operations. We believe that doing so can collectively have a positive impact on the environment, save our planet, and create a circular economy.

About Negawatt

Negawatt started as an AIoT (Artificial Intelligent of Things) startup specializing in ESG with smart city solutions. Using proptech to accelerate digital transformation for landlords and building occupants to drive quantifiable ESG impact. To make impact scalable, we newly launched a B2B2C with an ESG GameFi app called Zero2 to reward individuals with merchant discounts. By incentivizing individuals, users will make sustainable behavioral changes in their daily lives and we can digitize all of the impact for future work.

About Mr. Arthur Lam, CEO of Negawatt Utility Limited

Mr. Arthur Lam is the co-founder and CEO of Negawatt Utility Limited, an AIoT (Artificial Intelligent of Things) startup specializing in ESG with smart city solutions. As a serial entrepreneur with over 14 years in property technologies with the focus on sustainability, he was the Co Founder and Executive Vice Chairman of Unity Group （1539.hk）, a publicly listed company on HKEx Main Board specializing in Energy Management Contracts with businesses across APAC and Africa. He is a certified ESG Planner of the International Chamber of Sustainable Development, Carbon Audit Professional and a certified Energy Manager of The Association of Energy Engineers (Hong Kong Chapter). Arthur has also completed executive courses such as Net Zero from Cambridge University, Artificial Intelligence for Business from MIT, and Venture Capital from Stanford University. He graduated from the University of Notre Dame, Indiana, United States, with a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering in May 2008.

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HANOI, VIETNAM Media OutReach – 27 July 2023 – TEMU, the world’s leading cross-border e-commerce platform, has emerged as an industry star with its unique fiduciary model and unparalleled global market expansion capabilities, gaining significant momentum in the fast-growing global e-commerce sector.

Backed by e-commerce giant PDD Holdings Inc. of China, TEMU, together with Pinduoduo (NASDAQ:PDD), is dedicated to building the world’s most popular online shopping platform. Founded in Boston, Massachusetts in August 2022, TEMU was officially launched in the US in September, marking the beginning of its extraordinary journey.

Since its inception, TEMU has experienced remarkable growth and success. Within just one week of its overseas launch, the platform swiftly rose to become the 14th most popular shopping app in the US. Additionally, TEMU surpassed Amazon Shopping, securing the top position among free shopping apps on the US App Store, and even topped the number of daily downloads in the Google Play Store.

Not resting on their laurels, TEMU has set its sights on expanding its global reach further. In 2023, the platform plans to launch in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and other countries, while also making a grand entry into the European market in April. The recent announcement about TEMU’s entry into the Vietnamese market on June 30, adopting the name VNTM/VN-TEMU, has bolstered their presence in the cross-border e-commerce market, creating the largest and most accessible online community.

“We are thrilled to witness the rapid growth of TEMU and its continued success in the global market,” said the company spokesperson. “With our unique fiduciary model and dedication to customer satisfaction, we aim to revolutionize the e-commerce experience for consumers and merchants alike.”

TEMU’s innovative approach to e-commerce has caught the attention of the industry and consumers alike. The platform’s commitment to providing top-notch products at affordable prices, combined with its expansion efforts, has positioned TEMU as a formidable player in the global e-commerce landscape.

As TEMU’s expansion continues to make waves worldwide, the platform invites consumers, merchants, and e-commerce enthusiasts to witness and be part of the next-generation e-commerce miracle.

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About TEMU:

TEMU is a world-leading cross-border e-commerce platform that connects consumers with millions of merchants, manufacturers, and brands globally. Committed to high-quality, affordable products, TEMU empowers people to “Shop like a Billionaire” in an inclusive and innovative environment.

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HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 27 July 2023 – Dr Joseph Michalski, Associate Professor in the Department of Earth Sciences at the Faculty of Science of the University of Hong Kong (HKU) has been awarded the prestigious Xplorer Prize 2023. Dr Michalski is the first non-Chinese recipient of this esteemed accolade, acknowledging his significant contributions to the field of planetary science and the study of Mars.

Dr Michalski’s research centers on Mars’ ancient crust, which he believes contains vital information about the origins of life on Earth and pre-plate tectonic processes.

“Mars and Earth had similar geological environments, so life could have formed there just the same as it formed here on Earth. Because Earth has plate tectonics and Mars does not, the crust of this planet has been almost completely recycled, but it is preserved on Mars. That means that our only hope to discover the steps that led to origins of life might only be found on Mars, not on Earth. This is why it is so important to study the ancient crust of Mars,” explained Dr Michalski, adding that Mars and Earth shared remarkably similar geological environments approximately 3.8 to 4 billion years ago, suggesting that life could have formed on the Red Planet as it did on Earth.

Utilising a range of remote sensing data, including infrared, visible, magnetic, gravity, and laser data from satellites orbiting Mars and rovers on its surface, Dr Michalski and his team at HKU focus on uncovering new discoveries about the volcanology, geochemistry, tectonics, and mineralogy of Mars. He has established the Planetary Spectroscopy and Mineralogy Laboratory (www.clays.space/lab) at HKU. This cutting-edge facility offers laboratory support for past, current, and future missions to Mars, the Moon, and asteroids in China and beyond. Dr Michalski also serves as Deputy Director of HKU’s Laboratory for Space Research (https://www.lsr.hku.hk/).

HKU congratulates Dr Michalski on this remarkable achievement and looks forward to his continued success in advancing our understanding of the universe.

The Xplorer Prize is a non-governmental merit-based award and one of the most generous talent funding programmes for young scientists in China.

The prize is one of the most generous talent funding programmers for young scientists in China. Established in 2018 by Pony Ma, Chairman and CEO of Tencent and founder of Tencent Foundation, along with 14 renowned scientists, including Chen Ning Yang, Rao Yi, Shi Yigong, Pan Jianwei and Xie Xiaoliang, the Xplorer Prize recognises up to 50 outstanding scientists annually. Each winner receives a total of RMB 3 million over the next five years.

Please click here to visit the Xplorer Prize website for more information about the 2023 awardees.

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Advancing DNA vaccines & Immunotherapies for HIV, Cancers & Infectious Diseases

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 27 July 2023 – Immuno Cure BioTech (“Immuno Cure“) is pleased to announce today that it has closed the US$12 million tranche in the US$27 million Series A fundraising round. Led by the AEF Greater Bay Area Fund that Gobi Partners GBA (“Gobi GBA“) manages, this round will be used to accelerate the development of DNA vaccines and antibodies, as well as to prepare for an initial public offering (“IPO“) in Hong Kong.

Immuno Cure focuses on research and development of immunotherapies for cancers, inflammatory and infectious diseases based on its patented “PD-1-enhanced DNA Vaccine Platform” and “Anti-Δ42PD1 Antibody Platform” with two DNA vaccine candidates, ICVAX and ICCOV, currently in clinical trials.

Dr. Xia JIN, CEO of Immuno Cure, said, “This funding round is a landmark in Immuno Cure’s business expansion. We are honored to receive strong support from the AEF Greater Bay Area Fund, which affirms the recognition of our scientific merits and R&D achievements. Immuno Cure will continue to be at the frontier of DNA medicines, antibodies and innovative immunotherapies, conducting R&D on novel and effective vaccine technologies to enhance our arsenal against cancers and infectious diseases.”

Mr. Chibo Tang, Managing Partner of Gobi Partners GBA, shared, “Infectious diseases are a universal issue that has threatened global public health for many years and has further been highlighted by COVID-19. We believe that Immuno Cure’s technologies have innovative applications of immunotherapies for not only infectious diseases but also cancers and other ailments down the line, and have the potential to truly change the world.”

ICVAX, a therapeutic DNA vaccine candidate against HIV/AIDS, was developed with an aim to induce broadly reactive polyfunctional viral-specific T cells to achieve functional cure in HIV/AIDS. The Phase I clinical trial of ICVAX, which is underway in Shenzhen, is designed as a randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled study to evaluate the safety and immunogenicity of ICVAX in a total of 45 stable HIV/AIDS patient volunteers under antiretroviral therapy.

ICCOV, a preventive COVID-19 DNA vaccine candidate, has entered the Phase IIa clinical trial in Hong Kong, which is designed as an open-label study to evaluate the immunogenicity and safety of ICCOV as a booster vaccine in a total of 60 healthy adult volunteers between 18 and 75 years of age.

Furthermore, Immuno Cure has made significant achievements on the Anti-Δ42PD1 Antibody platform, which utilizes antibodies targeting Δ42PD1, a recently discovered isoformic programmed cell death protein 1 (PD-1), for the restoration of function of killer T cells, a type of immune cells essential for killing cancer cells, for the treatment of cancers such as liver cancer and colorectal cancer.

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About Immuno Cure

Immuno Cure is a clinical stage biotechnology group based in the Hong Kong Science Park, focusing on research and development of immunotherapies for cancers, inflammatory and infectious diseases based on its patented PD-1-enhanced DNA vaccine and Anti-Δ42PD1 Antibody platforms; with two DNA vaccine candidates currently in clinical trials.

Official Website: www.immunocure.hk
Official Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/immuno-cure

About Gobi GBA

Gobi Partners GBA (Gobi GBA) was established in 2016 as a part of the leading Pan-Asian venture capital platform Gobi Partners. Gobi GBA is the sole general partner (GP) of the Alibaba Hong Kong Entrepreneurs Fund (AEF) as well as the AEF Greater Bay Area Fund (AEF GBA Fund), and has formed strategic partnerships with other renowned financial institutions such as HSBC and Hang Seng Bank.

As of 2023, Gobi GBA has invested in over 70 start-ups across the Greater Bay Area, and has fostered the growth of 7 unicorns including Airwallex, Amber, Animoca Brands, GoGoX, Prenetics, and more.

Official Website: https://gobi.vc
Official Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gobi-partners-gba

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