Author: Abbas Ali Sheikh (Abbas Ali Sheikh)

PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA - Media
OutReach - 8 December 2020 - COVID-19 has highlighted the importance of environment, social and
governance ("ESG") practices at companies across the world. But there was talk
of change even before the outbreak of the pandemic. Last year, the Business
Roundtable (a group representing 181 CEOs of America's largest corporations) outlined
that companies must "support the communities in which they operate"^[1],
upturning the longstanding focus on wealth maximization for shareholders
espoused by American economist Milton Friedman.

In 2020, times have changed.

This year, Prince Holding Group ("PHG"), one of the largest
conglomerates in Cambodia, has realized this and blazed a trail for companies
in the Kingdom looking to follow ESG principles. Since April,  the Group has made several large-scale
donations to help in the fight against the pandemic and assist flood victims,
and Neak Oknha Chen Zhi (陈志公爵), PHG chairman, has been the driving force behind the donations.
For example, in early December, Chen Zhi and PHG donated US$3,000,000 to Prime
Minister Hun Sen to help Cambodia purchase 1 million COVID-19 vaccines.

The notion of "doing good" in business is not new, but in Cambodia,
focus on ESG principles has only recently risen up the corporate agenda.
According to the GRI Sustainability Disclosure Database, the total number of
sustainability reports in Cambodia have doubled since 2015, mostly in the
financial services sector.^[2]
More companies are expected to adhere to ESG principles thereby strengthening
the competitiveness of the Cambodian economy, which will not only attract
foreign investment but also improve the business environment.   

As a company with a strong foothold in Cambodia, Chen Zhi and PHG helped
in the fight against the coronavirus earlier in the year by donating US$500,000
and by providing pandemic prevention supplies worth over US$600,000. In
October, Chen Zhi and the Group also provided flood relief support -- this
included 100 tons of rice, 300 cartons of instant noodles and 1,000 cartons of
drinking water, comprising a total value of US$75,000 -- for flood-hit victims in
Cambodia. Chen Zhi personally donated US$500,000 to help the victims. And, as
mentioned earlier, PHG made a large cash donation in December to help Cambodia
with its COVID-19 response, which will help the government procure and
distribute vaccines to Cambodians for free.

Over the years, Prince Real Estate
Charitable Foundation Organization, the Group's philanthropic arm, has also
launched more than 240 charitable events seeking to improve Cambodian lives
through donations of funds and supplies worth over US$11 million, benefitting
more than 320,000 people.

"As a company invested in the future of
Cambodia, Prince Holding Group will always help communities in their hour of
need. Furthermore, the Group is constantly contributing to ESG initiatives to benefit
Cambodia and uphold the company's role as a responsible stakeholder in local
affairs," states Neak Oknha Chen Zhi, chairman of PHG.

The focus on sustainability in corporate activity has come at an
important time, as the civil society sector in Cambodia is under
supported. Last year, the Cooperation Committee for Cambodia, an umbrella
body for the local NGO sector, warned that its 208 members need to "look
at other funds from the private sector" in the next five years.^[3] In
July, the Centre for Asian Philanthropy and Society (CAPS), a Hong
Kong-headquartered think tank, noted that corporate funding, on average,
accounted for just 5%^[4] of
the budget of Cambodian social development organizations, a third of the
proportion common elsewhere in Asia.

Going forward, CAPS also predicts that due to the pandemic, there is
expected to be a pullback in funding and support from foreign NGOs,
historically the main supporters of their local counterparts across
developing countries. With the arrest of funding and support from foreign NGOs,
private sector enterprises and governmental units therefore urgently need to
fill the gap to ensure continuity of the good work done at developmental
programmes and be ready to offer funding for emergency programmes in the
country.  

About Neak Oknha Chen Zhi

Neak Oknha Chen Zhi is the chairman of Prince Holding Group ("PHG").
As chairman, Neak Oknha Chen Zhi has turned PHG into a leading conglomerate in
Cambodia that adheres to international standards, invests in the future of the
Kingdom and is committed to sustainable business practices.

Neak Oknha Chen Zhi has expanded the business operations of PHG
to encompass various sectors, such as real estate development, banking,
finance, aviation, tourism, logistics, technology, food and beverages, and
lifestyle sectors.

As well as his business activities, Neak Oknha Chen Zhi engages
in helping communities and philanthropy work.

About Prince Holding Group Ltd.

Founded in 2015 in Cambodia, Prince Holding Group ("PHG") is one of
the largest corporate conglomerates in Cambodia, with businesses spanning
across multiple industries, including real estate development, banking,
finance, aviation, tourism, logistics, technology, food and beverages, and
lifestyle sectors. PHG adheres to its mission of "Building a Better
Life", and the Group's philosophy espouses the values of  "Commitment, Responsibility, Respect,
Generosity and Innovation".

• The nourishing herbal tea bags, which can be used to improve lung functions and other COVID-19 mild or moderate symptoms, will be made available in over 800 stores in Malaysia
• Estimated retail sales of about RM2.5 million (HK$5 million) in Q42020, and RM8 million (HK$15 million) to RM10 million (HK$20 million) in 2021 from January 2021 onwards
• Malaysian Halal certificate is in process
• Another major move after venturing into the 100-billion-yuan NMN market 

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - Media OutReach - 8 December 2020 - Hong Kong Stock Exchange Main Board Listed Company Ritamix Global Ltd (HKG: 1936) ("Ritamix" or "Group" or "Company") will be introducing its newly-develop decoction tea, also dubbed the Qing Fei Pai Du Decoction Tea ("Qing Fei Pai Du"), which can be used to improve lung functions and may help to prevent non-specific flu like symptoms.

About Ritamix Global Ltd

Ritamix Global Ltd ("Ritamix" or "Group" or "Company") is a Malaysia-based company with more than 37 years of track record, principally engaging in (i) distribution of animal feed additives and, to a lesser extent, human food ingredients; and (ii) manufacturing of animal feed additives premixes. The Company sourced over 300 brand products from over 70 suppliers of different brand names to promote and distribute their products in Malaysia. They also produced over 150 own brand animal feed additives premixes for sales in Malaysia and overseas.

Ritamix possesses a GMP-compliant manufacturing plant installed with a seven-storey automated mixer to sieve, weigh and homogenise their own brand animal feed additives premixes in accordance with different formulae. The Group provides customised services to customers by formulating premixes with specific dosage and combination of ingredients that fit the customers' needs to, among others, improve fertility and livability of poultry, strengthen egg shell and colouring properties of egg yolks and improve feed conversion rate of livestock.

About NMN

NMN stands for β-nicotinamide mononucleotide, which is a trending new ingredient in the field of dietary supplements. It was first discovered in 2013 by world-renowned Australian biologist David Andrew Sinclair, who is a professor of genetics at Harvard Medical School. In 2019, Professor Shinichiro Imai from the University of Washington confirmed that it extended the average remaining lifespan of experimental animals by 2.3 times.

NMN is one of the quickest means of stimulating NAD production, which then contributes to cell energy and allows each of the anti-aging properties promoted by cells with adequate ability to grow and regenerate.

AVT9152 module leverages Nordic Semiconductor NB-IoT/LTE-M SiP and SoC to support low-power, complex connectivity needs and easily connects to Avnet’s IoTConnect Platform

PHOENIX, US - Media OutReach - 8 December 2020 -
Leading global technology solutions provider Avnet (Nasdaq: AVT) today expanded its product line
for rapid IoT development with the launch of the AVT9152 module, designed for a range of embedded applications requiring
cellular connectivity yet demanding low power consumption and minimal component
size. This new addition to the Avnet ecosystem uses leading technology from
Nordic Semiconductor to provide engineers and developers with NB-IoT/LTE-M, GPS
and Bluetooth® Low Energy (Bluetooth LE) wireless connectivity in one of the
smallest packages on the market.

The AVT9152
module has been developed to support a variety of applications, including
beacons for COVID-19 contact tracing, logistics and asset tracking, vending
machines, kiosk terminals, medical devices and smart building automation. These
applications demand wireless connectivity and power efficiency without sacrificing
a device's scale. Avnet delivers this complete package by leveraging Nordic
Semiconductor's nRF9160 low power System-in-Package (SiP) and nRF52840
Bluetooth 5.2/Bluetooth LE advanced multiprotocol System-on-Chip (SoC).

"To tap the true
potential of IoT, engineers must be able to minimize the size and power usage
of their devices without compromising on functionality," said Andy Wong, senior
vice president, Design and Solutions Services, Avnet
Asia. "Our new module takes advantage of some of the industry's best SiP and
SoC technology from Nordic Semiconductor to strike that balance for engineers.
The AVT9152 is ideal for IoT applications when low power and small size are at
a premium and is the latest addition to Avnet's robust technology ecosystem."

The nRF52840
Bluetooth 5.2/Bluetooth LE advanced multiprotocol SoC features a 64MHz, 32-bit
Arm^® Cortex^® M4 processor with floating point
unit (FPU) which, alongside the nRF9160 SiP's ArmCortex-M33 processor,
ensures the module can offer ample computational power to support a range of
complex and processor-intensive IoT applications.

The module
offers a high degree of flexibility and scalability for IoT product development
while shortening time-to-market. Completing an IoT design can be as
straightforward as connecting a power source, sensors, and an antenna to the
module.

The AVT9152
Evaluation Kit provides simplified IoT application development with an
end-to-end Cloud connection platform via Avnet's enterprise ready IoTConnect Platform. It also includes Avnet's
global eUICC SIM with 50MB/3-month trial service. The evaluation kit is
available globally and features a 3-axis accelerometer, 3-axis gyroscope, as
well as pressure, temperature, relative humidity, ambient light, and motion
(PIR) sensors. For more information visit  http://avnet.me/AVT9152NPI.

About Avnet

Avnet
is a global technology solutions provider with an extensive ecosystem
delivering design, product, marketing and supply chain expertise for customers
at every stage of the product lifecycle. We transform ideas into intelligent
solutions, reducing the time, cost and complexities of bringing products to
market. For nearly a century, Avnet has helped its customers and suppliers
around the world realize the transformative possibilities of technology. Learn
more about Avnet at www.avnet.com.

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All brands and trade names are trademarks or registered trademarks, and are the
properties of their respective owners. Avnet disclaims any proprietary interest
in marks other than its own.

Winners will have access to financial support, coaching and networking opportunities to help scale their innovative technology solutions

HONG KONG SAR - Media
OutReach - 8 December 2020 - Prudence Foundation, the
community investment arm of Prudential in Asia and Africa, together with Humanitarian
Partner International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)
and Technology Partner Lenovo, today launches the second edition of the SAFE
STEPS Disaster Tech (D-Tech) Awards[1]. The Awards find, fund and
support technology solutions that save lives before, during or after natural
disaster events.

Since 2000, more than 40 per cent of global disaster events have taken
place in the Asia Pacific region[2],
resulting in around 800,000 deaths and affecting 3.2 billion people[3]. This year,
the COVID-19 pandemic which has infected more than 11 million people[4] and
expected to result in over US$2.7 trillion in economic losses[5], has
magnified the importance of disaster preparedness and collaboration across all
sectors in reducing the threat and impact of natural disaster events.

The SAFE STEPS D-Tech Awards was created
by Prudence Foundation out of the belief that technology innovation can play a more
significant role in improving disaster preparedness, recovery and resilience. The
Awards are part of SAFE STEPS, a multi-platform, mass
awareness programme developed by Prudence Foundation and supported by the IFRC
and other partners to provide life-saving information around natural disaster
events, road safety and first aid.

Organisations participating in
the Awards will stand a chance to win grants from a pool of US$200,000 to
support the implementation and scaling of their D-Tech solutions. Semi-finalists
and finalists will have access to expert coaching, pitching and networking
opportunities with humanitarian representatives, venture capital fund managers,
fellow tech entrepreneurs and social enterprise developers. Finalists will pitch
their solutions to a panel of judges in June 2021.

Donald Kanak, Chairman of
Prudence Foundation, said, "The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has raised the awareness
of the critical need for disaster preparedness and the power of technology in
resilience, response and recovery. We established the SAFE STEPS D-Tech Awards
to encourage entrepreneurs across the world to direct their energy and
ingenuity in applying their technology to reduce the devastating impact of disasters.
We believe D-Tech has huge potential to be a disruptive game changer for good
and be just as impactful as technology has been in other areas, such as edtech,
fintech and medtech."

Alexander
Matheou, IFRC's Regional Director for Asia Pacific, said, "2020 has shown us that resilience
against disasters has never been more important. IFRC is pleased to work with Prudence
Foundation again on the SAFE STEPS D-Tech Awards to bring businesses and
communities together to support tech solutions that will help save lives."

Pratima
Harite, Head of Corporate Social Responsibility and Philanthropy for Lenovo Asia Pacific, said,
"Technology can play a fundamental role in improving resilience in communities
impacted by natural and other disasters. Lenovo aims to combine the power of
world-class technology solutions with the creativity and know-how of local
entrepreneurs and charitable organisations, to achieve better preparedness,
recovery, and resilience."

The Awards are supported by a
wide range of strategic partners, including the Asian Venture Philanthropy
Network (AVPN), Antler, e27, Give2Asia, Hatcher+, Jubilee Capital Management and
National Geographic.

The competition is open for entries from today to 19 February 2021. Both for-profit and non-profit
organisations are welcome to apply. Details of the application criteria,
timeline and other relevant information can be found here.

PROMOTIONAL VIDEO AVAILABLE HERE

Introduction
to SAFE STEPS D-Tech Awards: Link

Call for applications: Link

ABOUT SAFE STEPS

SAFE STEPS is a multi-platform mass awareness programme that provides
vital lifesaving tips on natural disaster events, road safety and first aid.
SAFE STEPS is created and developed by Prudence Foundation, in partnership with
the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, National
Geographic and the Federation Internationale de l'Automobile. It aims to raise
awareness and provide easy-to-understand educational information on
life-threatening issues in the hope of saving lives and building more resilient
communities.

For more information, please visit SAFE STEPS.

ABOUT PRUDENCE FOUNDATION

Prudence Foundation is the community investment arm of Prudential in Asia
and Africa. Its mission is to secure the future of communities by enhancing
education, health and safety. The Foundation runs regional and local programmes
in partnership with NGOs, governments and the private sector in order to
maximise the impact of its efforts. Prudence Foundation leverages Prudential's long-term
mindset and geographical scale to make communities safer, more secure and more
resilient. The Foundation is a Hong Kong registered charitable entity.

For more information, please visit Prudence Foundation.

ABOUT THE INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF RED CROSS AND RED CRESCENT
SOCIETIES

The International Federation of Red Cross (IFRC) is the world's largest humanitarian
network, comprising 192 member National Societies that work to save lives and
promote dignity around the world.

For more information, please visit IFRC.

ABOUT LENOVO

Lenovo (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) is a US$50 billion Fortune Global 500
company, with 63,000 employees and operating in 180 markets around the world.
 Focused on a bold vision to deliver smarter technology for all, we are
developing world-changing technologies that create a more inclusive, trustworthy
and sustainable digital society. By designing, engineering and building the
world's most complete portfolio of smart devices and infrastructure, we are
also leading an Intelligent Transformation -- to create better experiences and
opportunities for millions of customers around the world. To find out more
visit https://www.lenovo.com, follow
us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, Weibo and
read about the latest news via our StoryHub.

• iQIYI is enhancing its local content offering with the addition of
  top Astro-produced local Malay dramas including some of its biggest hits over
  the last few years as well as a freshly released new title, made available
  exclusively on both iQIYI and Astro platforms concurrently

KUALA
LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - Media OutReach - 8 December 2020 - Innovative market-leading online entertainment
service iQIYI International is extending its partnership with Malaysia's leading
media entertainment group, Astro Malaysia Holdings to offer more local content
to its viewers. This local content partnership adds another dimension to the
current strategic partnership between the two companies, by making available a
curated collection of Astro's biggest locally produced hits on iQIYI
International.

Dinesh Ratnam, iQIYI International Country
Manager Malaysia, Singapore, and Brunei said "We aim to be the destination for
users who are looking for good quality content, both local and from around the
region. In that regard, we will continue to strive in offering more local
content to our Malaysian users on top of the already strong collection of
Korean and Chinese titles we possess. We started offering local content to our
users in July, and the receptivity was overwhelming."  

iQIYI International's partnership with Astro was
forged in 2019 and has resulted in the only iQIYI linear TV channel in the
region made exclusively available for Astro customers. The partnership is
reflective of both company's aspirations to a global exchange of content which
have become more accessible in the wake of technological advances. iQIYI
International and Astro have firmly held to the belief of providing users with
high-quality entertainment through ground-breaking technological innovation and
content creativity.

Along with a collection of top library hits,
this strategic content partnership also will be making available a
much-anticipated title, Biar Mereka
Cemburu, on iQIYI's streaming services. Featuring an all-star cast of Aiman
Hakim Ridza, Nabilah Razali and many more, it tells a
will-they-won't-they love story of city boy Eidil, who falls in love with food
delivery rider and aspiring photographer, Nadia who does not reciprocate his
love. The title was released on Dec 1, 2020 and each episode is made available
on iQIYI just an hour after the show airs on Astro Ria.

This is a testament to the continued cooperation between the two parties and shared
belief in providing quality entertainment services to users. The show will
first air on Astro Ria at 10 pm and iQIYI users will be able to watch it just
an hour later at 11 pm. The episodes are accessible for all to watch here https://bit.ly/WatchBiarMerekaCemburu or download iQIYI app via http://bit.ly/iQIYI .

"Astro has an amazing selection of local content
and a good track record of producing great local hits that appeal to a wide
range of viewers. To that end, we look forward to adding more high quality,
premium content from Astro through the extension of our partnership. There is
definitely more to come here." added Dinesh.

Added Dinesh "We've seen a surge in demand for
content in our platform as people spend more time at home during the CMCO, we
will continue to forge deeper and broader content partnerships to satisfy this
demand from our viewers."

ABOUT iQIYI International

Headquartered in Singapore, iQIYI International is an on-demand video
streaming service providing beloved pan-Asian entertainment to international
viewers. Offering both ad-supported and VIP subscription services, iQIYI
International delivers premium drama series, movies, variety shows, and anime;
with local languages and subtitles; powered by cutting-edge technology. iQIYI
International also makes its technology available to other entertainment
services through SaaS partnerships. iQIYI International can be enjoyed on any
device via iQ.com and the app. iQIYI International is owned by iQIYI, Inc.
(Nasdaq: IQ).

For more
latest updates, please follow iQIYI Malaysia's social media accounts: 

Facebook: www.fb.com/iQIYIMalaysia

Instagram: www.instagram.com/iQIYIMalaysia

Twitter: www.twitter.com/iQIYIMalaysia

YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/iQIYIMalaysia

TikTok: https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSpS45B2/

ABOUT Astro Malaysia Holdings Berhad

Astro Malaysia Holdings Berhad (Astro) is
Malaysia's leading content and consumer company, serving 5.7 million or 75% of
Malaysian households across our TV, radio, digital and commerce platforms. As a
trusted brand, Astro keeps Malaysians entertained and informed with a TV
viewership share of 73% driven by local and vernacular signatures,
international and live sports content. Our streaming service, Astro GO, allows
its 1.7 million monthly active users to access their preferred content anytime,
anywhere across multiple devices. To date a total of 134mn On Demand videos
were streamed. Astro's radio brands
maintained their No.1 position in their respective languages, reaching 15.7mn
weekly listeners, with 3.6mn monthly digital radio users. Astro's digital
brands host a total MUV of 13.4mn. With 8mn followers, Astro Awani is
Malaysia's #1 news channel on social media. As the leading movie producer in
Malaysia, Astro is committed to raising the standard of local films with blockbusters
such as Hantu Kak Limah, BoBoiBoy Movie 2, Paskal, Polis Evo 2 and
award-winning The Garden of Evening Mists. In FY20, Astro Shaw garnered 50%
share of the local box office sales.

Winner of “Best Deal of the Year” award for the sale of 12 Link REIT malls Winner of “Retail Team of the Year” award for Nathan 562 project

HONG KONG - Media OutReach - 7 December 2020 - Leading global real estate services firm, Cushman & Wakefield, once again shone at the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Awards in Hong Kong for 2020, with the following wins:

• "Best Deal of the Year" -- Winner for the third consecutive year
• "Retail Team of the Year" - Winner
• "Office of the Year" - Award of Excellence
• "Best Deal of the Year" -- Award of Excellence for another submission

For the 2020 "Best Deal of the Year" award, the firm won recognition for the sale of 12 Link REIT malls. The 2020 win continues Cushman & Wakefield's success in the "Best Deal of the Year" category, having been crowned the winner every year since the firm's first entry in 2018. Over the past three years, all four deals submitted to the "Best Deal" award category have been commended. Together, these deals represent a record-breaking transaction value of HK$54 billion (US$ 7 billion), comprising the first-ever retail portfolio sale of 17 shopping malls owned by Link REIT, a further sale of 12 Link REIT malls, prime office buildings named 8 Bay East (now rebranded as NEO) and Mapletree Bay Point (now rebranded as International Trade Tower) in Kowloon East. All four deals have involved well-balanced portfolios of top international buyers and sellers, demonstrating the firm's capabilities to facilitate mega club deals, bridging local expertise with global capital.

The firm's 2020 RICS Award success in Hong Kong has also been matched in mainland China, with the Cushman & Wakefield Capital Markets China team winning the "Best Deal of the Year" award in the RICS China Awards 2020 with a club deal for the Shanghai Pufa Tower property. This dual recognition in both Hong Kong and mainland China markets is indicative of the firm's expertise and collaborative synergies that underpin its market leadership across the Greater China region.

Francis Li, International Director, Vice President, Greater China & Head of Capital Markets, Greater China, Cushman & Wakefield, said, "I am deeply proud of our teams for facilitating these deals of unprecedented scale and complexity, with clear strategies and precision. I congratulate them for their unwavering professionalism and innovative approaches to set the standard in the industry."

The Retail Team of Cushman & Wakefield has received award recognitions for "Retail Team of the Year" for three consecutive years, with this year being the Winner of the award for Nathan 562 property, a nine-storey vertical retail commercial building in Mongkok. Kevin Lam, Executive Director & Head of Retail Services, Hong Kong, at Cushman & Wakefield, commented: "We are proud to be the industry pioneer, stepping up from traditional agency brokerage services to provide an integrated full-service platform. Our "Retail Asset Continuous Enhancement" (RACE) offering is a first in Hong Kong's retail leasing industry, incorporating conceptualization, leasing strategies and execution, marketing campaigns, and properties and facilities management, as well as ongoing tenancy performance management. It's proven to be a great success in the market, and we are well-positioned as a trusted partner to both landlords and tenants alike into the future."

In addition to these two major 2020 awards, Cushman & Wakefield also scooped a Certificate of Excellence for "Office Team of the Year," and for a second entry in "Best Deal of the Year."

John Siu, Managing Director, Hong Kong, Cushman & Wakefield, commented, "Our teams continue to show resilience in the face of economic challenges and fierce industry competition. Backed by years of experience, a culture of innovation and first-rate market intelligence, we remain well-positioned to provide strategic advisory services to our clients. We are proud of our winning tradition at the RICS Hong Kong Awards and recognition from impartial third parties remain a testament to our ability to meet client needs."

K. K. Chiu, Chief Executive, Greater China, Cushman & Wakefield, concluded, "This accolade is the best testament to our industry leadership and service excellence across Greater China. With our deep local knowledge and extensive footprint in the region, we are in the best leadership position to provide a full suite of value-added services and solutions to help clients capture the market opportunities. Looking ahead to 2021, we are confident that we will see more exciting deals across Hong Kong and Greater China."

The annual RICS Hong Kong Awards ceremony celebrates outstanding achievements in the industry across a range of categories. With years of tradition, it is a recognised symbol of credibility among industry players.

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About Cushman & Wakefield

Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a leading global real estate services firm that delivers exceptional value for real estate occupiers and owners. Cushman & Wakefield is among the largest real estate services firms with approximately 53,000 employees in 400 offices and 60 countries. Across Greater China, 22 offices are servicing the local market. The company won four of the top awards in the Euromoney Survey 2017, 2018 and 2020 in the categories of Overall, Agency Letting/Sales, Valuation and Research in China. In 2019, the firm had revenue of $ 8.8 billion across core services of property, facilities and project management, leasing, capital markets, valuation and other services. To learn more, visit www.cushmanwakefield.com.hk or follow us on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/cushman-&-wakefield-greater-china)

Mr Keith Kerr receives Lifetime Achiever Award in recognition of his in-depth knowledge and decades of contribution to Hong Kong’s real estate developments

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 7 December 2020 - The RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) Awards 2020 Hong Kong was announced and presented this afternoon, 7 December 2020, at the Grand Hyatt, Wan Chai. The awards showcases and celebrates the outstanding achievements and developments of industry professionals who create the places and spaces where communities live and work in.

The Awards this year sees the keenest competition since its inauguration 9 years ago. The total number of nominations received represents almost a 50 per cent increment compared to last year, signaling a major leap of the achievements by professionals in Hong Kong. Through meticulous assessment by the jury panel consistent of 10 senior industry leaders, 12 teams were awarded the highest accolades bestowed by the world's largest professional body in the built environment sector.

RICS has also presented the most prestigious Lifetime Achiever Award to Mr Keith Kerr, President of the Real Estate Developers Association of Hong Kong in recognition of his vast knowledge in the real estate industry and his decades worth of contribution to some of Hong Kong's iconic and top-notched property projects which have created new urban and commercial landscapes.

Mr Dave Hallam MRICS, RICS Hong Kong Advisory Board Chair, mentions that while technology and digitisation is impacting the world we live in and changing the face of our profession, it is yet equally important to ensure we remain versatile and meet the challenges head on. "Chartered surveyors play a key role in the resilience and sustainability of our built environments. We have to think big, continually reinvent ourselves and remain ahead of the curve, in order to ensure a better quality of life and safer world for future generations to come."

Mr Chris Nicholl FRICS, RICS Managing Director of Asia Pacific, comments that the Awards are a part of RICS' ongoing commitment to raise the profile of professionalism in the built environment and "Each nomination is an acknowledgement that professionalism in the sector matters to Chartered Surveyors, their clients and the public."

The RICS Awards is an esteemed and reputable recognition within Hong Kong's land development industry. The long-awaited celebration this year is a rejoice of the resilience of the built environment professionals who deliver confidence to the market despite unprecedented challenges in uncertain times.

Results of RICS Awards 2020 Hong Kong:

1.     Office Team of the Year

Winner: JLL Hong Kong

Excellence: Cushman & Wakefield

Excellence: CBRE Limited

2.     Residential Team of the Year

Winner: Urban Renewal Authority

Excellence: Savills (Hong Kong) Ltd

Excellence: Wheelock Properties Limited and MTR Corporation Limited

3.     Retail Team of the Year

Winner: Cushman & Wakefield

Excellence: JLL Hong Kong

4.     Facilities Management Team of the Year

Winner: Swire Properties Limited

Excellence: JLL Hong Kong

5.     Property Management Team of the Year

Winner: Kai Shing Management Services Limited -- International Commerce Centre

Excellence: Harriman Property Management Limited

Excellence: Kai Shing Management Services Limited -- Yoho Midtown

6.     Professional Consultancy Services Team of the Year

Winner: Knight Frank and AECOM

7.     Construction Project Management Team of the Year

Winner: New World Development Company Limited -- Victoria Dockside

Excellence: West Kowloon Cultural District Authority, Rider Levett Bucknall Ltd, BTA & RLP Company Ltd, Buro Happold International (Hong Kong) Limited, Hip Hing Engineering Company Limited -- Xiqu Centre Project Team

Excellence: Wheelock Properties Ltd and Hip Hing Construction Group -- 8 Bay East/NEO

8.     Refurbishment / Revitalisation Team of the Year

Winner: New World Development Company Limited, Ronald Lu & Partners

Excellence: Architectural Services Department, The Government of the Hong Kong SAR

Excellence: Knight Frank and Aedas

9.     Research Team of the Year:

Winner: Colliers International (Hong Kong) Ltd

Excellence: Arcadis Consultancy Hong Kong Limited

10.  Sustainability Achievement of the Year

Winner: Hongkong Land (Property Management) Limited

Excellence: New World Development Company Limited

Excellence: Wheelock Properties Limited

11.  Best Deal of the Year

Winner: Link REIT and Cushman & Wakefield

Excellence: Mapletree and Cushman & Wakefield

Excellence: Savills (Hong Kong) Ltd

12.  Corporate Social Responsibility Project of the Year

Winner: K11 Concepts Limited

Excellence: Urban Renewal Authority

Excellence: Wheelock Properties Limited

13.  Young Surveyor of the Year

Winner: Ryan Ip MRICS (Our Hong Kong Foundation)

Merit: Sharon Hung MRICS (Knight Frank)

Merit: Fenton Wong MRICS (Ericsson Limited)

Merit: Troy Wu MRICS (CBRE Limited)

14.  Lifetime Achiever: Mr Keith Kerr

Please download the event photos HERE. For details of the RICS Awards, Hong Kong 2020 are available at rics.org/hkawards.

About RICS

Delivering confidence

We are RICS.

Everything we do is designed to effect positive change in the built and natural environments. Through our respected global standards, leading professional progression and our trusted data and insight, we promote and enforce the highest professional standards in the development and management of land, real estate, construction and infrastructure.

Our work with others provides a foundation for confident markets, pioneers better places to live and work and is a force for positive social impact.

Awards submissions more than double previous year in strong indication of the rapidly increasing adoption of online accounting and business solutions by firms throughout the region

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 7 December, 2020 - Xero, the global small business platform, today revealed the winners of the Xero Awards 2020: Asia. The annual Awards recognise the contributions of Xero's accounting, bookkeeping, and corporate secretarial partners in Asia, as well as their efforts supporting the SME community.

Kevin Fitzgerald, Managing Director - Asia, Xero said: "The accounting, bookkeeping and corporate secretarial industry plays a critical role helping SMEs transform the way they do business, enabling them to become more resilient, agile and competitive over what has been an incredibly challenging and uncertain year."

"With Awards submissions this year more than double the number received last year, I can confidently say that the ever growing adoption and value perception of online accounting has played a significant role in furthering that cause and reaping important wins for firms and their clients."

"The Xero Awards 2020: Asia celebrates the beautiful work and the impact our partners have had on small business success and the global small business economy. This year's winners have demonstrated excellence in many areas but most notably leading the way in innovation and demonstrating how Xero and the Xero ecosystem have driven value for their customers. Leveraging cloud solutions, they have established a stronger value proposition and competitive edge over their peers, and built a foundation to support long-term growth and success. Congratulations to all of our winners!"

For each of the two award categories -- Accounting Partner of the Year and Emerging Partner of the Year, one winner was selected in each of the following four regions:

• Singapore
• Hong Kong
• Malaysia
• broader Asia (excluding Singapore, Hong Kong and Malaysia)

Xero Award 2020: Asia winners:

Accounting Partner of the Year -- Singapore

Osome

Emerging Accounting Partner of the Year -- Singapore

Hawksford Singapore

Accounting Partner of the Year -- Hong Kong

Linkers CPA Limited

Emerging Accounting Partner of the Year -- Hong Kong

CLG Group

Accounting Partner of the Year -- Malaysia

GA Hive Sdn Bhd

Emerging Accounting Partner of the Year -- Malaysia

WeCorporate Global Consultancy Sdn Bhd

Accounting Partner of the Year -- Asia (ex. Singapore, Hong Kong and Malaysia)

BukuBuku

Emerging Accounting Partner of the Year -- Asia  (ex. Singapore, Hong Kong and Malaysia)

weConnect

About Xero

Xero is a cloud-based accounting software platform for small businesses with 2.45 million subscribers globally. Through Xero, small business owners and their advisors have access to real-time financial data any time, anywhere and on any device. Xero offers an ecosystem of over 800 third-party apps and 200 plus connections to banks and other financial partners. In 2020, Xero was included in the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index and recognised by IDC MarketScape as a leader in its worldwide SaaS and cloud-enabled small business finance and accounting applications vendor assessment.

• The
  carefully planned temperature-controlled multimodal journey of Kaavan started
  from Islamabad and ended in a sanctuary in Cambodia
• The logistics leader worked with global animal
  welfare organization FOUR PAWS and veterinary specialists to ensure a safe and
  comfortable ride for the elephant
• First-ever adult elephant that was flown out of
  Pakistan is now safe and sound in his new home

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 7
December 2020 - Kaavan, a 36-year old Asian elephant, is settling
in his new home in Cambodia after his flight from Islamabad, Pakistan.  The "long-haul" flight took months of careful
and extensive planning by FOUR PAWS, a global animal welfare organization,
veterinary specialists and DHL Global Forwarding. The international freight
specialist arm of Deutsche Post DHL Group took care of the logistics, including
securing the necessary customs authorization, for the transportation of Kaavan from
his previous home at the Marghazar Zoo.

Kaavan boarded the
plane on 30 November in a customized crate for his long-awaited journey,
planned by DHL Global Forwarding and FOUR PAWS.

DHL Global Forwarding
took care of the logistics, including securing the necessary customs
authorization, for the relocation of Kaavan to his new home at Cambodia
Wildlife Sanctuary.

Weighing over four tons and at more than three meters in
height, Kaavan boarded the plane on 30 November after a medical check for his
long-awaited journey to his new home at Cambodia Wildlife Sanctuary. The Asian
elephant had taken a truck ride, from the zoo to the Islamabad International
Airport. A customized crate, in full compliance with the International Air
Transport Association's regulations, was specially built for the trips.

"Shipping live animals is especially complex as each animal
has its unique requirements and Kaavan, who belongs to the largest land mammal species
on the Asian continent, is the first adult elephant to board an airplane in
Pakistan. We had to make special arrangements for him and are delighted to have
been able to leverage our logistics know-how and global network of temperature
controlled facilities, in addition to FOUR PAWS' animal expertise, to safely
bring Kaavan to his new home in Cambodia," said Kelvin Leung, CEO, DHL Global
Forwarding Asia Pacific.

Kaavan, also known as the world's loneliest elephant,
received global attention for his living conditions in the Marghazar Zoo. To prepare
for the journey, the elephant received special training for several weeks
to securely enter his crate. Kaavan was accompanied by a team of wildlife
veterinarians who watched over him and kept him calm.

"The highly-anticipated voyage is the result of months of
planning and coordination with DHL and various animal specialists, such as the
team from EKIPA, with the support of local Pakistan officials, American businessman
Eric S. Margolis and Cher's non-governmental organization Free The Wild. Kaavan
has been relocated to provide him with a species-appropriate environment and
for the care that they require, and every possible effort has been made to
ensure that the trip, which is his  passageway to a better life, was safe and
comfortable for him," said Dr. Amir Khalil,  FOUR PAWS veterinarian and leader
of the rescue mission.

In 2018, DHL successfully helped four
grown endangered Ussuri brown bears travel across continents from Japan to
England, and sent two
giant pandas on a climate-neutral journey from China to Finland.

Note to editors:

Even the most seasoned of travelers would be prone to
feeling cranky after spending 20 hours on a 9,000km trip. But four Ussuri bears
were little fazed by such an experience when they made the journey from Japan
to England in August 2018. Read about the first-class experience of the
four grown brown bears who successfully traveled across continents to their new
home.

DHL – The logistics company for the world

DHL is the leading global brand in the logistics industry. Our DHL
divisions offer an unrivalled portfolio of logistics services ranging from
national and international parcel delivery, e-commerce shipping and fulfillment
solutions, international express, road, air and ocean transport to industrial
supply chain management. With about 380,000 employees in more than 220
countries and territories worldwide, DHL connects people and businesses securely
and reliably, enabling global sustainable trade flows. With specialized
solutions for growth markets and industries including technology, life sciences
and healthcare, engineering, manufacturing & energy, auto-mobility and
retail, DHL is decisively positioned as "The logistics company for the world".

DHL is part of
Deutsche Post DHL Group. The Group generated revenues of more than 63 billion
euros in 2019. With sustainable business practices and a commitment to society
and the environment, the Group makes a positive contribution to the world.
Deutsche Post DHL Group aims to achieve zero-emissions logistics by 2050.

NIPSEA aims to contribute to the innovations needed for C.A.S.E. (Connected, Autonomous, Shared and Electric mobility).

SINGAPORE - Media
OutReach - 7 December 2020 - NIPSEA Technologies and the Agency for
Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) have joined forces in the field of
coating solutions for autonomous navigation. Over the next three years, this
groundbreaking collaboration will be developing coating solutions for C.A.S.E.
(connected, autonomous, shared and electric mobility) which offers a glimpse
into the future of automobiles and its rapid developments.

Established
in 2011, NIPSEA Technologies is the Research and Development facility of Nippon
Paint Group, outside Japan and China. NIPSEA'S current collaboration with
A*STAR paves the way to promote innovative R&D projects, leveraging
expertise in chemicals, engineering sciences, and infocomm technologies.

"This current
project is part of our goal to contribute to the innovations in the rapidly
changing automotive industry. We are very honoured to have A*STAR as our
partner in this attempt to develop disruptive technologies," said Mr. Wee Siew
Kim, Group Chief Executive Officer of NIPSEA Group.

From
L-Rt: Mr WANG Chyang (Managing Director of Nippon Paint Singapore Group), Mr.
WEE Siew Kim (Group Chief Executive Officer of NIPSEA Group), Mr. Frederick
CHEW (Chief Executive Officer of A*STAR) and Prof. TAN Sze Wee (Assistant Chief
Executive, Enterprise A*STAR)

This exciting
partnership is yet another milestone for NIPSEA and A*STAR, who have previously
worked on several key initiatives over the past eight years. This includes the
ICAP (Industrial Coating and Packaging) consortium project which produced
packaging films that protect foods and medicine from oxidation, by keeping
moisture out and blocking UV rays. The parties also worked on the Cool
Singapore project helmed by Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in 2017,
yielding a total cool paint solution to reduce Singapore's ambient temperature
by 2 °C. Through this collaboration, NIPSEA has developed full cool paint
systems by modification and development of coatings for cool walls, roof and
road applications. More recently in 2019, the two cutting-edge organisations
also collaborated on an anti-microbial coating project which was successfully
implemented for solvent-borne auto interior coatings in China.

The current
project is part of NIPSEA's aim to develop coating technologies for the evolving
needs of the automotive and transportation industry. Over the next three years,
the two organisations will work on several fronts in the field of autonomous
navigation. This includes the development of new coating solutions that
addresses the key challenges of safety and cost in autonomous driving, as well
as the employment of machine and deep learning approaches to increase
productivity in coating research and development.

"We
have worked together with A*STAR since 2012 and have achieved many milestones
together. However, this project, in particular, is very exciting as for the
second consecutive year, Singapore ranks at the top of the list of countries
ready to embrace autonomous vehicles (AVs), according to the 2019 Autonomous Vehicles
Readiness Index (AVRI) conducted by KPMG. Hence, this allows NIPSEA to lay an
excellent foundation to be the pioneer in autonomous navigation, over the next
decade," said Dr. Hong Jiang, Chief Technology Officer of NIPSEA Group.

Dr.
HONG Jiang (Chief Technology Officer of NIPSEA Group) in NIPSEA Group R&D
Innovation Center, Shanghai

Similarly,
NIPSEA's commitment to this cutting-edge project is echoed by A*STAR. Together,
the organisations are looking forward to continuing their working relationship.

"Working
alongside NIPSEA has been a happy journey for us, as both organisations place
high emphasis on innovations that benefit society in a sustainable way. In this
emerging and dynamic field of autonomous navigation, we are building upon our
long-standing collaboration to create a technology solution for a safer
environment," said Professor Alfred Huan, Assistant Chief Executive, Science &
Engineering Research Council, A*STAR.

This
collaboration is firmly in line with NIPSEA's DNA to push the boundaries of
innovation. This project will also provide major long-term benefits to
Singapore and to the future of autonomous navigation. For more information and
updates on this collaboration, visit http://www.nipponpaint.com/.

About NIPSEA Management Co Pte Ltd (Subsidiary of Nippon Paint Holdings Co.)

NIPSEA was founded by entrepreneur Mr.
Goh Cheng Liang in Singapore in 1962. NIPSEA has established its position as
one of the largest paint and coatings specialists in Asia, known in the
marketplace by its brand as "Nippon Paint" and is responsible for expanding its
operation and development of Nippon Paint in Asia. It has become the best
coatings partner for architectural, automotive, industrial, marine, O&G,
specialised clients and millions of families across the world.  The brand is recognised for its dedication to
quality, innovation and excellent customer service.

With more than 107 NIPSEA companies spread throughout
Asia, NIPSEA understands the local needs of its customers in every community.
The company embraces diversity and operates as a multinational corporation.
NIPSEA Group has over 22,000 employees with 82 manufacturing facilities and
operations in 18 geographical locations with its headquarters in Singapore,
efficiently serving all aspects of the business, from production to customer
satisfaction.

For more information about NIPSEA Group, visit http://www.nipponpaint.com/.