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TAIPEI, TAIWAN - Media OutReach - 18 June 2020 - Dr.
Jane Goodall, DBE, founder of the Jane Goodall Institute, UN Messenger of Peace
and one of the most influential primatologists today, was announced winner of
the 2020 Tang Prize in Sustainable Development today (June 18), "for her
ground-breaking discovery in primatology that redefines human-animal
relationship and for her lifelong unparalleled dedication to the conservation
of Earth environment." Her work laid a strong foundation for the world's march
towards a sustainable future. 

 

Redefining
human-animal relationship

Dr. Goodall's passion for animals prompted
her to accept the proposal from the celebrated anthropologist Louis Leakey to
collect data on chimpanzees in Tanzania. She started her research in 1960 when
she was only 26. Her time in Africa's jungles led to a series of remarkable
discoveries of their behaviors, including making and using tools for probing
into termite tunnels, killing and eating monkeys, begging with outstretched
hands, patting, embracing, and many more. Each chimp has its unique character,
a mind of its own and its own emotional inclination. They can develop a lasting
relationship between family members and engage in brutal warfare with one
another. These findings injected brand new information into the field of
primatology, rocked the scientific world and redefined the relationship between
humans and animals. Dr. Leakey therefore proclaimed: "Now we must redefine
'tool,' redefine 'man,' or accept chimpanzees as humans." And Harvard's Stephen
Jay Gould would call Dr. Goodall's observation "one of the great achievements
of twentieth-century scholarship."   

 

Not only did she uncover many mysteries
surrounding chimpanzee communities and correct many longstanding misconceptions
prevailing in academic until then. Through her unparalleled knowledge, she also
helped to guide the U.S. National Institutes of Health through a pivotal change
in the U.S. biomedical research: ending invasive research on chimpanzees,
preventing them from being abused, giving them adequate living space, and
strategically relocating them to federal sanctuaries for retirement.

 

From
science to action, advocating nature and wildlife conservation

Her fieldwork on chimpanzees, originally
scheduled to take only 5 years, has been going on for more than 60 years, the
longest running wildlife study on the planet at the moment. In 1977, she
established the Jane Goodall Institute to promote wildlife conservation and
educate people on environmental protection. It has more than 30 offices around
the world now, including one in Taiwan, which was set up in 1998.  

 

After
attending the first "Understanding Chimpanzees" conference in Chicago in 1986,
Dr. Goodall became alert to the global scale of the destruction of chimpanzees'
habitats and realized that no matter how shy and reserved she was innately, it
was time to come forward. When in a conference venue, she can just be a
scientist. Outside of it, she has to assume the persona of an activist for
wildlife conservation and environmental education. From then on, she became
more vocal about the rights chimpanzees should be given.

 

Now 86 years
old and claiming that she doesn't believe in jet lag, Dr. Goodall still travels
an average of 300 days a year to speak to audience around the world about the
threats posed to chimpanzees and the environment and urge them to take
necessary action. Even the Covid-19 pandemic cannot stop her from working. On
the contrary, she became even busier with projects aiming to enhance
sustainable development and safeguard our environment.

 

Devoted
to education to give people hope

In 1991, Dr.
Goodall established the Jane Goodall's Roots & Shoots Program, further
committing herself to environmental education and charity work. So far, more
than 65 countries have taken up this worthy cause, helping form more than
10,000 Roots & Shoots groups around the world to teach young people how to
think outside the box, and to adopt a more sustainable way of life. The goal is
to foster a new generation of eco-conscious citizens to take care of our earth. 

 

The Jane Goodall Institute launched the
"TACARE Program" in 1994 for the region around the Gombe National Park. This
community-centered conservation and development project, through close
collaboration with local inhabitants, aims to protect the forests and halt
biodiversity loss by alleviating poverty with strategies such as introducing
sustainable farming methods, maintaining tree nurseries, starting a
micro-credit program, and providing health facilities as well as scholarships
for girls. 

 

Over the years, Dr. Goodall has attracted a
growing number of young followers, to whom she in turn gave most of her time by
delivering talks all over the world to call for more emphasis on environmental
protection. She once said: "My job is to give people hope." People may wonder
whether she really has hope for the future, but she noted that "I maintain hope
partly because everywhere you go, there are young people who are dedicated,
passionate and begging to make a change. You can't help but be inspired by
them." 

 

The invaluable contributions Dr. Goodall made in areas such as
chimpanzee research and environmental education have seen her recognized by
numerous prestigious awards and honors, including her appointment as the United
Nations' Messenger of Peace in 2002 and Dame of the British Empire in 2004,
which was presented to her by HRH Prince Charles. Therefore, the Tang Prize
Selection Committee decided to name her the 2020 Tang Prize Laureate in
Sustainable Development, in order to commend the crucial role she has been
performing throughout her life, in promoting sustainable development in the
international arena.    

 

Established by Taiwanese entrepreneur Dr. Samuel Yin, the biannual
Tang Prize consists of four categories, namely Sustainable Development,
Biopharmaceutical Science, Sinology and Rule of Law, with NT$ 40 million
(approx. US$1.3 million) in cash prize and a research grant of NT$ 10 million
(approx.US$0.33 million) allocated to each category. It aims to promote the
interaction and cooperation between culture and technology so as to find a 21^st
century path to the sustainable development of the world. For more information,
please visit the prize's official website at https://www.tang-prize.org/en/first.php

About Tang Prize

Dr. Samuel Yin, chairman of Ruentex Group,
founded the Tang Prize in December of 2012 as an extension of the supreme value
his family placed on education. Harkening back to the golden age of the Tang
Dynasty in Chinese history, the Tang Prize seeks to be an inspiring force for
people working in all corners of the world. For more information on the Tang
Prize and its laureates, please visit www.tang-prize.org

HONG KONG, CHINA - Media OutReach - 18 June 2020 - TUV Rheinland Hong Kong Limited (TUV Rheinland), a global leader in testing, inspection and certification services and DiSa Digital Safety Pte. Ltd. ("DiSa"), signed a strategic cooperation agreement (Agreement) .

 

TUV Rheinland and DiSa agreed to cooperate in the field of UV-C Disinfection Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) in the global market. The Agreement specifies DiSa and TUV Rheinland joint synergetic development of markets, including the strengthening of cooperation in the fields of research and development testing of AGVs and to further expand into certification. This cooperation will leverage on their strengths and experience in order to promote competitiveness in the transportation and other related industry.

 

"Since 1872, TUV Rheinland has been committed to ensure the safety and quality of the interaction between man, technology, and the environment. We have always been supporting innovation and new technological developments. We see this in DiSa when they unveiled in Singapore their state-of-the-art UV-C Disinfection AGVs built to address the current Covid-19 pandemic situation. Of course, as what we are globally known for as TUV Rheinland, my team will be involved in the safety assurance and performance of the DiSa UV-C Disinfection AGVs when it is launched to the market", said Vincent Tan, Vice President of Mobility/Rail, TUV Rheinland Greater China and Asia Pacific.

 

"Through our cooperation, we hope to establish an excellent partnership with TUV Rheinland and I am excited that TUV Rheinland has given us this strategic opportunity to work with their team. This will serve as an encouragement and motivation to DiSa commitment as we tap into diversified business in these challenging economic times", said Mr. Eddie Chng, MD and Group CEO of DiSa Limited.

 

About DiSa Digital Safety Pte. Ltd.

DiSa Digital Safety Pte. Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of DiSa Limited, is a Singapore-based technology solution provider that specializes in research and development of cutting-edge digital security solution ("DiSa Asset Protection System").

 

DiSa Asset Protection System, the world's first asset protection technology, a digital lock on consumer electronic products. DiSa Asset Protection System allows the manufacturers and retailers of consumer electronic products to prevent theft by integrating DiSa Asset Protection System codes into their products during manufacturing process by making it inoperable at the point-of-manufacturing until the point-of-sale at retailer stores.

 

DiSa Asset Protection System has won several awards for technology innovation including two recognition of Achievement Awards for its innovation features at the 2009 Plus X Award Technology Conference in Cologne, Germany. DiSa was named first place winner at US Retail Industry Leaders Association's 2017 Retail Asset Protection Conference held at the Hyatt Regency in New Orleans, Louisiana in April 2017.

About TUV Rheinland

An internationally leading independent third-party testing, inspection, certification, training, and consulting organization, TUV Rheinland has nearly 150 years of experience and employs more than 20,000 people worldwide and operates in five Business Streams: Industrial Services & Cybersecurity, Mobility, Products, Academy & Life Care, and Systems. 

The group is involved in all important areas of business and life. This starts with the energy sector and the consumer goods industry, and includes the automotive industry, basic materials and investment goods, environmental technology, trade, construction, the food industry, aviation, railway technology, the IT sector, information security and data protection, logistics, banks and financial service providers, agriculture, tourism, as well as the education and healthcare sectors. 

TUV Rheinland has long been synonymous with rigorous high-quality testing and certification services and provision of a diversity of professional assessments from an impartial and independent perspective. We provide local companies with one-stop solutions that comply with safety, quality, and environment-friendly requirements. www.tuv.com

HONG KONG, CHINA - Media OutReach - 18 June 2020 - TUV
Rheinland Hong Kong Limited (TUV Rheinland), a global leader in testing,
inspection and certification services and DiSa Digital Safety Pte. Ltd.
("DiSa"), signed a strategic cooperation agreement (Agreement) .

 

TUV
Rheinland and DiSa agreed to cooperate in the field of UV-C Disinfection
Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) in the global market. The Agreement specifies
DiSa and TUV Rheinland joint synergetic development of markets, including the
strengthening of cooperation in the fields of research and development testing
of AGVs and to further expand into certification. This cooperation will
leverage on their strengths and experience in order to promote competitiveness
in the transportation and other related industry.

 

"Since
1872, TUV Rheinland has been committed to ensure the safety and quality of the
interaction between man, technology, and the environment. We have always been
supporting innovation and new technological developments. We see this in DiSa
when they unveiled in Singapore their state-of-the-art UV-C Disinfection AGVs
built to address the current Covid-19 pandemic situation. Of course, as what we
are globally known for as TUV Rheinland, my team will be involved in the safety
assurance and performance of the DiSa UV-C Disinfection AGVs when it is
launched to the market", said Vincent Tan, Vice President of Mobility/Rail, TUV
Rheinland Greater China and Asia Pacific.

 

"Through
our cooperation, we hope to establish an excellent partnership with TUV
Rheinland and I am excited that TUV Rheinland has given us this strategic
opportunity to work with their team. This will serve as an encouragement and
motivation to DiSa commitment as we tap into diversified business in these
challenging economic times", said Mr. Eddie Chng, MD and Group CEO of DiSa
Limited.

 

About DiSa Digital Safety Pte. Ltd.

DiSa
Digital Safety Pte. Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of DiSa Limited, is a
Singapore-based technology solution provider that specializes in research and
development of cutting-edge digital security solution ("DiSa Asset Protection
System").

 

DiSa
Asset Protection System, the world's first asset protection technology, a
digital lock on consumer electronic products. DiSa Asset Protection System
allows the manufacturers and retailers of consumer electronic products to
prevent theft by integrating DiSa Asset Protection System codes into their
products during manufacturing process by making it inoperable at the
point-of-manufacturing until the point-of-sale at retailer stores.

 

DiSa
Asset Protection System has won several awards for technology innovation
including two recognition of Achievement Awards for its innovation features at
the 2009 Plus X Award Technology Conference in Cologne, Germany. DiSa was named
first place winner at US Retail Industry Leaders Association's 2017 Retail
Asset Protection Conference held at the Hyatt Regency in New Orleans, Louisiana
in April 2017.

About TUV Rheinland

An internationally
leading independent third-party testing, inspection, certification, training,
and consulting organization, TUV Rheinland has nearly 150 years of experience
and employs more than 20,000 people worldwide and operates in five Business Streams: Industrial Services & Cybersecurity, Mobility,
Products, Academy & Life Care, and Systems.

The group is involved in all important areas of business and life. This starts
with the energy sector and the consumer goods industry, and includes the
automotive industry, basic materials and investment goods, environmental
technology, trade, construction, the food industry, aviation, railway
technology, the IT sector, information security and data protection, logistics,
banks and financial service providers, agriculture, tourism, as well as the
education and healthcare sectors.

TUV Rheinland has long been synonymous with rigorous high-quality testing and
certification services and provision of a diversity of professional assessments
from an impartial and independent perspective. We provide local companies with
one-stop solutions that comply with safety, quality, and environment-friendly
requirements. www.tuv.com

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 17 June 2020 - In times of crisis, online businesses need to scale to survive. The most promising region in the world for business expansion is Asia.

Which online industries are booming right now? How do you expand into a fragmented region with cultural differences and complex payment behaviour? The experts will discuss these, and other topics at the FREE Gate2Asia webinar on July 2.

Topics that the speakers will cover include:

●       Trends and patterns of consumer and payment behaviour after COVID-19.

●       China, Vietnam, Thailand and many more -- which Asian country to target and how.

●       The step-by-step approach to developing your expansion strategy.

●       Developing your payment scenario and choosing the right payment methods to target specific Asian countries.

●       Case study: Cultural struggles and brand restructuring.

 

During the webinar, attendees will learn when is the best time to enter a particular market, what is the best strategy and how to choose the most effective tools to identify and address problems during business expansion.

The speakers:

●       Audrey Ottevanger , Head of Asia Pacific at ECOMMPAY. With more than 17 years of experience, Audrey is a key talent in digital payments and brand marketing, helping eCommerce businesses develop and expand into the Asia region.

●       Kelvin Phua: Global Head of Payment Networks at PPRO. Kelvin has implemented partnerships with PSPs to acquire and integrate new merchant business and worked directly on transformation and turn-around projects for enterprise customers.

●       Anton Mezentsev: Global Business Development Manager, Softline e-commerce. Anton has helped launch new projects in Europe, Latin America, and Asia. Anton also boasts an extensive background in banking and payment industries.

The webinar will be live from 09:00 UTC on July 2nd 2020.

 

Hurry up to register for the free Gate2Asia webinar, the number of places is limited!

Sign up: https://ecommpay.com/gate2asia-webinar/

AIA is also opening up more pathways for jobseekers and fresh graduates through various recruitment campaigns and the SGUnited Traineeships Programme

 

SINGAPORE - Media
OutReach - 17 June 2020 - AIA
Singapore today announced that all employees will receive S$1,000
as part of the company's focus on its people, to help its staff who are working
remotely from home during the ongoing COVID-19 global pandemic, to ensure that
they can get the equipment they need to further enhance their home office setup.
In addition, this move will help its staff cushion any financial impact that
their family could be facing and ride through this challenging time. The lump sum
is available to all permanent and contract staff and will be paid out to more
than 1,000 employees. AIA Singapore recognises and appreciates the continued commitment
and resilience of its employees in keeping the company going during this time
and wants to ensure that they are well taken care of.

In embracing new norms, AIA Singapore is working to extend
flexible work from home arrangements for all staff as part of a permanent
arrangement even after COVID-19 restrictions are lifted, to provide them with
more flexibility and encourage better work life integration. Employees will be
able to choose which days of the week that they would like to work from home, customising
their time and working arrangements around their individual needs.

In addition, AIA Singapore will also be granting an additional
day-off for employees, to encourage them to use this time to focus on their
personal wellbeing as one of the company's initiatives to inspire people to
lead healthier, longer and better lives.

Mr Patrick Teow, Chief Executive Officer of AIA Singapore,
said: "We are people-centric at AIA Singapore and place a high priority on our
employees' wellbeing as they are the force behind AIA's success. We are in this
together and it is even more so during these unprecedented times that we want
to assure them of our emphasis to preserve jobs and commitment to invest in
their continuous personal and professional development. There is currently no
plan for any salary cuts. Being a leading life insurer, there is no better time
for us to demonstrate leadership by providing peace of mind during times when
people need us most. We will remain strong for our customers, to help them plan
against life events and to cushion the blow during this challenging time. We
would like to convey our deepest appreciation to our employees and thank them
for their continual commitment and dedication in stepping up to support our
company and our customers."

As part of AIA Singapore's continuous commitment to upskill
its employees, AIA Singapore partnered with Hyper Island to co-design a digital
mindset cultural programme -- Digital Ei8ht -- to proactively engage with its
entire employee base to embrace a culture of experimentation and innovation as
part of its efforts to stay on the pulse of business and digital
transformation. This is in addition to the available learning platform,
LinkedIn Learning, where all employees can access to content such as Customer
Experience, Customer Relationship Management, Digital and Tech and Personal
Effectiveness.

AIA employees have been
embracing new norms, using Microsoft Teams for their virtual townhalls, daily
meetings and interactions as well as Workplace for Facebook to connect
and check-in on each other's wellbeing. To bring employees together virtually
to keep healthy in the mind, body and soul, AIA Singapore also rolled out
virtual sessions to staff on mental wellness, work from home ergonomics and
fitness etc. These extended benefits are the latest in a series of measures
introduced by AIA Singapore to support its employees during this challenging
time.

Ms Wong Sze Keed, CEO-Designate and Chief Distribution
Officer of AIA Singapore, said: "We have always endeavoured to be more than just
an insurer, in good times and bad; we want to be a partner through life's
journey. That promise starts with our employees. They make AIA Singapore, they define
our culture and are the driving force of our organisation, now more than ever.
Their holistic wellbeing is of upmost importance and, regardless of the
situation or what role they play, we are committed to improving their overall
wellbeing and providing them with assurance when they need it most."

AIA Singapore will be offering over 200 job opportunities
through its various recruitment campaigns for jobseekers who are keen to embark
in the wealth management and insurance associate roles. Additionally, to
support fresh and recent graduates, AIA Singapore is also joining the SGUnited
Traineeships Programme to offer traineeship positions for digital roles such as
Data Analytics, UX Design, and more.

On top of the above, AIA Singapore also provided free
COVID-19 coverage for 2.6 million existing
eligible individual customers, corporate members, employees and AIA Representatives[1]
and, rolled out several initiatives to support AIA Representatives through this
unprecedented time, such as:

• Creating a Resilience
  Booster Challenge and Solidarity Rewards Challenge to provide extra incentives
  to reward our agency force who are servicing the financial needs of fellow
  Singaporeans during this trying period.
• Temporary
  relief support for selected AIA Representatives.
• Providing free
  access to LinkedIn Learning for selected agents and leaders.
• Launching Non-Face-to-Face (NFTF) Sales Solutions to
  enable the agency force to conduct sales effectively.

About AIA

AIA
Group Limited and its subsidiaries (collectively "AIA" or the "Group") comprise
the largest independent publicly listed pan-Asian life insurance group. It has
a presence in 18 markets in Asia-Pacific -- wholly-owned branches and
subsidiaries in Hong Kong SAR, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Mainland China,
South Korea, the Philippines, Australia, Indonesia, Taiwan (China), Vietnam,
New Zealand, Macau SAR, Brunei, Cambodia, Myanmar, a 99 per cent subsidiary in
Sri Lanka, and a 49 per cent joint venture in India.

The
business that is now AIA was first established in Shanghai a century ago in
1919. It is a market leader in the Asia-Pacific region (ex-Japan) based on life
insurance premiums and holds leading positions across the majority of its
markets. It had total assets of US$284 billion as of 31 December 2019.

AIA
meets the long-term savings and protection needs of individuals by offering a
range of products and services including life insurance, accident and health
insurance and savings plans. The Group also provides employee benefits, credit life
and pension services to corporate clients. Through an extensive network of
agents, partners and employees across Asia-Pacific, AIA serves the holders of
more than 36 million individual policies and over 16 million participating
members of group insurance schemes.

AIA
Group Limited is listed on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong
Limited under the stock code "1299" with American Depositary Receipts (Level 1)
traded on the over-the-counter market (ticker symbol: "AAGIY").

• Digitalizing Shopping, Dining, Learning,
  Traveling
• Kickoff by GRWTH with "Dream Rewards" at Amoy · Kornhill Learnscape
• "Dreams · Chaser"
  Open House Offers Free Trial Lessons that Help Explore Children's Interests 

HONG KONG,
CHINA - Media OutReach -
17 June 2020 - The COVID-19 pandemic over the past six months has made the
internet and online platforms becoming an indispensable part of our life.  Digitalization impacts every aspect of our
daily life, allowing us to manage various tasks in the comfort of our homes. In
light of this, Hang Lung
Properties joins forces with Mastercard, a global technology
company in the payments industry, to launch the year-long "ONLife" campaign - from June 22, 2020 through May 31, 2021 - bringing a series of e-privileges to
patrons that cover shopping, dining, learning, and traveling.

Ms. Bella Chhoa
(left), Director - Leasing & Management of Hang Lung Properties and Ms. Helena
Chen (right), Managing Director, Hong Kong and Macau, Mastercard, announced the
partnership to launch the year-long "ONLife" campaign - bringing e-privileges
to patrons that cover shopping, dining, learning, and traveling.

For more photos,
please download from this link.

With the summer
vacation just around the corner, Hang Lung kicks off the campaign with learning.
In collaboration with education platform GRWTH, a new feature page Amoy · Kornhill Learnscape will be published on GRWTH
App.  A two-week virtual open house from
June 22, 2020 through July 5, 2020 with the theme "Dreams · Chaser" will be held, offering a series of
complimentary lessons and enrollment discounts. An additional HK$50 or HK$20 discount
will apply if enrolled and paid on GRWTH App with spending over HK$300 or
HK$100 using Mastercard card. Stay tuned, parents and kids!

Bella
Chhoa, Director - Leasing & Management of Hang Lung Properties, shares details about this exciting partnership
between Hang Lung, Mastercard and GRWTH. "With the continuous success of Hang
Lung's Amoy · Kornhill Learnscape, we would like to escalate the
efficiency of the learning experience for parents and students by adding
technology elements in the courses. We are delighted to partner with Mastercard
and GRWTH, and bring Hang Lung's patrons many exclusive experiences. As always,
we will adhere to Amoy · Kornhill
Learnscape's longtime commitment to education and to nurturing the future
leaders of our society."

In parallel
with the two-week "Dreams · Chaser" open house,
Hang Lung is giving out travel-related perks. Upon spending at Amoy Plaza and Kornhill
Plaza by using Mastercard card, patrons are entitled to a HK$50 e-coupon for
use on the taxi-booking app HKTaxi. This surely streamlines patrons' journey
and provides a convenient solution to traveling around Hong Kong.

"Mastercard is
committed to supporting Hongkongers' everyday needs and is leading the
transition to the era of digital payments through the convergence of innovation
and digital lifestyles. Mastercard believes the partnership with Hang Lung
Properties in the ONLife campaign will bring cardholders a fast, safe and
secure cashless payment experience, which leads us one step forward to a digitalized
lifestyle," said Helena Chen, Managing
Director, Hong Kong and Macau, Mastercard.

A multitude of
privileges pertinent to shopping and dining will follow soon. Stay tuned!

*Terms and
conditions apply to the aforementioned promotion offers.

 

"ONLife · Learning"

"Dreams · Chaser" Virtual
Open House on GRWTH with Dream Rewards Trilogy and Curated Classes

A Hong Kong
start-up founded by a group of leading EduTech gurus, GRWTH is an education
platform that is guided by the principle, "Exploring Aspirations with Young
Minds for an Enriched Future". As such, it aids children to find their interests
in classes that best suit their interests, abilities and potential. From June 22, 2020 through May 31, 2021,
a new feature page Amoy · Kornhill Learnscape
will curate a series of classes to be published on GRWTH App, where users can
easily sign up on GRWTH App.

Details
on "Dreams · Chaser" Open House on GRWTH

A two-week
virtual open house from June 22, 2020
through July 5, 2020 with the theme "Dreams · Chaser" will be held, offering a series
of complimentary lessons and enrollment discounts.

Dream Rewards Trilogy:

1.  Download
the GRWTH App and "like" the Facebook page of Amoy Plaza or Kornhill. Visit the
customer services center and redeem a gift, free trial lesson or merchant
coupon of your choice. Limited quantities; first-come, first-served.

2.  During
the open house, enroll in a class offered at Amoy ·
Kornhill Learnscape, on GRWTH App or by visiting the Amoy · Kornhill Learnscape. With the receipt
(printed or electronic), redeem a movie voucher and a tenant's cash voucher. Limited quantities; first-come,
first-served. An additional HK$50 or HK$20 discount will apply if enrolled and
paid on GRWTH App with spending over HK$300 or HK$100 using Mastercard card.

3.  During
the open house, enroll in a class offered at Amoy ·
Kornhill Learnscape, on GRWTH App or by visiting the Amoy · Kornhill Learnscape. Upon presentation
of the class receipt, together with a maximum of two e-payment slips - with a
total amount of HK$500 or more spent at any other merchant(s) - patrons will be
able to redeem a HK$100 cash coupon to Monopoly Dreams Hong Kong. With payment
made by Mastercard card, the first 100 patrons could redeem an e-coupon of
HK$50 for use on the taxi-booking app HKTaxi. Limited quantities; first-come,
first-served.

Register
now, please download GRWTH App: http://onelink.to/grwth

For more
details: https://bit.ly/3ffvYDg

^ Limited quantities; first-come, first-served.

* No prior notice will be given shall changes arise to the promotional event
above. 

* Terms and conditions apply to the redemption activity. For more information,
please refer to the promotional materials in store or consult with the
concierge.

About Mastercard (NYSE: MA), www.mastercard.com

Mastercard is a global
technology company in the payments industry. Our mission is to connect and
power an inclusive, digital economy that benefits everyone, everywhere by
making transactions safe, simple, smart, and accessible. Using secure data and
networks, partnerships and passion, our innovations and solutions help
individuals, financial institutions, governments, and businesses realize their
greatest potential. Our decency quotient, or DQ, drives our culture and
everything we do inside and outside of our company. With connections across
more than 210 countries and territories, we are building a sustainable world
that unlocks priceless possibilities for all. Mastercard is the sole corporate
donor to the Mastercard Impact Fund.

About Amoy Plaza

Pamper yourself
in an unexpected world of delight and extravagance at Amoy Plaza, an entirely
unique mall experience. Located at the Kowloon East transportation hub, Amoy
Plaza is highly accessible, with parking spaces available for your added
convenience. The elegant three-story mall may seem large in scale but it is
fully integrated so as to provide an ideal
one-stop shopping, dining and entertainment hub with
nearly 300 shops. Adding to the charm, open pedestrian areas offer a pleasant
outdoors ambience.

Please visit:

Facebook:     https://www.facebook.com/AmoyPlazaHK

Instagram:     https://instagram.com/amoyplazahk

About Kornhill Plaza

Conveniently located at East of Hong
Kong Island and atop MTR Taikoo Station, Kornhill Plaza houses a quality
lifestyle shopping arcade anchored by AEON STYLE, serviced apartments with
superior management and services, an office tower and the Kornhill Learnscape,
offering leisure-learning facilities for youngsters. From exquisite gourmet
food and relaxing cafes to cinemas and bookstores, Kornhill Plaza caters to the
desires of every family looking for a kaleidoscopic lifestyle and sheer
enjoyment.

 

For more details, please visit:

Facebook:     https://www.facebook.com/KornhillPlaza/

Instagram:     https://instagram.com/kornhillplaza

 

About Amoy
·
Kornhill Learnscape

Amoy
· Kornhill Learnscape, one
of Hong Kong's largest one-stop learning and activity platforms, is comprised
of over 60 educational and event organizations and promotes diversified
learning and consolidated knowledge through its wide-ranging courses. It caters
to the need for holistic education in children and adolescents. "Learnscape"
stands for Learning Landscape; it aims to allow learners to acquire knowledge
in a natural environment, in which their potential is realized and stretched.

- Asian Investors To Reap Returns on 2 Exits

 

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 17 June 2020 - The Walton Group of Companies ("Walton")
continues to implement its strategy of accelerating exit activity for the
benefit of its investors, and investors are now seeing the results.

Walton's strategy
allows a homebuilder to acquire land in phases with the bulk of land payments
deferred to the timing of home sales.  In
return, the homebuilder will take on the entitlement and land development cost.  For Walton and its investors, they will see
their investment cash flowing over the course of the development.

This strategy has
resulted in two recent exit offers for its investors -- Poplin Heights, a
residential use property in Union County, North Carolina and Anderson, a
residential mixed-use property in Hays Country, Texas.  Both projects are in the U.S.A. and both offers
have been approved by the underlying landowners. 

Poplin Heights

A large national
homebuilder in the United States has executed an option to purchase the entire
Poplin Heights property in Union County, North Carolina, in a phase-by-phase
take-down structure with deferred payment terms.  The offer was negotiated by Walton in an
effort to maximise revenues for its investors. 
Walton performed and obtained the entitlement approvals resulting in the
current zoning of the property.  The plot
consists of 94.16 acres of land (owned by the investors) which is planned for
development into 247 residential lots.

The approved offer terms
are expected to generate a return of 1.3x to the Walton investors in the form
of cash flow as the homebuilder builds and sells homes. The homebuilder expects
to make their first closing and break ground in 2021 with home sales projected
to begin in 2022.

Anderson

The same homebuilder
has also executed an option to purchase 78.04 acres of land slated for
residential development of up to 450 lots within the 82.24 acre Anderson property
in Hays County, Texas. Walton will continue to undertake limited entitlement
activities to support the homebuilder's development plans for the property.

For this project,
investors are anticipated to earn a return of 2.14 times in the form of
cashflow as homes are sold. The homebuilder plans to make the first closing and
break ground in Q1 2021 with home sales projected from Q1 2022. 

Bill Doherty, CEO of
the Walton Group of Companies said: "Walton's new strategy has given
homebuilders the flexibility to take land inventory down in phases. Given the
volatility in recent months, this flexibility is valued more than ever. As a
result, we are seeing more interest in our U.S. land assets than ever
before.  We are pleased that we have executed over
US$150 million of option agreements with homebuilders in the U.S. over the past
3 months.  By working with well-known
homebuilders to expedite exits, our Asian investors, including our Singapore
investors are able to realise a return on their investments such as the Poplin
Heights and Anderson properties."

For over 40 years,
Walton has researched, planned and structured pre-development land investments
located in major growth corridors throughout the U.S. and Canada.  With the new strategies in place, it has
created new opportunities for investors and homebuilders.

About Walton International Group

The Walton Group of Companies is a privately
owned, global, real estate investment, land asset management and administration
company that has focused on strategically located land in major growth
corridors for over 40 years. The company manages and administers US$3.8 billion
of real estate assets in North America, on behalf of its investors and business
partners. Walton has more than 106,000 acres of land under ownership,
management and administration in the United States and Canada. Key entities in
the Walton Group of Companies include Walton Global Investments, Walton Global
Holdings, Walton International Group and Walton Development and Management. For
more information visit Walton.com.

Revenue increases 12.6% to RMB1.84 Billion

 

Gradual Results Delivered From Operational Reforms

Optimises Sales Channel Mix

Results Highlights

(RMB million）	For the twelve months ended 31 March
	2020	2019	Change
Revenue	1,841	1,635	+12.6%
Gross profit (before provision for/reversal of impairment losses of inventories)	1,138	914	+24.5%
Gross profit margin (before provision for/reversal of impairment losses of inventories)	61.8%	55.9%	+5.9pts
Operating profit	484	584	-17.1%
Operating profit excluding gains of investment segment	-65	-61	-6.6%
Net profit attributable to equity holders of the Company	366	429	-14.7%
Basic earnings per share (RMB cents)	6.25	7.34	-14.9%
Recommended final dividend and final special dividend per share (RMB cents)	2.75	N/A	N/A

HONG KONG, CHINA - Media OutReach - 17 June 2020 - The leading international sportswear brand
enterprise in the PRC, China Dongxiang
(Group) Co., Ltd. ("China Dongxiang" or "the Company", together
with its subsidiaries, "the Group", HKEx stock code: 3818) announces
its annual results for the twelve months ended 31 March 2020 (the "Reporting
Period"). The Group registered revenue of RMB1,841 million for the
Reporting Period, representing year-on-year growth of 12.6%, while the net profit attributable to equity holders of the
Group was RMB366 million. Basic earnings per share decreased by 14.9% to
RMB6.25 cents. The Board of Directors has proposed to distribute 30% and 40% of the net profit attributable to equity
holders for the twelve months ended 31 March 2020 as full-year dividend and
full-year special dividend, respectively, representing a dividend payout ratio
of 70% in aggregate.

Operational Highlights during FY2019/2020

• China Segment:
  Delivering Gradual Results While Optimising the Product Portfolio

With the completion
of in-depth reform in channels, products and supply chain management, the
Group's Kappa brand business has achieved initial success. During the Reporting
Period, the Kappa brand continued to deepen collaboration with celebrities and
key opinion leaders (KOL) in various sectors, such as entertainment, music and
art. In the meantime, it also conducted a brand and image revamp, launching the
new brand concept of "K is for Kappa".

In addition, the Group continued to optimise its channel and management, promote sales localisation reform and improve
its offline store structure. Since the beginning of 2020, the Group has
sustained stable growth for the existing outlet stores as well as the
Shanxi-Shandong-Henan regions, while the
performance of offline business in Central China, West China and South China
has seen notable growth. For the e-commerce business, leveraging the
segmentation of people and goods facilitated by online big data, the Group has
built a sustainable (interactive) e-commerce sales network, resulting in
consistent growth throughout the year.

During the Reporting Period, the Group continued to conduct its kid's
wear business through the three main channels of shopping malls, department
stores and outlets. In the meantime, the development of direct sales and
e-commerce was enhanced to increase the percentage share of point-of-sale
outlet stores, further uplift the Group's competitiveness in the kid's wear
market. During the Reporting Period, revenue generated by the kid's wear
business reached RMB8.8 million, accounting for 4.8%
of the Group's revenue.

As at 31 March 2020, the Group had a total of 1,372 Kappa stores
(including 243 Kappa Kid's stores), representing a net decrease of 132 stores
as compared to that at 31 March last year (a net decrease of 80 Kappa stores
and a net decrease of 52 Kappa Kid's stores). For the next step, the Group will
further reduce the number of underperforming stores.

• Japan Segment:
  Ongoing Diversification of Consumers

Japan business continued to undergo reforms. During the Reporting
Period, Japan segment recorded revenue of RMB301 million. Further to the
upgrading of product designs, the Group took diversified marketing initiatives
targeting the consumer trends and their sporting preferences, attracting market
attention especially the younger generation. The Group also collaborated with
Japanese football comics in organising events and sponsoring women sportswear
in golf tournaments. Phenix's brand equity was further enhanced through a
number of sponsorship events as well as marketing initiatives.

• Investment Segment:
  Sustaining a Prudent and Pragmatic Investment Strategy

During the Reporting Period, the valuation of the Group's investment
portfolio showed steady growth. As at 31 March 2020, the Group reported a net
asset value of RMB9,245 million for its investments, representing a 4.1% growth compared to 30 September 2019 and a 156.6% premium to the Group's market capitalisation for
the corresponding period as at 31 March 2020. The Group's investment net gains
for the Reporting Period amounted to RMB567 million. In the future, the Group
will continue to control the size and risks of its investment funds in a
prudent and pragmatic manner, so as to secure stable returns for shareholders
while assuring the safety and effectiveness of its investments amidst
uncertainties in the financial market.

Mr. Chen Yihong, Chairman and Executive Director of
China Dongxiang, said, "Last year, the Group continued to optimise its store network and
improve its store efficiency. We have adopted a dual mechanism of traditional
e-commerce and e-commerce via social media in a move to diversify the
consumption pattern. Our e-commerce business has sustained a general trend of
sales growth in spite of the business doldrums caused by the pandemic. Looking
forward, in the face of uncertainties, China Dongxiang will continue to uphold
the traditional spirit of the Kappa brand and follow the stated path of reform
and effective channel strategies. The Group will also engage in product
innovation and upgrade in close tandem with the fashion trends of the market,
and will dedicate to generate long-term and stable returns for its shareholders
through prudent global deployment and investment."

About China Dongxiang (Group) Co., Ltd. (Stock code: 3818)

China Dongxiang (Group) Co., Ltd. is a leading international sportswear
brand enterprise in China which has been listed on the Main Board of the Hong
Kong Stock Exchange since 10 October 2007. The Group is primarily engaged in
the design, development, marketing and wholesale of branded sportswear in
China. Currently, China Dongxiang owns all rights to the internationally
renowned Kappa brand in China, Macau and Japan. On 1 May 2008, China Dongxiang
completed the acquisition of Phenix, a Japanese sportswear enterprise. Phenix
is the most popular ski brand in Japan with the largest market share, as well
as a well-known brand in the international market.

TIME has launched a series of virtual conversations to spotlight solutions for urgent global problems and encourage people during these troubling times.

 

SINGAPORE - Media Outreach - 17 June 2020 - Naomi
Osaka, Ban Ki-moon, and Kai-Fu Lee will speak in TIME 100 Talks, a new ongoing
series of virtual conversations and experiences that convene members of the
TIME 100 community of the world's most influential people. South Korean
performers Monsta X will also make a special appearance. Their session revolves
around the topic of the importance of global cooperation, and how we can build
back better after COVID-19 and will be held on 17 June 2020 at 5:00PM - 6:00PM
HKT/SGP (5:00AM - 6:00AM ET), with an encore presentation at 1:00AM HKT/SGP (1:00
PM ET).

 

The
TIME 100 Talks series will showcase a variety of themes and different formats --
this time featuring Naomi Osaka, Japanese professional tennis player formerly
ranked No.1 by the Women's Tennis Association; Ban Ki-moon, South Korean
politician and diplomat who served as the eighth Secretary-General of the
United Nations from January 2007 to December 2016; and Kai-Fu Lee, Taiwanese-born
computer scientist, businessman, and writer who developed the world's first
speaker-independent, continuous speech recognition system. Moderators will be
TIME's editor in chief and CEO Edward Felsenthal, TIME senior editor Sean
Gregory, and TIME East Asia correspondent Charlie Campbell.

 

"Finding
Hope" amidst the global pandemic is a topic close to the hearts and livelihoods
of the vast population spanning the largest continent in the world -- and TIME
100 Talks has brought key influential persons of different Asian backgrounds
together in this essential dialogue to find hope and rebuild a better
world. 

 

Targeting
an Asia-Pacific audience that has advanced in its situation of dealing with
COVID-19, the agenda is to be more business-focused with the economy opening
up. Kai-Fu Lee will take the audience in depth on AI issues, whereas Ban
Ki-moon will speak regarding the importance of global collaboration efforts. The
theme of rebuilding a better and stronger world will be the anchor point of
conversation in this instalment. 

 

TIME
100 Talks launched their first edition on April 23^rd to address
challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. It is the first virtual event series from
TIME and builds on the success of the 2019 TIME 100 summit, TIME 100 Health
summit, and TIME 100 Next. These live, weekly discussions aim to encourage
cross disciplinary action toward a better world by discussing and sharing world
views of global leaders and experts from across fields--including health,
science, politics and entertainment--helping spotlight solutions to urgent
global problems. 

 

TIME's
goal for TIME 100 Talks is to create an event for interesting personalities to
discuss issues with current and future consumers; taking initiative to revive
their events space and connect to a larger audience with their brand ready to
venture into new markets. 

Research conducted by Linkflow Capital shows that more SMEs continue to see improved access to financing in 2019

 

SINGAPORE - Media Outreach - 16 June 2020 - In their annual SME
financing research conducted by Linkflow Capital, SMEs continue to see improved
access to financing in 2019.

According to Linkflow Capital, up to 39% of SMEs gained
access to financing in 2019. This figure has continued to improve since the
company started tracking data from 2017, from 19% in 2017 to 34% in 2018.

Research data and statistics are derived from Linkflow
Capital's SME loan comparison portal launched in 2017. For this latest survey,
data was generated from over 2436 unique users for the period January to
December 2019.

"In 2019, our dataset suggests a slight improvement for
SMEs attempting to secure business financing, with up to 39% of our portal
users eligible indicatively for financing, up from 34% in 2018." said Ben Teo,
a spokesperson for Linkflow Capital.

"2019 was a challenging year with the looming backdrop of a
US-China trade war and sluggish GDP growth of 0.7% in 2019, the slowest in a
decade. Despite these conditions, we did not see major adverse impact in credit
tightening for SME financing, although overall business loan growth dipped
slightly from 2018."

Consistent from the data in 2017 and 2018, the major reason
why most SMEs are not able to access financing continues to be a combination of
low revenue and poor cash flow.

Presently, the elephant in the room will obviously be
Covid-19 and more specifically, its impact on SME financing availability.
Although this research is predominantly based on 2019's data, flash figures for
the period January to May 2020 are included as well to form a basis how 1st
half 2020 might pan out for the SME financing landscape amidst the backdrop of
Covid-19.

For detailed figures and data on Linkflow Capital's research
survey, kindly visit their webpage at https://smeloan.sg/blog/2019-sme-finance-accessibility-survey.

As we cross the halfway mark of 2020, the world is fraught
with rising uncertainties with risks of deglobalization and political friction
between major world economies.

Singapore's GDP forecast for 2020 have been revised to
-0.7% to -0.4%, possibly the worst showing since independence.

The Government has
provided much support and succor for SMEs to cushion Covid-19's economic damage,
including financing schemes to support SME lending. It is now critical for
businesses to pivot and adapt agilely to sustain and grow through this
challenging phase.

About Linkflow Capital Pte Ltd

Founded in 2012, Linkflow
Capital is a SME financing consultancy firm providing business financing
advisory to SMEs in Singapore with an extensive network of capital providers.

Website: https://smeloan.sg

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