Piers Dunhill & DV Founders Limited (‘Dunhill Ventures’) at Meta Week, EAAS and WOW Summit

DUBAI, May 25, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – Piers Dunhill and Alessandra von Bismarck attended the WOW Summit in March of 2023 in Dubai and the EAAS Talk during MetaWeek in the same month, featuring several prominent investors pioneering the future of business. The MetaWeek is a conference that extends the efforts of Dubai's Metaverse strategy, which aims to gather investors to contribute USD 4B to the UAE economy, along with the creation of 40,000 virtual jobs by 2030. The conference is focused on the transformational characteristics of Web 3.0, the evolution of digital assets and blockchain. The attendance of Piers and the Dunhill Ventures Team is indicative of the efforts that are required in present times to diversify client investment portfolios.
Piers Dunhill – Piers Dunhill's Dunhill Ventures Headshot


Piers Dunhill is the great-great-grandson of the prestigious Dunhill Family founded by Sir Alfred Dunhill in 1893. Piers Dunhill's business is across London, Switzerland, and Dubai, and he is an LP and GP in many funds. In addition, Piers manages a global real estate portfolio and is very active in direct investments across multi-asset classes, stages, and geographies. Piers is a regular guest at many international investment bank events and a frequent speaker at family office conferences on climate and ESG investing. Piers Dunhill is committed to ensuring that all his investments result in a positive and sustainable footprint for humanity and the environment. Piers Dunhill has made several strategic partnerships over the years. Piers had a strategic alliance at Dunhill Bismarck with HSH Alessandra von Bismarck.

When we look at the Dunhill Ventures Team, they comprise a mix of carefully handpicked ex-bankers and family office influencers from the family office world, all with individual track records and global reach. Each of the Dunhill Ventures Office Roadshows takes place in the best member clubs in over 40 cities worldwide with a mix of 1-1 meetings and a group event in each city, with each investor introduced being filtered down by ticket size, sector, stage, and geography for direct and non-direct deals.

When asked about his views on the MetaWeek event, Piers commented, "The investment interest in Metaverse and Web 3.0 solutions from corporate entities and private offices and funds from all over the world has been increasing exponentially over the last months. It shows that Metaverse has become extremely valuable. It opens up many possibilities for the venture capital flow, giving a chance for Metaverse to become reality."

Later in the WOW Summit Week, Piers attended the Energy as a Service ("EAAS") panel discussion, which is the third in a series of EAAS impact series hosted by Greg Krzeszowski and involved several named guests like Dereck Alexander Jon Hoogenkamp, Vlatko Gigov and Valerie Hawley. Piers Dunhill and Bismarck were part of a panel discussion in the later stages of MetaWeek with the same personalities entitled "Scaling Up Sustainable Investment Through Blockchain & AI".

When asked about Dunhill Ventures' future plans, Piers shared that his Investors are participating in developing infrastructure projects in the UK, with Piers' partners having a high gross development value. One of these projects is the vertical growth of residential and commercial spaces in Tier 2 UK train stations and the under-utilized land in their immediate vicinity to combat the affordable housing crisis in the UK. Piers has partnered up with a large PE group and they are developing several tv shows to launch in 2024 around the personal lives of the Dunhill Venture's team and global business.

Contact Information
Piers Dunhill
Chairman at Dunhill Ventures
piersdunhillpress@proton.me
601992381938

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Northway Biotech Set to Launch Advanced Microbial and Mammalian GMP Facilities in Massachusetts

WALTHAM, MA, May 25, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – Northway Biotech, a biopharmaceutical contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), established in 2004, with an EMA and FDA-compliant, state-of-the-art cGMP manufacturing site in Vilnius, Lithuania, announced the completion of its expansion project for cGMP manufacturing facilities in Waltham, Massachusetts. This significant accomplishment further solidifies Northway Biotech's standing as an influential player in the global biopharmaceutical landscape.
Northway Biotech Set to Launch Advanced Microbial and Mammalian GMP Facilities in Massachusetts


This recent growth is an extension of the successful launch of Northway Biotech's process and analytical development laboratories in Waltham (Greater Boston area) in 2020. The expanded facility now includes state-of-the-art cGMP suites, marking a significant milestone in the company's journey. The newly established cutting-edge biomanufacturing suites host a microbial fermentation train with up to 450 liters of volume capacity, and a mammalian production train with the ability to handle volumes of up to 2,000 liters. Northway Biotech has further established a specialized, fully automated fill and finish line to accommodate its clients' varied needs, supporting high-throughput filling into vials, syringes, and cartridges.

Prof. Vladas Algirdas Bumelis, CEO of Northway Biotech, shared his insights regarding this accomplishment, stating, "The addition of GMP suites in our US site represents a transformative step for our organization, enabling us to provide comprehensive end-to-end solutions from our second site now. We are poised to transition current process development projects into the cGMP manufacturing phase in a timely manner, in line with our clients' committed schedules. Additionally, our longstanding US partners who have engaged with our Lithuanian site can now also take advantage of the geographical convenience of our modern facilities located in the Greater Boston Area. With our fully functional and technologically advanced manufacturing site at our disposal, Northway Biotech is perfectly positioned to take on manufacturing projects aimed at both clinical and commercial supply."

To commemorate this significant expansion and express gratitude to its valued partners and industry leaders, Northway Biotech will be hosting a grand opening event for its cGMP suites on June 8. This event promises to be an occasion of celebration and networking, providing an opportunity for attendees to witness firsthand the state-of-the-art facilities and engage in meaningful discussions within the biotech community.

About Northway Biotech – https://www.northwaybiotech.com

Northway Biotech is a leading contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) supporting customers worldwide. Its highly experienced, professional team executes projects at any stage, from cell line construction and process development to cGMP manufacturing of biopharmaceutical products. The company's wide-ranging expertise and vertically integrated service offering translate to the ability to rapidly execute multiple projects from its state-of-the-art GMP facilities while ensuring full process and product compliance at all stages of research, development and commercial manufacturing. Northway Biotech is a privately-owned company founded in 2004 and located in Vilnius, Lithuania; London, United Kingdom; and Waltham, Massachusetts, United States.

For Further Information, Contact:
Prof. Vladas Algirdas Bumelis
CEO and Chairman of the Board
Northway Biotech
vladas.bumelis@northwaybiotech.com

Contact Information
Vladas Bumelis
CEO and Chairman of the Board
vladas.bumelis@northwaybiotech.com

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SmartHK attracts about 2,000 participants

HONG KONG, May 24, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – SmartHK, a flagship event of the Guangdong-Hong Kong Cooperation Week, drew about 2,000 business elites to Guangzhou today, boosting cooperation between Hong Kong and the mainland centres of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA).
SmartHK was successfully held at the Shangri-La Hotel in Guangzhou

Mr John Lee, Chief Executive of the HKSAR (6th L), Mr Wang Weizhong, Governor of Guangdong
Province (7th L) , Mr Yin Zonghua, Deputy Director of the Liaison Office of the Central People's
Government in HKSAR (5th L), Dr Peter K N Lam, Chairman of the HKTDC (5th R) and
Ms Margaret Fong, Executive Director of the HKTDC (3rd R)

The GBA Youth Entrepreneur Summit, exclusively sponsored by Hang Seng Bank, gathered scientific
research entrepreneurs, Young Entrepreneur Summit and venture-capital fund managers from the GBA
to promote talent exchanges and discuss the entrepreneurial opportunities and challenges in the GBA


The conference, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and Guangdong Provincial Department of Commerce, featured an exhibition area and start-up pitching sessions as well as on-site business matchmaking to facilitate connections between companies from Hong Kong and Guangdong. Hong Kong-Guangdong Cooperation Week runs from today to 7 June in the GBA, accelerating collaboration and exchange among Hong Kong and Guangdong government departments, organisations, chambers of commerce and trade associations through more than 20 business and trade activities across GBA cities.

Mr John Lee, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), Mr Wang Weizhong, Governor of Guangdong Province, and Dr Peter K N Lam, Chairman of the HKTDC, presided over the opening ceremony of Guangdong-Hong Kong Cooperation Week and SmartHK earlier today.

Mr Lee said: "The development of the GBA, which was personally planned, deployed and advocated by President Xi Jinping, is a key development strategy for the reform and development of the country in the new era, and the best entry point for Hong Kong to better integrate into the overall development of the country." He also pointed out, "full resumption of normal travel between Hong Kong and Mainland China meant the flow of people between Hong Kong and Guangdong had resumed and the 'one-hour living circle' in the GBA had made same-day travel very convenient. My team and I would make frequent visits to the GBA to promote interconnection and interoperability, advancing quality development and facilitating Hong Kong's active integration into the overall development of the country."

Dr Lam pointed out that Hong Kong's development had been closely tied with that of Guangdong for many years. As two core GBA cities, Hong Kong and Guangzhou had long maintained close cooperation and complemented each other's advantages in various fields, such as finance, innovation and technology and the creative sector.

Mr Wang hoped the business communities of Guangdong and Hong Kong could fully leverage this forum and the Guangdong-Hong Kong Cooperation Week to further promote high-level economic and trade cooperation and high-quality development between the two regions. He encouraged Hong Kong entrepreneurs to boost cooperation with Guangdong in areas such as technological innovation, advanced manufacturing, modernised services and MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions) tourism. He also urged greater investment in Guangdong, especially in the eastern, western, and northern parts of the province, and active collaboration with Guangdong enterprises to explore international markets. Guangdong would strive to create a market-oriented, rule-of-law-based, and internationally oriented business environment, provide excellent conditions and first-class services for domestic and foreign investors, including Hong Kong enterprises. Guangdong would strongly support and actively promote high-quality development of Hong Kong and support Hong Kong's better integration into national development. Guangdong was committed to making efforts and contributions to ensure the stable, long-term implementation of the One Country, Two Systems principle.

Top of Form

Exploring the road to high-quality development

Following the opening ceremony, the thematic sharing forum discussed professional strengths of Hong Kong and other GBA cities. Mr Adam Kwok, Executive Director of Sun Hung Kai Properties Limited, Dr Levin Wang, CEO of Huatai Financial Holdings (Hong Kong) Limited, Mr Ronald Lam, CEO of Cathay Pacific Group and Mr Xu Shaochun, Chairman and CEO of Kingdee International Software Group Company Limited, discussed opportunities GBA development brought from four perspectives – co-constructing a sustainable city development model; creating a dual system of finance and technology innovation; developing a high-quality aviation industry and collaborating with Hong Kong for global business expansion.

Subsequent forums co-organised by the HKTDC and partners, such as InvestHK, Hong Kong Monetary Authority, HKSAR Development Bureau and the Hong Kong Construction Industry Council, focused on cross-border asset management, green finance, sustainable urban living, green & smart building technologies and more.

Building a talent hub

To further address the importance of fostering talents and respond to the national strategy of supporting youth development, SmartHK introduced the GBA Youth Entrepreneur Summit, exclusively sponsored by Hang Seng Bank, which assembled scientific research entrepreneurs, young entrepreneur and venture capital fund managers from the GBA. Mr Fang Xin, COO of EHang, Mr Zhan Peixun, Co-founder and CSO of Shenzhen Unity-Drive Innovation Technology Co, Ltd, Ms Edith Law, Director of Fashion Farm Foundation, and Prof Karen Chan, Executive Director of German Pool Group Co, Ltd, discussed entrepreneurial opportunities and challenges in the GBA.

The successful Smart+ start-up pitching event returned and continued to focus on research and enterprise collaboration, creating opportunities for start-ups to introduce projects and thereby break into the GBA market. The 17 candidates came from The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company Limited, Sino Inno Lab and the HKTDC's Start-up Express, covering AI and blockchain, medical and health, and new ESG technologies and materials.

Driving complementarity with innovation

The five exhibition zones featured 70 Hong Kong companies from professional services, technological innovation, industry & academic research, creative design and other sectors introducing Hong Kong's professional services, and providing on-site business matching services and one-on-one opportunities for Hong Kong exhibitors and GBA enterprise representatives to deepen exchanges explore new partnerships.

In the form of short talks, SmartHK's debut GBA Live Studio aimed to extend the event to other GBA cities and enable online participation. The conversations helped audiences to better understand the ways in which Hong Kong's professional services could help them achieve high-quality development.

Tomorrow, on 25 May, an HKTDC-organised delegation will further explore Guangzhou to gain a better understanding of the latest developments in the digital economy. It will explore opportunities in innovation and technology and related industries to accelerate multi-level Hong Kong-Guangdong cooperation in the fields of economy, technology and finance between.

The HKTDC has proactively advocated cooperation between Hong Kong and Guangdong and Hong Kong's integration in the GBA. The annual SmartHK launched in 2011 as a flagship event in mainland cities such as Chengdu, Fuzhou, Jinan and Nanjing to create business opportunities for local and mainland enterprises.

Another flagship Guangdong-Hong Kong Cooperation Week, Chic HK, will be held from tomorrow to 28 May in Shenzhen to promote Hong Kong's professional services and fashion brands to the business community and public in the GBA.

The HKTDC also plans a brand-new public exhibition CHILL11 at AsiaWorld-Expo in Hong Kong, promoting Hong Kong's cultural and creative industries, particularly design, music, and digital entertainment, to enhance cultural exchange within the GBA and promote Hong Kong as a cultural and creative hub.

SmartHK: https://portal.hktdc.com/smarthk/
Hong Kong-Guangdong Cooperation Week: https://gdhkcooperationweek.hktdc.com/
Media Room HKTDC: http://mediaroom.hktdc.com
Photo download: https://bit.ly/3OAyJEg

About HKTDC

The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Follow us on Twitter @hktdc and LinkedIn

Media Enquiries
HKTDC's Communications & Public Affairs Department:
Eric Wong, Tel: +852 2584 4575, Email: eric.ks.wong@hktdc.org
Sunny Ng, Tel: +852 2584 4514, Email: sunny.sl.ng@hktdc.org

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GMG Signs THERMAL-XR(R) Distributor Agreements in 4 Asian Countries

BRISBANE, AUS, May 24, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – Graphene Manufacturing Group Ltd. (TSXV: GMG) ("GMG" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that GMG has signed distribution agreements with four separate distributors ("Distributors") to buy GMG's THERMAL-XR(R) and resell in their respective countries in the Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC-R) markets. The Distributors are focused on the following geographical markets: Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia and South Korea.

GMG and certain of the Distributors have successfully completed several THERMAL-XR(R) HVAC-R projects in South East Asia to provide case studies that illustrate the product's local benefits and customer value proposition in these countries.

GMG's Managing Director and CEO, Craig Nicol, commented: "We are excited to be signing up our initial distributors in Asia to build revenue in Energy Savings – one of our key objectives for 2023. We look forward to continuing to work with the Distributors – each a valuable partner for the sale of THERMAL-XR(R) going forward."

Guy Outen, GMG's Chair, commented: "I am very pleased to see these first distributor agreements in Asia – they display confidence in the potential benefit of TXR to existing and new customers of our new distributor partners. I commend the GMG team led by Mark Lock the General Manager of Energy Savings and Senior Business Development Manager Arthur Yen for their leadership."

GMG's 4 critical business objectives are:
1. Produce Graphene and improve/scale production process
2. Build Revenue from Energy Savings Products
3. Develop Next-Generation Battery
4. Develop Supply Chain, Partners & Project Execution Capability

About GMG

GMG is a clean-technology company which seeks to offer energy saving and energy storage solutions, enabled by graphene, including that manufactured in-house via a proprietary production process.

GMG has developed a proprietary production process to decompose natural gas (i.e. methane) into its elements, carbon (as graphene), hydrogen and some residual hydrocarbon gases. This process produces high quality, low cost, scalable, 'tuneable' and low/no contaminant graphene suitable for use in clean-technology and other applications. The Company's present focus is to de-risk and develop commercial scale-up capabilities, and secure market applications.

In the energy savings segment, GMG has focused on graphene enhanced heating, ventilation and air conditioning ("HVAC-R") coating (or energy-saving paint), lubricants and fluids. In the energy storage segment, GMG and the University of Queensland are working collaboratively with financial support from the Australian Government to progress R&D and commercialization of graphene aluminium-ion batteries ("G+AI Batteries").

For further information, please contact:
Craig Nicol, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of the Company at craig.nicol@graphenemg.com, +61 415 445 223
Leo Karabelas at Focus Communications, info@fcir.ca, +1 647 689 6041

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This news release includes certain statements and information that may constitute forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking statements relate to future events or future performance and reflect the expectations or beliefs of management of the Company regarding future events. Generally, forward-looking statements and information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "intends", "expects" or "anticipates", or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "should", "would" or will "potentially" or "likely" occur. This information and these statements, referred to herein as "forward‐looking statements", are not historical facts, are made as of the date of this news release and include without limitation, statements regarding the viability of completed THERMAL-XR(R) HVAC-R projects in South East Asia to serve as case studies which demonstrate the value of GMG's products, that additional distributors in Asia will enter into Distribution Agreements , the impact of the Distributor Agreements on revenue in Energy Savings, the influence of the partnerships with the Distributors on the sale of THERMAL-XR(R), and the business objectives of the Company in 2023 and beyond.

These forward‐looking statements involve numerous risks and uncertainties and actual results might differ materially from results suggested in any forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, among other things, risks related to the deployment of the Company's resources, that the case studies will not convey the benefits of the Company's products in South East Asia, that the effect of the Distributor Agreements on revenue in Energy Savings with differ from management's current expectations, that GMG's objectives in 2023 and beyond will diverge from its current objective, that no additional Distribution Agreements will be reached, and that the value of the partnerships with the Distributions will not align with management's expectations.

In making the forward-looking statements in this news release, the Company has applied several material assumptions, including without limitation, assumptions regarding the market demand for the Company's products, that case studies will demonstrate the benefits of the Company's products, that additional Distributors will enter into Distributor Agreements, that Distributors will have a direct impact on the Company's revenue in Energy Savings, and that the partnerships with the Distributors will impact the sale of THERMAL-XR(R) going forward.

Although management of the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements or forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements and forward-looking information. Readers are cautioned that reliance on such information may not be appropriate for other purposes. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statement, forward-looking information or financial out-look that are incorporated by reference herein, except in accordance with applicable securities laws. We seek safe harbor.

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FreeYond Joins Forces with The Badminton Association of Malaysia to Empower Local Sports Scene and Propel Athletes to New Heights

KUALA LUMPUR, May 24, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – Fast Technology Sdn Bhd, the exclusive distributor of FreeYond in Malaysia and a wholly owned subsidiary of ACE-Market listed Fast Energy Holdings Bhd, signed a one-year sponsorship agreement with the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) today to empower and enhance the growth of badminton in Malaysia.
FreeYond x BAM-Group Picture with Players


This partnership demonstrates a commitment from FreeYond to support the national badminton scene and athletes in Malaysia by providing financial assistance and resources. These will contribute to the national players' preparations to qualify for the Paris Olympics next year and new development initiatives. Additionally, by partnering with the BAM, FreeYond is committed to fostering sports talent and promoting a healthy lifestyle in the country.

The sponsorship agreement was signed by President of the BAM and Olympic Council Malaysia, as well as the Honorary President of Badminton Asia, YBhg. Tan Sri Dato' Sri (Dr.) Mohamad Norza Zakaria, and Executive Director of Fast Energy Holdings Berhad, Mr. Vincent Tan Wye Chuan.

"On behalf of FreeYond, we are very delighted and are supportive of the decision made by Fast Technology in sponsoring the BAM and its athletes," commented Datuk Eddie Chai Woon Chet, Director of FreeYond. "I am glad to be able to witness yet another milestone achieved by FreeYond, after our official entry into Malaysia in March 2023, where we launched our smartphones and wearables," he added.

"I am pleased to finally formalise this mutually beneficial partnership today and officially welcome FreeYond as the BAM's latest sponsor. The support from our sponsors is crucial to continued growth and the development of the sport," said President of BAM, Tan Sri Dato' Sri (Dr.) Mohamad Norza Zakaria.

Fast Energy Executive Director, Mr. Tan Wye Chuan said, "FreeYond signifies freedom and vitality, embodying the boundless energy of the youth. Our goal is to provide consumers with a passionate and liberating experience through our range of smart products. Our brand's spirit embodies the pursuit of excellence, teamwork, and innovation, which aligns well with the values of the BAM."

"Malaysia is a powerhouse in the world of badminton, with players under the umbrella of the BAM having achieved many victories and gaining fame as well as glory for the country. FreeYond wants to play its part in supporting the BAM and its players as they strive for more podium victories and inspire the youth of the country."

Tan elaborated, "Today's signing with the BAM signifies FreeYond's inaugural step to actively support young athletes. We hope that through this collaboration, we can contribute to the vibrant development of sports in Malaysia and unite our fans and consumers towards supporting our nation's athletes."

FreeYond's products are known for their affordable prices and outstanding quality. They are design to cater to various categories of consumers, including sports enthusiasts and professionals. Besides the M5 and F9 smartphone models that have been introduced to the market, FreeYond has also launched their F1 smartwatch and the true wireless stereo earphones (TWS) Pods 1.

Smartphones
Both M5 and F9 smartphones feature high definition (HD) and In-Plane Switching (IPS) display screen and are equipped with a 5000mAh battery. The FreeYond F9 is equipped with a real dual camera while the FreeYond M5 features an AI Triple Camera setup that includes a 50MP main camera, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera, and a 2MP macro camera. These devices boast a range of features and capabilities, crafted to meet the needs of today's tech-savvy consumers.

Smartwatch
FreeYond's smartwatch – Watch F1 is equipped with essential features of modern smartwatches, including overall health management functions such as heart rate monitoring, blood oxygen level tracking, and sleep quality tracking. It also offers additional features such as a flashlight, hydration reminders, as well as over 100 sports modes and mini-games. In terms of design and battery life, Watch F1 has a 1.8-inch square screen with IP67 certification, offering a battery life of 5 days on mild usage with a standby time of up to 60 days.

True Wireless Stereo (TWS) headset
FreeYond's TWS Pods 1, which serves as a stylish accessory for many young people, adopts the latest generation of Bluetooth 5.3 technology. With a 12mm large dynamic driver for enhanced bass and a high-sensitivity composite diaphragm, the TWS Pods 1 delivers rich bass and clear audio. A single charge of the Pods 1 provides up to 6 hours of playback time, with a total playback time of 30 hours when combined with the charging case.

About Badminton Association of Malaysia

The Badminton Association of Malaysia or BAM is the governing body of badminton in Malaysia. The association was founded in 1964. Nevertheless, the history of Malaysian badminton begins much earlier. In as early as 1934, badminton associations were already founded in the provinces of Perak, Penang, Selangor, Johore and Singapore. For more information, visit https://bam.org.my.

About Fast Technology Sdn. Bhd.

Fast Technology Sdn. Bhd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Fast Energy Holdings Berhad, is honoured to be awarded the exclusive distributorship of FreeYond in Malaysia by Great Work Corporation Limited. Fast Energy Holdings Berhad is a Malaysian-based investment holding listed company that is operating in manufacturing and is moving into the future of alternative energy. The company is expanding into the world of consumer electronics with FreeYond, paving the way towards more sustainable revenue streams.

About FreeYond

FreeYond is a consumer electronics brand founded in Shenzhen, the Silicon Valley and capital of mobile phones in China. FreeYond, starting with smartphones, seeks to redefine consumer electronics through Technology 4.0, such as AI, Brain Computer Interface, EMG technology and cloud computing, for global consumers to enjoy a life of convenience provided by high-tech electronics. FreeYond has already made significant strides in Latin America and Africa. On 21 March 2023, Malaysia was the first country in the Southeast Asian (SEA) region to debut FreeYond products. Beyond Malaysia, the tech brand has its sights set on expanding and gradually developing its market in the SEA region.

To learn more about the latest news regarding FreeYond, please visit the following official platforms:
– Official Site: https://freeyond.com.my/
– Shopee: https://shopee.com.my/freeyondmalaysia
– Lazada: https://www.lazada.com.my/shop/freeyond
– IG: @freeyondmalaysia
– FB: FreeYond Malaysia
– Tik Tok: @freeyondmalaysia

Image: FreeYond x BAM-Group Picture with Players
K Letshanaa, National Badminton Player; Teoh Mei Xing, National Badminton Player; Hoo Pang Ron, National Badminton Player; YBhg. Dato' Sri Khairudin Samad, Vice president of BAM; Mr. Vincent Tan, Executive Director of Fast Energy Holdings Berhad; YBhg.Datuk Eddie Chai, Director of FreeYond (Global); YBhg. Tan Sri Dato' Sri (Dr.) Mohamad Norza Zakaria, President of Badminton Association of Malaysia & presidentPof Olympic Council of Malaysia, and Honorary President of Badminton Asia; YBhg. Dato' Kenny Goh Chee Keong, BAM General Secretary & Secretary General of Badminton Asia; YBhg. Datuk V Subramaniam, Deputy President 1 of BAM; Faiq Masawi, National Badminton Player; Lok Hong Quan, National Badminton Player [L-R]
( https://photos.acnnewswire.com/tr:n-650/20230524.FreeYond.jpg )

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CITIC Telecom CPC becomes Versa Networks’s First Greater China SASE & SD-WAN Managed Services Partner

HONG KONG, May 24, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – CITIC Telecom International CPC Limited ("CITIC Telecom CPC"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of CITIC Telecom International Holdings Limited (SEHK: 1883) is pleased to announce it has become Versa Networks's first Greater China Secure Access Service Edge ( https://versa-networks.com/sase/ ) (SASE) & SD-WAN Managed Services Partner. Versa Networks is the recognized leader of single-vendor Unified SASE.
From left to right: Representatives from CITIC Telecom CPC, Jacky Kwok (Chief Commercial Officer) & Taylor Lam (Chief Strategy Officer); together with representatives from Versa Networks, Martin Mackay (Chief Revenue Officer) & Rachel Ler (Vice President, Asia Pacific & Japan)


This partnership leverages Versa Networks's market-leading technologies to enhance and expand CITIC Telecom CPC's integrated network-security portfolio, offering a new managed secure networking solution combining SASE, SD-WAN and 24×7 monitoring services to help accelerate the digital transformation of enterprise customers across the globe, especially in Greater China.

A Powerful Partnership
This powerful partnership between CITIC Telecom CPC and Versa Networks allows for mutually beneficial collaboration. As the market leader in SASE and SD-WAN, Versa Networks contributes its technological innovations, while benefiting from CITIC Telecom CPC's strengths in Greater China market acumen and reach, including navigating local regulations, compliance policies and years of customer experience. In turn, by joining resources and expertise with Versa Networks, CITIC

Telecom CPC can enhance the features and functionality of its own portfolio and bring to market a new integrated offering encompassing connectivity, security, and 24×7 monitoring to expedite the digital transformation journeys of CITIC Telecom CPC's customers across the region.

"This collaboration amplifies the core competencies of both companies," said Taylor Lam, Chief Strategy Officer of CITIC Telecom CPC. "Versa Networks has a strong reputation for innovation and delivering industry-leading networking and security solutions. We are proud to be Versa Networks's first Greater China SASE & SD-WAN Managed Services Partner, and can now further support the success of our customers with the power of Versa Networks's impressive technology. This partnership underscores our ongoing commitment to delivering the best possible solutions to our customers, and to collaborating with top technology vendors in their respective segments."

"CITIC Telecom CPC has a proven track record of delivering high-quality managed services to customers across regions and in Greater China," said Martin Mackay, Chief Revenue Officer, Versa Networks. "CITIC Telecom CPC's technical and business expertise, commitment to innovation and service excellence, and localized capabilities make them an ideal partner for us as we continue to expand our global footprint. Our combined strengths in managed services, networking, security, and cloud solutions will provide mutual customers with more comprehensive and powerful ways to address and resolve even their most complex secure network and access challenges."

Through this partnership, now with the latest Secured SD-WAN solution, customers can enjoy comprehensive managed network-security service from both top-notch players, coupled with CITIC Telecom CPC's Global-Local one-stop managed ICT services; and Versa Networks's world-class SASE and SD-WAN technologies, including key capabilities such as multi-tenancy, multi-service, zero-touch provisioning and a broad set of networking and security functions to increase IT and security agility.

Continuously Elevating Infrastructure and Capabilities for Superior Managed Service Excellence
Collaborating with Versa Networks further empowers CITIC Telecom CPC's steadfast momentum of systematically refining its already world-class infrastructure and capabilities. This headway is demonstrated by the recent launch of the company's third 24×7 Security Operations Center (SOC) in Shanghai, further elevating superior cloud and network security capabilities to actively support mainland and international enterprises with Greater China business operations. With proficiencies in cloud computing, cybersecurity, network management, and decades of business and market knowledge, CITIC Telecom CPC offers managed ICT solutions worldwide, with a particular focus on Greater China. Its Fully Managed Services provide total visibility, optimization, automation and hands-on management of IT systems and resources across the globe, to meet enterprise customers' networking, security, data, applications and multi-cloud demands.

CITIC Telecom CPC is a global-local data-driven information, communication, and technology (DICT) service provider that empowers enterprises with intelligent capabilities and vital innovations. Via partnering with Versa Networks, CITIC Telecom CPC maintains its position at the forefront of the industry and underscores its commitment to delivering the most modern secured ICT solutions and the highest level of service quality to its customers, anytime, anywhere.

About CITIC Telecom CPC
We are CITIC Telecom International CPC Limited ("CITIC Telecom CPC"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of CITIC Telecom International Holdings Limited (SEHK: 1883), serving multinational enterprises the world over by addressing their specific ICT requirements with highly scalable tailored solutions built upon our flagship technology suites, comprising TrueCONNECT(TM) private network solutions, TrustCSI(TM) information security solutions, DataHOUSE(TM) cloud data center solutions, and SmartCLOUD(TM) cloud computing solutions.

With the motto "Innovation Never Stops," we leverage innovative technologies, embracing AI, AR, Big Data, IoT, and other cutting-edge emerging technologies to transform technical potential into business value for our customers. As an enterprise digital transformation partner, we strive to help our customers achieve industry-leading positions, high agility, and cost-efficiency through digitalization.

With our Global-Local capabilities, we are committed to providing our customers with one-stop-shop ICT solutions with superior quality. Having a worldwide footprint across nearly 160 countries, including Asia, Europe and America, Africa, the Middle East, and Central Asia, our global network resources connect over 160 points of presence (POPs), 60 SDWAN gateways, 21 Cloud service centers, 30+ data centers, and three dedicated 24×7 Security Operations Centers (SOCs). We are certified with a series of international certifications, including SD-WAN Ready, ISO 9001, 14001, 20000, 27001, and 27017, to ensure our services compliance with international standards and resources for enterprises. We offer local professional services, superior delivery capabilities as well as exceptional customer experience and best practices through our global presence and extensive industry know-how, becoming a leading integrated intelligent ICT service provider to enterprise customers.
For more information, please visit www.citictel-cpc.com

About Versa Networks
Versa Networks, the leader in single-vendor Unified SASE platforms, delivers AI/ML-powered SSE and SD-WAN solutions. The platform provides networking and security with true multitenancy, and sophisticated analytics via the cloud, on-premises, or as a blended combination of both to meet SASE requirements for small to extremely large enterprises and Service Providers. Thousands of customers globally with hundreds of thousands of sites and millions of users trust Versa with their mission critical networks and security. Versa Networks is privately held and funded by Sequoia Capital, Mayfield, Artis Ventures, Verizon Ventures, Comcast Ventures, BlackRock Inc., Liberty Global Ventures, Princeville Capital, RPS Ventures and Triangle Peak Partners. For more information, visit https://www.versa-networks.com or follow Versa Networks on Twitter @versanetworks.

Media Contact:
Catherine Yuen
CITIC Telecom CPC
(852) 2170 7536
Email: catherine.yuen@citictel-cpc.com


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A Bigger InfoComm Asia 2023 Set to Inspire Digital Transformation

BANGKOK, May 24, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – InfoComm Asia 2023 opens its doors at the newly-built Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC) on Wednesday morning, to a louder buzz than before. The unmistakable excitement in the air is understandable with the Show's 38% expansion in size. This and the presence of heavyweights among all stakeholder categories attest to InfoComm Asia's success in bringing together Professional AudioVisual (AV) solution providers, solution-seekers and key industry experts, and in helping organizations achieve their digital transformation goals.

AROUND THE SHOW FLOOR
Technological Innovations and Business Opportunities Abound

Spanning the exhibition halls, AV and IT channel professionals, as well as vertical market buyers are being greeted by 160 exhibiting companies from 13 countries, some 60 of whom are new at the Show. Major brands visitors can look out for include AVCIT, Audio Technica, Arthur Holm, Biamp, BOE, Bose, Christie, Crestron, Dahua, Danacoid, Harman, Hikvision, Horion, Jabra, Kramer, Lenovo, Lumens, Leyard, Philips, Planar, MaxHub, Sennheiser, Shure, Unilumin, Vertex and many more. First-time exhibitors include Atlona, BARCO, Bluejeans By Verizon, Dahua, Danacoid, Datapath, Harman, HDFocus, Hikvision, Infiled, Leyard, Lumi, Pixelhue, RDL, ScreenBeam, Sennheiser, Televic, Unilumin and Yeastar.

FOR ASIA'S TOP-LEVEL DECISION-MAKERS AND BUYERS
Guided Show Floor Tours that Enhance Visitor Experience

Through the Invited Guest Program, nearly 600 key senior decision-makers – 65% more than last year – from Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos, and the Philippines, as well as Thais from outside Bangkok, are being welcomed at InfoComm Asia 2023. They represent government agencies involved in education, healthcare, defense and security, smart cities, urban planning, transportation and citizen services, as well as industry and business leaders in retail, media and advertising, and real estate development.

With much ground to cover, the 600 vertical market solution-seekers will participate in a specially planned Guided Show Floor Tour for a personal introduction to leading solution providers and their latest technology and product offerings. Post-tour, they will have the opportunity to further connect with the exhibitors and learn more about their solutions up-close.

LEARNING SPACE FOR ALL
Insights into Current, Evolving and Future Technologies and Market Trends

InfoComm Asia continues to inspire and invigorate visionary leaders and organizational decision-makers at its signature learning platforms – InfoComm Asia Summit and NIXT Summit. Over the three show days, visitors can look forward to more than 40 free-to-attend sessions across five different tracks that are either co- organized with or supported by local Thai government agencies, trade associations and institutes of higher learning. These sessions address current and foreseeable challenges facing vertical market decision-makers and AV industry stakeholders, and deliver key learning points for overcoming these challenges inspired by real- life use cases.

Summit highlights on 24 May (Day 1) include the following:

– At Asia AV Leaders Connect, specially-invited Professional AV Industry's C-suite and Directorate-level Leaders will have the opportunity to network and share knowledge on industry trends and emerging technology disruptions, and to identify future growth opportunities and potential collaborations. This segment is anchored by a talk on "Global Pro-AV Market Trends in the Next 3 – 5 Years" – highly apt in light of the current incredible pace of evolution of communication, collaboration and user experience technologies.

– NIXT Summit highlights emerging tech-driven integrated solutions. This year's focus is on the Education and Retail industries. The program for each of these industries will culminate in a by invitation-only networking reception for top professionals from the respective industries.

– The ever-popular AV Technical Tour was quickly booked out the moment registration opened. Tour participants will be treated to a close-up live presentation of Hikvision's customizable, high-performing yet easy-to-maintain LED screen, in addition to its application in meeting rooms as well as along high-traffic routes at the newly-built Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC).

As InfoComm Asia Summit and NIXT Summit continue over the next two days, delegates from AV and IT channel as well as vertical markets can look forward to more learning sessions across dedicated tracks – namely, Industry Forums, DSS InfoComm Asia 2023, AV Training sessions and a second round of the AV Technical Tour.

SHOW RUNS UNTIL FRIDAY, 26 MAY

Admission is free

InfoComm Asia 2023 runs for another two days at Halls 3 and 4 of the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC). Opening times (in Thailand standard time) are 25 May (Thursday): 10am – 6pm and 26 May (Friday): 10am – 4pm. Visitors may register their visit to the Show at www.infocomm-asia.com.

About InfoCommAsia

InfoCommAsia Pte. Ltd. is the region's preeminent organizer of tradeshows for the Professional AudioVisual (Pro-AV) and Transformative Solutions industries. Through industry-leading shows in China, India and Asia, InfoCommAsia connects global and regional solution providers, vertical market end-users and the supply chain with the most important markets of Asia Pacific.

Additional information is available at:

infocomm-china.com | nixt-china.com | infocomm-india.com | infocomm-asia.com

For more information, please contact:

Rest of the World
Angie Eng
Marketing Director
InfoCommAsia Pte Ltd
angieeng@infocommasia.com

Thailand
Kanokwan Sukchaisri
Managing Director
Expo Inter Co., Ltd
kanokwan.infocommasia@expointer.net

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New Access Accelerated Global Collective Report Charts Path Forward in Fight Against Noncommunicable Diseases

GENEVE, CH, May 24, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – Access Accelerated, a pioneering collective of leading biopharmaceutical and life science companies dedicated to confronting the growing global noncommunicable disease (NCD) crisis, announced the release of a six-year report: Key Lessons in Advancing Access to NCD Care: Collaboration, Connectivity, Community.

This milestone report highlights the initiative's outcomes, impact, and collective learnings between 2017 and 2022 and serves as a retrospective, a showcase for the initiative's success stories and challenges, and a much-needed vision for the future.

Michael Fredrich, Lead Access to Medicine Non-Communicable Diseases at Bayer Pharmaceuticals and Chair of the Access Accelerated Board, commented, "With the 2030 deadline for the UN Sustainable Development Goals approaching fast, which include Universal Health Coverage, it's more important than ever that we make the most out of our resources and approach this fight strategically. This report gives us the opportunity to critically evaluate our past and use key learnings for the future. It is essential that we share insights and learn from our collective efforts. Much work lies ahead, but this report serves as a valuable foundation for effectively addressing NCDs."

This initiative's impact has already been felt widely. Access Accelerated and its strategic partners – the City Cancer Challenge Foundation, NCD Alliance, PATH, the World Bank and the World Heart Federation – have helped improve access to NCD screening, diagnosis, and treatment around the world, reaching over 700 million people through 54 partner projects in 37 countries and catalyzing $US1.6 billion in investment in 2022 alone. By the end of phase 2 (2020-2022), this number totalled $US3.7 billion. In the same period, Access Accelerated partner projects contributed to policy change in 35 countries and 13 projects were scaled to national level, moving away from pilot phase to locally embedded projects.

Six years since its founding, the initiative has accumulated a wealth of hard-won knowledge and experience. The report highlights those learnings, including the crucial role of open, transparent communication in measuring intangible impact of partnerships, the ways flexible long-term funding can open the way for locally embedded solutions, and why community- and patient-centric approaches are essential to sustainability. By capturing impacts beyond hard numbers, the report demonstrates the importance of local engagement, trust, and social capital in improving NCD outcomes over time.

According to Dr. Juan Pablo Uribe, World Bank's Global Director for Health, Nutrition & Population and Director of the Global Financing Facility, the report demonstrates the importance of rigorous monitoring and reporting. "Learning from our successes and challenges is absolutely necessary if we are going to shape more efficient and effective initiatives that can respond to the growing NCD burden on countries around the world. That's why we're excited to have the insights offered by this report to inform future initiatives and are grateful to the partnership with Access Accelerated which has led to meaningful action in creating sustainable change."

Visit www.accessaccelerated.org to download the report.

About Access Accelerated

Founded in 2017, Access Accelerated is an unprecedented industry-led collective of life science companies united by the belief that no person should die from a preventable and treatable disease. Through the power of collaboration and a proven framework for cooperation, Access Accelerated brings together stakeholders across the private, public and social sectors, including implementers, decision-makers and financiers, in a shared mission of advancing action against the escalating challenge of NCDs in low- and middle-income countries and underserved communities.

Contact Information
Thuy Khuc-Bilon
Communications Manager
info@accessaccelerated.org
+41 79 473 0341

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Retail and E-Commerce Summit Asia to Unveil Powerful Strategies for Digital Growth

MANILA, May 24, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – Rockbird media proudly announce a new flagship of Retail & E-commerce Summit Asia that industry professionals should not be missed.



The highly anticipated Retail and E-Commerce Summit Asia is set to be a Festival of Brands on July 12-13 at Hilton Manila, bringing together industry leaders, visionaries, and experts from across the region. With the theme "Scaling Digital Strategies Towards Growth," this two-day event promises to provide invaluable insights and groundbreaking ideas to unlock the full potential of retail and e-commerce in today's fast-paced digital landscape.

The Retail and E-Commerce Summit Asia will gather influential executives, decision-makers, and entrepreneurs who are shaping the future of the retail and e-commerce sectors. Attendees will have the unique opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals, exchange knowledge, and gain actionable strategies to drive growth, adapt to evolving consumer behavior, and optimize their digital presence.

The summit will feature a carefully curated lineup of speakers covering various relevant topics crucial to business success in the digital realm. Through the event's extraordinary format and theme, topics from leveraging marketing analytics to mastering customer experience, mobile marketing and smart warehouses, and even customer experiences will be spread throughout a series of breakout sessions, keynote presentations, and panel discussions. Attendees can expect to gain valuable insights all throughout the 2-day event.

As part of the summit experience, C-level attendees, Directors, and top personalities in the retail and e-commerce landscape will have ample networking opportunities to foster meaningful connections and explore potential collaborations. More to it is an opportunity to witness cutting-edge technologies, innovative solutions, and services from leading companies, providing participants with hands-on experiences and a glimpse into the future of retail and e-commerce.

For more information about the RESA Fiesta, including registration details, agenda, speaker updates, and pricing please visit: https://resa.rockbirdmedia.com/ph/

About rockbird media

Rockbird media is an international business media company that produces B2B events and offers business solutions.

Whether it is through online media and content, must-have business intelligence and analytics, effective networking, and partnering solutions, we help businesses and professionals learn more about the latest trends, and know more about their customers, peers, and competition, to make that decision that allows them to grow. For more information, visit https://rockbirdmedia.com.

Media contact:
Imee Rose Mariano
im.mariano@rockbirdmedia.com

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Revolutionizing HR through Technology: Explore the HR Tech Strategy Meeting Philippines 2023

MANILA, May 24, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – In today's business landscape, organizations widely recognize the crucial role of technology in HR, enabling data-driven decision-making, enhancing employee experiences, and fostering strategic HR management.



In line with this, rockbird media's HR Leaders' theme of events proudly presents the highly anticipated "HR Tech Strategy Meeting Philippines 2023: Digital HR for a Transformed Workforce." This exclusive event will take place on June 28, 2023, at Hilton Manila, Philippines.

Bringing together C-level executives, directors, and top HR leaders from the country, this gathering aims to explore advanced HR techniques for building a future-ready workforce. Attendees will have a valuable opportunity to network and establish connections with leading industry experts and well-renowned HR professionals from diverse sectors.

The event will showcase a thoughtfully curated lineup of speakers who will delve into a wide range of HR Tech topics including HR automation, streamlining recruitment and onboarding processes, employer branding, collaboration tools, digital well-being, and more. These topics will be explored in detail through interactive breakout sessions, insightful keynote presentations, and dynamic panel discussions.

The HR Tech Strategy Meeting Philippines 2023 promises to be a pivotal event for HR leaders seeking to stay at the forefront of industry advancements. It will foster an environment conducive to knowledge-sharing, idea exchange, and collaboration, equipping participants with the necessary tools and insights to navigate the rapidly evolving HR landscape.

To learn more about the event and secure your registration, please visit https://hrleaders.rockbirdmedia.com/

About rockbird media

Rockbird media is an international business media company that produces B2B events and offers business solutions.

Whether it is through online media and content, must-have business intelligence and analytics, effective networking, and partnering solutions, we help businesses and professionals learn more about the latest trends, and know more about their customers, peers, and competition, to make that decision that allows them to grow. For more information, visit https://rockbirdmedia.com.

Media contact:
Imee Rose Mariano
im.mariano@rockbirdmedia.com

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