Leading Sustainability Policy Makers & Trailblazers To Unite at London Climate Technology Show 2023

LONDON, May 4, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – Europe's premier climate technology conference & tradeshow is all set to become better and bigger than ever before with the confirmed participation of many industry giants from across the world. Aiming to expedite the shift towards a carbon-neutral economy, the 2nd edition shall take place at the ExCel London from 26-27 September 2023, bringing together the focussed audience of 5000+ industry professionals including policymakers, innovators, business leaders, startups, investors and other important stakeholders to discuss and showcase innovative solutions that help mitigate the climate crisis.

Featuring a conference and exhibition, the show will host world-class speakers to share their insights on Decarbonisation & Net Zero Strategy, Role of Heavy Industry & Manufacturing to Fight Climate Change, Impact of Climate Policies and The Role Of Tech In Development Of Sustainable Circular Economy and other important aspects. Some of the important names who will be speaking at #CTS23 include Beverley Gower-Jones| Managing Partner| Clean Growth Fund, Charles Wood|Deputy Director, Policy| Energy UK, Jamie Wylie| Project Lead of Urban Mobility| World Economic Forum, David Cole| Director of KBR Project Solutions |KBR along with other important industry experts. Know More About Speakers (https://climatetechshow.com/conference/speakers/)

In addition, the event will host a large-scale exhibition, wherein cutting-edge technologies and innovative solutions favourable to the green economy will be displayed. Among a long line of exhibitors who will present their products and services include Google Cloud, Clean Growth Fund, CarbonStore, Faradai, Emissis, Dryad Network, Carbonsafe, Zypp Electric, Compare Your Footprint, IES Ltd., Michelin Scotland Innovation Parc, MyCarbon, etc. See Full Exhibitor List (https://climatetechshow.com/partners/sponsors/)

Building on the success of the inaugural event in 2022 which attracted over 2,000 attendees, #CTS23 is expected to welcome 5,000+ global and regional attendees where they would gain invaluable knowledge on green tech innovations and effective decarbonisation strategies, and have a tab on growing business opportunities the sector has to offer.

"London Climate Technology Show 2023 is a crucial platform for showcasing the latest developments in green technology and promoting collaboration across industries. We're proud to organise this event and contribute to the global effort to mitigate the impacts of climate change," said Shariq Abdul Hai, CEO, Valiant Business Media. "This year's event is set to be huge, with some of the world's most important companies and professionals coming together to share their invaluable insights and showcase their latest offerings."

Contact Details:
Name: Madhiya Nabi
PR and Communications Manager
Phone Number:44 2032878878
Email Address: madhiya.nabi@valiantbmedia.com

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Empowering R&D in Special Diseases, “Next Generation” CRO Company TriApex Completes Series C with Hundreds of Millions of CNY, Led by Legend Capital

HONG KONG, May 4, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – TriApex Laboratories Co., Ltd (hereinafter referred to as "TriApex") recently announced the completion of its Series C financing round, which was led by Legend Capital. This funding milestone will help TriApex continue to lead in the field of special diseases and devote itself to providing non-clinical data with more clinical value, accelerating the international expansion of integrated R&D services from early drug discovery through final product approval in ophthalmology, central nervous system (CNS) and metabolic disease drugs.

Founded in 2008, with the mission of focusing on scientific evaluation, promoting innovation and transformation, and improving the quality of life, TriApex is headquartered in Nanjing and has set up subsidiaries in Nanjing, Kunming, Shanghai, Chengdu and Hainan. TriApex's customers include many leading pharmaceutical and biotech companies located in China, Europe, and the US. Clients recognize TriApex's unique industry leadership in developing advanced in-vivo disease models, focusing on animal welfare and AAALAC certification, extensive lab analysis and testing capabilities as well as extensive scientific and regulatory resources to translate preclinical success into the clinic.

TriApex currently leverages its core non-clinical research business to open up the entire industrial chain horizontally. It has formed three business segments of disease model and pharmacodynamics research, pharmaceutical policy strategy and safety assessment, and clinical and laboratory services, and provides integrated R&D development services for global pharmaceutical companies and scientific research institutions with a high-quality and stable lab animal supply chain.

ZHANG Xuefeng, CEO of TriApex, stated: "We are very honored to be recognized by our investors. TriAPex will continue to strengthen the restructuring of resources, deepen the understanding of disease biology mechanisms and translational medicine, focus on scientific evaluation, and improve the quality of life. At the same time, we will also continue to enhance our international competitiveness and promote innovation and transformation by building a healthy development ecosystem of biomedicine with new drug R&D companies and related parties."

Hank ZHOU, Co-Chief Investment Officer of Legend Capital, stated: "It is a great honor to participate in the business of TriApex, and I would like to extend my gratitude to the team and existing investors and shareholders of the company for their support and recognition of Legend Capital. Legend Capital has systematically invested in the field of life sciences for a long time, focusing on the link of industrial resources and emphasizing professional empowerment. With focusing on the one-stop CRO service in innovative drugs such as CGT (Cell Therapy and Gene Therapy), TriApex has an excellent reputation in the CRO field of preclinical drug evaluation in China and has been widely recognized by customers worldwide. TriApex has a professional and dedicated team with lofty career pursuits and is committed to providing high-quality service. We look forward to TriApex becoming a next-generation CRO service organization with global influence in future development."

About Legend Capital

Founded in 2001, Legend Capital is a leading VC&PE investor focusing on the early-stage and growth-stage opportunities in China, with offices across Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, and Seoul, Korea.

It currently manages USD and RMB funds of over US$10 billion in commitments, and has invested in around 600 companies, covering technology, healthcare, consumer, enterprise service and intelligent manufacturing sectors. Rooted in China, Legend Capital participated in the rise of many world-leading companies by solid investment coverage and systematic post-investment value-add. Over the years, Legend Capital has also become a widely recognized name in bridging key resources in China and overseas through cross-border activities, and a valuable partner to Chinese and overseas investors.

Legend Capital values long-term sustainable investment and incorporates ESG into its long-term development strategy. As a UNPRI signatory since November 2019, Legend Capital is among the first group of top VC/PE firms in China to join the initiative.

For more information, please visit www.legendcapital.com.cn/index_en.aspx and follow us on LinkedIn @Legend Capital ( https://www.linkedin.com/company/legend-capital ).

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Take Charge of Your Career with Expert-Led Energy Storage Live Online Course

Singapore, May 4, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – Registration is now open for the Energy Storage Live Online Course, with sessions commencing on 14^th July and 1^st December 2023.

Energy storage differs from other energy technologies in the breadth and complexity of its addressable market and revenue opportunities. This training course provides a comprehensive, business-focused analysis of these opportunities, allowing attendees to analyse, understand and segment them. While naturally focusing on battery storage, this course also covers the variety of competing storage technologies and describe the wide variety of problems energy storage seeks to solve, at a wide range of deployment sizes and timescales, including key issues around practical project delivery.

Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of why and where storage markets are growing, what could limit this growth and what the future trends will be. So, if you are thinking of investing in or developing an energy storage business case, this course provides your essential grounding in the core issues.

A past attendee from SN Aboitiz Power shared that, “The course has given me a broader perspective and understanding of energy storage which equips me better in managing projects for development.”

Another past attendee from the Department of Energy also shared that “This was an excellent course. I will without a doubt recommend it to anyone interested in the interplay between energy storage systems, electricity networks and energy markets, policies, procurement and regulations. Trainer’s knowledge and group interaction makes the course not only highly informative, but also engaging and fun as we learn how to successfully transition to more environmentally sustainable energy systems.

Course Sessions

Battery storage
Utility-scale applications for power system optimisation
Decentralization (energy storage at the network edge)
Long-duration and alternative storage solutions

Benefits of Attending

Gain a clear understanding of energy storage market opportunities & deployment considerations
A core focus on batteries, including clear explanations of the technologies and performance considerations (in language accessible to non-technical people)
Discuss the key project delivery issues for battery storage projects
Review up-to-date examples from around the world and the lessons from them
Understand the competitive playing field and the economic variables that impact energy storage business cases
Stay ahead of trends and emerging solutions, including growth opportunities for longer-duration storage solutions

Want to learn more?

Simply email esther@infocusevent.com or call +65 6325 0210 to obtain your FREE COPY of the event brochure. For more information, please visit www.infocusinternational.com/energystorage-online.

About Infocus International Group

Infocus International is a global business intelligence provider of strategic information and professional services for diverse business communities. We recognise clients’ needs and responds with innovative and result oriented programmes. All products are founded on high value content in diverse subject areas, and the highest level of quality is ensured through intensive and in-depth market research from local and international insights. For more information: www.infocusinternational.com

New Date Announced – Electric Vehicles & the Grid Comprehensive Online Workshop

Singapore, May 4, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – Infocus International Group, a global business intelligence provider of strategic information and professional services, has announced the new date for another round of Electric Vehicles & the Grid online workshop which will be commencing live on 15^th May 2023.

Even without the rapid growth of EVs, our current power systems are in the midst of a disruptive transition towards cleaner, diversified and more flexible structures. If a transition from internal combustion engines (ICE) to electric vehicles (EVs) is to be achieved, what will be the impact on these systems? What are the barriers to scale and which solutions (and hence market opportunities) will be essential?

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the multi-sector issues that must be understood and integrated, plus the competitive battles ahead, including: technology status and trends, management of electricity demand & supply, charging network players and competitors, consumer behaviour influences.

A past participant from Statkraft Development AS shared that, “The trainer was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic in presenting the material, also enabling knowledge exchange between participants in the group.”

“He is a professional trainer with excellent presentation skills. He is also able to make simple presentations of complex issues and has a very good knowledge of renewable energy matters. I highly recommend him as a trainer!”, said the Director of IDETA.

Check out the essential guide to opportunity and risk within emerging EV charging value chains at www.infocusinternational.com/ev.

Course Sessions

The EV market and its bulk impact on electricity systems
Charging challenges, smart charging and EVs as grid assets
Value chain convergence and technology disruption

Benefits of Attending

Quantify the variables which will determine the impact of EVs on electricity supply
Identify the key barriers to widespread EV integration and growth, from a power system perspective
Assess where and how EVs can help the grid, through smart charging and Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) solutions
Get up-to-date on the most significant value chain activities and pilot study findings
Analyse and segment the competitive landscape for EV charging
Understand and discuss which future technologies, behavioural trends and policy influences will be crucial to creating long-term, sustainable business models

Want to learn more?

Simply email esther@infocusevent.com or call +65 6325 0210 to obtain your FREE COPY of the event brochure. For more information, please visit https://www.infocusinternational.com/ev

About Infocus International Group

PLN, IEA Finalize JETP Toward Achieving Indonesia’s Net Zero Goal

JAKARTA, May 4, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – PT PLN (Persero) and the International Energy Agency (IEA) have inked a memorandum of understanding on the Just Energy Transition Partnership Investment and Policy Plan (JETP IPP), which was drawn up in a bid to accelerate Indonesia's energy transition to net zero emissions.

PLN President Director Darmawan Prasodjo (L) and IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol sign MoU
on the Just Energy Transition Partnership Investment and Policy Plan (JETP IPP)

An autonomous intergovernmental institution, the IEA is the world's reference for analysis, data, policy recommendations and development solutions for energy security, as well as sustainable economic and environmental development. "We have the same vision for the future. The future of sustainable energy that will bring prosperity and glory to the nation and the world," said Darmawan Prasodjo, the president director of PLN.

Darmawan also noted the challenges Indonesia must overcome in order to carry out its energy transition. These included a projected increase in Indonesia's energy demand that would widen the supply-demand gap, an issue that required the collaboration of many stakeholders to solve. "PLN and the IEA will be pioneers, showing the world that the energy transition road map can be built through collaboration. It can be built comprehensively from the upstream to the downstream [industries]," he emphasized.

PLN projects that carbon emissions from the electricity sector it manages will reach 433 million tonnes by 2030. The 2021-2030 long-term electricity procurement plan (RUPTL), which was developed by the state electricity company, aims to reduce carbon emissions to 335 million tonnes as the basis for achieving net zero in 2060. The energy transition will also be accelerated through attracting more funding to finance massive investment projects.

As an archipelagic country, Indonesia also needs to improve the interconnection of its electricity networks to ensure equitable access and affordable prices for the public.

IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol said the agency fully supported Indonesia's energy transition, adding that the country's efforts to reduce carbon emissions would have a direct impact on reducing emissions on a greater scale. "We fully support Indonesia in the energy transition project. The IEA's support for Indonesia can be a driving force for various parties to collaborate together in energy transition projects," said Fatih.

Collaboration was also expected to strengthen the net-zero road map that Indonesia has drafted, as well as make the JETP scheme more attractive to collaborative investments to finance Indonesia's energy transition projects.

Some projects that have been prioritized include the development of a new and renewable energy (EBT) power plant and the construction of a green transmission line, as well as capacity building of the country's human resources to prepare for a new era in energy development.

About PLN

PT PLN (Persero) is a state-owned electricity company that continues to be committed and innovative in carrying out a mission to illuminate and move the nation. With a vision to become the leading electricity company in Southeast Asia, PLN is moving towards becoming the number one choice for energy solutions. PLN is committed to transformation with aspirations of being Green, Lean, Innovative, and Customer Focused to provide electricity for a better life. PLN can be contacted through the PLN Mobile application available on the PlayStore or AppStore. https://web.pln.co.id/

Contact:
Gregorius Adi Trianto
Executive Vice President, Corporate Communications & CSR, PLN
Tel. +62 21 7261122

Source: PT. Perusahaan Listrik Negara (Persero) [IDX: PLN]

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GMEX Group launches ZERO13 digital carbon credits aggregation ecosystem

Partners with Verdana Eco-Consortium, Alléo Energy and Pay DIRT

LONDON, May 4, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – GMEX Group Limited (“GMEX”), a leader in digital business and technology solutions for capital, commodities and sustainability markets, announces the launch of ZERO13, a climate fintech.

ZERO13 provides an automated AI and multi-blockchain driven aggregation ecosystem delivering trusted supply, digital issuance, trading, clearing and settlement for a broad range of carbon credits and related ESG real-world assets. ZERO13 digitally interconnects multiple stakeholders, including registries, banks, custodians, asset managers, corporates, buyers and sellers, markets, exchanges, climate tech and fintech firms to help achieve Net Zero.

The Verdana Eco-Consortium is partnering with ZERO13 to provide collective safeguards to address double counting by integrating its dMRV (digital measurement, reporting, verification), registry infrastructure, and connecting to standards bodies for carbon credits, with data sharing into the World Bank sponsored Carbon Action Data Trust (CAD Trust) to provide transparency. Alléo Energy and Pay DIRT are bringing fuel replacement and nature-based carbon credits into ZERO13, giving them the end-to-end digital provenance to address green washing, as well as enhanced distribution.

The Taskforce on Scaling Voluntary Carbon Markets (TSVCM) estimates that demand for carbon credits could increase by a factor of 15+ by 2030 and up to 100 by 2050. Recent independent research shows that the global carbon credit market traded value was US$978.56 billion in 2022. The market is expected to reach US$2.68 trillion by 2028, at a CAGR of 18.23% during 2023-2028. Carbon credits are a high priority for corporations and institutions yet are beset by problems, impacting:

Trust: fraudulent carbon credits, double counting and green washing
Efficiency: lack of price transparency, vertical silos and market fragmentation
Distribution: lack of digital registry enablement and too many intermediaries

At this time there is no cohesive global carbon ecosystem, as the market is fragmented with multiple silos. Registries have manual supply and are mostly isolated, as are carbon exchanges and over the counter trading, and there is very little peer-to-peer connectivity within the market. This missing link prevents market growth and development.

Hirander Misra, CEO of ZERO13 and GMEX Group commented, “ZERO13 provides a desperately needed, interconnected global carbon ecosystem for all types of participants, in a regulatory compliant manner, to more efficiently match supply with demand.” He added, “It’s a privilege to collaborate with Verdana’s Eco-Consortium to digitally address the end-to-end issues in voluntary carbon markets and to unlock carbon credits supply from partners such as Pay DIRT and Alléo Energy, bringing trust by demonstrating full digital provenance.”

Asad Sultan, CEO of Verdana and Co-Founder of Eco-Consortium, commented “To ensure greater credibility with institutional and corporate market participants, the supply of all types of carbon credits should be transparently verifiable and then securely tradeable in regulated markets.” He added, “Our partnership with ZERO13 aims to make carbon credits and related ESG markets more trusted and efficient using a digitally integrated approach.”

Bob Waun, Principle of Pay DIRT, LLC commented, “Proven advances in economics and efficacy of biochar in reducing water need and fertilizer inputs will increase ROI on crop land investment.” He added, “By utilizing these methods and harnessing the technological capabilities of our partner ZERO13 to generate and distribute a trusted supply of digital biochar carbon credits, we will both benefit our business and have a positive impact on the environment, food nutritional value and economy of American farm communities.”

Tim Adkins, Managing Partner of Alléo Energy, LLC commented, “We are excited to announce our partnership with ZERO13, which is a game changer from a sustainability perspective, as we are able to generate carbon credits from our production of a truly sustainable fuel product at, or below, the cost of a comparable fossil fuel, and optimise their distribution into the market digitally.” He added, “This and our production and supply of biochar and its application to the agricultural land banks of Pay DIRT, LLC optimizes the generation of carbon credits, with provenance that buyers can trust to avoid green washing.”

About GMEX Group Limited

GMEX Group (GMEX) offers sustainable digital solutions for the new age of global markets. The firm is a leading global provider of multi-asset exchange trading and post-trade software/software as-a-Service (SaaS) market infrastructure solutions and ‘network of networks’ digital platform services. GMEX addresses end-to-end regulatory and contract environment needs for issuance, trading, clearing and settlement across exchanges and across multiple asset classes including traditional, digital and hybrid assets, as well as digital carbon credits and ESG real-world assets.

It is the ‘Winner of:

‘Best Development in Fintech of the Year’ – 2022
‘Best Global Hybrid Finance FinTech Company’ – 2022
‘Best Solution for Trading Digital Assets’ – 2023
‘Most Influential Financial Technology Firms of 2023′ – 2023

For further information on GMEX, please visit https://www.gmex-group.com/.

About ZERO13

ZERO13, a venture by GMEX, is an automated AI and blockchain-driven international carbon exchange, registry and aggregation hub ecosystem. The ZERO13 Hub provides a Platform-as-a-service, which offers a distributed point of entry for digital issuance, trading and settlement of carbon credits and real-world assets such as ESG securities. ZERO13 Hub connects multiple international carbon exchanges, registries, custodians and ESG project owners globally for supply verification, transparent pricing and real-time settlement using APIs and across blockchains enabled by ZERO13 Chain (‘Pyctor’).

For further information on ZERO13, please visit https://www.zero13.net/.

About Verdana

The Verdana Platform is a cloud-native SaaS system, with a dMRV engine that sits as a node on Blockchain to extend the Blockchain’s immutability to remote emission reduction projects. The platform is operational and currently used to gather power consumption and carbon footprint data from dispersed commercial facilities across AsiaPac. It is scalable, secure, built on open-source modules, and accessible to authorized parties over their smart devices. While the carbon footprint management business is expected to grow to $12B by 2025, Verdana’s Blockchained SaaS Platform is uniquely different from others by providing immutable, end-to-end automation that restores credibility to the carbon trade.

For further information on Verdana, please visit https://www.verdana.io/.

About Verdana Eco-Consortium

Eco-Consortium is Verdana’s majority owned subsidiary that integrates Verdana’s Measurement, Reporting, Verification (dMRV) engine with the equity partner Eco-Registry’s GHG Accounting Blockchain to provide digital infrastructure for national and voluntary sector registries, to support sovereign commitments in reducing Green House Gas (GHG) emissions. Eco-Consortium currently hosts the carbon standards registry, CerCarbono. Additionally Eco-Consortium connects to the World Bank sponsored Carbon Action Data Trust (CAD Trust) that provides a metadata layer to connected entities. This helps Eco-Consortium tag carbon credits as compliant with Article 6.2 of the Paris Rule Book, i.e., prevent double counting of lowered GHG emissions.

About Pay DIRT, LLC

Pay DIRT, LLC (“Pay DIRT”), is a private company focused on high impact investing in agricultural land. It partners with local farmers and organizations to keep the positive economic impacts of their investments in these American communities by focusing on building up the soil health, first, instead of the traditional seasonal crop yield thesis of farmland valuation. The USDA states that “adding biochar to soil has been shown to reduce water use by up to 40% while increasing crop yields.” Facts support Pay DIRT’s initiative to purchase tens of thousands of acres of near-degraded US farmland to implement innovative soil health improvement strategies.

For further information on Pay DIRT, please visit https://www.dirtinvest.com/

About Alléo Energy, LLC

Alléo Energy, LLC (“Alléo Energy”) is a renewable energy and renewable commodities company with a mission to revolutionize the renewable liquid fuel industry by converting wood-waste into 100% renewable high value commodities. This state-of-the-art process turns locally sourced excess cellulosic waste (e.g., wood chips, etc.) into energy resources and high value commodities that can be refined into multiple energy products as well as natural (and carbon negative) soil, and crop yield ameliorants.

For further information on Alléo Energy, please visit https://www.alleoenergy.com/

MEDIA CONTACTS:
ZERO13 and GMEX Group
Melanie Budden
The Realization Group
Tel: +44 (0)7974 937 970
Melanie.budden@therealizationgroup.com
pr@gmex-group.com

T4 Banking Philippines 2023: Trends, Tactics, Trust Building Components, and Technology in the Philippine banking landscape

MANILA, May 4, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – As one of Philippines' premium conference brands for banking community, T4 Banking is considered as a bridge, and an arena where we connect the thinkers, innovators, disruptors and most importantly all of the decision-makers in the Philippine banking ecosystem.

The live, in-person event will be the gathering of all business executives from banks, financial regulators, pan-financial companies, and technology solution providers across the entire country. The 2023 Edition with the theme "Digital readiness and the future of banking in the Philippines" will be hosted on August 17, 2023 in The Manila Hilton Hotel, where you can expect to see more than 300 high profile delegates such as Technical Directors, CEO, CIO, CTO, CDO, Risk Control Directors, Information Security Heads, and a lot more.

The event is strongly committed in providing its audience deeper knowledge with 4 Ts – Tactics, Trends, Trust Building Components, and Technology in the Philippine banking landscape. The community aims to accelerate the transformation to a future digital banking ecosystem. This conference will be a closed door, B2B oriented forum. Varies type of arrangements will be presented during the event such as lucky draws, interactive panel discussions, roundtable luncheon, booth making contest, one-to-one private meetings, networking and awards-giving.

This is not your ordinary conference. We will be bringing the highest level of excitement and energy showcasing the world's top banking technology providers and bank participants, all in one roof!

KEY SUBJECTS:
1. Data governance mechanisms to drive bank performance
2. Banks evolving as API providers: Open banking takeaways
3. Artificial intelligence for the banking ecosystem
4. Bank intelligent branches and digital tools
5. AI: The secret sauce to banks risk management strategy
6. The fundamental elements of core modernization for banks
7. Digital customer banking experience: From journeys to intent
8. Cybersecurity in banking: Importance, threats, and challenges
9. Banking risk and compliance management 2023 outlook
10. Upgrading bank marketing technology to become future-ready
11. Philippine banking: Talent acquisition, development, retention and engagement
12. Global banking innovations and emerging technology trends

For sponsorship, and speaking engagement please contact our event director at jimby@t4bevent.com or visit our event website at www.t4bevent.com.

Don't miss the opportunity to be a part of the biggest event in the Philippine banking ecosystem! Witness how we gather all of the leading experts in the industry and share their thoughts and insights with very timely topics.

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Palladium One Completes Previously Announced Acquisition of MetalCorp Limited, Expanding its Canadian Footprint

TORONTO, ON, May 4, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – Palladium One Mining Inc. (TSXV: PDM) (FSE: 7N11) (OTCQB: NKORF) ("Palladium One" or "PDM") and MetalCorp Limited (TSXV: MTC) ("MetalCorp" or "MTC") are pleased to announce the successful completion of their previously-announced statutory plan of arrangement under the provisions of the Business Corporations Act (Ontario) (the "Arrangement"). Pursuant to the Arrangement, among other things, Palladium One acquired all of the issued and outstanding shares of MetalCorp. The Arrangement became effective at 12:01 a.m. (Toronto time) on May 2, 2023 (the "Effective Time"), resulting in MetalCorp becoming a wholly-owned subsidiary of Palladium One.

Under the terms of the Arrangement, each former MetalCorp shareholder ("MTC Shareholders") is entitled to receive, in exchange for each common share in the capital of MetalCorp (a "MTC Share") held, 0.30 of a common share in the capital of Palladium One (each whole share, a "PDM Share") (the "Exchange Ratio"). Further, under the Arrangement, all options to acquire MTC Shares outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time are exchanged for stock options to purchase PDM Shares at the Exchange Ratio.

"The deemed value of the MetalCorp acquisition is approximately $3.3 million paid in shares, and for that Palladium One assumes approximately $1.8 million of cash and for the remainder of the purchase price being approximately $1.5 million obtains optionality on both precious metal and critical mineral projects in Ontario, Canada. Importantly, Palladium One assumes a significant pool of assessment credits and therefore has no spending obligations for many years to come," commented Derrick Weyrauch, President and Chief Executive Officer of PDM.

In order to receive the PDM Shares in exchange for their MTC Shares, registered MTC Shareholders are reminded that they must complete, sign and return the letter of transmittal to Computershare Investor Services Inc., in its capacity as depositary under the Arrangement, together with their certificate(s) or DRS statement(s) representing their MTC Shares, in accordance with the tender procedures described in MTC's management information circular dated March 22, 2023 (the "Circular") which is available on SEDAR (www.sedar.com) under MTC's issuer profile. Any MTC Shares held in the CDS system were automatically deposited under the Arrangement and the beneficial shareholders thereof will receive the PDM Shares at the Exchange Ratio in respect of such MTC Shares.

If you have any questions or require more information with regard to the procedures for receiving the PDM Share consideration, please contact Computershare Investor Services Inc., by (i) telephone within North America at 1-800-564-6253 or (ii) email at corporateactions@computershare.com.

Advisors and Counsel

Bennett Jones LLP is acting as Palladium One's legal advisor. Dickinson Wright LLP is acting as MTC's legal advisor.

Grant of Incentive Awards

Palladium One also announces that its board of directors has granted:

(i) 275,000 restricted share units ("RSUs") to certain employees, advisors and consultants of Palladium One, which vest in three years;
(ii) 1,525,000 stock options to certain officers and directors of Palladium One, which are exercisable for five years at a price of $0.11 per PDM Share with 1/3rd vesting immediately and 1/3rd annually thereafter; and
(iii) 550,000 stock options to certain employees, advisors and consultants of Palladium One, which are exercisable for five years at a price of $0.11 per PDM Share with 1/3rd vesting immediately and 1/3rd annually thereafter.

About Palladium One

Palladium One Mining Inc. (TSXV: PDM) is focused on discovering environmentally and socially conscious Metals for Green Transportation. A Canadian mineral exploration and development company, Palladium One is targeting district scale, platinum-group-element (PGE)-copper-nickel deposits in Canada and Finland. The Lantinen Koillismaa (LK) Project in north-central Finland, is a PGE-copper-nickel project that has existing NI43-101 Mineral Resources, while both the Tyko and Canalask high-grade nickel-copper projects are located in Ontario and the Yukon, Canada, respectively. Follow Palladium One on LinkedIn, Twitter, and at www.palladiumoneinc.com.

For further information contact:
Derrick Weyrauch, President & CEO
Email: info@palladiumoneinc.com
Telephone: 647-612-6466

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Market Regulator (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

This press release is not an offer or a solicitation of an offer of securities for sale in the United States of America. The common shares of Palladium One Mining Inc. have not been and will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from registration.

Information set forth in this press release may contain forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are statements that relate to future, not past events. In this context, forward-looking statements often address a company's expected future business and financial performance, and often contain words such as "anticipate", "believe", "plan", "estimate", "expect", and "intend", statements that an action or event "may", "might", "could", "should", or "will" be taken or occur, or other similar expressions. Forward-looking statements contained in this news release include, without limitation, statements with respect to: the expected synergies and benefits of the Transaction, the future price of nickel, copper, gold, and cobalt, the estimation of mineral resources, costs and timing of the development of projects and new deposits, success of exploration, currency fluctuations, requirements for additional capital, government regulation of mining operations, and environmental risks. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause our actual results, performance or achievements, or other future events, to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.

Such factors include, among others, risks associated with the results of regulatory approvals for the Arrangement, the integration of MetalCorp with Palladium One, the quality of the title of MetalCorp to its assets and the extent of any known, unknown or contingent liabilities of MetalCorp, the results of the exploration at Hemlo East or North Rock Copper, the accuracy of the mineral resource estimates at Hemlo East or North Rock Copper; project development; the need for additional financing; operational risks associated with mining and mineral processing; fluctuations in palladium and other commodity prices; title matters; environmental liability claims and insurance; reliance on key personnel; the absence of dividends; competition; dilution; the volatility of our common share price and volume; and tax consequences to Canadian and U.S. shareholders. Forward-looking statements are made based on management's beliefs, estimates and opinions on the date that statements are made and the Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements if these beliefs, estimates and opinions or other circumstances should change. Investors are cautioned against attributing undue certainty to forward-looking statements.

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Tianyun International Introduces Shiok Party Fresh Fruit Sports Beverage Series; Launching Ceremony a Resounding Success with Endorsements from Sports Superstars

HONG KONG, May 3, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – Tianyun International Holdings Limited ("Tianyun International"; 6836.HK), a leading seller and manufacturer of processed fruits products in China, is pleased to announce the launch of its new "Shiok Party" fresh fruit sports beverage series, accompanied by the Greater China area launching ceremony and tasting session at the Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong.

Guests at the product launch

Mr. Li Dashuang and Mr. Li Xiaoshuang attended the product spokesperson awarding ceremony

New Shiok Party Fresh Fruit Sports beverage Series

The event was supported by accomplished guests and renowned sports superstars, including Mr. Li Dashuang, President of Hubei Provincial Gymnastics Association and former member of the National Gymnastics Team; Mr. Li Xiaoshuang, former member of the National Gymnastics Team and Olympic gold medalist; and Mr. Alex Fong, consultant of Our Hong Kong Foundation and formermember of the Hong Kong Swimming Team, etc.. During the event, the distinguished guests shared their invaluable insights and experiences on sports, sports beverages, and sports development, creating a warm and grand atmosphere. The venue has also featured a tasting area, offering all attendees the chance to have a taste of the new "Shiok Party" fresh fruit sports beverage series and experience the unique energy-boosting nature of the market's first-ever fruit granulated sports beverages.

Mr. Yang Ziyuan, Chairman and CEO of the Group said, "As a robust and capable company in the domestic fruit processing industry, Tianyun International always takes "Producing safe and healthy food, Creating a better and prosperous life" as its corporate mission, and leads the quality development of the industry with real actions. The Group is still making tremendous efforts in research and development and innovation to capture the ever-changing beverage market demand. Our original "Shiok Party" products have gained a good reputation in the market and achieved exciting results. Leveraging on its success, we have developed a new series of "Shiok Party" fresh fruit sports beverages. We are confident that our products will enable the Group to introduce better and healthier products to the sports beverage market, and together create a China premium sports beverage brand."

During the event, product spokespersons Mr. Li Dashuang and Mr. Li Xiaoshuang shared their thoughts on the new "Shiok Party" fresh fruit sports beverage series. "As athletes ourselves, we fully comprehend the crucial role of sports beverage in enhancing athletic performance. "Shiok Party" series combines modern nutrition and sports medicine theories, offering a range of functions such as nutritional supplements and health maintenance. From a champion's perspective, we have chosen to endorse these "champion" products to support the admirable vision of promoting national sports, health, and nutrition."

The "Shiok Party" fresh fruit sports beverage series represents a significant improvement and innovation over the classic formula, bringing a fresh upgrade to flavor, texture, packaging, etc. It has revolutionized the concept of a nutritious fruit granulated sports beverage, incorporating fruit granules of apple, peach, pear, and strawberry, with a minimum fruit content of 5%. Furthermore, it contains essential nutrients such as vitamin B6 and B12, offering a rich and fruity taste with added nutritional benefits. With its distinctive fruit granules and chewy texture, this product is a game-changer in the sports beverage market, setting a new trend for fresh fruit sports beverage.

About Tianyun International Holding Limited (Stock Code: 6836.HK)
Tianyun International Holdings Limited (the "Company") and its subsidiaries (collectively referred to as the "Group") are principally engaged in (i) the research and development, production and sales of processed fruit packaged in metal containers, plastic cups, glass containers and aluminum foil bags and beverages (ii) trading of fresh fruit. Processed fruit products are sold both under its own brands "Bingo Times", "fruit zz" and "Tiantong Times" and on an OEM basis. The beverages are sold under its own brand "Shiok Party" and "Demon Fruit Season".

The Group has been consistently committed to providing its customers with healthy and safe products. As a food enterprise with one of the most comprehensive quality certifications, we rigorously adhere to stringent international production standards and are accredited with BRC (A), IFS Food (High), FDA(FSMA), SC, KOSHER, SMETA and ISO9000, etc. in respect of our production facilities, quality control and management. The Group has also passed the internal food production standards reviews and audits from several UK and US supermarket chains. At the same time, as a Chinese "Equal production line; Equal standard; Equal quality" food production and export enterprise, the Group has been supplying products of consistent quality to domestic and international markets.

The Group was awarded China's Most Promising Listed Companies by internationally-renowned financial magazine Forbes, and the "2017 Linyi Mayor Quality Award" by the PRC government in 2017. The Group's new and proprietary researched, developed and produced pure fruit snack food received a national "Certificate of Invention Patent" in 2018. In 2019 and 2022, the Group was awarded the national Hi-tech Enterprise Certificate consecutively. In 2020, the Group was recognised as one of the Most Valuable Chinese Brands for the fourth consecutive year. In 2023, the Chairman and CEO of the Group was selected as one of the "2023 Top 30 ESG Entrepreneurs in the Greater Bay Area" by Forbes China.

For more information, please visit www.tianyuninternational.com

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Dato’ Seri Dr Derek Goh Installed as President of Singapore Apex Teochew Association in presence of Deputy Prime Minister Mr Heng Swee Keat

SINGAPORE, May 3, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – Dato' Seri Dr Derek Goh BBM (L), a renowned Singapore business and community leader has been installed as the 47th President of the Teochew Poit Ip Huay Kuan (TPIHK), the leading clan association of the Teochew community in Singapore. The installation was officiated by the Guest of Honour, Mr Heng Swee Keat, Deputy Prime Minister and Coordinating Minister for Economic Policies.

George Quek, Adviser and Hon Lifetime President, Chan Kian Kuan, Immediate Past President,
Heng Swee Keat, DPM, Derek Goh, Chua Kee Teang, Lifetime Honorary President and
Woo Chee Chay, Deputy President [L-R]

The installation (for the 2023-2024 term of two years) of the TPIHK President and 54-member Board of Directors at a dinner on 2 May 2023 was attended by over 1,000 Teochew and Chinese business and community leaders from Singapore and the region. Also present were Singapore Government leaders including ministers, mayors, senior parliamentary secretaries and members of parliament. Excellencies from Brunei, Belgium, Chile, Hungary, Jordan, Portugal, Qatar and Timor-Lester also graced the event.

Established in 1929 with 6,500 members, the TPIHK is the apex organisation of various Teochew clan associations in Singapore representing the community whose ancestor originate from the eight districts in Guangdong Province, China. Numbering about 700,000 out of the 3.02 million ethnic Chinese residents in Singapore, Teochews comprise the second largest dialect group after the Hokkiens.

At the new board installation ceremony, DPM Heng said he was pleased to learn that the new leadership is taking a further step forward to support the local Teochew business community in seizing new opportunities across the region, while playing a part to foster an inclusive society.

In his installation speech, Dato' Seri Dr Goh said that as the association prepares to celebrate its centenary in six years, its leadership has been placed with an onerous task facing the community, Singapore, and the world at large.

While emerging from the ravages of the pandemic, new challenges such as geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty have emerged. He urged the Teochews to contribute to the community, society and the country, including to the Forward Singapore social compact – amid these challenges.

"Our forefathers, seeking a better life when they left their hometowns, faced numerous challenges when they arrived here and other parts of Asia. They banded together to identify the problems facing the community. The Teochew spirit has always revolved around trust and contributing to the community, society and country that we live in," he said.

Dato' Seri Dr Goh, the founder of SGX Mainboard-listed Serial System Limited and a past recipient of numerous entrepreneurship and corporate awards, outlined four main initiatives. The TPIHK under his leadership has adopted the theme 'Thriving Together, Excellence Beyond'.

The first is to further strengthen unity among various Teochew clan associations so that they can participate more actively with a single voice with other clan associations and civic organisations of the ethnic Chinese community in Singapore.

Second, TPIHK leaders also need to attract Teochew youths, encourage the latter to appreciate their heritage and to contribute actively to the community and conversations on Forward Singapore.

Third, the association must uphold the spirit of giving back to society by strengthening ties with grassroots organisations to care and support the needy and vulnerable groups regardless of race, language and religion.

Finally, Dato' Seri Goh and his team will seek to forge stronger ties with Teochew organisations overseas to improve networking and business opportunities among the Teochew diaspora in an age of globalisation and digitalisation.

A special recognition was made to TPIHK's past presidents for their contributions to the organisation. Appreciation tokens were also presented to key sponsors and donors of the installation ceremony.

TPIHK President's speech (PDF): https://www.acnnewswire.com/docs/files/20230503_TPIHK.pdf

Media Contact:
Ms Tan Siew Kiang
Chief Executive Secretary, TPIHK
Hp: +65 9199 6320
Email: poitip@teochew.sg

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