Verofax to raise US$750,000 on Beban Crowdfunding Platform

BAHRAIN, Mar 5, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – Verofax, the leader in brand marketing and AI-powered solutions for enterprise, was featured on Beban 2 (Episode 9, Mar 1, 2023), the hit entrepreneur & investment-themed reality TV program airing on Bahrain TV, Alrai TV and Dubai TV, as well as Shahid, the region's largest video-on-demand platform.

Wassim Merheby, CEO & Co-Founder, and Jamil Zablah, CMO & Co-Founder, Veromax, a product winning SaaS provider helping brands achieve growth by turning offline products interactive for immersive experiences & engagements.

One of the four Professional Investors to be pitched during episode 9, Khalid Almahfouz was clearly impressed with the Verofax story, encouraging them. "I can tell that we will celebrate Verofax as a Unicorn one day."

Beban Crowdfunding platform, for entrepreneurs to pitch retail investors. Wassim Merheby, Verofax CEO & entrepreneur, addressing Crowdfunding investors across the GCC, "We would like to become a leading tech company that started in the Middle East."

Verofax, winning award for ground-breaking Artificial Intelligence at LEAP Saudi Arabia (Feb 2023), announced setting-up in Ryadh, key 2023 growth market, with Saudi (MCIT) Tech Champions, a soft-landing accelerator powered by Plug and Play.

Beban is the world's first TV show to provide an interactive crowdfunding element – Beban Crowdfunding, a secure platform licensed and regulated by the Central Bank of Bahrain which offers retail and accredited investors a unique interactive access to private equity investment opportunities, such as Verofax.

GCC investors can participate in Verofax' US$750,000 fundraising round through the Beban Crowdfunding platform, with investments beginning as reasonably as $100. The new investors will be joining leading VC investors including 500 Startups, Dubai Angel Investors, Dubai Silicon Oasis, Benson Oak Ventures, Privity FZ LLE and Wami Capital.

An alumnus of government-sponsored programs MBRIF (Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund & Accelerator) and Hub71, the UAE-based Verofax is a growth-stage startup serving a diverse clientele including Fortune 100 brands and sustainable enterprise through operations in Europe, North America, Asia, Africa and the Middle East.

Verofax recently won the award for ground-breaking use of Artificial Intelligence at LEAP Saudi Arabia (Feb, 2023), and announced the setting-up of operations in Ryadh, a key growth market for 2023, with the Saudi Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) Tech Champions, a soft-landing accelerator powered by Plug and Play.

Wassim Merheby, CEO of Verofax, said "Participating in the Beban program provided us with a platform to showcase our technology, and through the Beban Crowdfunding Platform, to offer retail investors an opportunity to invest in our solutions which disrupt online marketing, and deliver unmatched results to customers and amazing experiences to end consumers.

"Investors in Verofax will benefit from the potential disruption to online marketing, and turning the products into a brand's best marketing channel. At Verofax, our aim is to empower brands to connect with their customers in new and innovative ways," said Merheby.

Fatima Al Naqbi, Chief Innovation Officer at the Ministry of Finance and MBRIF representative, said: "We are thrilled to see such progress at Verofax, a company that we have proudly supported throughout its growth journey. Moreover, it's exciting to offer retail investors the chance to share in the growth of a dynamic company, transforming the online marketing industry through its innovative solutions.

"MBRIF is committed to accelerating innovation by providing startups with the necessary resources to achieve the goals of expansion and growth. Through our Accelerator program, we offer tailored support, paving the way for these companies to succeed. Our role in Verofax' journey is testament to our unwavering support of innovative and ambitious companies as they strive to impact the community. We look forward to continuing our support," said Ms Al Naqbi.

Verofax has developed a proprietary, patented AI-powered product winning service that provides enterprises with increased supply chain transparency, reduced operational cost, and enhanced customer engagement. By leveraging Verofax' award-winning, scalable technology with low-cost rapid deployment, businesses can begin to accrue benefits immediately with:

* MarTech solutions: Turning every product into an interactive direct communication channel to consumers, allowing brands to acquire and retain customers by providing relevant and personalized recommendations. By simply scanning unique identities on primary packaging, brands can convert the 60% of consumers that decide on a purchase in multi-branded stores while lowering acquisition costs by 20X vs. online marketing channels.

* Web3 rewards: helping brands to build lasting relationships with consumers and increase Customer Lifetime Values (CLTV) by adopting Web3 rewards such as brand NFTs that cost a fraction of loyalty programs.

* Retail and eCommerce virtualization: Delivering immersive and personalized shopping experiences with in-store Augmented Reality and 3D shopping experiences in e-commerce marketplaces, offering delight to 83% of consumers that expect an upgraded shopping experience vs. the current flick & click experience.

* Supply Chain transparency: providing brands with end-to-end inventory traceability to optimize availability and prevent price dilution. Counterfeiting and product diversion eats up to 30% of some industries, damaging brands' reputations and posing severe threats to public health.

* Sustainable passporting: Helping brands become sustainable by measuring and certifying their products across complex multi-tiered supply chains and engaging directly with consumers for loyalty and advocacy.

Verofax' solution is validated and available on partner platforms, including Oracle, Microsoft, Ant Group, Zebra, SAP and AWS. Discover the benefits of partnering with Verofax at www.verofax.com.

Investors interested in learning more about the fundraise and participating in Verofax' journey through the Beban Crowdfunding platform should visit the Beban website at www.beban.me, and refer to the Verofax crowdfunding page at www.beban.me/campaign/verofax-.

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About Verofax
Verofax is the leader in product digitization, providing innovative solutions that empower brands, retailers, and governments to secure supply chains and transform customer engagement. Utilizing latest technologies such as blockchain and AI, Verofax offers a comprehensive suite of tools, immersive omni-channel consumer engagement and compliance validation. By leveraging the Verofax solution, brands can ensure supply chains are compliant and sustainable and customers are engaged through every step of the product lifecycle. Please visit www.verofax.com.

About MBRIF Accelerator
The MBRIF Innovation Accelerator program focuses on innovation and cooperation and provides world-class services and training to founders to accelerate their business, raise capabilities and expertise, boost standards, and create added value. Its objectives are in line with the Dubai National Innovation Strategy as it aims to help innovative companies realize their potential and contribute to shaping the future of the national economy. Visit www.mbrif.ae.

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CB Insights: https://www.cbinsights.com/company/verofax
CrunchBase: https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/dhonor
StartUp Buffer: https://startupbuffer.com/startup/verofax-limited

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Prenetics Announces Formation of Scientific Advisory Board to Support New Business Strategy in Precision Oncology

LONDON AND HONG KONG, Mar 4, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – Prenetics Global Limited (NASDAQ: PRE), a leader in genomic and diagnostic testing, is proud to announce the formation of a new Prenetics Scientific Advisory Board (the 'SAB') to provide strategic input based on their scientific knowledge and clinical expertise to help guide the further development of Prenetics' diagnostic cancer genomics platform.

Prenetics has been at the forefront of genomic and diagnostic testing, providing a wide range of genetic testing services to individuals and healthcare professionals around the world. The SAB includes a diverse group of highly respected experts in oncology and genomics, each with unique expertise and backgrounds in the field of precision oncology. Members of the board include Prof. Tony Mok, Prof. Pasi Janne, Prof. Pan-Chyr Yang, Dr. Hua-Chien Chen, Dr. Frank Ong, and Dr. Lawrence Tzang.

"We are honoured to have these accomplished scientific thought-leaders join Prenetics' SAB," said Danny Yeung, CEO and Co-Founder of Prenetics. "Their insights and experience will be an invaluable asset to fuel our innovative solutions in the field of precision oncology. We are particularly excited in the area of early detection for cancer and will share more details in the coming months."

"We are thrilled to have Prof. Mok chair our SAB," Mr. Yeung continued, "Prof. Mok's passion for innovation make him a great fit for Prenetics and look forward to working together to transform the way cancer is identified and treated. Prof. Mok's research has already guided the development of breakthroughs for lung cancer treatment and he has been recognized globally for his impact on the field of precision oncology."

Prof. Mok added "I am delighted to be joining Prenetics and to have the opportunity to work with such a dynamic and innovative team. Precision oncology is a rapidly evolving field, and I believe that Prenetics is well-positioned to make a significant impact in this area. I look forward to contributing my expertise to this important work."

Prenetics' SAB appointees include:

Prof. Tony S. K. Mok

Prof. Mok will lead the SAB and currently serves as Chairman of the Department of Clinical Oncology of Chinese University of Hong Kong, is a non-executive director of AstraZeneca plc (LON:AZN), and an independent director of HUTCHMED (China) Limited (Nasdaq/AIM: HCM; HKEX: 0013). His main research interest focuses on biomarker and molecular targeted therapy in lung cancer.

Prof. Mok was the Principal Investigator and first author on the landmark IRESSA Pan-Asia Study (IPASS), which was the first study that confirmed the application of precision medicine for advanced lung cancer. He has also led and co-led multiple studies including the FASTACT 2, IMPRESS, ARCHER 1050, ALEX and AURA 3. These projects address various aspects on management of EGFR mutation positive lung cancer, and have played a significant role in defining current practice. Prof. Mok has also engaged in clinical research on ALK positive lung cancer and immunotherapy. The series of clinical trials, led or co-led by Professor Mok, have defined precision medicine. His work has been adopted by multiple international guidelines including NCCN, AMP/IASLC/CAP, ASCO and ESMO.

Prof. Pasi A. Janne, MD, PhD

Prof. Pasi Janne is a globally renowned translational thoracic medical oncologist at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute and Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School. He is also the Director of the Lowe Center for Thoracic Oncology and the Director of the Belfer Center for Applied Cancer Science. Prof. Janne's research combines laboratory-based study with translational research in clinical trial of novel therapeutic agents in patients with lung cancer. He has made seminal therapeutic discovery including co-discovery of EGFR mutations and has led the development of therapeutic strategies for patients with EGFR mutant lung cancer.

Prof. Pasi Janne's translational research work also led to the successful development of HER3-ADC in NSCLC and combination with Osimertinib to further enhance the potential efficacy of HER3-ADC. Prof. Janne has received multiple awards for his work including from the AACR, ESMO and ASCO.

Prof. Pan-Chyr Yang, PhD

Prof. Yang is the former President of Taiwan University and has been a professor in the department of internal medicine at the College of Medicine for 27 years. He has also served as the Director of the Advisory Office for the Ministry of Education and as Dean for the College of Medicine at Taiwan University. Dr. Yang was honoured with the Joseph W. Cullen Prevention/Early Detection Award at the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC) 2020 World Conference on Lung Cancer.

Prof. Yang is a pioneer and leader in pulmonary ultrasound diagnostics and therapeutics that have revolutionized the management of pulmonary diseases which include lung cancer. He has led a research group to develop the method for detection and quantification circulating cancer cells in peripheral blood and to better predict the prognosis and response to treatment for lung cancer patients. His has led a research group to discover novel genes and pathways that associated with lung cancer pathogenesis and progression. They identified specific gene expression and microRNA signatures that can assist to predict the treatment outcome and may be beneficial for personalized therapy of lung cancer patients.

Dr. Hua-Chien Chen, PhD

Dr. Hua Chien Chen is the Co-founder and the Chief Scientific Officer of ACT Genomics. He has more than 20 years of experience in cancer biology, genomics and drug discovery. Dr. Hua Chien Chen earned his PhD in Biochemistry from National Yang-Ming University in Taiwan and completed his postdoctoral training in Molecular Biology at Case Western Reserve University in the USA.

In 1998, Dr Hua Chien Chen was an Assistant Investigator at the National Health Research Institute, where he worked on the discovery and development of molecular targets for new drugs. Dr. Chen then joined TaiGen Biotechnology as the Biology Director, where he oversaw the drug screening program. From 2006 to 2014, Dr. Chen took up a position as Associate Professor at Chang Gung University, where he established a multiplexed micro-RNA quantification platform for the Molecular Medicine Research Center. This platform was developed to identify non-invasive biomarkers for cancer and other diseases. Dr. Hua Chien Chen has extensive experience in the biotech industry, technology-based project evaluation and license negotiation. Dr. Chen is also an accomplished scientist and acknowledged expert in the fields of molecular biology, oncology and genomics.

Dr. Frank S. Ong, MD

Dr. Frank Ong, MD. Chief Medical Officer for Prenetics and Interim CEO for ACT Genomics is a seasoned industry-leading physician-scientist in Clinical Development (Certified Principal Investigator, Certified Clinical Research Professional, Medical Monitor) and Medical Affairs with clinical fellowship specialization in medical genetics and sub-specialization in clinical molecular genomics laboratory testing for hereditary oncology, common and rare hereditary adult and pediatric conditions, pharmacogenetics, carrier screening, and women's health. Prior to joining Prenetics as Group Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Ong was the Chief Medical Officer and Chief Scientific Officer of Everly Health and held previous leadership roles in Guardant Health (NASDAQ:GH), Illumina (NASDAQ: ILMN) and Roche (SWX: ROG). Dr. Ong led the first FDA 510(k) cleared NGS-based assay and NGS platform in 2013 as well as the first at-home COVID test to obtain Emergency Use Authorization by the US FDA in 2020.

Dr. Ong received his Medical Doctorate at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California in 2002, and completed his residency and fellowship at the University of California, Los Angeles and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center before serving on the faculty at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.

Dr. Lawrence T.C. Tzang, Ph

Dr. Lawrence Tzang is the Co-Founder of Prenetics and has served as its Chief Scientific Officer and director since its founding in 2014. He has more than 20 years of experience in molecular diagnostics, genomics as well as laboratory automation. Dr. Tzang has been a registered Medical Laboratory Technologist I at the Board of Medical Laboratory Technologist since 2013, a founding member and ex-secretary at the Hong Kong Society for Behavioral and Neural Genetics in 2011-2022 and a fellow of the Hong Kong Society for Molecular Diagnostic Sciences since 2008. Dr. Tzang received his Ph.D. in Molecular Biology in 2003 and post-doctoral research fellowship at Department of Biology & Chemistry of the City University of Hong Kong from 2003 to 2009.

Dr. Tzang used microarray technologies on gene expression profiling for cancer researches, including vimentin and clusterin gene expression in hepatocellular carcinoma metastasis and key role of a protein in hepatocarcinogenesis, as well as drug resistance in cervical carcinoma. Dr. Tzang has also developed a biochip based genotyping platform for human papillomavirus genotyping and prevalence analysis in cervical cancer. In addition, he also participated in deep proteome profiling of sera from never-smoked lung cancer patients.

About Prenetics

Prenetics is a leading genomics and precision oncology company dedicated to transforming patient care through advanced genomic and molecular technologies. Our new business focus is on precision oncology, specifically on early detection and treatment. We recently acquired ACT Genomics, the only Asia-based company to receive FDA clearance for a comprehensive genomics profiling test for solid tumors. ACT has also enabled us to expand our capabilities and offer comprehensive cancer solutions to patients worldwide. Our team of world-class scientists, healthcare experts, and technology innovators are committed to driving forward precision oncology to improve patient outcomes. At Prenetics, we believe that every patient deserves personalized, effective, and affordable cancer care, and we are dedicated to making that a reality. Prenetics is listed on NASDAQ with the ticker PRE. To learn more about Prenetics, visit www.prenetics.com

About ACT Genomics

ACT Genomics is an innovation-driven cancer solution provider with offices in Taipei, Hong Kong, Singapore, Tokyo, Bangkok and the United Kingdom. With its Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) technology, CAP-accredited laboratories, experienced bioinformatics team, and proprietary AI algorithms, ACT Genomics provides optimal cancer treatment planning, immunotherapy evaluation, cancer relapse and drug resistance monitoring, as well as cancer risk assessment services to medical professionals. Its motto is "Turn Genomics into Action". ACT Genomics is a group company of NASDAQ-listed Prenetics. To learn more about ACT Genomics, visit www.actgenomics.com.

Investor Relations Contact:
Email: investors@prenetics.com

ICR Westwicke:
Caroline Corner +1 415 202 5678 Email: caroline.corner@westwicke.com

Forward-Looking Statements
In addition to historical information, this release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as "believe," "may," "will," "estimate," "continue," "anticipate," "intend," "should," "plan," "expect," "predict," "potential," or the negative of these terms or other similar expressions. These statements are based on estimates and forecasts and reflect the views, assumptions, expectations, and opinions of Prenetics and ACT Genomics. Any such estimates and assumptions, expectations, forecasts, views or opinions, whether or not identified in this press release, should be regarded as indicative, preliminary and for illustrative purposes only and should not be relied upon as being necessarily indicative of future results. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements by our management or the board regarding plans, objectives, strategic direction of Prenetics and ACT. Our expectations and beliefs regarding these matters may not materialize, and actual results in future periods are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. Because of these uncertainties, you should not make any investment decisions based on our estimates or forward-looking statements. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release. Prenetics does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments, or otherwise, except as required under applicable law.

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Doubleview Provides Update on HAT Project 2021 and 2022 Drill Data

Vancouver, BC, Mar 3, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – Doubleview Gold Corp. (TSXV: DBG) (OTCQB: DBLVF) (FSE: 1D4) ("Doubleview") is pleased to provide additional information regarding outstanding analytical information from its 2021 four drill-hole program that totalled 2,476 meters. Assay results will be released in the near future. Furthermore, analytical results from Doubleview's 2022 drill program that comprised 8 holes with total length 3,433 metres, are being received from the laboratory and will be released as soon as they have been compiled and verified. To date, Doubleview has drilled 51 holes at the HAT deposit totalling more than 20,750 meters.

The Company's robust quality assurance – quality control ("QA/QC") process, which among other things, tracks the chain of custody of drill samples, after many delays, in consultation with the independent assay lab, determined that some of the 2021 samples were lost. Although the entire transfer route from the property to the lab was re-evaluated and double-checked and to ensure that the samples were not simply mislaid or misdirected, the exact cause of the loss was not identified.

When 2022 property work began, missing core intervals were re-sampled by re-sawing the remaining half-cores. The replacement samples thus were quarter cores. The Company may consider re-drilling the drill holes in question at a future date but it has been determined that is not necessary at this point.

Following this serious failure of sample custody, the Company's QA/QC procedures were thoroughly reviewed and even further strengthened and were in effect during the 2022 drill program.

Quality Assurance & Quality Control

Hat Project drill core handling procedures were developed to ensure the integrity of data. Cores are delivered securely to a central processing facility where, after being photographed, weighed, measured and logged, they are halved by sawing with one half sent for analysis and one-half retained for future reference. Individual sample lengths vary and are based on geologic characteristics as determined by the on-site geologist. The stream of samples sent to the lab includes blank, duplicate and certified reference samples. Samples are bagged individually, weighed and placed in labelled rice bags for transfer to an ISO 17025 and ISO 9001 standards compliant analytical lab. The lab is independent of Doubleview and maintains rigorous internal monitoring procedures to ensure reliability of assay and analytical results.

Samples were analysed for gold by fire assay with atomic absorption finish 48 other elements by four acid digestion with ICP-MS finish.

Doubleview's 2022 drill program comprised of 8 drill holes totalling 3,433 meters. Analytical results are currently arriving from the laboratory and will be released as soon as they have been compiled and verified.

Qualified Persons:

Erik Ostensoe, P. Geo., a consulting geologist and Doubleview's Qualified Person with respect to the Hat Project as defined by National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects, has reviewed and approved the technical contents of this news release. He is not independent of Doubleview as he is a shareholder of the company.

About Doubleview Gold Corp

Doubleview Gold Corp., a mineral resource exploration and development company, is based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, and is publicly traded on the TSX-Venture Exchange (TSXV: DBG), (OTCQB: DBLVF), (WKN: A1W038), (FSE: 1D4). Doubleview identifies, acquires and finances precious and base metal exploration projects in North America, particularly in British Columbia. Doubleview increases shareholder value through acquisition and exploration of quality gold, copper and silver properties and the application of advanced state-of-the-art exploration methods. The Company's portfolio of strategic properties provides diversification and mitigates investment risk.

On behalf of the Board of Directors,
Farshad Shirvani, President & Chief Executive Officer

For further information please contact:
Doubleview Gold Corp
Vancouver, BC
Farshad Shirvani, President & CEO
E: corporate@doubleview.ca

Forward-Looking Statements

Information set forth in this news release contains forward-looking statements that are based on assumptions as of the date of this news release. These statements reflect management's current estimates, beliefs, intentions and expectations. They are not guarantees of future performance. Doubleview cautions that all forward looking statements are inherently uncertain and that actual performance may be affected by a number of material factors, many of which are beyond Doubleview's control. Such factors include, among other things: risks and uncertainties relating to Doubleview's limited operating history and the need to comply with environmental and governmental regulations. Accordingly, actual and future events, conditions and results may differ materially from the estimates, beliefs, intentions and expectations expressed or implied in the forward-looking information. Except as required under applicable securities legislation, Doubleview undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise forward-looking information.

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Sri Trang Agro-Industry Founder Somwang Sincharoenkul Passes on at 97

BANGKOK, Mar 3, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – Mr. Somwang Sincharoenkul, founder of Sri Trang Agro-Industry PCL (STA), the parent company of Sri Trang Gloves (Thailand) (STGT), has passed away peacefully at his home in Trang province, Thailand, on 27 February 2023. He was 97.

Sri Trang Agro-Industry Founder Somwang Sincharoenkul Passes on at 97

A luminary in the Thai rubber industry, Mr Somwang founded STA in 1987, and was instrumental in establishing the strong foundations for the Group's growth. Under his visionary leadership, STA has grown from its early days as a producer of ribbed smoked sheets in Hat Yai, to become the world's leading fully integrated natural rubber company with approximately 7,200 hectares of rubber plantations across 19 provinces in Thailand. The Group is also the world's largest producer of midstream natural rubber products, technically specified rubber (TSR), ribbed smoked sheets (RSS) and concentrated latex. STA went public on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) in 1991, and successfully sought a secondary listing on the Singapore Exchange (SGX) in 2011. It currently has a market capitalization of about THB39.55 billion (SGD1.51 billion).

STA marked its expansion into the glove production business with the establishment of STGT in 1989. STGT was listed on the SET and made its debut on the SGX in 2021. The company has a market capitalisation of about THB31.80 billion (SGD1.22 billion) and ranks among the world's largest producers of latex and nitrile gloves today.

Mr Somwang retired as Chairman of STA, and was succeeded by his son Dr Viyavood, in 2010. He continued to serve as Sri Trang Group's honorary advisor until 2023. Mr Somwang is survived by four children, 11 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Mr Somwang's casket is currently lying at Kuanwisade Temple in Thap Thiang Sub-district, Mueang District, Trang Province. The itinerary of the Merit Making, Abhidhamma Chanting and Cremation Ceremony is as follows:

28 Feb (Tuesday) 03.00pm Bathing ceremony Abhidhamma chanting ceremony
1 March (Wednesday) 07.00pm Abhidhamma chanting ceremony
2 March (Thursday) 07.00pm Abhidhamma chanting ceremony
3 March (Friday) 07.00pm Abhidhamma chanting ceremony
4 March (Friday) 07.00pm Abhidhamma chanting ceremony
5 March (Saturday) 10.00am Buddhist sermon,
10.30am Buddha's Mantra Chanting, Offering food to the monks for lunch
12.00pm Matika Chanting and Bangsukun Chanting;
01.00pm Body to be taken around the temple's crematorium

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Accelerating Web3 Adoption: Roland Berger and the Inacta Group Cooperate on Digital Assets and Web3 Venture Building for their Clients

ZUG, SWITZERLAND, Mar 3, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – Inacta Group, a leading Swiss IT solution provider with a venture building arm focused on blockchain enabled business models, and Roland Berger, a global strategy consulting firm, have disclosed that they are working on joint Web3 projects and intend to closely cooperate on many more in the future. One of the projects is for the German utility giant E.On which was announced in December 2022, another is for a pharma- and consumer goods giant based in Switzerland.

Inacta is headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, in the heart of Crypto Valley, and has delivered many Digital Assets and Web3 projects for clients like AXA, InCore Bank, Swiss Post, Raiffeisen Bank and Visa. Additionally, Inacta has been one of the initiators of the fastest growing blockchain ecosystem in the world, MENA focused Crypto Oasis.

Crypto Oasis has been the facilitator for this deal by connecting the stakeholders through their expert knowledge of the global Web3 network. "Many such deals, connecting global players, have been orchestrated by Crypto Oasis as we build on the strong infrastructure of the Middle East and the talent and capital migration into the region," says Saqr Ereiqat, Co-Founder of Crypto Oasis.

Roland Berger has been at the forefront of advising blue-chip companies, investment funds and governments on Digital Assets, Web3 and Metaverse strategies and use cases.

"Inacta is a reputable company in the Web3 ecosystem. With this new partnership, we extend our offering further towards the implementation of Web3 ventures, while still maintaining the necessary objectivity to be protocol- and vendor agnostic, a key value for us when advising clients," says Pierre Samaties, Partner and Global Head of Roland Berger's Digital Asset, Web3 and Metaverse practice.

"Roland Berger is a thought leader among the top strategy consulting firms in the Digital Assets and Web3 space. With our strategic partnership, we can combine strong strategy consulting skills with Web3 implementation power for our clients. We leverage this experience out of Crypto Valley and the growth in Crypto Oasis to bring more Web3 and Digital Asset solutions into the corporate world. For us, it is not about trading of crypto currencies, it is about building infrastructure for Tokenisation, Provenance and Digital Identities in several areas," says Ralf Glabischnig, Managing Partner and founder of Inacta.

ABOUT ROLAND BERGER

Roland Berger is the only management consultancy of European heritage with a strong international footprint. As an independent firm, solely owned by its Partners, Roland Berger operates 51 offices in all major markets. Their 3,000 employees offer a unique combination of an analytical approach and an empathic attitude. Driven by the values of entrepreneurship, excellence and empathy, Roland Berger is convinced that the world needs a new sustainable paradigm that takes the entire value cycle into account. Working in cross-competence teams across all relevant industries and business functions, Roland Berger provides the best expertise worldwide to meet the profound challenges of today and tomorrow.

ABOUT INACTA GROUP

Digital, decentralised, innovative – Inacta AG, founded in 2009 and based in Zug, is an independent Swiss IT company. More than 100 experienced digitalisation experts support organizations from the insurance, banking, real estate, and healthcare industries. Also part of the Inacta Group are several international ventures with offices in Switzerland and the UAE. Inacta supports established companies as well as start-ups with consulting, project management, and software development. As a leading technology provider for many years, Inacta uses state-of-the-art methods and leads numerous blockchain projects worldwide.

ABOUT CRYPTO OASIS

Crypto Oasis is a MENA focused Blockchain Ecosystem headquartered in Dubai, UAE. The core elements needed for its growth are Talent, Capital, and Infrastructure. The Ecosystems stakeholders include Investors & Collectors, Start-Ups & Projects, Corporates, Science & Research Institutions, Service Providers and Government Entities & Associations. Crypto Oasis' vision is to be one of the leading Blockchain Ecosystems in the world. Today it is the fastest growing Blockchain Ecosystem in the world, with more than 1,650+ organisations identified in the UAE alone with more than 8,300+ individuals working in the space.

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CITIC Telecom CPC launches Private Secure Gateway to Empower Enterprise Operational Efficiency and Boost User Experience

HONG KONG, Mar 3, 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 the deployment of the FIRST Private Secure Gateway service node in Mainland China to empower enterprise efficiency with global operations. CITIC Telecom CPC Private Secure Gateway is a strategic service designed to provide private network access with high quality connectivity and a secure gateway across global locations, boosting availability, reliability and protection for a wide range of enterprises, particularly multinational corporates and distributed organizations with regional business presence.

Backed by Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange Platform, the world's largest inline cloud security platform, the new service node offers enterprise customers a comprehensive and secure hybrid working environment. Enterprises are able to maintain control of their private and public networks, while keeping the highest service level and operational efficiency.This latest addition to the ongoing partnership between the two companies is a proactive response to growing customer need for more extensive support of hybrid workflows and highly secure network environments in Greater China and globally.

Expanded collaboration drives digital transformation
The collaboration between CITIC Telecom CPC and Zscaler maximizes synergy between the two companies. By launching the new Private Secure Gateway service node in Mainland China, CITIC Telecom CPC is further enhancing its already extensive global infrastructure to more effectively support enterprise customers and accelerate their digital transformation journeys. Leveraging Zscaler's world-class cloud security technology, the new Private Secure Gateway delivers significantly elevated degrees of protection and availability for a broad spectrum of enterprise business applications, serving CITIC Telecom CPC's worldwide customers while also optimized for Greater China access. With the new gateway, CITIC Telecom CPC can better address customer need for customized solutions, including incorporating regulatory compliance and more robust network as key considerations.

"With enterprises shifting to a flexible working model, coupled with the rising demand for hybrid cloud, and increasing concern for cybersecurity, it is important to have a fast and secure platform to accelerate digital transformation," said Mr. Foad Farrokhnia, Head of Channel & Alliances, APJ, Zscaler. "We are excited to combine our technologies with CITIC Telecom CPC's world-class infrastructure, extensive business network and deep market knowledge to boost Zscaler's footprint and further enhance our ability to serve Greater China customers."

"The new mainland China security gateway is an excellent example of superb teamwork with Zscaler, leveraging the ecosystem of our two companies to jointly capture more market opportunities, while delivering a compelling solution for enterprises in Greater China. We look forward to serving our customers through additional innovations with Zscaler and our other partners," said Mr. Taylor Lam, Chief Strategy Officer of CITIC Telecom CPC.

Optimizing user experiences with customized service
These customized enterprise solutions already benefit from CITIC Telecom CPC's decades of deep business acumen across multiple industry verticals. The company's experienced teams of analysts and engineers provide insights into business needs, helping customers remain competitive via trusted operating environments.

While the new Private Secure Gateway is fully capable of serving CITIC Telecom CPC's customers, the initial impetus for its deployment was borne out of the motivation to support a major enterprise, the company of Asia's leading listed real estate investment management and development. This key customer, headquartered in Singapore, needed to migrate on-premises servers to the cloud via a SaaS model to gain sufficiently high business agility, accessibility and availability for business expansion across multiple regions and countries. CITIC Telecom CPC's analysts determined the deployment of the new dedicated gateway in Greater China would be instrumental to the success of the customer's evolution from MPLS topology to a more agile and secure SASE and SD-WAN network design.

The new Private Secure Gateway in mainland China is the latest example of CITIC Telecom CPC's history of consistently exploring avenues to assist customers in identifying and resolving pain points and other real-world issues by continuous innovation as a DICT service provider. The new gateway fully interoperates with CITIC Telecom CPC's comprehensive suite of managed security services which include end-to-end WAN management, managed firewall services with complete UTM features all seamlessly integrated into the TrueCONNECT(TM) SASE + TrueCONNECT(TM) Hybrid SD-WAN solutions. 24×7 real-time monitoring and support by dedicated staff ensure optimal round-the-clock performance and customer peace of mind.

Mr. Taylor Lam added, "We are proud to once again help our customers overcome real-world challenges and sustain their continued progress. In this deployment, we are boosting Greater China and Asia Pacific connectivity and security to address evolving infrastructure needs of enterprises operating in this crucial region, including elevated network performance, security and reliability for staff working from home and other remote sites, new business models emphasizing mainland China traffic flows, and new cyberthreat risks. Customer solutions utilizing the new Private Secure Gateway will feature simplified administration and epitomize our one-stop shop convenience for customers."

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 two 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

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NeutraDC, NAVER Cloud, and Cisco Collaborate to Boost Cloud Adoption, Drive Digital Transformation in Indonesia

NeutraDC, a brand of PT Telkom Data Ekosistem, has entered an MOU with NAVER Cloud and Cisco to offer advanced, secure cloud solutions and services to businesses in Indonesia, accelerating their opportunity for digital transformation.

Jakarta, Indonesia, Mar 3, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – NeutraDC, a brand of PT Telkom Data Ekosistem (TDE), entered a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with NAVER Cloud and Cisco to accelerate the digital transformation of businesses in Indonesia by providing them with advanced cloud solutions and services.

Businesses in Indonesia will benefit from the collaboration as NAVER Cloud and Cisco provide reliable, secure, and efficient cloud-based services. The MOU enables all parties to leverage TDE’s local knowledge and data centre infrastructure to deliver reliable and secure cloud services to businesses in Indonesia.

NeutraDC offers a pathway for international companies to access Indonesia’s eyeballs and digital economy. A hub for TDE’s data centre resources in Indonesia, NeutraDC offers a robust digital ecosystem where any party, including hyperscale players supported by Telkom Indonesia, can tap integrated digital infrastructure with comprehensive network connectivity.

Spokesperson Quotations

NeutraDC

“We are happy to have NAVER Cloud & Cisco to support our flagship hyperscale data centre in Cikarang, Indonesia. The MOU will promote collaboration and knowledge-sharing between the three companies, which will result in developing talent and skills in cloud computing in Indonesia,” remarked Andreuw Th.A.F, Chief Executive Officer, Telkom Data Ekosistem (NeutraDC). “The benefit to local companies in Indonesia is enhanced agility, scalability, and cost efficiency to better compete in the digital economy.”

NAVER Cloud

“NAVER Cloud is proud to bring our knowledge and experience in cloud technology to the Indonesian market in collaboration with PT Telkom and Cisco. This partnership will help to drive innovation and deliver the benefits of cloud technology to businesses and consumers in Indonesia,” said Weongi Park, CEO of APAC Development at NAVER Cloud.

Cisco

“At Cisco, partnerships are at the heart of everything that we do, which is why we are excited to be working with NAVER Cloud and PT Telkom on this innovative venture. With their unparalleled industry expertise and our cutting-edge technology, we believe we can offer a premier telco cloud solution to Indonesia, driving economic growth to new levels,” said Sanjay.

Left to right:

Michael Hu, Chief Commercial Officer, Telkom Data Ekosistem (NeutraDC)
Meygin Agustina, Director, Service Provider, Indonesia, Cisco
Abdi Negara Nurdin, Independent Commissioner, Telkom Indonesia
Sanjay Kaul, President, Service Provider, Asia Pacific and Japan, Cisco
Bogi Witjaksono, Director of Wholesale & International Service, Telkom Indonesia
Weongi Park, CEO of APAC Development at NAVER Cloud
Andreuw Th.A.F, Chief Executive Officer, Telkom Data Ekosistem (NeutraDC)
Dave West, President, Asia Pacific and Japan and Greater China, Cisco
Rizal Mallarangeng, Commissioner, Telkom Indonesia

About NeutraDC

NeutraDC, a brand of PT Telkom Data Ekosistem (direct subsidiary of Telkom Indonesia) offers modular, scalable and carrier neutral data centres which are backed by the Group’s telco infrastructure including network connectivity and submarine cables for seamless connectivity from Indonesia to the rest of the world. After our data centre consolidation exercise in mid-2023, NeutraDC’s resources will include 28 data centres consisting of 5 global data centres and 3 Enterprise Data Centres (Sentul, Serpong, and Surabaya) with Tier 3 and 4 classifications, 1 Hyperscale Data Centre (Cikarang) that has global standards certified by Uptime Tier III & Tier IV for global players, along with 19 neuCentrIX located in various cities in Indonesia as well as global data centres in Singapore. We offer a reliable gateway and direct access to one of Southeast Asia’s largest and fastest-growing digital economies, helping businesses to tap into Indonesia’s 171 million digital users and enterprises. Visit neutradc.com for more information.

About NAVER Cloud

For over a decade, NAVER Cloud has been a leading cloud service provider in Korea, offering IT development and cloud services. In 2017, the NAVER Cloud Platform was launched, providing a public cloud service open to everyone. Currently, NAVER Cloud offers over 220 products, including IaaS, SaaS, PaaS, AIaaS, and CaaS, which cover application, data, runtime, and API tools, as well as middleware, platforms, operating systems, virtualization, servers, storage, network services, and hyperscale AI services. NAVER Cloud has expanded its offerings to cater to the public, financial, and enterprise cloud markets, and in August 2020, it launched Neurocloud as its CaaS. This hybrid cloud offers private data centre racks for enterprises, providing higher levels of security and efficient management. https://micro.ncloud.com/sea/en/

About Cisco

Cisco (Nasdaq: CSCO) is the worldwide leader in technology that powers the Internet. Cisco inspires new possibilities by reimagining your applications, securing your data, transforming your infrastructure, and empowering your teams for a global and inclusive future. Discover more at newsroom.cisco.com and follow us on Twitter at @Cisco.

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Collabera Digital Announces Its Asia-Pacific Headquarters and Delivery Centre in Australia

NEW YORK, Mar 3, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – Collabera Digital, a leading digital engineering services company, has announced the opening of its Asia-Pacific Headquarters and Delivery Center in Sydney, Australia.

The new facility in Sydney reflects Collabera Digital's commitment to expand its presence to better serve their clients in the region, as well as its strategic growth plans. The newly opened headquarters will lead Collabera Digital's expansion and investments to augment its client engagement to deliver innovative and transformational business solutions, across Australia, New Zealand, Philippines, Malaysia and Singapore.

Mehul Shah, Founder and Manager Director of Collabera Digital said, "The new HQ in Australia brings together the power of the global and local teams, enabling us to build deeper relationships with our clients and create new partnerships. We are excited about the opportunities that lie ahead, and we look forward to contributing to the growth and success of the region."

Collabera Digital has been making key investments in the region, hiring senior leaders to drive growth in the digital engineering business. The company has been creating jobs by upskilling local talent on digital technologies to create future workforce and address the demand supply gap via its talent transformation program called JUMP.

Anil Snehi, Executive Vice President and Regional Head – APAC, said, "I am extremely delighted to launch our Asia-Pacific headquarters in Sydney. The team of experienced leaders and a strong team of 4000+ local IT consultants working across the region will bring us closer to our clients: to co-create and offer the best of Collabera Digital's solutions and capabilities."

About Collabera Digital

Collabera Digital engineers the next generation of solutions to power tech-forward organizations accelerate their digital journeys. Our digital engineering capabilities in data, analytics, cloud, automation, and cybersecurity, coupled with a strong foundation in talent transformation and advisory and architecture, fosters continuous innovation and transformation, helping clients stay ahead in the digital curve. With our client-first and collaborative approach, we deliver solutions that are tailor-made through speed and agility.

Established in 2010 and over 25 offices in 11+ countries across Asia-Pacific and Europe, we cater to 300+ clients, including Fortune 500 companies. Supported by over 10,000 professionals, we are a team of innovators and thinkers who chase excellence as much in the process as we do in the result. For more information, visit www.collaberadigital.com.

Contact:
Vinutha Naik
Global Marketing Head
Vinutha.naik@collaberadigital.com
+91 97313 39000

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HKTDC MarketingPulse to be held at HKCEC in Wan Chai

HONG KONG, Mar 3, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), MarketingPulse and eTailingPulse will return to its longstanding physical venue on 15 March at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). The conferences bring together more than 50 marketing executives, brand representatives, advertising professionals and e-commerce experts from across the world to share their success stories, marketing experiences and the latest market trends.

Mauro Porcini, Senior Vice President and Global Chief Design Officer, PepsiCo

Virtual idol AYAYI

MarketingPulse and eTailingPulse returns to its physical home on 15 March at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. MarketingPulse 2019 is depicted in the above image.

As global firms gradually recover and new business opportunities emerge, companies must understand the latest market trends and consumer preferences to stay ahead of the competition. With a theme of "Master the Future", this year's conferences highlight the hottest global marketing topics such as ChatGPT, Web3, virtual idols, data-driven marketing, Gen Z, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) marketing and brand storytelling – with the objective of enabling attendees to stay abreast of industry developments and capture future business opportunities.

Global industry representatives to discuss storytelling, ESG, Web 3 and ChatGPT

Many heavyweight speakers will come to Hong Kong and join the conferences – for networking and to share their insights. Mauro Porcini, PepsiCo's Senior Vice President and Global Chief Design Officer, for example, will share his thoughts on integrating marketing and design. As PepsiCo's first Chief Design Officer, Porcini will reveal design insights on building stronger ties with customers through innovation, as well as portending future design trends. Additionally, Dennis Chan, Co-Founder, Chairman and Creative Director of legendary jewellery brand Qeelin, will share his success story of building a luxury brand with creativity and expertise.

Additionally, hot topics such as artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot ChatGPT, the metaverse and virtual idols – which will surely attract the attention of global enterprises – will also be discussed at this year's conferences. Louisa Zhu, developer of the virtual idol AYAYI, will analyse the marketing potential of virtual human and industry trends. Alex Zhou, POP MART's Chief Customer Officer, will discuss the use of local marketing strategies to enter the global market, and offer tips for improving customer experiences.

The Chairman of the Hong Kong Wireless Technology Industry Association, and CEO of Innopage Keith Li, Founder of OMP Online Marketing Player Shek Ka Wai (Shek), and veteran digital consultant at HDCourse Ivan So, will also talk about ChatGPT – a must-see for modern marketers. They will share their ChatGPT user experiences and discuss the application of this revolutionary technology.

Other renowned speakers include: Margareth Henriquez, PhD, CEO of French crystal brand Baccarat; Clement Brunet-Moret, CEO for Baccarat in APAC; Silvia Garcia, former President of the Happiness Institute and Director of Global Marketing for Coca-Cola; Brian Yiu, CEO, FILA China; Carmen Chiu, Regional Managing Director for APAC at Fortnum & Mason; Arnault Castel, Founder, kapok; Moritz von der Linden, former Global Chief Digital Marketing Officer, Mars (2020-2022) ; Gao-na, Head of Mengniu Overseas business, Hong Kong and Macao region, Inner Mongolia Mengniu Dairy (Group) Company Ltd; David Bell, Founder of Pretty Ballerinas; Mayumi Tsuryu, Executive Officer for Sustainability Development Department, Seven & i Holdings; Gaetan Belaud, Global Head of Ads Resellers at Spotify; Bin He, Chief Customer Officer for Tim Hortons China; and Baptiste Le Gal, Chief Revenue Officer for APAC at the Vestiaire Collective.

30 events to help companies achieve practical results

Beyond the above array of top-tier global speakers, representatives from Hang Seng Bank, and various industry associations, including the Association of Accredited Advertising Agencies of Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Federation of E-Commerce, IAB Hong Kong, and the Hong Kong Public Relations Professionals' Association, will co-organise theme-based sessions on a variety of topics including: the value of creativity; the new era of e-commerce; commerce without boundaries in the post-COVID era; and the future of public relations. The conferences will also showcase entries from the 2022 Kam Fan Awards.

Furthermore, the conference will feature nearly 40 local and global exhibitors such as Emarsys, EternityX, Getty Images, Integral Ad Science and iClick Interactive, highlighting the latest digital marketing and e-commerce solutions. A series of digital marketing and e-commerce workshops will also be organised to share practical skills related to marketing technology and e-commerce promotion. Attendees can also participate in networking events or meet with Hong Kong marketing service companies through the one-to-one business matching service to explore collaboration opportunities.

Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the HKTDC Pulse Series returns to its longstanding physical venue this month at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). The series includes "MarketingPulse", "eTailingPulse" and "EntertainmentPulse", bringing together executives from across the marketing, entertainment and e-commerce sectors to facilitate networking and collaboration.

Please find the latest programme and speaker list at https://marketingpulse.hktdc.com/en/. For interviews with speakers, please email snowy.sn.chan@hktdc.org and eric.ks.wong@hktdc.org and we will be in touch to follow up.

Websites:
MarketingPulse
– Conference website: https://marketingpulse.hktdc.com/en/
– Conference programme: https://marketingpulse.hktdc.com/en/programme/Conference
– Speaker list: https://marketingpulse.hktdc.com/en/speaker/Speakers
– eTailingPulse: https://etailingpulse.hktdc.com/en/
– EntertainmentPulse: https://entertainmentpulse.hktdc.com/en/
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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

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H World Group sells its shares in Accor, both companies to continue partnership in developing their hotel operations in China

HONG KONG, Mar 3, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – H World Group recently announced that it completed the disposal of its 3.7% stake in Accor. The proceeds of this transaction will be redeployed for the development of the Group's core business. After this transaction, H World Group no longer owns any stake in Accor, but both sides will continue to develop their successful partnership.

As world-renowned hotel groups, H World Group and Accor established strategic partnership with cross shareholding in 2016. Under the agreement, H World Group has the master franchisee rights for Mercure, Ibis and Ibis Styles, as well as co-development rights for Grand Mercure and Novotel in the Greater China Region. By the end of 2022, H World Group operates 468 hotels in China under this agreement, with 143 properties in the pipeline scheduled to open over the next few years. Accor remains a key partner of H World Group in China as both sides push forth their efforts to expand and innovate in the hospitality industry.

H World Group is a key player in the global hotel industry, operating multiple hotel and apartment brands with coverage from luxury to economy markets. H World's brands include Hi Inn, HanTing Hotel, JI Hotel, Starway Hotel, Orange Hotel, Crystal Orange Hotel, Manxin Hotel, Madison Hotel, Joya Hotel, Blossom House, Ni Hao Hotel, CitiGO Hotel, Steigenberger Hotels & Resorts, MAXX, Jaz in the City, IntercityHotel, Zleep Hotels, Steigenberger Icon and Song Hotels.

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