Piers Dunhill and Dunhill Ventures Featured at World Economic Forum, Le Marche International des Professionnels de L’immobilier

DAVOS, SWITZERLAND, Jun 21, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – On Jan. 8, 2023, Dunhill Ventures, a world leader in diversified investments, held a landmark event at this year's World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, showcasing a portfolio of companies from industries as diverse as impact investing, blockchain, fintech, and environmental, social and governance (ESG). Piers Dunhill and the Dunhill Ventures Team took the opportunity to foster dynamic conversations about future innovations in these sectors.

Piers Dunhill

The World Economic Forum, held annually in Davos, is a renowned platform for global leaders from business, government, and various sectors to collaborate on issues of international concern. This year, the event focused on exploring solutions to complex global challenges and fostered an environment of strategic foresight.

Piers and the Dunhill Ventures Team seized the opportunity to convene meetings and panel discussions during this period with portfolio companies, leaders, and family office investors at a private chalet. The discussions encouraged the exchange of ideas and fostered mastermind sessions on how to scale impact in the world and promote innovation in industries. The members discussed advances in blockchain technology, discussions around ethical and impact investing, and exploring the innovations shaping the fintech and ESG sectors.

When asked about Dunhill Ventures' efforts within this forum, Piers commented, "Dunhill Ventures recognizes the power of collaboration and networking, and the WEF is an optimal platform for this." The event was a testament to Dunhill Ventures' commitment to aligning with the WEF's ethos of improving the state of the world through multi-stakeholder cooperation. Dunhill's initiatives are to provide its portfolio companies with high-impact networking opportunities, enhance their potential and contribute towards a global impact. "We can engage with leading industry figures, share insights, and work collaboratively towards creating a better future for all. It's about bringing our portfolio companies into conversations that matter."

Later on March 16, 2023, Piers Dunhill and the Dunhill Ventures Team hosted the Dunhill Real Estate Investor Reception in the French Riviera from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the prestigious Le Marche International des Professionnels de L'immobilier ("MIPIM") conference. The reception was open to High Net Worth Individuals and Partner Family Offices. The discussion topics with the attendees were Piers' envisaged UK Tier 2 affordable housing real estate project and the planned, structured investments in those housing projects.

When asked about plans for the family office environment, investment portfolio, and the efforts of the Dunhill Ventures Team, Piers highlighted that Dunhill Ventures would be hosting an exclusive "Raising Impact" event on June 27, in London, for over 100 curated impact-focused family offices that include some of the big names on the Sunday Times rich list. Piers said, "The event will feature eight selected companies that will be receiving investment from Dunhill Ventures and are in a range of businesses from clean energy to distributive education technology, preventative medicine, and a sustainable alternative to Bitcoin." Piers says this will be the first of roughly 20 events globally throughout the next 12 – 18 months for one of his upcoming TV shows.

Contact Information

Piers Dunhill
Chairman at Dunhill Ventures
piersdunhillpress@gmail.com
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Initial Results Confirm Widespread Mineralization at Appia’s Ionic Clay Project in Goias State, Brazil

TORONTO, ONTARIO , Jun 20, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – Appia Rare Earths & Uranium Corp. (CSE: API) (OTCQX: APAAF) (FSE: A0I0) (the "Company" or "Appia") is pleased to provide an update on its newly acquired Cachoeirinha rare earths project ("PCH Project") located near Ipora in the state of Goias, Brazil. This update results from a due diligence field visit and project review by Appia personnel, including Mr. Don Hains, an expert in industrial minerals.

The PCH project hosts rare earth element (REE) mineralization in both ionic clays developed from the weathering of alkaline granites, and in-situ rare earth mineralization associated with the underlying granite and a carbonatite intrusion to depths >100 m.

"Mineralization is widespread across the property with the most advanced target being a 2 km wide zone in the SW corner of the tenements known as Target 4," stated Mr. Don Hains, senior consulting geologist and QP. "The exploration work by the vendor showed REE enrichment in the soils to depths of 8 to 26 m with the majority in the upper 8-10 m. Total REE grades in numerous auger holes drilled at Target 4 ranged from 274 ppm to 16,648 ppm (1.66%), with an average of 1,291 ppm total REE and, importantly, the valuable rare earths used in magnet applications (Pr, Nd, Tb and Dy) + Y accounted for approximately 14% of total rare earths, with a maximum of 28.4%."

Appia completed 110 duplicate samples from twin auger holes distributed across Target 4 as part of its due diligence program and found comparable results to the original assays. Due diligence samples were also collected from trenches (17 samples) and diamond drill holes (76). Assay data for these samples also showed comparable results to the original sample data.

Due diligence samples were assayed at the same laboratory (SGS Geosol in Vespasiano, Brazil) using the same methods as the original samples (IMS95R and ICM40B). SGS Geosol is an ISO 17025 registered laboratory. Certified standards from OREAS were used to measure laboratory accuracy and precision. Supervision of the due dilignece assays was under the control of Mr. Hains.

He continued, "The average Heavy REE value is 145 ppm, or 13.93% of the total rare earths. In contrast, the Serra Verde project currently under construction in northern Goais State has total average REE values of 2,138 ppm (0.2138%)[1] but HREE values of only 155 ppm, or 7.26% of total rare earths. Thus, the PCH project has a relatively higher content of HREE in the deposit than Serra Verde."

"The overall assay values of samples obtained to date are considered comparable to other ionic clay type rare earth deposits in Brazil such as Serra Verde and Araxa," stated Stephen Burega, President of Appia.

"Such deposits generally have relatively low rare earth values compared to hard rock deposits but typically present more easily processed material with good recoveries and can thus be highly cost competitive against high-grade, hard rock rare earth projects. The relatively high assay values for Pr, Nd, Tb and Dy, the most valuable magnetic rare earth elements, are positive for development of the project," he concluded.

Next Steps for 2023

The proposed 2023 exploration program will include high resolution topographic surveying across the Eastern claim blocks followed by a reverse circulation (RC) drill program including approximately 300 holes at 100m x 100m spacing totalling 4,500 metres on Target #4. Additional auger drilling will further delineate the extension of the rare earths potential to the West of Target #4. The RC drill program is planned to reach an average depth of 15 meters per hole, and will be sampled at 1/2 meters intervals.

The available data indicates that there is considerable exploration potential throughout this large property. Significant areas in both the western and eastern portions of the property show high relative radiometric values indicative of potential rare earth mineralization but these areas remain untested by drilling. It is reasonable to expect that the overall potential of the project can be increased significantly with further work in these areas.

"Preliminary metallurgical test work has involved mineralogy studies at Actlabs and SGS Mineral Services in Canada and geometallurgical and flotation test work at the Federal University of Goias ("UFG"). La, Nd and Nb were successfully floated in these tests, with recoveries of La and Nd typically averaging about 50% for the best collector conditions even without any up-front processing", according to Hains. "Importantly, the flotation concentrates averaged 127 ppm Th and 38 ppm U, indicating radioactivity issues associated with mineral processing should be very manageable."

Very preliminary leaching tests undertaken at SGS Mineral Services in Canada indicate the potential to successfully leach rare earths using ammonium sulphate, thus demonstrating the ionic clay nature of the mineralization. The Company advises that substantial additional metallurgical test work will be required as the project advances; however these very preliminary results do indicate that either flotation and/or leaching may be viable recovery schemes. It is likely that a combination of the two recovery processes may be required to maximise the recovery and produce a suitable concentrate as feed for further processing.

Appia's local partner has been active on the PCH project for the past 2 years, and the team has compiled a significant dataset including geophysics and geochemical results as well as auger, drill and trenching samples across 9 delineated targets on the Western limb of the project area. There remains more that 50% of the project area still to be explored and assessed for its potential.

Location

The PCH project is located approximately 30 km from Ipora, a medium size city in the state of Goias, with a population of approximately 31,500 and well-developed infrastructure. The region around Ipora has significant ongoing mineral exploration and mining activity including active mines operated by Dundee Precious Metals and Yamana Gold. The property is well connected by a series of roads and is mainly used for farming. Local and community relations with mining and exploration companies including Appia's predecessors at PCH are excellent.

Background on the PCH Project

The Cachoeirinha Project (PCH Project) is located within the Tocantins Structural Province in the Brasilia Fold Belt, more specifically, the Arenopolis Magmatic Arc. The PCH Project is 17,551.07 ha. in size and located within the Goias State of Brazil. It is classified as an alkaline intrusive rock occurrence with highly anomalous REE and niobium mineralization. This mineralization is related to alkaline lithologies of the Fazenda Buriti Plutonic Complex and the hydrothermal and surface alteration products of this complex by supergene enrichment in a tropical climate. The positive results of the recent geochemical exploration work carried out to date indicates the potential for REEs and Niobium within lateritic ionic adsorption clays.

The technical content in this news release was reviewed and approved by Mr. Don Hains, P.Geo, Consulting Geologist, and a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101.

About Appia Rare Earths & Uranium Corp

Appia is a publicly traded Canadian company in the rare earth element and uranium sectors. The Company is currently focusing on delineating high-grade critical rare earth elements and gallium on the Alces Lake property, as well as exploring for high-grade uranium in the prolific Athabasca Basin on its Otherside, Loranger, North Wollaston, and Eastside properties. The Company holds the surface rights to exploration for 113,837.15 hectares (281,297.72 acres) in Saskatchewan. The Company also has a 100% interest in 12,545 hectares (31,000 acres), with rare earth element and uranium deposits over five mineralized zones in the Elliot Lake Camp, Ontario.

Appia has 130.5 million common shares outstanding, 143.5 million shares fully diluted.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements: This News Release contains forward-looking statements which are typically preceded by, followed by or including the words "believes", "expects", "anticipates", "estimates", "intends", "plans" or similar expressions. Forward-looking statements are not a guarantee of future performance as they involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. We do not intend and do not assume any obligation to update these forward-looking statements and shareholders are cautioned not to put undue reliance on such statements.

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

For more information, visit www.appiareu.com

As part of our ongoing effort to keep investors, interested parties and stakeholders updated, we have several communication portals. If you have any questions online (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn) please feel free to send direct messages.

To book a one-on-one 30-minute Zoom video call, please click here. sburega@appiareu.com

For further information, please contact:
Tom Drivas, CEO and Director: (cell) 416-876-3957 or (email) tdrivas@appiareu.com
Stephen Burega, President: (cell) 647-515-3734 or (email) sburega@appiareu.com

[1] Source: company website, www.serraverde.com.

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Grand Ming Group Holdings Limited Announces Annual Results for the Year Ended 31 March 2023, Reporting a Record-High Revenue and Net Profit

HONG KONG, Jun 20, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – Grand Ming Group Holdings Limited (the "Company" and together with its subsidiaries, the "Group", stock code: 1271.HK) today announces its annual results for the year ended 31 March 2023 ("FY 2022/23").

Highlights
— Revenue amounted to HK$5.0046 billion, an increase of 5.1 times from the previous financial year.
— Net profit for the year was HK$1.2755 billion, representing an increase of 71.7 times.
— Proposed payment of final dividend of 5.0 HK cents per share and special dividend of 15.0 HK cents per share.
— Stay positive toward lucrative business of owning and operating data centres via upgrading and expanding portfolio of developing two new centres in near future.
— Seize opportunity to increase land reserve for property development in Hong Kong.
— Execute the plan for property development in Nanning, Guangxi Province, China targeting for luxurious senior residential market.

In FY 2022/23, the Group's consolidated revenue amounted to $5,004.6 million (FY 2021/22: $817.9 million), representing an increase of 5.1 times as compared to FY 2021/22. The consolidated gross profit also increased 31.2 times to $1,987.8 million (FY 2021/22: $61.7 million). These are primarily attributable to recognition of revenue and profits from The Grand Marine upon completion of its sales and handover of the residential units to the customers during the year under review. Net profit for FY 2022/23 grew by 71.7 times to $1,275.5 million (FY 2021/22: $17.5 million). Earnings per share was 89.85 HK cents (FY 2021/22: 1.24 HK cents). Excluding the change in fair value of investment properties, the Group recorded an underlying profit of HK$1,299.3 million in FY 2022/23, as compared to an underlying loss of $75.2 million in FY 2021/22. Underlying earnings per share was 91.53 HK cents (FY 2021/22: underlying loss per share of 5.30 HK cents).

The Group believes a long-term high dividend policy is the best reward for our loyal shareholders. With the solid performance, the Board now recommends to pay a final dividend for FY 2022/23 of 5.0 HK cents per share. To celebrate the Group's 10th anniversary of listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and express the gratitude to the Company's shareholders for their continued support, the Board also recommends a special dividend of 15.0 HK cents per share. Together with the interim dividend of 6.0 HK cents per share and special interim dividend of 20.0 cents per share already paid, the total dividends for FY 2022/23 amounted to 46 HK cents per share.

The Group have demonstrated a proficiency in property development project initiation and execution through the successful launch of its first signature property project "Cristallo" which is a luxury residential project sitting at No. 279 Prince's Road West, Kowloon. As at 31 March 2023, 15 units out of the total 18 units had been sold.

The residential development "The Grand Marine" is located at No. 18 Sai Shan Road, Tsing Yi, the New Territories. It offers 776 units with a saleable area of approximately 345,000 square feet. Pre-sales commenced since November 2019 and were well received by the market with over 92% of the units being sold as of 31 March 2023. Handover of the pre-sold units to buyers commenced in April 2022 following the issuance of the certificate of compliance in March 2022. Sales revenue of HK$4.85 billion was recognised in FY 2022/23.

The Group's another project "The Grands" is located at No. 41, 43 and 45 Pau Chung Street in To Kwa Wan, Kowloon in close proximity to MTR To Kwa Wan station with a gross floor area of approximately 31,000 square feet. It is being developed into a 22-storey residential-cum-commercial tower with 76 residential units and a resident clubhouse over two levels of shops. Interior fitting-out works of the residential units are substantially completed. Preparation works for the pre-sale of the project are also commenced.

The Group is also developing a site, situated at No.1 Luen Fat Street, Fanling, the New Territories, into a residential-cum-commercial complex with a total gross floor area of approximately 36,000 square feet. The foundation works is underway and the development is scheduled to be completed in mid-2025.

In February 2023, the Group acquired two properties at No.66 Fort Street and No.57 Kin Wah Street, North Point, which cover a site area of approximately 3,240 square feet with a developable gross floor area of approximately 30,000 square feet. Currently, No.57 Kin Wah Street is a vacant land, while No.66 Fort Street has a 5-storey building, which is scheduled to be demolished in the third quarter of 2023. The site is planned to be redeveloped into a residential-cum-commercial project.

The balanced portfolio development initiative also includes geographical footprint expansion. The Group has started to development a site locating at Guangxi-ASEAN Economic and Technological Development Zone, Wuming District, Nanning City, Guangxi Province with a site area of approximately 574,000 square feet. It is planned to be developed into a luxury residential project under the theme of leisure and healthy lifestyle, comprising high-rise apartment units, villas, retail shops and a wellness centre. Target customers will be the elderly and retirees and their families. The estimated gross floor area of the proposed development is approximately 1,100,000 square feet. The Group is in the process of obtaining all necessary document approvals from the relevant government authorities and plans to start construction works later this year.

The data centres operation is a major initiative of balanced development. The Group currently owns two data centres, namely iTech Tower 1 and iTech Tower 2. Revenue from its leasing business maintained a favourable growth, and recorded an increase of 20.5% year-on-year to HK$235.0 million. This was mainly driven by increasing utilisation of data centre spaces by the existing and new customers and increasing rental-related income due to uprise of electricity tariff.

The development of the two new high-tier data centres in the pipleline located in Fanling are well underway. Upon completion of these two new data centres, the Group will increase its portfolio gross floor area by 186,000 square feet.

Mr. Chan Hung Ming, Chairman and Executive Director of Grand Ming Group Holdings concluded, "The year 2023 remains a challenging year for businesses. In tandem with the gradual recovery of the economy at this post-pandemic period, coupled with potential final push of interest rate hike ahead, we consider a cautious vision on our outlook this year is a key for navigating any tough environment. The Group has stayed steadfast to drive the corporate priorities of creating a balanced portfolio for its business structure and segments as well as to broaden the recurring income stream to drive resilience in all-weather economic landscape. Leverage on the strength of our people and leadership bench, we achieve remarkable results in FY 2022/23 with a record-high revenue and net profit, attributed from the completion of sales of The Grand Marine. We will continue the sale of the remaining units of The Grand Marine and Cristallo. We also plan to launch the pre-sales of The Grands in the second half of 2023. The development of the two new high-tier data centres in Fanling are progressing on schedule, and are targeted to be delivered in mid-2025 and mid-2026 to meet strong market demand. Meanwhile, we continue to commit to improving and upgrading the infrastructure of the existing data centres with a view to providing reliable services to our existing customers. With proven track record and a resilient financial position, we continue to identify for suitable development projects on a prudent manner so as to create long-term sustainable value and impactful outcomes for our stakeholder."

About Grand Ming Group Holdings Limited (Stock code: 1271.HK)
The Group is principally engaged in the business of property development and property leasing, as well as building construction. As a local wholesale co-location provider of high-tier data centres, the Group is one of the dedicated service providers in Hong Kong which owns and uses the entire building for leasing to customers for data centre use. Its clientele includes multinational data centre operator, telecommunications company and financial institutions. The Group operates two high-tier data centre buildings, namely iTech Tower 1 and iTech Tower 2. It also acquired two pieces of land in Fanling, the New Territories for developing into two high-tier data centres. Furthermore, the Group has completed sale of its luxury residential project, Cristallo. At present, the respective property development projects sale and ready to pre-sale in the pipeline include "The Grand Marine" at No.18 Sai Shan Road, Tsing Yi and "The Grands", which is located at No. 41, 43 and 45 Pau Chung Street, To Kwa Wan. Besides, property development in progress includes a site located at No.1 Luen Fat Street, Fanling and a site located at No.66 Fort Street and No.57 Kin Wah Street, North Point. In Mainland China the Group owns a piece of land at Guangxi-ASEAN Economic and Technological Development Zone, Wuming District, Nanning City, Guangxi Province for development into a luxury residential project comprising high-rise apartments, villas, retail shops and wellness centre with an estimated gross floor area of approximately 1,100,000 square feet.

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GF Securities Sponsors the HKUST Entrepreneurship Competition for the 7th Consecutive Year To Help Nurture Young Entrepreneurs in Hong Kong

HONG KONG, Jun 16, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – Recently, "HKUST-Sino One Million Dollar Entrepreneurship Competition 2023" (referred to as the "Entrepreneurship Competition" or "Competition") sponsored by GF Securities Co., Ltd. ("GF Securities", stock code: 1776.HK; 000776.SZ) for the 7th consecutive year, has come to a successful end at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology on June 7. This year's competition attracted 234 participating teams, hitting a record high. After fierce competition, Allegrow, aiming to bring cell therapeutics to all with its self-developed platform, AimGel, and enabling faster and cheaper cell therapeutics production through its proprietary hydrogel microbead technology, stood out from many participating projects and won the Champion of the competition and the "GF Innovation Award" sponsored by GF Securities. Ms. Xiaoying MAI, Executive Director of GF Investments (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd., was invited to attend as the award presenter and judge for two consecutive years, providing professional advice and guidance to the participating teams.

Ms. Xiaoying MAI, Executive Director of GF Investments (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd. (first left), presented the "GF Innovation Award" to Allegrow

A group photo of the award-winning teams with the award presenters and final judges in the Entrepreneurship Competition (Hong Kong region)

Mr. Xiaodong LIN, CEO of GF Holdings (Hong Kong) Corporation Limited, also paid close attention on the entrepreneurship competition and encouraged the participating teams. He believes that "Entrepreneurs are people who dare to take risks, envision new possibilities, and fearlessly pursue their dreams. With their innovative ideas and unwavering dedication, entrepreneurs have the potential to make a long-lasting impact on the world. The entrepreneurship competition cultivates a sense of community among young entrepreneurs, enabling them to learn from each other and join hands to work on new ideas. GF Holdings (Hong Kong) is dedicated to entrepreneurial spirit through this kind of competition to invest in the future."

Established in 2011, HKUST-Sino One Million Dollar Entrepreneurship Competition has been held for 13 sessions. As the platinum sponsor of the competition for 7 consecutive years, GF Securities has been fully supporting innovation and entrepreneurship of youths. The Company also sponsored the "GF Innovation Award" for 5 consecutive years to specially recognize the entrepreneurial teams with innovative breakthrough. At present, the competition has expanded from Hong Kong to other regions in China, including Beijing, Guangzhou, Macau, Shenzhen, and Foshan, becoming a well-known youth entrepreneurship competition in Greater China. So far, more than 700 teams from all over the world with different scientific research backgrounds such as artificial intelligence and medical etc. participated in the competition, of which many widely recognized start-ups and projects have been cultivated. Moreover, the top 3 teams from the Hong Kong region will be eligible to participate in the national final held later this year, together with the winning teams from the other five regions, to jointly compete for the national championship.

With the theme of "Empower your Future", this year's competition attracted 234 participating teams, which was a record-high number. This year's competition had three rounds of evaluation, and the participating projects were mainly focusing on hot topics such as healthcare, artificial intelligence, and sustainable development. ESG, as a hot issue, also earned widespread attention from entrepreneurs and 80% of the projects this year have involved ESG-related element. As the long-term sponsor of the competition, GF Securities proactively participated in the competition progress. Ms. Xiaoying MAI, Executive Director of GF Investments (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd., was invited to attend as the award presenter and judge for two consecutive years, providing professional advice and guidance to the participating teams.

Ms. MAI said, "It is a great honor to represent GF Securities in the entrepreneurship competition again this year and act as the award presenter and judge. This year's competition brought many excellent entrepreneurial teams together, and we fully recognized their outstanding innovative spirit and market insights in their presentations. As the offshore investment arm of GF Securities, GF Investments (Hong Kong) has always paid close attention to outstanding start-ups in various fields. In the future, GF Securities and its subsidiaries will continue to fully support great entrepreneurs and the growth of start-ups, to enable more aspiring youth to realize their entrepreneurial dreams, and support more outstanding university research results to be commercialized. "

As one of the most influential securities companies in China's capital market, GF Securities has devoted to substantial charity work. Domestically, GF Securities has been focusing on technological innovation through projects such as "Micro Enterprising Initiatives for University Students" to support young students in their innovative and entrepreneurial practices. GF Securities has successfully held micro-entrepreneurship activities for eight consecutive years, with a cumulative investment of more than 10 million dollars to help college students improve their innovation and entrepreneurship capabilities. So far, it has attracted 8,830 micro-entrepreneurship projects from college students, of which 400 projects have received reward and support, earning high brand awareness and influence among over 1,000 domestic colleges and universities. In the future, GF Securities will continue to adhere to its core value of "Gathering Love From the Bottom of the Heart", actively fulfil its social responsibilities, and strive to enhance the vigorous development of youth entrepreneurship both domestically and abroad.

About GF Securities Co., Ltd.
Established in 1991, GF Securities Co., Ltd. is one of the first full-service securities firms in China. The Company was successfully listed on the main boards of the Shenzhen Stock Exchange (Stock code: 000776.SZ), and the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (Stock code: 1776.HK), in 2010 and 2015 respectively. Due to its excellent business performance, its continued refinement in risk management and its quality services, the Company has achieved sustained and steady development, and remains one of the most influential securities companies in China. As of December 31, 2022, the Company had 338 subsidiaries and branches across 31 provinces, cities, and autonomous regions throughout China. The Company's market-leading capital strength and profitability has allowed it to rank top among domestic listed securities companies in terms of aggregate market value. Relying on the " GF Securities Social Charity Foundation ", the Company actively fulfils its social responsibilities, focusing on the two major areas of poverty alleviation and aiding education, proactively practising social responsibilities, and the Company's reputation and brand influence improve continually.

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Sri Trang Agro-Industry (SET:STA) Expands Business in Ivory Coast

BANGKOK, Jun 16, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – Sri Trang Agro-Industry PCL (SET: STA), the world's leading fully integrated green rubber company and Thailand's largest producer of rubber gloves, has opened the Company's first raw material procurement center in Ivory Coast, aiming to expand its sources of raw material as well as providing agricultural knowledge to local rubber plantation farmers. The plan is to establish a total of five procurement centers in the country within next year. Ivory Coast is projected to have a production capacity of over 1.3 million metric tons of rubber this year, surpassing Vietnam and becoming the world's 3rd largest rubber exporter.

Sri Trang Agro-Industry PCL runs the business with expertise and sustainability from upstream to downstream. The World‘s Leading Fully Integrated Green Rubber Company specializing in rubber plantation management and natural rubber products, it is the only Thai rubber company dually listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET: STA) and the Singapore Exchange (SGX: NC2).

Mr. Veerasith Sinchareonkul, Managing Director and Executive Director of Sri Trang Agro-Industry PCL revealed that it had established a subsidiary last year in Ivory Coast, or Cote d'Ivoire, to support business expansion through procurement of raw materials from new sources, most recently on June 1. The Company commissioned the first center to assess raw material sources with high growth potential, while planning to open five procurement centers by 2024, expanding its capability and coverage in sourcing raw materials.

The primary driver behind the subsidiary and procurement centers in Ivory Coast is the suitable climate and environment or cultivating rubber trees, resulting in continuous increases in production. Therefore, the country holds significant potential for rubber production and export. The International Rubber Study Group (IRSG) estimated that by 2023 Ivory Coast is projected to have a total rubber production capacity of 1.31 million tons, an increase of 23 percent from 2021, with projections of 1.37 million metric tons and 1.42 million metric tons in 2024 and 2025, respectively.

At present, Ivory Coast is the world's 4th largest exporter of rubber, following Thailand, Indonesia, and Vietnam. However, IRSG forecasts that Ivory Coast's rubber production will surpass Vietnam's and become the world's 3rd largest rubber exporter within this year.

"We recognize that accessing new supplies in Ivory Coast will greatly support the Company's business in terms of expanding the sources of raw materials. In addition, our on-ground team is also providing agricultural knowledge on rubber cultivation to rubber plantation farmers in Ivory Coast, further enhancing the country's capability as one of the world's top producers of high-quality raw materials," Mr. Veerasith added.

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APB Announces Entrance of Press Metal Co-Founder as Substantial Shareholder

SHAH ALAM, Malaysia, Jun 14, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – APB Resources Berhad, a fabricator of design engineering equipment, today announced that Dato' Koon Poh Tat has emerged as a substantial shareholder in the Group with a direct 5.73% stake following the acquisition of 6.35 million shares.

Marcus Chin Choon Wei, Executive Director of APB

Dato' Koon Poh Tat, Substantial Shareholder of APB

The shares were acquired on 13 June 2023 from the open market. Dato Koon is a co-founder and Executive Director of Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Berhad, an integrated aluminium producer. He is also Executive Director of PMB Technology Berhad, a fabricator of aluminium facade systems for buildings.

At the same time, the Group is also pleased to announce the appointments of Dato Sri Abdul Rahim Jaafar as Chairman, Mr. Liaw Wei Gian as Executive Director and Mr. Chin Choon Wei as Executive Director.

Dato Sri Abdul Rahim retired from the Royal Malaysian Police in 2021 as Director of the Department of Internal Security and Public Order. He is a member of the Police Force Commission. He is also the Chairman of Artroniq Berhad.

Liaw is an Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of Artroniq and Chin is Chief Financial Officer of Artroniq.

Dato' Koon said, "We are delighted to come onboard APB and look forward to working with the rest of the Board of Directors (BoD) as well as the entire team to bring more success to the Group. We see lots of opportunities that we can take advantage of that can enhance the performance of APB in the longer term."

Executive Director of APB, Mr. Chin Choon Wei said, "I am confident that the new members of APB's BoD will help guide the Group to expand its market presence as a fabricator of design engineering equipment. I note the outlook for the industry is improving as capital spending picks up from the chemicals, oil palm and power generation industries."

APB's share price as of today closes at 2.92sen, an increase of 29.78% compared to yesterday's 2.25sen.

APB Resources Bhd: 5568 [BURSA: APBB] [RIC: APBS:KL] [BBG: APBB:MK], https://www.apb-resources.com/

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The 8th Quam IR Awards was Successfully Held

HONG KONG, Jun 13, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – The award presentation ceremony of Quam IR Awards 2022 ('QIRA' or 'The Awards') successfully took place on 12 June, 2023 at Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong, recognizing investor relations teams that keep pace with the times in a rapidly changing environment, as well as outstanding enterprises with excellent sustainable development management.

Mr. Stacey Wong, Chief Operating and Risk Officer (eighth from the left), Mr. Chris Wu, Chief Financial Officer (sixth from the left) , Mr. Army Yan, Chief Investment Officer (fifth from the right), Mr. Ambrose Lam, Co-Chairman – China Tonghai Capital (fourth from the right), Ms. Sandy Lam, Managing Director of Hong Kong Sustainability Strategic Advisory Limited (fifth from the left), and Mr. Pak Wing, CHUNG, Sustainable Director of S&P Global Market Intelligence (fourth from the left)

Praising Exceptional Investor Relations Contributions
Quam IR Awards is proud to recognize and reward the very best listed company in investor relations industry. The winners of the QIRA have opened the door of communication through diversified channels, representing the tact and professionalism of investor relations. The keen enthusiasm for the 8th Quam IR Awards can be seen from the entries. A total of 16 companies have differentiated themselves from their competitors to won the Awards.

Two Newly Introduced Awards to Commend Remarkable Carbon Management
To recognize the performance and contribution of organizations in the implementation of sustainable development goals, Quam IR has once again partnered with Hong Kong Sustainability Strategic Advisory Limited (HKSSA), an advisory firm focusing on enterprises' abilities of their sustainable development, to professionally select the winning companies in the "Sustainable Development Category" for the award to comment enterprises that have demonstrated outstanding overall performance in ESG aspects. In addition, this year, platinum, gold, and silver awards were added in the "Sustainable Development Category – Carbon Management", and "Sustainable Development Category- The Best Approach of Carbon Management of the Year" was newly introduced to recognize the outstanding performance of enterprises in energy conservation and carbon reduction.

Quam IR specifically invited Ms. Sandy Lam, Director of HKSSA, to share her insights on the "Four Key Elements of Effective Green Operations," and invited Mr. Chung Pak Wing, Sustainable1 Director – S&P Global Market Intelligence, to share his observation and analysis on the "Importance and Relevance of Corporate Sustainable Development Assessment."

Showing Resilience and Innovation to Shape a Sustainable future
Mr. Ambrose Lam, Co-Chairman of China Tonghai Capital (Holdings) Limited, said at the opening remark "The past year has been one of the most challenging periods in recent history, with the pandemic affecting every aspect of our lives. However, even in the face of adversity, we have seen companies demonstrate outstanding investor relations best practices. They have shown great resilience and innovation in adapting to the new reality, building trust and confidence among investors." Mr. Stacey Wong, Chief Operating and Risk Officer of Tonghai Financial Group, said "We have seen the increasing importance of ESG factors in shaping the future of business and society. ESG considerations are no longer optional; they are essential to creating a sustainable future for all. In recognizing the achievements of our winners today, we must also acknowledge their contributions to IR and ESG best practices. They have demonstrated that businesses can be successful while also being responsible and sustainable."

Unwavering Support from Business Community and Media friends
Quam IR was honoured to invite Mr. Joseph Chan, JP, Under Secretary for Financial Services, Ms. Christine Ho, Deputy Global Head of Family Office, InvestHK, Professor LO Wing-hung, Carlos, Professor and Head of Department of Government and Public Administration at CUHK and Director of Centre for Business Sustainability and Mr. Colin Shaftesley, Chairman of the Hong Kong Securities and Investment Institute as our guests of honour to witness such grand occasion.

The 8th Quam IR Awards came to a successful conclusion, thanks to our supporters in the business community, media friends and sponsors in Hong Kong and mainland China. Our supporting media partners include The Chamber of Hong Kong Listed Companies, The Hong Kong Independent Non-Executive Director Association, Ming Pao, The Standard, FX678 and Caiguu. Quam IR is grateful for the strong support and generous sponsorship from HKTaxi, which make Quam IR Awards 2022 a success.

The list of awardees for Quam IR Awards 2022 (In alphabetical order of company name):
Stock Code Company Name
Hong Kong Index Constituents (Hang Seng Index) Category
2020 ANTA Sports Products Limited
1929 Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group
0992 Lenovo Group Limited
2382 Sunny Optical Technology (Group) Company Limited

Main Board Category
0081 China Overseas Grand Oceans Group Limited
0173 K. Wah International Holdings Limited
6811 Tai Hing Group Holdings Limited
1865 Trendzon Holdings Group Limited

Sustainable Development Category – Platinum
2020 ANTA Sports Products Limited
Sustainable Development Category – Gold
3613 Beijing Tong Ren Tang Chinese Medicine Company Limited
0152 Shenzhen International Holdings Limited
Sustainable Development Category – Silver
1229 Nan Nan Resources Enterprise Ltd
0698 Tongda Group Holdings Ltd
Sustainable Development Category – Bronze
2266 Lai Si Enterprise Holding Limited
Sustainable Development Category – The Best Report of the Year
3311 China State Construction International Holdings Limited
Sustainable Development Category – Carbon Management – Gold
N/A ALBA Integrated Waste Solutions (Hong Kong)
8391 Cornerstone Technologies Holdings Limited
Sustainable Development Category – Carbon Management – Silver
2020 ANTA Sports Products Limited
Sustainable Development Category- The Best Approach of Carbon Management of the Year
3311 China State Construction International Holdings Limited

Website of Quam IR Awards 2022: https://eventedm.tonghaiir.com/QIRA2022-23/EN_US/

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Quam IR
Marketing & PR contact:
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HKTDC Export Index 2Q23: Exporter confidence hits two-year high

HONG KONG, Jun 13, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – The HKTDC Export Index rose 8.8 points to 47.8 in the second quarter this year, showing better business sentiment among Hong Kong exporters after Mainland China's borders reopened and business activities return to normal.

HKTDC Director of Research Ms Irina Fan [L] and Senior Economist Ms Cherry Yeung [R] announced
the HKTDC Export Index for the second quarter of 2023 at a press conference today.

All major industries and export markets rallied except for clothing, with toys (55.4, up 7.5 points) and machinery (50.3, up 7.4 points) moving above 50 into expansion territory while, among markets, the European Union (51.4, up 9.4 points) and United States (51.1, up 6.7 points) turned positive for the first time in five years.

Based on a quarterly Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) survey of 500 exporters from six major industries – machinery, electronics, jewellery, timepieces, toys and clothing – the index at above 50 indicates an optimistic outlook, and below 50 pessimistic.

Export outlook upbeat

HKTDC Senior Economist Ms Cherry Yeung said three new sub-indices – inventory (48.5), current new orders (45.1) and expected new orders (53.6) – provided a more comprehensive exporter sentiment picture. Respondents – especially those from toys, timepieces and machinery sectors – expected strong growth in new export orders in July-September.

The profitability outlook improved as more respondents (66.3%, up 15.3 percentage points from the final quarter of last year) expected higher or stable net profit margins for this year.

"Against this backdrop, the city's exporters have adjusted their business strategies, shifting the focus from cash-flow management to spending more resources on marketing, promotion and business matching (41.6%, up 11.7 percentage points from previous quarter) and diversifying sales into additional overseas markets (31.1%)," Ms Yeung said.

All sub-indices rise

Other sub-indices grew this quarter with the Trade Value Index and Employment Index edged up 0.8 point to 48.8 and 0.5 point to 48.1 respectively, while the Procurement Index leapt 15.9 points to 44.3.

The Offshore Trade Index, which tracks sentiment around shipments not passing through Hong Kong but managed by businesses within the city, soared 18.5 points to 46.5, "signalling a sustained recovery in demand for Hong Kong's trading services", Ms Yeung added.

Growing economic risks

The survey results also revealed a slower-than-expected recovery of cargo routed through Hong Kong. Only 13.4% (down 23.1 percentage points from previous quarter) of related respondents expected an increase this year. As of last month, the number of cross-boundary vehicles at all crossings for goods vehicles and containers reached a plateau at about 60% of the pre-pandemic level. Some industry players said reduced capacity had raised cross-border logistics costs between 20% and 30% from pre-pandemic levels, slowing the recovery.

The biggest risk was seen as an external one, with most respondents (66.1%, up 29.9 percentage points from the final quarter last year) recognising an economic slowdown or recession in overseas markets as the top challenge to export performance over the third quarter this year.

Sustained recovery

Affected by weakened global demand, a slower-than-expected recovery in cross-border land transport capacity, coupled with a longer-than-expected downcycle in the electronics sector, Hong Kong's total exports fell 16.5% year-on-year in the first four months of this year. Among markets, the Middle East grew 11.5%, driven by the two economies' closer economic and trade ties. Stimulated by a post-pandemic spike in demand in Mainland China and Macao, Hong Kong's precious jewellery exports to the two markets surged 32% and 42% respectively.

HKTDC Director of Research Ms Irina Fan said the recovery was gathering momentum for the second half of this year which was likely to carry into next year. "However, traders remain cautious, with many concerned about the challenging external backdrop. The risk of escalating geopolitical tensions, may create uncertainties for electronics trade flows throughout the region, especially those relating to the semi-conductor industry," she said.

Taking all these factors into account, HKTDC Research has revised its forecast for Hong Kong export growth this year down from earlier estimate of 5% to between 0% and 2%.

References
– HKTDC Research website: http://research.hktdc.com/
– HKTDC Export Index 2Q23: Confidence at Two-Year High https://bit.ly/3Nk5wfP
– 2023 Mid-Year Export Review: Recovery Set to Accelerate in the second half https://bit.ly/42Ay2y2
– Photo download: https://bit.ly/3Ce0P0A

About HKTDC

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

Media enquiries
Please contact the HKTDC's Communication and Public Affairs Department:
Beatrice Lam, Tel: +852 2584 4049, Email: beatrice.hy.lam@hktdc.org

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Doubleview Gold Corp. Provides Drilling Update on Hat Project Exploration

Vancouver, BC, Jun 12, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – Doubleview Gold Corp. (TSXV: DBG) (OTCQB: DBLVF) (GERMANY: A1W038) (referred to as the "Company" or "Doubleview") is pleased to announce recent progress at its Hat Project. Following the Company's winter program of data compilation and interpretation, and a spring program of camp improvements, a series of drill holes are being directed to parts of the main Lisle Zone. Thus far, drill holes H052 and H053, located in the middle-west part of the deposit have been completed. These holes were positioned to confirm continuity within that area and were successful in validating our model. Both drill holes intersected sulphide mineralization, including sections of very strong chalcopyrite and very strong pyrite mineralization that has historically been associated with significant gold content.

Holes H052 and H053 were drilled from the same collar location as holes H049, H050, and H051. H052 was drilled at azimuth 135 degrees, dip -60o and total length 540 m; hole H053, at 105o, dip -70o and total length 441 m. These drill holes encountered chalcopyrite, pyrite and magnetite and confirm the west continuity of the Lisle Zone. Drill cores are being processed at the HAT camp and core samples will be transferred to Dease Lake and securely trucked to an accredited laboratory located in North Vancouver, British Columbia for expedited analysis.

Farshad Shirvani, Doubleview President and CEO commented "The current drill program is designed to maximize the results and quality of the NI43-101 resource estimate that is currently in progress for the HAT deposit."

Mr. Shirvani stated, "Many countries around the world are increasingly seeking critical metal supplies from North America, where high demand and an impending shortage have been predicted. Notably, the United Kingdom and South Korea have demonstrated their interest in securing these critical metals from the United States and, and the Government of British Columbia respectively, signifying the anticipated surge in market demand."

"Doubleview's Hat project is endowed with a substantial number of these critical metals, which places Doubleview and our investors in a truly advantageous position."

The Company's exploration program continues, and updates will be provided as further information becomes available.

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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 in 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) (GERMANY: 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 risks.

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
T: (604) 678-9587
E: corporate@doubleview.ca

NEITHER TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE NOR ITS REGULATION SERVICES PROVIDER (AS THAT TERM IS DEFINED IN THE POLICIES OF THE TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE) ACCEPTS RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THIS RELEASE.

Certain of the statements made and information contained herein may constitute "forward-looking information." In particular references to the private placement and future work programs or expectations on the quality or results of such work programs are subject to risks associated with operations on the property, exploration activity generally, equipment limitations and availability, as well as other risks that we may not be currently aware of. Accordingly, readers are advised not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information. Except as required under applicable securities legislation, the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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VSFG Proudly Sponsors the “DOUBLE DUCKS” Project and Partners with DOTTED on the Official Digital Collectible Collection to Drive Web3 Mass Adoption

HONG KONG, Jun 12, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – Venture Smart Financial Holdings Limited ("VSFG"), the first SFC-approved virtual asset manager in Hong Kong is delighted to announce its sponsorship of the "DOUBLE DUCKS by Florentijn Hofman" ("DOUBLE DUCKS") project, the large-scale public art exhibition organized by local creative brand AllRightsReserved (ARR). Partnering with its Web3 and NFT partner, DOTTED, the mobile-first Web3 platform backed by Animoca Brands, VSFG will collaborate on the distribution of the exclusive "DOUBLE DUCKS with Hong Kong Signature Icons" digital collectibles to promote happiness in Hong Kong this summer and drive the mass adoption of virtual assets in the city.

The "DOUBLE DUCKS with Hong Kong Signature Icons" series was unveiled to the public earlier this month, captivating both local citizens and tourists with its unique charm. The project's organizer, ARR, recognised the tremendous popularity of the series and subsequently transformed the motifs into a collection of blockchain-powered official digital collectible collection as a free giveaway to the public to further promote intellectual property in the era of Web3 and widespread ownership. As the proud sponsor of the "DOUBLE DUCKS" project, VSFG is excited to collaborate with its Web3 & NFT partner, DOTTED, in distributing these official digital collectibles.

Limited Editions of six digital artworks showcasing iconic Hong Kong elements, such as the city's taxis, pineapple bun, Choi Hung Estate, the Space Museum, the Big Buddha and the Bun Festival, will be made available to the public through DOTTED. Starting from now until July 12, 2023, participants can register on DOTTED's "DUCKble The Joy, DUCKble The Fun" campaign website for a chance to win an exclusive DOUBLE DUCKS digital collectible. For more information and details on how to participate, please visit DOTTED's campaign website at: https://doubleducks.dttd.io

"As a company rooted in Hong Kong and dedicated to fostering its growth as a global virtual asset hub, we are thrilled to lend our support to the "DOUBLE DUCKS" project. Our aim is to not only spread joy within Hong Kong and beyond, but also to promote virtual asset to a wider audience," said Lawrence Chu, Chairman of VSFG. "By distributing the "DOUBLE DUCKS" digital collectibles, we hope to offer the masses a glimpse into the world of virtual assets and help them take their first step into this exciting space."

Bosco Lin, Co-Founder and CEO of DOTTED, also expressed excitement about the collaboration, "We're honored to partner with VSFG in this project that bridges the realms of Web2 and Web3. At DOTTED, our mission is to champion Web3 and facilitate the widespread adoption of virtual assets. Our involvement in this project serves as a testament to our dedication in achieving this goal."

About VSFG

Venture Smart Financial Holdings Limited (VSFG) is a financial services platform in Hong Kong.

VSFG strives to integrate traditional wealth management with the future of finance. In 2020, Venture Smart Asia Limited, subsidiary of VSFG, became the first virtual asset manager in Hong Kong approved by HKSFC to manage portfolios that may invest up to 100% of assets in crypto assets. VSFG is dedicated to the research and development of products and services that can integrate traditional and virtual assets under a compliant regulatory framework, helping individuals and institutions to allocate their assets in an orderly manner in both traditional and virtual worlds. In addition, VSFG and its affiliated companies are committed to proactively developing and delivering relevant services to promote the development of both family office businesses and virtual assets, shoring up Hong Kong's position as a global financial centre. For further information on VSFG, please visit www.vsfg.com.

About DOTTED

DOTTED is simplifying digital ownership and empowering Web3, that is built and based out of Hong Kong. We provide an NFT-first visual experience that is tailored to your phone. Our suite of services and tools help crypto natives, newbies, businesses and anyone with an internet connection manage all their digital assets in a single place. For more information, visit https://www.dttd.io and our Twitter @dttd_nft

The DTTD App is available to the public to download from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store here: https://bit.ly/3BqA740

About Florentijn Hofman

https://florentijnhofman.com/

Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman (b. 1977) aims to challenge the audience's comfortableness by recasting the simple perspective on quotidian objects. The familiarity and positivity from the artwork allows the public to explore art in an affable way. Subsequently he crafts these into clear and iconic images; oddly oversize "toy" that alienate and unsettle through their sheer size and use of materials, such as Rubber Duck (2007): an inflatable giant-sized representation of a rubber duck bath-toy that has been seen in harbours across the world, from France to Brazil, New Zealand to Hong Kong, and from Pittsburgh to even Santiago in Chile. They are immediately identifiable and have an instant appeal.

The attention Hofman gives to his surroundings lets him examine the possibility of material and explore the essence and beauty of form and shape. He expands his imagination by merging the local culture into his artwork and evoking the missing interaction.

Social engagement and intercommunication are key elements of Hofman's creation. Hofman generates an encounter for the audience to his universal aesthetic by sharing his drive for sculpture in public space. The joy he creates allow audiences to abandon the idea of races and religions and enter conversations with the artworks. By enlarging the creation Hofman aims to reflect the equability and insignificance of oneself.

Hofman is best known for his playful gigantic urban installations like the giant rubber duck, the massive rabbit and many more. His works have been exhibited in more than 20 locations over the world and have become one of the most recognizable forms of urban art to date. The Dutch artist has taken his monumental Rubber Duck on a world tour and visited Hong Kong in 2013 – curated by the creative brand AllRightsReserved (ARR). For the 10th anniversary, his floating pop-art icon is returning as two enormous 'Double Ducks', reunite with citizens and tourists at the Victoria Harbour.

Hofman attended the Academy of Fine Arts in Kampen, The Netherlands in 2000; then followed his MFA from the Kunsthochschule Weissensee in Berlin, Germany.

About AllRightsReserved

Founded in 2003, AllRightsReserved (ARR) is a creative brand consistently reaching out to wherever creativity occurs. Being a vanguard of the art and cultural scene, ARR pushes the boundaries of art and challenges the confines of the medium.

World-renowned artist KAWS has been an important partner of ARR for over a decade. Shortly after they joined forces in 2010, the duo generated tremendous excitement and worldwide acclaim for works that transcend creativity and expectation. The ongoing world tour of KAWS:HOLIDAY has visited Seoul, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Bristol, Singapore, Changbai Mountain, Melbourne, and even Outer Space.

Over the years, ARR has embellished public landscapes by curating various projects ranging from art installations, art projects, and exhibitions to partnering with a meelange of leading collaborators and artists from diverse backgrounds – they include the cities' most recognisable exhibition with Yayoi Kusama "DOTS OBSESSION – SOUL OF PUMPKIN" in 2007, to four permanent colossal outdoor installations in China; global art exhibitions with contemporary artists Yusuke Hanai, Joan Cornella in Shanghai and Japan to Yu Nagaba and Verdy in Hong Kong; large-scale immersive art projects of "Rubber Duck Project – HK Tour," "1600+ Pandas World Tour" to "Light Rose Garden HK." ARR continues to articulate artists' stories in a never-ending continuum of creativity.

In addition, ARR has designed and curated exclusive marketing campaigns for numerous renowned international brands, including luxury car brand Rolls-Royce, streaming platform Netflix, and beloved characters like Doraemon and Snoopy. Together with the brands, ARR expands the limits of art and sets the pace for creative trends.

ARR offers a forward hybrid e-commerce and tangible marketplace experience to its consumers, DDT Store, which positions the creative brand as the pre-eminent contemporary art destination. DDT Store offers extraordinary pieces of pristine quality, from limited edition works in print and sculpture forms to unique art pieces with meticulous detailing. It presents the results of meticulously studied collaborations, bringing to every art lover's home a slice of the energy and vibrancy fuelling creative lifestyles everywhere.

ARR constantly explores the definition of art and remains committed to fostering the work. In honour of ARR's 20th Anniversary, "Beyond Creatorhood," a range of exclusive collaborations partnering up with long-time artists and friends will be rolled out, marking the 20-year journey of creation.

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