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Hong Kong’s MTR Corporation orders 35 Enviro500EV electric double-deck buses from NFI subsidiary Alexander Dennis

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Monday, November 13, 2023
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LARBERT, United Kingdom, Nov. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (TSX: NFI, OTC: NFYEF, TSX: NFI.DB) NFI Group Inc. (“NFI” or the “Company”), a leading independent bus and coach manufacturer and a leader in electric mass mobility solutions, subsidiary Alexander Dennis Limited (“Alexander Dennis”) today announced that it has been chosen in a competitive tender by Hong Kong’s MTR Corporation to supply 35 battery-electric Enviro500EV double deck buses.

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  • LARBERT, United Kingdom, Nov. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (TSX: NFI, OTC: NFYEF, TSX: NFI.DB) NFI Group Inc. (“NFI” or the “Company”), a leading independent bus and coach manufacturer and a leader in electric mass mobility solutions, subsidiary Alexander Dennis Limited (“Alexander Dennis”) today announced that it has been chosen in a competitive tender by Hong Kong’s MTR Corporation to supply 35 battery-electric Enviro500EV double deck buses.
  • MTR Corporation provides Hong Kong’s Mass Transit Railway urban rail system including a network of feeder bus services, for which it operates a fleet of 172 buses.
  • Most of them have been supplied by Alexander Dennis from its Enviro200, Enviro400 and Enviro500 vehicle ranges.
  • The Enviro500EV has been fully designed in-house by Alexander Dennis’s engineering team as part of the manufacturer’s next generation of zero-emission buses.

Lanvin Group Announces New CEO

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Friday, December 8, 2023
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The board of Lanvin Group expressed its deep appreciation for Joann Cheng's dedication to the group since its founding and wished her the best in her future career.

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  • The board of Lanvin Group expressed its deep appreciation for Joann Cheng's dedication to the group since its founding and wished her the best in her future career.
  • Joann Cheng, outgoing Chairman and CEO of Lanvin Group, said, "The past six years at Lanvin Group have been some of the most fulfilling of my career.
  • Huang Zhen, Chairman of Lanvin Group, said, "We are delighted to welcome Eric Chan as Lanvin Group's new CEO.
  • Eric Chan, CEO of Lanvin Group, said, "I am delighted to be joining Lanvin Group at this exciting time in its development.

Fosun International Wins "Best in ESG Practices" and "Best in ESG Report" at TVB ESG Awards 2023

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Friday, November 17, 2023
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HONG KONG, Nov. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On 9 November 2023, the TVB ESG Awards 2023 (the "Awards"), organized by Television Broadcasts Limited ("TVB") was held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center.

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  • HONG KONG, Nov. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On 9 November 2023, the TVB ESG Awards 2023 (the "Awards"), organized by Television Broadcasts Limited ("TVB") was held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center.
  • Fosun International was honored with "Best in ESG Practices" and "Best in ESG Report" at the Awards.
  • TVB pointed out that Fosun International is a deserving winner of the "Best in ESG Practices" and "Best in ESG Report".
  • In addition, Fosun International ESG Report not only demonstrated Fosun's business-focused strategy, it also well elaborated how Fosun has been adhering to the original aspiration of "Contribution to Society".

Fosun International Awarded "Best Environmental, Social and Governance Reporting Awards" by The Hong Kong Management Association

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Monday, November 6, 2023
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HONG KONG, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On 2 November 2023, The Hong Kong Management Association (HKMA) held the "2023 Best Annual Reports Awards" ceremony in Hong Kong.

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  • HONG KONG, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On 2 November 2023, The Hong Kong Management Association (HKMA) held the "2023 Best Annual Reports Awards" ceremony in Hong Kong.
  • Fosun International was awarded the "Best Environmental, Social and Governance Reporting Awards" by HKMA, in recognition of the company's outstanding performance in ESG strategy, environmental protection, social responsibility, corporate governance and information disclosure by authoritative organization.
  • Fosun has always emphasized that corporate leaders should attach importance to ESG governance and establish an accountability system.
  • Fosun International received an AA MSCI ESG rating and was the only conglomerate in Greater China with such rating.

Hong Kong delegation to ASEAN pushes collaboration into top gear

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Friday, July 28, 2023
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We aim to help Hong Kong businesses expand into markets, as well as attract more ASEAN companies to set up offices in Hong Kong, and to collaborate with Hong Kong and Mainland Chinese companies based in Hong Kong to expand into the GBA, Mainland China and other overseas markets.

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  • We aim to help Hong Kong businesses expand into markets, as well as attract more ASEAN companies to set up offices in Hong Kong, and to collaborate with Hong Kong and Mainland Chinese companies based in Hong Kong to expand into the GBA, Mainland China and other overseas markets.
  • At the same time, enterprises from ASEAN markets can expand and find new opportunities by leveraging the Hong Kong platform."
  • Dr Lam said the more than 30 MoUs signed between enterprises and organisations of Hong Kong and Singapore, Indonesia and Malaysia paved the way for deeper and broader collaboration in the future.
  • I hope our delegates can share their insights with the Hong Kong business community to help to open up new opportunities for businesses large and small," he added.

World Artificial Intelligence Conference 2022 - Hong Kong Branch Concludes with Great Success

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Thursday, September 1, 2022
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Organised by the Innovation and Technology Commission (ITC) with the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) as organising partner, the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) 2022 - Hong Kong Branch was successfully held at Hong Kong Science Park today (September 1).

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  • Organised by the Innovation and Technology Commission (ITC) with the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) as organising partner, the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) 2022 - Hong Kong Branch was successfully held at Hong Kong Science Park today (September 1).
  • It clearly supports Hong Kong to develop into an international innovation and technology (I&T) centre and presents historic opportunities for Hong Kong.
  • In the welcoming remarks, the Commissioner for Innovation and Technology, Ms Rebecca Pun, thanked the WAIC for its invitation to host the Hong Kong Branch.
  • The Chief Executive Officer of the HKSTP, Mr Albert Wong, said, "The HKSTP is deeply honoured to co-organise with the ITC the WAIC 2022 - Hong Kong Branch, which is a great showcase of Hong Kong's AI innovation and talents.

Hong Kong’s MTR Corporation begins bus electrification with Enviro500EV order from NFI subsidiary Alexander Dennis

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Tuesday, August 30, 2022
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WINNIPEG, Manitoba, Aug. 30, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (TSX: NFI, OTC: NFYEF, TSX: NFI.DB) NFI Group Inc. (NFI), a leading independent bus and coach manufacturer and a leader in electric mass mobility solutions, subsidiary Alexander Dennis Limited (Alexander Dennis) today announced that it has taken a second order for its new Enviro500EV electric double deck bus, this time from Hong Kongs MTR Corporation.

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  • WINNIPEG, Manitoba, Aug. 30, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (TSX: NFI, OTC: NFYEF, TSX: NFI.DB) NFI Group Inc. (NFI), a leading independent bus and coach manufacturer and a leader in electric mass mobility solutions, subsidiary Alexander Dennis Limited (Alexander Dennis) today announced that it has taken a second order for its new Enviro500EV electric double deck bus, this time from Hong Kongs MTR Corporation.
  • Government-owned MTR Corporation provides Hong Kongs Mass Transit Railway urban rail system including a network of feeder bus services, for which it operates a fleet of 169 buses, most of them supplied by Alexander Dennis from its Enviro200, Enviro400, and Enviro500 vehicle ranges.
  • As Hong Kong begins the transition to zero-emission bus services, MTR Corporations first electric bus order is for Alexander Denniss new Enviro500EV three-axle zero-emission double deck bus, which the manufacturer is developing in-house using its own chassis with components from leading industry suppliers.
  • The Enviro500EV can carry up to 130 passengers in high-capacity configuration for Hong Kongs busy services.

Asia Pacific Rail Leaders to Gather in May for the First Time in More Than Three Years

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Wednesday, May 4, 2022
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BANGKOK, May 4, 2022 - (ACN Newswire) - Asia Pacific Rail 2022, the leading annual gathering of Asia Pacific's rail leaders, will take place in Bangkok on 11-12 May 2022.

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  • BANGKOK, May 4, 2022 - (ACN Newswire) - Asia Pacific Rail 2022, the leading annual gathering of Asia Pacific's rail leaders, will take place in Bangkok on 11-12 May 2022.
  • After an absence of more than three years, owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, the event marks the first time that the region's rail leaders have been able to gather together since 2019.
  • The 2022 edition will gather over 1,000 of the region's leading rail professionals and is endorsed by the Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau.
  • This is the event where the region's rail leaders chart the future of rail and we can't wait to get started."

SoftBank Robotics Group Makes Strategic Equity Investment in Avalon SteriTech

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Wednesday, April 20, 2022
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HONG KONG, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SoftBank Robotics Group Corp. ("SBRG") today announced its strategic equity investment in Avalon SteriTech ("Avalon"), marks a great step forward in strengthening the companies' collaboration since its joint venture was established in March 2021. Upon the completion of the transaction, SBRG will own approximately 5% stake in Avalon's disinfection business. Mr. Kenichi Yoshida, Chief Business Officer of SoftBank Robotics Corp, will take part in its board of directors to support the continuous growth of the company.

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  • HONG KONG, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SoftBank Robotics Group Corp. ("SBRG") today announced its strategic equity investment in Avalon SteriTech ("Avalon"), marks a great step forward in strengthening the companies' collaboration since its joint venture was established in March 2021.
  • "We are excited to deepen our strategic partnership with SoftBank Robotics Group, the worldwide leader in robotics solutions.
  • As part of the Avalon Group, a Hong Kong homegrown biomedical group founded in 2013, Avalon SteriTech aspires to become a worldwide leader in public health infrastructure and protection.
  • SoftBank Robotics is constantly exploring and commercializing robotics solutions that help make people's lives easier, safer, more connected, and more extraordinary.

Global Public Transportation Market 2021-2025 - Increasing Emphasis on Vehicular Emission Reduction - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, December 17, 2021
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The "Global Public Transportation Market 2021-2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Global Public Transportation Market 2021-2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The public transportation market is poised to grow by $79.01 billion during 2021-2025, progressing at a CAGR of almost 6%
    This study identifies the increasing emphasis on vehicular emission reduction as one of the prime reasons driving the public transportation market growth during the next few years.
  • The market is driven by increase in government funding for transportation and increasing domestic trips taken by the residents.
  • The report on public transportation market provides a holistic analysis, market size and forecast, trends, growth drivers, and challenges, as well as vendor analysis covering around 25 vendors.