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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".

NaaS Completed SPO, from Investors Including Dr. Adrian Cheng and CST Group

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
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The transaction involved notable investors such as Dr. Adrian Cheng and CST Group (0985.HK), a well-established HK-listed company.

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  • The transaction involved notable investors such as Dr. Adrian Cheng and CST Group (0985.HK), a well-established HK-listed company.
  • This personal investment by Dr. Adrian Cheng is a rare move, indicating his preference for the new energy sector and the company.
  • The current major shareholders of CST Group include Chiu Tao and Cheung Chung Kiu.
  • Overall, NaaS' successful completion of the SPO transaction and the involvement of notable investors such as Dr. Adrian Cheng and CST Group highlights the growing importance of the new energy sector and the potential for exponential growth in the industry.

Fosun International's 2021 Annual Report Wins Gold Award at the 2022 International ARC Awards

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Friday, January 27, 2023
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The 2021 annual report of Fosun International Limited ("Fosun International" or the "Company", HKEX: 00656) won Gold Award in the "Traditional Annual Report" category of the 2022 International ARC Awards.

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  • The 2021 annual report of Fosun International Limited ("Fosun International" or the "Company", HKEX: 00656) won Gold Award in the "Traditional Annual Report" category of the 2022 International ARC Awards.
  • Hailed as the "Academy Awards of annual reports", the International ARC Awards is the world's most prestigious competition honoring excellence in annual reports.
  • In addition to Fosun International, CK Hutchison Holdings and NWS Holdings also won awards in the Traditional Annual Report - Diversified Business category of the 2022 International ARC Awards.
  • Hailed as the "Academy Awards of annual reports", the International ARC Awards is globally recognized for its openness and fairness, providing a platform for the highest standards in the annual report industry.

Customers Once Again Rank NW Natural Among the Very Best Utilities in 2022 J.D. Power Survey

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Friday, December 2, 2022
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NW Natural received 773 points in the West large utility segment, which represents utilities serving 500,000 or more residential customers, as part of J.D.

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  • NW Natural received 773 points in the West large utility segment, which represents utilities serving 500,000 or more residential customers, as part of J.D.
  • NW Natural also scored in the top 10 in the nation among large gas utilities this year.
  • NW Natural, a part of Northwest Natural Holding Company, (NYSE: NWN) (NW Natural Holdings), is headquartered in Portland, Oregon, and has been doing business for more than 160 years.
  • NW Holdings owns NW Natural, NW Natural Renewables Holdings (NW Natural Renewables), NW Natural Water Company (NW Natural Water), and other business interests.

FTLife launches "Protect Starter" Critical Illness Protector

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Monday, August 22, 2022
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Today, it is announcing the launch of "Protect Starter" Critical Illness Protector ("Protect Starter"), which is aimed at young people and first-time insurance buyers.

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  • Today, it is announcing the launch of "Protect Starter" Critical Illness Protector ("Protect Starter"), which is aimed at young people and first-time insurance buyers.
  • In case more than one Critical Illness is diagnosed in the same accident / illness, we will only pay the benefit relating to one of those Critical Illness for which the highest benefit amount is payable.
  • Please refer to the policy contract for details of full terms and conditions about "Protect Starter" Critical Illness Protector.
  • -- "Protect Starter" Critical Illness Protector may serve as standalone plan(s) without bundling with other type(s) of insurance product.

FTLife builds the first virtual tower in Metaverse

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Monday, August 15, 2022
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", FTLife Insurance Company Limited ("FTLife") announces the grand opening of its iconic "FTLife Tower" in Metaverse METG.

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  • ", FTLife Insurance Company Limited ("FTLife") announces the grand opening of its iconic "FTLife Tower" in Metaverse METG.
  • FTLife Chief Agency Officer Dionne So said, "FTLife believes the virtual world of the Metaverse will be one of the most transformative tech trends in the future.
  • The decors of the virtual FTLife Tower in Metaverse METG is similar to the newly opened concept centre "The GalaMuse".
  • Advokate tailored the virtual FTLife Tower at Metaverse METG with unique characteristics which include high visual quality, customization and diversified interactions.

NW Natural to Partner with Modern Electron on Exciting Pilot Project to Turn Methane into Clean Hydrogen and Solid Carbon

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Thursday, July 28, 2022
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NW Natural, a 163-year-old gas utility based in Portland, announced today a partnership with Washington-based Modern Electron to create clean hydrogen directly from natural gas and blend it into its existing natural gas distribution network.

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  • NW Natural, a 163-year-old gas utility based in Portland, announced today a partnership with Washington-based Modern Electron to create clean hydrogen directly from natural gas and blend it into its existing natural gas distribution network.
  • Hydrogen created by this clean pyrolysis process has the potential to be used for heating in industrial, commercial, and residential applications.
  • Solid carbon resulting from the process could be turned into products such as asphalt, construction materials, automobile tires and soil amendments.
  • NW Holdings owns NW Natural, NW Natural Renewables Holdings (NW Natural Renewables), NW Natural Water Company (NW Natural Water), and other business interests.

SINOVAC joins hands with HKU-CTC research team and Gleneagles Hospital Hong Kong to kick off a clinical trial of an Omicron-specific inactivated vaccine for booster use in Hong Kong, China

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Monday, July 4, 2022
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This study is led by a medical research team of the University of Hong Kong Clinical Trials Centre (HKU-CTC) in collaboration with Gleneagles.

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  • This study is led by a medical research team of the University of Hong Kong Clinical Trials Centre (HKU-CTC) in collaboration with Gleneagles.
  • The University of Hong Kong Clinical Trials Centre (HKU-CTC) is a one-stop clinical research management platform dedicated to facilitating the professional conduct of clinical research projects under HKUMed.
  • As Hong Kongs top-notch private teaching hospital, Gleneagles also contributes to the training and development of healthcare professionals and advancement of clinical research.
  • Gleneagles is a joint venture between IHH Healthcare and NWS Holdings Limited, with The University of Hong Kong as its exclusive clinical partner.

NW Natural Named as Environmental Champion for 2022

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Friday, May 20, 2022
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NW Natural, a 163-year-old natural gas utility based in Portland, was recently named a 2022 Environmental Champion by Escalent, based on a survey of 79,223 gas and electric utility customers from the nations largest 140 utilities.

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  • NW Natural, a 163-year-old natural gas utility based in Portland, was recently named a 2022 Environmental Champion by Escalent, based on a survey of 79,223 gas and electric utility customers from the nations largest 140 utilities.
  • The survey is from Escalents Environmental Dedication score and according to Cogent Syndicateds 2022 Utility Trusted Brand & Customer Engagement program.
  • NW Natural, a part of Northwest Natural Holding Company, (NYSE: NWN) (NW Natural Holdings), is headquartered in Portland, Oregon, and has been doing business for more than 160 years.
  • NW Holdings owns NW Natural, NW Natural Renewables Holdings (NW Natural Renewables), NW Natural Water Company (NW Natural Water), and other business interests.

Thanks to Customers, NW Natural Scores High in Customer Satisfaction

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Tuesday, February 1, 2022
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In the 2021 study, NW Natural received 778 points out of 1,000 in the West large utility segment, which represents utilities serving 500,000 or more residential customers.

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  • In the 2021 study, NW Natural received 778 points out of 1,000 in the West large utility segment, which represents utilities serving 500,000 or more residential customers.
  • Now in its 20th year, the study measures residential customer satisfaction with natural gas utilities across six factors: safety and reliability, customer care, billing and payment, price, corporate citizenship, and communications.
  • NW Natural, a part of Northwest Natural Holding Company, (NYSE: NWN) (NW Natural Holdings), is headquartered in Portland, Oregon, and has been doing business for more than 160 years.
  • NW Holdings owns NW Natural, NW Natural Renewables Holdings (NW Natural Renewables), NW Natural Water Company (NW Natural Water), and other business interests.