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Sands China Honours Suppliers and SMEs at Sands Supplier Excellence Awards and Sands Procurement Academy Graduation

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Monday, January 22, 2024

MACAO, Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sands China Ltd. recognised some of its most outstanding suppliers at the Sands Supplier Excellence Awards Jan. 19 at The Londoner® Macao. The awards were part of a joint event where Sands China also honoured the 13th and 14th cohorts of local SMEs graduating from its Sands Procurement Academy training programme, highlighted some of the success stories of Sands China's ongoing partnerships with its local SME suppliers, and held a cocktail and business networking session to connect local SME suppliers with representatives from various Sands China departments, including the procurement and supply chain team.

Key Points: 
  • With Sands China holding the academy's graduation ceremony together at one event with the Sands Supplier Excellence Awards, the graduating SMEs are able to gain encouragement and inspiration by seeing local SMEs among those getting awarded by Sands China as outstanding suppliers.
  • At Friday's graduation ceremony, Sands China recognised 69 local SMEs for completing the academy's training programme.
  • Friday's event concluded with the graduates of the Sands Procurement Academy attending a cocktail and business networking session, where they met representatives from various Sands China departments, as well as procurement team members from Las Vegas Sands, Sands China, and Marina Bay Sands.
  • Sands China had a total procurement spend of MOP 8.4 billion in 2023, with 26 percent going to local SMEs.

HUYA Inc. Integrates CSR Efforts into Live Streaming to Build a Diversified Content Ecosystem with Positive Social Impact

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Sunday, March 5, 2023

GUANGZHOU, China, March 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On the evening of March 4, 2023, HUYA Inc. ("Huya" or the "Company"), a leading game live streaming platform in China, hosted the annual gala "HUYA Boom Night" at the Venetian Macao's Cotai Arena in Macao, south China. During the event, an exciting line-up of top celebrities and Huya's popular broadcasters put on memorable performances, delivering an unforgettable interactive experience to both onsite and online audiences. At the annual gala, Li Meng, Senior Vice President of Huya and Chief Executive Officer of Nimo TV, shared insights about Huya's efforts in applying the innovative "live streaming-empowered" model to public good in areas including rural revitalization, youth protection, intangible cultural heritage revival, cybersecurity, assistance for persons with disabilities, as well as environmental protection and animal conservation. He also presented awards for "Broadcaster of the Year for Positive Social Impact", "Partner of the Year for Public Good" and "Co-Brand of the Year for Public Good" to Huya's broadcasters and its domestic and international partners who have worked with the platform for years on the mission of building an ecosystem of positive social impact.

Key Points: 
  • During the "HUYA Boom Night", an event with the aim of conveying positive thoughts through live streaming, Huya, by way of a short-form video, took a nostalgic look back at its corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts over the past five years.
  • In addition, Huya produced a Live Streaming Handbook especially for its broadcasters with disabilities, making it the first live streaming platform in China to publish such a guide.
  • Secondly, we intent to raise individuals' awareness of social responsibilities through live streaming, a relatively advanced communication form to convey such messages.
  • By creating diversified "live streaming-empowered" CSR content, HUYA broadcasters help build a greater ecosystem for positive social impact
    In addition to getting the message out about the importance of caring for people with disabilities, and protecting the environment and wildlife, Huya is also building a more comprehensive content ecosystem that conveys positive social impact.

Community Groups Join Sands China to Assemble 28,500 Hygiene Kits for Clean the World

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Wednesday, December 21, 2022

MACAO, Dec. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Local community group volunteers joined Sands China team members at The Venetian® Macao Dec. 12 to assemble 28,500 hygiene kits for Clean the World. The international social enterprise helps prevent the spread of disease worldwide by distributing hygiene supplies essential for good health to populations in need around the globe.

Key Points: 
  • MACAO, Dec. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Local community group volunteers joined Sands China team members at The Venetian® Macao Dec. 12 to assemble 28,500 hygiene kits for Clean the World.
  • The annual hygiene kit build is an initiative of Sands China's parent company, Las Vegas Sands Corp. (LVS), and helps Clean the World distribute emergency response hygiene kits to assist with on-the-ground, immediate needs in times of crisis and disaster.
  • The kits also contain shampoo, conditioner, bath gel, a toothbrush set, and an encouraging message from Sands China and Clean the World.
  • Sands China's support of Clean the World is part of Sands Cares , the global corporate citizenship programme of Las Vegas Sands Corp., and the Sands ECO360 global sustainability strategy.

Sands Supplier Excellence Awards and Sands Procurement Academy Graduation Honour Suppliers and SMEs

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Thursday, December 8, 2022

MACAO, Dec. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sands China Ltd. honoured some of its most outstanding suppliers Dec. 2 at a joint event at The Londoner®Macao, where the company also recognised local SMEs graduating from its procurement training programme, highlighted some of the success stories of Sands China's ongoing partnerships with its local SME suppliers, and ran a business matching session to connect local SME suppliers with representatives of various Sands China departments.

Key Points: 
  • At the Sands Procurement Academy graduation, Sands China recognised 79 local SMEs.
  • The Sands Procurement Academy is co-organised with the Macao Chamber of Commerce and the Macau Productivity and Technology Centre (CPTTM) and is a first-of-its-kind industry training.
  • Sands China has remained committed to procuring locally and helping Macao's SMEs grow as part of the company's corporate social responsibility efforts.
  • Sands China is a subsidiary of global resort developer Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE: LVS).

Sands China Title Sponsors Macau Grand Prix Formula 4 Race

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Monday, November 21, 2022

MACAO, Nov. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sands China Ltd. title sponsored the main event of this year's 69th Macau Grand Prix, the Sands China Formula 4 Macau Grand Prix, as part of the company's continuous support of sports development and sports tourism in Macao.

Key Points: 
  • MACAO, Nov. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sands China Ltd. title sponsored the main event of this year's 69th Macau Grand Prix, the Sands China Formula 4 Macau Grand Prix, as part of the company's continuous support of sports development and sports tourism in Macao.
  • In addition to the race sponsorship, Sands China installed an interactive Grand Prix pop-up booth at The LondonerMacao and conducted activities with local community groups as a way to share the joy and excitement of the Macau Grand Prix with both the Macao community and its visitors.
  • "Sands China is very glad to title sponsor this year's Formula 4 race, an exciting event that offers genuine prospects for aspiring young race car drivers to progress into the international racing scene," said Dr. Wong.
  • Sands China's Grand Prix pop-up booth at Shoppes at Londoner featured a live feed of the Grand Prix races on a large LED screen along with a seating area for viewers.

Sands China Assembles 2,600 Food Kits for Caritas Macau in First Annual Sands Cares Food Kit Build

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Friday, May 27, 2022

MACAU, May 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sands China team members volunteered to assemble 2,600 food kits Friday for Caritas Macau as part of the Sands Cares Food Kit Build, a global volunteer initiative being held at Las Vegas Sands properties in Macao and Singapore.

Key Points: 
  • MACAU, May 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Sands China team members volunteered to assemble 2,600 food kits Friday for Caritas Macau as part of the Sands Cares Food Kit Build, a global volunteer initiative being held at Las Vegas Sands properties in Macao and Singapore.
  • Addressing food security issues and supporting disadvantaged people are two primary focus areas of the global Sands Cares community engagement programme.
  • The new Sands Cares Food Kit Build is the third global Sands Cares initiative along with the Sands Cares Global Hygiene Kit Build with Clean the World and the Sands Cares Accelerator, a programme that helps advance non-profit organisations to achieve greater community impact.
  • Sands China Ltd. considers initiatives like the Sands Cares Food Kit Buildas central to its commitment toward social causes and community involvement.

Lights Off at Sands China's Integrated Resorts for Earth Hour 2022

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Sunday, March 27, 2022

MACAO, March 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --  Sands China Ltd. observed Earth Hour 2022 at its properties Saturday, turning off exterior lights and non-essential indoor lights for one hour in support of the annual global event. It is the company's 14th straight year joining businesses and individuals around the world in the lights-off activity, with all Sands China properties taking part: Sands®Macao; The Venetian®Macao; The Plaza®Macao featuring Four Seasons; The Parisian Macao; and The Londoner®Macao, comprising The Londoner Hotel, Londoner Court, St. Regis, Conrad, and Sheraton.

Key Points: 
  • MACAO, March 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sands China Ltd. observed Earth Hour 2022 at its properties Saturday, turning off exterior lights and non-essential indoor lights for one hour in support of the annual global event.
  • Earth Hour was founded in 2007 with a goal of raising awareness of climate change by encouraging eco-conscious individuals, communities, households and businesses around the world to turn off their lights for one hour.
  • Besides participating in Earth Hour, Sands China has been taking the initiative since 2013 to observe Earth Hour each month.
  • Sean McCreery, senior vice president of resort operations for Sands China Ltd., said:"Sands China is very pleased to be supporting Earth Hour for 14 years running.

Sands China Hosts 9th Sands Supplier Excellence Awards and 10th Sands Procurement Academy Graduation

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Monday, January 24, 2022

Ou Tou Engineering Company Ltd.

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  • Ou Tou Engineering Company Ltd.
    And during the graduation ceremony for the Sands Procurement Academy, the company recognised 52 local SMEs, including 16 exhibitors from the 2021 Sands Shopping Carnival.
  • Nearly 370 suppliers have enrolled in the academy since its founding in 2017, and 330 have graduated to dates, including Friday's group.
  • The Sands Procurement Academy is co-organised with the Macao Chamber of Commerce and the Macau Productivity and Technology Centre (CPTTM) and is a first-of-its-kind industry training.
  • Sands China is a subsidiary of global resort developer Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE: LVS).

Sands China and Community Groups Work Together to Pack 20,000 Hygiene Kits for Clean the World

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Thursday, December 16, 2021

The initiative helps Clean the World distribute emergency response hygiene kits to assist with on-the-ground, immediate needs in times of crisis and disaster.

Key Points: 
  • The initiative helps Clean the World distribute emergency response hygiene kits to assist with on-the-ground, immediate needs in times of crisis and disaster.
  • To date, Sands China and its community partners have assembled a total of 300,000 kits over eight consecutive years.
  • We are grateful for the volunteers from among our team members and the local community for their time and energy in preparing these hygiene kits, and thank Clean the World for the work they do to safeguard health around the world."
  • They also contain a pack of facemasks and an encouraging message from Sands China and Clean the World.

Sands China Ltd. Recognised in Dow Jones Sustainability Index

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Friday, November 26, 2021

MACAU, Nov. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Sands China Ltd. has been recognised by the S&P Dow Jones Indices by qualifying as a constituent of the Dow Jones Sustainability Asia Pacific Index, making it the only integrated resort company included in the DJSI Asia Pacific.

Key Points: 
  • MACAU, Nov. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Sands China Ltd. has been recognised by the S&P Dow Jones Indices by qualifying as a constituent of the Dow Jones Sustainability Asia Pacific Index, making it the only integrated resort company included in the DJSI Asia Pacific.
  • In the world Consumer Services space, Sands China was one of only three companies named in the Asia Pacific index.
  • "Environmental sustainability and corporate social responsibility are core values of our company," said Sands China Ltd. President Dr. Wilfred Wong.
  • Manjit Jus, Global Head of ESG Research, S&P Global, said: "We congratulate Sands China Ltd. for being included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) for Asia Pacific.