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PolyU launches Research Centre for Electric Vehicles advancing smart electric vehicle research to achieve carbon neutrality goals

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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The Research Centre aims to develop a cutting-edge research platform to address energy and technical challenges presented by modern electric vehicles.

Key Points: 
  • The Research Centre aims to develop a cutting-edge research platform to address energy and technical challenges presented by modern electric vehicles.
  • Electric vehicles are not only a means of transportation, they will promote smart transportation, smart energy, smart networks, smart cities, and smart societies.
  • The Centre will focus on cutting-edge research on electric vehicles and the friendly interaction  between electric vehicles, power grids and 5G networks.
  • It has also recently secured a Public Policy Research Fund to study hydrogen fuel cell vehicle and electric vehicle related policies.

PolyU launches Research Centre for Electric Vehicles advancing smart electric vehicle research to achieve carbon neutrality goals

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Carbon, EVS, Electric vehicle, Research, Policy Research Centre, Qianhai, Education, The Sun, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Electronic engineering, University, Government of Hong Kong, Electricity, The Conservation Fund, Renaissance, Public policy, CLP Group, Transport, Student, Digital technology, Forum, BYD, Humanities, International Electrotechnical Commission, Advanced technology, Development, Polytechnic, Environment, Nation, Innovation, Intelligence, HKSAR, Government, Hetao, Distinguishing, China Power International Development, Memorandum, Elsevier, Renewable energy

The Research Centre aims to develop a cutting-edge research platform to address energy and technical challenges presented by modern electric vehicles.

Key Points: 
  • The Research Centre aims to develop a cutting-edge research platform to address energy and technical challenges presented by modern electric vehicles.
  • Electric vehicles are not only a means of transportation, they will promote smart transportation, smart energy, smart networks, smart cities, and smart societies.
  • The Centre will focus on cutting-edge research on electric vehicles and the friendly interaction  between electric vehicles, power grids and 5G networks.
  • It has also recently secured a Public Policy Research Fund to study hydrogen fuel cell vehicle and electric vehicle related policies.

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.

BDO announces winners of the 5th BDO ESG Awards 2023

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Friday, October 13, 2023
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HONG KONG, Oct 13, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - BDO, the world's fifth largest accountancy and advisory network, announced the winners of the 5th BDO ESG Awards (the Awards), comprising listed companies in Hong Kong that have made a positive impact in the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) domains through the implementation of outstanding sustainability initiatives.

Key Points: 
  • HONG KONG, Oct 13, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - BDO, the world's fifth largest accountancy and advisory network, announced the winners of the 5th BDO ESG Awards (the Awards), comprising listed companies in Hong Kong that have made a positive impact in the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) domains through the implementation of outstanding sustainability initiatives.
  • The winners were made known during the BDO ESG Awards Presentation Ceremony, which is the first physical awards presentation ceremony to be held since the COVID outbreak.
  • Photo 1: Representatives of BDO and panel of judges attend the BDO ESG Awards 2023 Presentation Ceremony.
  • Photo 3: A group photo comprising representatives of award winners, BDO, SCMP, HKET and judging panel and supporting organisations at the BDO ESG Awards Presentation Ceremony.

Venturous Group launches a refreshed brand and new website following its successful Series B closing with US$21 million raised

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023
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Venturous revisits its positioning and brand to communicate a more focused approach: Venturous Group is a Citytech™ business builder and investor.

Key Points: 
  • Venturous revisits its positioning and brand to communicate a more focused approach: Venturous Group is a Citytech™ business builder and investor.
  • This follows the closing of Venturous Group's Series B round in January, raising another US$21 million, in which CLP Group, one of the largest investor-owned power businesses in Asia Pacific, was the lead investor.
  • This brings Venturous' total capital raised from shareholders to US$152 million.
  • Mr Benson Tam, Founder & CEO of Venturous Group, says, "Venturous builds order out of chaos in the new complex digital reality.

Hong Kong Data Center Market to Witness Investment of $4.15 Billion in 2028; Over 50% of Future Demand Will Come from Cloud Service Providers - Arizton

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Thursday, April 6, 2023
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The Hong Kong data center market is witnessing investments from local and established operators such as Big Data Exchange (BDx), SUNeVision Holdings (iAdvantage), and China Mobile International.

Key Points: 
  • The Hong Kong data center market is witnessing investments from local and established operators such as Big Data Exchange (BDx), SUNeVision Holdings (iAdvantage), and China Mobile International.
  • The Hong Kong data center market has on-premise data centers operated by financial services, educational institutions, and governments such as HSBC Bank and others.
  • The market has all the global cloud operators such as AWS, Google, Microsoft, Alibaba Cloud, Huawei Cloud, and Tencent Cloud.
  • A detailed study of the existing Hong Kong data center industry landscape, an in-depth industry analysis, and insightful predictions about industry size during the forecast period.

Hong Kong Data Center Market to Witness Investment of $4.15 Billion in 2028; Over 50% of Future Demand Will Come from Cloud Service Providers - Arizton

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Thursday, April 6, 2023
Cloud, Digital Realty, HSBC Bank, SUNeVision, WTA Tier III tournaments, Alibaba Cloud, Microsoft, Equinix, RESEARCH, CLP Group, Investment, Growth, AWS, Renewable energy, Tutoring

The Hong Kong data center market is witnessing investments from local and established operators such as Big Data Exchange (BDx), SUNeVision Holdings (iAdvantage), and China Mobile International.

Key Points: 
  • The Hong Kong data center market is witnessing investments from local and established operators such as Big Data Exchange (BDx), SUNeVision Holdings (iAdvantage), and China Mobile International.
  • The Hong Kong data center market has on-premise data centers operated by financial services, educational institutions, and governments such as HSBC Bank and others.
  • The market has all the global cloud operators such as AWS, Google, Microsoft, Alibaba Cloud, Huawei Cloud, and Tencent Cloud.
  • A detailed study of the existing Hong Kong data center industry landscape, an in-depth industry analysis, and insightful predictions about industry size during the forecast period.

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.

CLP and Venturous Form Smart Energy Partnership in Greater Bay Area following CLP's Strategic Investment in Venturous

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Thursday, August 25, 2022
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HONG KONG, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --CLP Group (CLP), one of the largest investor-owned power businesses in Asia Pacific, and Venturous Group (Venturous), an investor, business builder and operatorof Smart Citytech infrastructure companies in China, today announced a strategic partnership to develop smart energy technology businesses in the Greater Bay Area after CLP acquired a 5% stake in Venturous.

Key Points: 
  • HONG KONG, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --CLP Group (CLP), one of the largest investor-owned power businesses in Asia Pacific, and Venturous Group (Venturous), an investor, business builder and operatorof Smart Citytech infrastructure companies in China, today announced a strategic partnership to develop smart energy technology businesses in the Greater Bay Area after CLP acquired a 5% stake in Venturous.
  • The partnership combines the capabilities of CLP and Venturous in low-carbon energy and digitalisation to meet growing demand for sustainable energy solutions in the fast-growing region.
  • With the further funding, this will quicken the pace for the partnership between CLP and Venturous to realise its decarbonisation opportunities in the region.
  • The core business focus of Venturous Group is Smart Energy, Smart Buildings, Smart Computing and Smart City Management.

CDPQ and CLP strengthen strategic partnership in Apraava Energy

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Tuesday, July 12, 2022
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CDPQ first became a strategic shareholder in Apraava Energy in 2018,with the acquisition of a 40% stake in the company.

Key Points: 
  • CDPQ first became a strategic shareholder in Apraava Energy in 2018,with the acquisition of a 40% stake in the company.
  • Following this transaction, CDPQ will also have increased governance rights, equal to those of CLP, with respect to Apraava Energy.
  • EmmanuelJaclot, Executive Vice-President and Head of Infrastructure at CDPQ, said: "Ever since our investment in Apraava Energy nearly four years ago, CDPQ has strived alongside CLP to transform Apraava into a true sustainability leader equipped with a clear plan to transition to renewable energy.
  • Rajiv Mishra, Managing Director at Apraava Energy, said, "We are grateful to our shareholders, CLP Group and CDPQ for their unwavering support and trust in Apraava Energy.