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Kerry Logistics Network Lauded for its Sustainability and ESG Credentials

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HONG KONG, Nov. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Kerry Logistics Network Limited (‘KLN’; Stock Code 0636.HK) has been lauded for its sustainability credentials by the Hong Kong Sustainability Award (‘HKSA’) and the Bloomberg Businessweek/Chinese Edition (‘Bloomberg’). KLN was conferred the Merit Award (Large Organisation Category) by the HKSA and named as an ESG Leading Enterprise 2024 in Category I: Market capitalisation over HK$12 billion by Bloomberg.

Ellis Cheng, Executive Director and Chairman of the Sustainability Committee of KLN, said, “We are delighted that our sustainability aspirations and achievements have been acknowledged by these two prestigious accolades. KLN strives to raise the bar for sustainable logistics solutions across the industry by putting our sustainability ambitions into action. We are also constantly refining our initiatives to increase the use of green energy, to magnify the positive social impact on the communities in which we operate, and to improve our reporting and risk assessment methodologies. As our sustainability journey progresses, we remain committed as ever to driving transformation towards a more sustainable logistics industry and in extension, paving the way towards a sustainable world.”

With the Merit Award (Large Organisation Category), KLN was commended for its outstanding achievements in financial, social and environmental sustainability by the HKSA, which was organised by the Hong Kong Management Association. KLN’s effective policies, seamless execution and measurable positive impact in the said areas, along with notable performance in management commitment and stakeholder engagement garnered recognition.

KLN’s exceptional performance in ESG (Environment, Social and Governance) also earned it the “ESG Leading Enterprises 2024” accolade, which recognised KLN’s ESG performance as the best in its industry. This year marked the sixth time KLN has won the accolade, which was co-organised by Bloomberg Businessweek/Chinese Edition and Deloitte with the aim of fostering a sustainable business culture that impacts positively on the environment and the community.

About Kerry Logistics Network Limited (Stock Code 0636.HK)

KLN is an Asia-based, global 3PL with a highly diversified business portfolio and extensive coverage in Asia. It offers a broad range of supply chain solutions from integrated logistics, international freight forwarding (air, ocean, road, rail and multimodal) and e-commerce to industrial project logistics and infrastructure investment.

With a global presence across 60 countries and territories, KLN has established a solid foothold in half of the world’s emerging markets. Its diverse infrastructure, extensive coverage in international gateways and local expertise span across the Mainland of China, India, Southeast Asia, the CIS, Middle East, LATAM and other locations.

KLN generated a revenue of over HK$47.4 billion in 2023. It is listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the Hang Seng Corporate Sustainability Benchmark Index.

About the Hong Kong Sustainability Award

In view of the growing importance of Sustainability among the business community, The Hong Kong Management Association launched the Hong Kong Sustainability Award in October 2016 as a long-term initiative to promote sustainability. Since its inception, the Award has garnered strong interest from over 100 organizations in each edition, with small and medium-sized enterprises comprising half of the participants. It is positive proof that regardless of the company’s size, scale and nature of its business, sustainability can become a staple of its operation and culture. Comprehensive sustainability casebooks have been built by the winning organizations of this Award, and are expected to exert substantial influence on other companies in taking a bigger step forward on their sustainability journey.

About Bloomberg Businessweek ESG Leading Enterprises

As one of the most influential business magazines in Hong Kong with a global vision and Greater China connection, the Chinese Edition of Bloomberg Businessweek maintains a keen focus on the development of ESG. It collaborates with Deloitte in co-presenting the ESG Leading Enterprises campaign. By recognising Hong Kong-listed companies and asset management companies with outstanding ESG performance, the campaign aims at encouraging enterprises to strive for excellence in ESG practices, ultimately to foster a sustainable business culture with positive impact on the environment and society.

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Comviva appoints Raja Mansukhani to accelerate growth and transformation

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NEW DELHI, Nov. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Comviva, a global leader in digital transformation solutions, specializing in customer experience management, data monetization, and mobile financial services, today announced the appointment of Raja Mansukhani as its Chief Strategy, Technology, and Transformation Officer. In this key role, Raja will drive the execution of strategic initiatives that are central to Comviva’s transformation and the realization of its ambitious Comviva 2.0 vision.

Raja brings over two decades of leadership experience across IT, telecommunications, fintech, and digital platforms. He has led organizations through large-scale business and operational transformations, market expansions, and the launch of innovative products and technologies in diverse global markets. Prior to joining Comviva, Raja was the CEO of a Digital Platforms company within the Axiata Group.

Welcoming Raja to the Comviva leadership team, Rajesh Chandiramani, Chief Executive Officer at Comviva, said, “We are thrilled to have Raja on board during this transformative phase for Comviva. His deep industry knowledge and proven ability to drive growth and innovation align perfectly with our vision for Comviva 2.0. Raja’s leadership will be instrumental in shaping our strategic direction and technology roadmap, as we continue to deliver cutting-edge digital solutions for our customers worldwide.”

Raja Mansukhani shared his enthusiasm about joining the Comviva team, stating, “I am honored to be part of Comviva, a company renowned for its pioneering solutions and steadfast commitment to a customer-centric approach. As the industry undergoes rapid transformation, this is an exciting opportunity to lead strategic initiatives alongside a talented team that will unlock new opportunities and accelerate Comviva’s growth while delivering differentiation and significant value creation for our customers. As a team, we will drive innovation, foster value-driven transformation, and work towards achieving the bold objectives of Comviva 2.0.”

With Raja’s appointment, Comviva reaffirms its commitment to delivering innovative, customer-first solutions while accelerating its transformation efforts to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving digital economy.

As part of its strategic growth, Comviva is enhancing its capabilities in digital commerce, data monetization, and customer experience solutions. By focusing on partnerships with technology leaders and hyperscalers, and advancing operational excellence across MarTech, FinTech, DigiTech, and RevTech, Comviva is positioning itself as a catalyst for innovation. These initiatives align with the company’s vision to lead the digital transformation journey, empowering businesses to unlock new revenue streams and deliver exceptional customer value.

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Waterdrop Inc. to Report Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results on December 11, 2024

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BEIJING, Nov. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Waterdrop Inc. (NYSE: WDH) (“Waterdrop” or the “Company”), a leading technology platform dedicated to insurance and healthcare service with a positive social impact, today announced that it will report its unaudited financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024, before U.S. markets open on Wednesday, December 11, 2024.

Waterdrop’s management team will hold a conference call on December 11, 2024 at 7:00 AM U.S. Eastern Time (8:00 PM Beijing/Hong Kong Time on the same day) to discuss the financial results. Dial-in details for the earnings conference call are as follows:

International:

1-412-317-6061

United States Toll Free:

1-888-317-6003

Hong Kong Toll Free:

800-963976

Hong Kong:

852-58081995

Mainland China:

4001-206115

Chinese Line (Mandarin) Entry Number:

4533234

English Interpretation Line Entry Number:

2061532

Participants can choose between the Chinese and the English interpretation lines. Please note that the English interpretation option will be in listen-only mode. Please dial in 15 minutes before the call is scheduled to begin and provide the Elite Entry Number to join the call.

Telephone replays will be accessible two hours after the conclusion of the conference call until December 18, 2024 by dialing the following numbers:

United States Toll Free:

1-877-344-7529

International Toll:

1-412-317-0088

Chinese Line Access Code:

6305770

English Interpretation Line Access Code:

9765426

Additionally, live and archived webcasts of the conference call will be available at the Company’s investor relations website at http://ir.waterdrop-inc.com/.

About Waterdrop Inc.

Waterdrop Inc. (NYSE: WDH) is a leading technology platform dedicated to insurance and healthcare service with a positive social impact. Founded in 2016, with the comprehensive coverage of Waterdrop Insurance Marketplace and Waterdrop Medical Crowdfunding, Waterdrop aims to bring insurance and healthcare service to billions through technology. For more information, please visit www.waterdrop-inc.com.

For investor inquiries, please contact

Waterdrop Inc.
IR@shuidi-inc.com

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Qareeb Data Centres and Gcore Forge Strategic Partnership to Elevate GCC AI and Cloud Infrastructure

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MANAMA, Bahrain, Nov. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Qareeb Data Centres, the Middle East’s first edge data centre provider, and Gcore, a global leader in edge AI, cloud, network, and security solutions, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the Touchdown Middle East 2024 conference in Bahrain. This strategic partnership is set to boost digital infrastructure in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and support the region’s journey to becoming a hub of innovation, with a special focus on delivering cutting-edge AI and cloud computing services.

 

Qareeb will leverage its edge data centre infrastructure to deliver Gcore solutions to customers across the GCC market, fostering local digitalisation and supporting Gcore’s expansion in the region. By integrating Gcore’s advanced AI, cloud, and edge solutions with Qareeb’s data centre capabilities, this collaboration aims to enable innovation and scalability as well as provide reliable and secure cloud solutions to address the growing demand from businesses and public sector organisations throughout the GCC.

“Partnering with Gcore aligns with our vision to drive digital innovation across the GCC region,” said Annemarie Van Zadelhoff, Chief Strategy Officer at Qareeb Data Centres. “With the data centre market experiencing rapid growth, particularly in the demand for local edge colocation facilities, this partnership provides a strong foundation for our ambitious expansion across the Middle East while delivering advanced AI and cloud computing solutions to meet the shifting needs of organisations today and into the future.”

“We are thrilled to partner with Qareeb Data Centres to deliver cutting-edge AI and cloud services to the GCC,” said Fabrice Moizan, Chief Revenue Officer at Gcore. “Together, we will empower businesses with robust infrastructure solutions, driving innovation, economic growth, and technological advancement across the region.”

 

About Qareeb Data Centres
Qareeb Data Centres is on a mission to deliver world-class Edge Data Centre solutions in the Middle East, enabling businesses in their digital transformation through delivering best in class infrastructure tailored for cloud and AI-driven growth, with transparency and a customer-first approach at the core. Headquartered in Bahrain, Qareeb fuses international and local expertise to ensure a consistent exceptional customer experience tailored to regional needs.
To find out more, visit www.qareebdc.com/

About Gcore
Gcore is a global edge AI, cloud, network, and security solutions provider. Headquartered in Luxembourg, with a team of 600 operating from ten offices worldwide, Gcore provides solutions to global leaders in numerous industries. Gcore manages its global IT infrastructure across six continents, with one of the best network performances in Europe, Africa, and LATAM due to the average response time of 30 ms worldwide. Gcore’s network consists of 180 points of presence worldwide in reliable Tier IV and Tier III data centers, with a total network capacity exceeding 200 Tbps.
https://gcore.com/

 

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