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HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 August 2025 – In celebration of French creativity and cultural exchange, the Alliance Française de Hong Kong (AFHK) and Tramplus, a sister company of Hong Kong Tramways, have partnered to launch the Tram Design Competition, transforming one of the city’s most iconic modes of transport into a moving canvas of French-inspired imagination. This initiative marks a new chapter in a long-standing partnership between AFHK and Hong Kong Tramways, who have collaborated for years to bring French cultural events to the streets of Hong Kong—most notably the Hong Kong French Film Festival, which has become a beloved annual tradition of many cinephiles. The Tram Design Competition builds on this legacy, inviting secondary school students to engage with French aesthetics through art and design. The collaboration between AFHK and Tramplus reflects a shared commitment to enriching the learning experience of Hong Kong’s youth through creativity, language, and cultural immersion. By combining AFHK’s 70+ years of expertise in French education and cultural promotion with Tramplus’s innovative approach to community placemaking, the project offers students a unique opportunity to explore French culture in a dynamic and creative format. The competition, themed “Découverte de la Beauté Française” (Discovering French Beauty), invited secondary school students to design tram exteriors inspired by French art, fashion, innovation, and heritage. The winning design, created by Li Pui Hiu from St. Mark’s School, will be unveiled on September 8 at 10:00 am at the Whitty Street Tram Depot, in the presence of Ms. Christile Drulhe, Consul General of France in Hong Kong and Macau. The tram will circulate through the city for four weeks, showcasing the student’s creative artwork to the public. Tramcar Launch Ceremony: Date: September 8, 2025, Time: 10:00 am Venue: Whitty Street Tram Depot Guest of honour: Mrs. Christile Drulhe, Consul General of France in Hong Kong and Macau Forty finalists were selected for their originality and insight, and were invited to participate in AFHK’s French Taster Program on August 14. This initiative complements AFHK’s broader mission to promote French language learning in Hong Kong, especially as the DELF Junior exam becomes the stipulated assessment for French under HKDSE Category C subjects starting in 2025. As the only DELF DALF accredited examination center in Hong Kong, AFHK plays a pivotal role in preparing students for internationally recognized qualifications. This September, AFHK is introducing an exclusive Yearly Beginner Adults Membership offer designed for beginner learners. Students can now access all four sub-levels of the A1 French curriculum for only HK$7,000—less than half the regular price of HK$14,000. The initiative underscores AFHK’s dedication to making French language education more affordable and inclusive for the broader community. Registration is now open, register to enjoy up to 50% off with the Yearly Beginner Adults Membership! Website: https://www.afhongkong.org/en/learn-french/adults-french-classes/regular-group-classes/adults-beginners-a1-enroll/ Hashtag: #AllianceFrançaise The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. About Alliance Française de Hong Kong Established in 1953, Alliance Française de Hong Kong (AFHK) is the Official and largest language and cultural institution for French in Hong Kong and in Asia with over 6,000 students annually. With our team of 60 qualified native French-speaking teachers, we offer a large range of courses, including workshops, specialized courses, private tuition, workshops, immersion in France etc. The AFHK is the only accredited and official examination centre to conduct all the diplomas issued by the French Ministry of Education such as DELF and DALF, TCF and TCF Canada. (operated by France Education International). Since its establishment, Alliance Française has been dedicated to promotion of French culture by curating and organizing different cultural events with long-term supportive partners including Consulate of France in Hong Kong and Macao, Leisure and Cultural Services Department, UniFrance, Insitut Francais, local theatres, film distributors, sponsors and many others. It organizes major cultural events each year, such as the French Film Festival in November and takes part in numerous programs of Le French May (an initiative co-created by AFHK in 1993), Make Music Hong Kong (from 2018) and the French-Speaking Festival (Francophonie).

First forwarder with dual-certified facility within Kuala Lumpur International Airport Free Commercial Zone for 15–25°C and 2–8°C storage, with Good Distribution Practice qualifications Sets new benchmark in pharmaceutical logistics with reefer truck transfers, secure cages, and eco-friendly infrastructure. Strengthens DHL’s network of 37 Air GxP and 12 IATA CEIV Pharma-certified stations across Asia-Pacific, reinforcing its leadership in providing compliant and sustainable healthcare logistics. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 August 2025 – To meet the growing demand for temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical logistics, DHL Global Forwarding continues to enhance its cold chain capabilities in Malaysia, being the first forwarder to offer a cold chain facility certified for both 15–25°C and 2–8°C storage within the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Free Commercial Zone. Spanning over 38,000 square feet, the state-of-the-art facility is accorded both the DHL Air GxP certification and the IATA CEIV Pharma certification, delivering unmatched flexibility and regulatory compliance for Life Science and Healthcare customers. DHL Global Forwarding Malaysia Facility Based on the World Health Organization’s Good Distribution and Storage Practices, the DHL Air GxP certification is a baseline requirement across all DHL pharma stations to ensure upholding of stringent quality and compliance standards. Complementing this is the IATA CEIV Pharma certification, a globally recognized standard that validates DHL’s capabilities in handling high-value, time- and temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical shipments. “Malaysia is strategically located to serve as a regional hub for global medical technology companies, and the fast-growing market is expected to increase at a CAGR of 8.5 per cent from 2023 to 2028, reaching a market volume of US$4.5 billion by 2028,” said Praveen Gregory, Managing Director, Singapore, Malaysia and Brunei, DHL Global Forwarding. “Our cold chain infrastructure in KLIA has consistently delivered high standards in pharmaceutical logistics since its launch in 2023, and as demand across Asia Pacific accelerates, we are ready to lead with best-in-class facilities and expertise to support our customers.” Comprehensive solutions to cater to diverse needs and maintain cold chain integrity The facility comprises: Dedicated cold rooms: 1,040 square feet for 15–25°C storage and 504 square feet for 2–8°C storage, supporting up to 105 EU pallets Dual secure cages: Over 2,400 square feet of high-security storage with 24/7 CCTV surveillance and restricted access. Advanced Environment Monitoring System (EMS): 100% automated real-time storage temperature monitoring via a dual system (Testo Saveris and UniBot), with data stored for one year. Eco-friendly infrastructure: R448A refrigerant, food-grade epoxy flooring, airtight doors, and energy-efficient compressors. Operational excellence: 24/7 operations with dedicated customs brokerage and value-added services such as buyer consolidation, cross-docking, and LD3 container charging. Fully temperature-mapped carve-out site: Designated area that has undergone a thorough temperature mapping process, specifically designed to store or handle temperature-sensitive products Dehumidification system: Tailored for pharmaceutical application between the range of 55% to 70%Rh DHL is also the only forwarder in KLIA offering reefer truck transfers from pick-up to terminal arrival and delivery. This service ensures cold chain integrity is maintained throughout the journey and minimizes third-party handling, which in turn reduces turnaround time. It also enhances cargo security and ensures compliance with Good Distribution Practice (GDP) standards. To ensure all shipments are handled with utmost care and in compliance with the highest industry standards, all cold-chain shipments are handled by a dedicated team of Life Sciences Specialists who have completed the training and are certified. These staff undergo annual training to stay ahead of evolving industry requirements, armed with vital tools and knowledge needed to understand and meet both customer and regulatory expectations. In addition to implementing a specialized training program aligned with IATA regulatory standards across its key GxP facilities, DHL’s CIF Certified Life Sciences Specialist (CLSS) program equally provides a comprehensive curriculum of mandatory training sessions, functional courses, and material to build deep expertise in this highly specialized industry. DHL’s commitment to green logistics is also evident in the KLIA facility’s design. The facility is built using CFC- and HCFC-free materials and is fitted with energy-saving compressors and low-noise, low-emission generators. The company is also exploring mobile freezer units capable of operating at -20°C, as well as expanding its service portfolio to include frozen commodities such as vaccines, meat, and industrial chemicals. Asia Pacific: Fast-Growing Strategic Hub for Healthcare Logistics Asia Pacific is rapidly emerging as a global center for pharmaceutical innovation, manufacturing, and distribution. According to an industry trend report by Data Bridge Market Research, the region’s healthcare logistics market is forecasted to grow from USD 17.6 billion in 2022 to USD 29.5 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 7.1%. This growth is driven by aging populations, rising chronic disease prevalence, and increasing demand for biologics, vaccines, and clinical trials. DHL is uniquely positioned to support this growth, with a robust and strategically distributed cold chain network across Asia Pacific. As part of its Strategy 2030: Accelerating Sustainable Growth, DHL Group has identified Life Sciences and Healthcare (LSH) as a key growth sector and introduced a new “DHL Health Logistics“ sector brand to drive cross-divisional growth. This reflects a broader global trend in which logistics is increasingly recognized as a critical enabler of healthcare access and patient outcomes. Earlier this year, DHL Group also announced a €500 million investment in Life Sciences infrastructure across Asia Pacific, including 300,000 square meters of fully compliant storage in 15 countries – a move that reinforces its regional logistics leadership. Currently, DHL operates 37 Air GxP-certified stations and 12 IATA CEIV Pharma-certified stations in the region, including key hubs in Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Tokyo, Seoul, Sydney, and Shanghai. These facilities are meticulously set up to meet the highest standards of pharmaceutical logistics, ensuring temperature integrity, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence. Each certified station is staffed by trained Life Sciences Specialists and supported by integrated supply chain capabilities, including temperature-controlled transportation, customs brokerage, real-time shipment monitoring, and post-shipment investigations. As the healthcare industry continues to evolve, DHL remains steadfast in its mission to deliver resilient, compliant, and future-ready logistics solutions. With its expanding footprint, certified expertise, and commitment to innovation, it is well-positioned to

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 August 2025 – High unemployment among educated youth and a lack of leadership readiness are significant challenges on Indonesia’s path to its “Golden Indonesia 2045” vision. Data from Statistics Indonesia (BPS) in February 2025 indicated a national open unemployment rate of 4.76%, with 7.28 million people unemployed. Alarmingly, the unemployment rate for university graduates is even higher at 5.25%. This gap highlights that academic qualifications alone are insufficient for the demands of the modern workforce and future leadership roles. To address this, graduates need to have not only technical competence but also strong soft skills, leadership abilities, a collaborative spirit and robust social awareness, especially in today’s volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous (VUCA) world. Tanoto Foundation, an independent philanthropic organisation that catalyses systems change in education and healthcare founded by Sukanto Tanoto and Tinah Bingei Tanoto in 1981, is committed to nurturing university graduates to become impactful future leaders through its flagship TELADAN (Transforming Education to Produce Future Leaders) Programme. The TELADAN Programme provides scholarships to undergraduate students from 10 partner universities in Indonesia. What distinguishes the TELADAN Programme is its structured leadership training provided to its recipients, known as Tanoto Scholars, from their second to eighth semesters to enhance their leadership and soft skills. Tanoto Scholars Gathering 2025: To Learn and To Lead A key component of the TELADAN Programme is the Tanoto Scholars Gathering (TSG), an annual forum that brings together Tanoto Scholars from across Indonesia to learn, network and strengthen their leadership capabilities. This year’s TSG was held from July 24 – 26, 2025 at the RAPP Complex in Pangkalan Kerinci, Riau. The event was attended by 291 Tanoto Scholars from 10 partner universities: IPB University, Diponegoro University, Gadjah Mada University, Brawijaya University, Universitas Indonesia, University of North Sumatra, Bandung Institute of Technology, Hasanuddin University, Mulawarman University, Riau University, and Andalas University. Through the theme, “Learn & Lead: Becoming the Champion of Good”, Tanoto Scholars were encouraged to embody impactful and sustainable leadership. Benny Lee, CEO of Tanoto Foundation, stated that the TSG aims to shape scholars into role models. “The core value we instil is that every Tanoto Scholar must be a role model for doing good. This philosophy of creating a positive impact is a legacy from our founders, Mr. Sukanto Tanoto and Mrs. Tinah Bingei Tanoto,” he said at the opening ceremony. “As future leaders, Tanoto Scholars must not only be examples but also lead others to do good. They have a responsibility to bring progress to society.” Eduward Ginting, Chief Operating Officer of RAPP, who also opened the event, urged the scholars to become impactful leaders. “You are champions selected through a rigorous process. As chosen students, you must create an impact not only in your immediate surroundings but also on a broader scale for Indonesia,” said Eduward. During her session at the start of TSG 2025, Veronica Tan, Deputy Minister of Women Empowerment and Child Protection, emphasised the importance of a positive mindset. “You must feed yourselves with things that build you up. Surround yourselves with a positive environment and supportive people,” she advised. “Intellect is important, but conscience is even more so. A sharp mind without a good character is useless. Therefore, be leaders with a conscience who bring positive impact to others”. In his session, Professor Brian Yuliarto, Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology, called the university years a “golden time” for building networks, character and life vision. He shared 12 characters for success, including strong desire, self-belief, specialised knowledge, imagination and persistence. “We need smart people who produce breakthroughs that change the quality of life for society. They must be not just competent, but also relevant and contributive,” he concluded. Adding another perspective, Angkie Yudistia, CEO of Thisable Enterprise, shared her inspiring journey of creating opportunities amid challenges. She recounted how losing her hearing at a young age motivated her to rise up and become a sociopreneur. Angkie urged the scholars to become future leaders who possess empathy, self-awareness and a strong commitment to equality and collaboration. The TSG 2025 activities were designed to be immersive. Scholars participated in an industrial visit to a business group of the Royal Golden Eagle (RGE) – also founded by Sukanto Tanoto – to learn firsthand how a sustainable business is built and developed. They also engaged in an experiential leadership workshop and outbound activities to hone their teamwork, quick decision-making, and problem-solving skills. The overall goal is to equip Tanoto Scholars with relevant soft skills and a leadership mindset, preparing them to create a positive impact in any field they enter. A Model for Leadership Development: The TELADAN Programme Demonstrating its ongoing commitment, Tanoto Foundation’s TELADAN Programme offers a holistic leadership development model for students at its partner universities in Indonesia. This comprehensive scholarship goes beyond financial aid by providing structured training to build critical soft skills. The programme also provides support for its scholars to participate in international competitions, internships, and research projects. Upon graduation, scholars join the global Tanoto Foundation alumni network, which spans across Indonesia and the world. Since 2006, the foundation’s scholarship programmes have benefited 8,559 students as of 2024. Hashtag: #RGE #RoyalGoldenEagle #TanotoFoundation #TELADAN #Education #Leadership #GoldenIndonesia2045 #SocialImpact https://www.tanotofoundation.org The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. About Tanoto Foundation At Tanoto Foundation, we unlock human potential, help communities thrive, and create lasting impact. Founded in 1981 by Sukanto Tanoto and Tinah Bingei Tanoto, we are an independent family foundation that believes in providing every person with the opportunity to realise his or her full potential. To do so, we catalyse systems change in education and healthcare. Our approach is impact-first, collaborative and evidence-based. We invest for the long term and strive to develop leaders who can drive sustained, positive outcomes. More information is available at www.tanotofoundation.org.

BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 August 2025 – Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) successfully hosted its flagship event, the “2025 TCMA Technical Conference and Exhibition” from 21-22 August 2025 at Hotel La Casetta by Toscana Valley, Khao Yai. The event brought together key figures from the Thai cement industry, global organizations, and leading innovators/ technology providers to exchange insights and strengthen collaboration to accelerate decarbonization in cement industry towards net zero 2050. The two-day conference, with theme ‘Decarbonization Technology: Advancing the Cement Industry towards Net Zero 2050’ underscored the industry’s commitment to ‘determined collaboration’ on the path towards Net Zero 2050, its experience can inspire the region and beyond. The Power of Collaborative Action Dr. Chana Poomee, Chairman of TCMA emphasized that the 2025 TCMA Technical Conference and Exhibition reflected the continuing effort of cement industry in decarbonization path, including marked a significant collaborative action among all stakeholders in the country and global partnerships towards Net Zero 2050 and a sustainable future with leaving no one behind. The conference highlighted the latest technologies, innovations, products, and solutions to support the industry’s low-carbon transition, included: – 1) Alternative Fuel & Material Innovation 2) Digital & AI Strategic Transformation 3) Decarbonization & Green Technologies, and 4) Advancing Towards Net Zero 2050, as well as tangible global progress in Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS). The transition to Net Zero represents more than carbon reduction, but also significant opportunities for job creation, income generation, innovation, industrial development, and strengthened country competitiveness, with vital to success is cross-sector cooperation. TCMA extended its gratitude to global partners who presented their perspectives, fostering collaboration across all levels, including representatives from 10 countries, innovators and technology developers across the world who showcased state-of-the-art carbon reduction technologies, innovations, products, and solutions. Leading Global Organizations Join Forces Mr. Zhao Jie, Chief of the Regional Bureau for Asia and the Pacific, United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), delivered the opening keynote address, noting that “Achieving Net Zero is a formidable challenge. The key enablers can be highlighted: – clear, long-term policy signals and government commitment to provide a stable investment environment, technology collaboration to accelerate innovation, minimize costs and share knowledge, enabling market conditions to create sustained demand for low-carbon products, particularly through Green Public Procurement, and green financing mechanisms. UNIDO commends TCMA’s leadership in advancing the cement industry’s transition to Net Zero 2050 and stands ready to support its efforts.” A panel discussion ‘From Integration to Implementation’ followed, with contributions from Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH by Mrs. Insa Illgen, Programme Director, Thai-German Cooperation Energy Mobility Climate, World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) by Mr. Joe Phelan, Executive Director Asia Pacific & Member of the Extended Leadership Group, ASEAN Federation of Cement Manufacturers (AFCM) by Dr. Chana Poomee, AFCM President, and Asian Development Bank (ADB) by Mr. Christopher J. Best. The representatives from GIZ, WBCSD, AFCM, and ADB agreed that TCMA’s leadership has been instrumental in driving the industry’s collective progress with continued support to all organizations in line with their respective mandates. With a clear framework in the Thailand 2050 Net Zero Cement and Concrete Roadmap and multilateral collaboration, domestically and internationally, Thailand is well-positioned to serve as a role model on industry decarbonization and inspire the regional and beyond. Bridging the Knowing–Doing Gap, Advancing to Net Zero 2050 In closing, Dr. Chana Poomee, Chairman of TCMA stressed that enabling the transition to Net Zero 2050 strongly require not only knowledge but also the continuing of collaborative meaningful action at all levels, including the importance of timely investment in advanced technologies that will help reduce long-term costs, leveraging the potential of each sector for co-creation value, establishing efficient capital allocation mechanisms to drive the entire system e.g. the energy transition from fossil to renewable or low-carbon energy by utilizing agricultural waste and maximizing domestic resources to strengthen the industrial sector. “The 2025 TCMA Technical Conference and Exhibition highlights the industry’s priorities: adopting advanced technologies, securing green financing, and leveraging collaborative action among all stakeholders in the country and global partnerships to meet shared goals. This will enable Thailand’s cement industry to achieve Thailand 2050 Net Zero Cement and Concrete Roadmap and inspire other industries in the regional and beyond on decarbonization.” Dr. Chana concluded. Hashtag: #TCMA #สมาคมอุตสาหกรรมปูนซีเมนต์ไทย #ThaiCementClimateAction #TCMAtoNetZero2050 The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.