Hang Lung Rolls Out 65th Anniversary Nationwide Promotions

September 2, 2025

Source: Media Outreach

HONG KONG SAR and SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 September 2025 – Hang Lung Properties Limited (SEHK stock code: 00101) (the “Company” or “Hang Lung”) announced its kick-off of the 65^th anniversary celebration month, featuring extensive promotions across Hong Kong and eight cities in mainland China. Together with its annual Nationwide Volunteer Day, the month-long celebration also aims at giving back to the vibrant communities that have been central to Hang Lung’s success.

Since its founding in Hong Kong on September 13, 1960, Hang Lung has been committed to enriching people’s lives. In addition to developing premier properties, the Company has been actively introducing first-to-market brands and experiences to consumers. In the 1990s, Hang Lung expanded its footprint in mainland China. Its mixed-use projects have now become landmarks in the central business districts of eight major cities.

Hong Kong Celebrations Blend Local Roots with Grand Rewards

To honor its vibrant history, the “Throwback Causeway Days” installation, opening at Fashion Walk on September 18, invites visitors to explore the district’s development over the past decades. The installation highlights the transformation of the Victoria Park-side lifestyle and illustrates the Company’s pivotal role in shaping Causeway Bay’s retail landscape, featuring Fashion Walk and Hang Lung Centre, all guided by its ethos of “We Do It Well.”

From September 1 to 30, the Company’s eight malls in Hong Kong will organize the Hang Lung’s 65^th Anniversary Celebration: Hang Lung Malls Grand Lucky Draw, during which members of hello Hang Lung Malls Reward Program can earn one lucky draw chance for any single electronic purchase of HK$300 or more, with a limit of three chances per day. A total of 6,500 prizes will be awarded.

Mr. Mikael Jaeraas, Senior Director – Retail and Hong Kong Business Operation, said, “In Hong Kong, we are proud to celebrate our 65-year journey by reflecting on our rich history while also looking ahead toward the future. The ‘Throwback Causeway Days’ campaign is a heartfelt nod to our shared memories and deep roots within the community fabric, inviting everyone to reconnect with a piece of our collective history. At the same time, the Grand Lucky Draw is our way of showing direct, tangible appreciation to our loyal customers with thousands of exciting prizes. It is this blend of authentic connection and rewarding experiences that we believe truly defines our relationship with the city.”

Mainland China Unveils 65^th Consumer Promotions and Signature Events Across Eight Cities

The anniversary celebrations will extend across 10 premier malls in eight cities across mainland China at an unprecedented scale. Starting in September, a series of major consumer promotions will offer high-value incentives. Members of HOUSE 66, our customer relationship management (CRM) program, can earn extra points based on designated spending amounts and enjoy special privileges and incentives. Customers will have the opportunity to enter lucky draws for a chance to win incredible prizes. In addition to the 65^th anniversary promotions, signature events will be launched at Center 66 in Wuxi, Olympia 66 in Dalian, and Heartland 66 in Wuhan to commemorate the anniversary and amplify excitement for consumers. The celebratory spirit will also extend to Hang Lung’s office portfolio, engaging tenants with interactive activities and exclusive anniversary gifts.

Mr. Derek Pang, Senior Director – Mainland Business Operation, said, “Across mainland China, we are capturing the incredible energy of the market with a celebration of unprecedented scale. Our 65 unique promotions and events are designed to be spectacles of joy and engagement, creating immersive retail, tapping into the cultural zeitgeist, and offering experiences that our digitally-savvy customers are excited to share. By doing this, we truly live up to our promise of being the ‘Pulse of the City.’”

Annual Nationwide Volunteer Day Reinforces Community Commitment

Leveraging the 65^th anniversary celebrations, Hang Lung’s annual Nationwide Volunteer Day in September will collaborate with local governments, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and tenants to engage up to 1,400 volunteers in Hong Kong and nine cities across mainland China. The initiative will focus on activities that highlight each city’s history and promote the inheritance of intangible cultural heritage. NGO partners of Hang Lung in their respective cities will assist in identifying beneficiaries through their community networks. The company-wide effort is expected to deliver over 7,600 service hours and benefit more than 7,300 community members, thereby strengthening the connections between Hang Lung and the cities in which it operates.

Appendix: Schedule of Key Anniversary Campaigns and Events

Promotional Campaigns in Hong Kong:

Key Campaigns and Events	Malls	Period
Hang Lung’s 65^th Anniversary Celebration: Hang Lung Malls Grand Lucky Draw	Fashion Walk Peak Galleria Grand Plaza Gala Place Hollywood Plaza Kornhill Plaza Amoy Plaza Central Properties	September 1 to 30
Throwback Causeway Days	Fashion Walk	September 18 to October 12

Promotional Campaigns in mainland China:

Key Campaigns and Events	Malls	Period
Hang Lung 65^th Sales Promotion	Plaza 66, Shanghai Grand Gateway 66, Shanghai Forum 66, Shenyang Center 66, Wuxi Olympia 66, Dalian Spring City 66, Kunming Heartland 66, Wuhan Palace 66, Shenyang Parc 66, Jinan Riverside 66, Tianjin	September 4 to October 15
“Shining Olympia”	Olympia 66, Dalian	September 19 to 21
“Take Center Stage”	Center 66, Wuxi	September 19 to 21
ButterBear Debut	Heartland 66, Wuhan	September 27 to October 26

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Hang Lung’s 65^th Anniversary Celebration: Hang Lung Malls Grand Lucky Draw

Throwback Causeway Days

Hang Lung 65^th Sales Promotion in mainland China

“Shining Olympia” in Olympia 66

The Nationwide Volunteer Day will focus on activities that highlight each city’s history and promote the inheritance of intangible cultural heritage. In Hong Kong, our volunteers will receive training to become guides for the “Throwback Causeway Days” City Walk.

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GEG Unveils New Office in Singapore Marking a Landmark Advance for its International Growth Strategy

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September 1, 2025

Source: Media Outreach

MACAU SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 September 2025 – In a landmark move to deepen regional ties and expand its international footprint, Galaxy Entertainment Group (hereinafter as “GEG”) proudly announces the opening of a new overseas office in Singapore. This strategic initiative marks a new chapter in GEG’s growth trajectory and underscores its commitment to promoting Macau as the “World Centre of Tourism and Leisure” to a broader audience across Southeast Asia.

Representatives from Galaxy Entertainment Group including Mr. Elmen Lee, Director of Integrated Resort Services; Mr. Benedict Wan, Executive Vice President of Business Development; and other members of GEG management gathered at the gala dinner to toast the success of GEG’s landmark new office.

Singapore, one of Asia’s most vibrant and cosmopolitan countries, has long been a key source market for Macau. The new office, located in the heart of Singapore’s Central Business District, will serve as a dedicated hub to enhance connections with the Singaporean business community, as well as showcasing to Singapore and the broader Southeast Asian Region Macau’s dynamic evolving tourism landscape—highlighting its rich cultural heritage, luxury hospitality, and increasingly diverse world-class leisure and entertainment experience offering.

Hong Kong celebrities Kenneth Ma and Elaine Yiu took to the stage at the dinner, offering spectacular performances – contributing to a glittering Galaxy of stars.

The opening of Galaxy’s Lion City office is closely aligned with the Macao SAR Government’s vision to diversify tourism offerings and expand visitor demographics. Through its ramped-up Singapore presence, GEG aims to curate bespoke travel experiences tailored to the preferences of Singaporean and regional travelers, ensuring seamless journeys from planning to arrival.

GEG’s new office will support tourism, meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions (MICE) inquiries, reinforcing its role as a versatile hospitality leader and a trusted partner for business tourism.

In addition, GEG’s Singapore office reflects the Group’s forward-thinking approach to innovation, customer-centricity, and regional collaboration. It also signals GEG’s intent to enhance brand visibility and foster meaningful connections with travelers and stakeholders across Asia.

To celebrate the grand opening, GEG hosted an elegant gala dinner at JW Marriott Singapore, welcoming distinguished guests, business partners, and media representatives. Mr. Elmen Lee, Director of Integrated Resort Services at GEG, introduced to the guests the Group’s three flagship properties in Macau—Galaxy Macau™ and Galaxy International Convention Center, Broadway Macau™, and StarWorld Hotel.

A gala dinner was held at JW Marriott Singapore, seeing the participation of distinguished guests, who enjoyed a glittering, entertainment-packed evening.

Mr. Lee remarked, “Singapore has always been an important source market for Macau. The taste and sophistication of Singaporean travelers naturally align with Macau’s experiential tourism offering. We firmly believe that Galaxy Entertainment Group’s diverse offerings will attract more Singaporean visitors to visit us and explore more. In support of the Macao SAR Government’s vision to promote tourism diversification, Galaxy Entertainment Group is continuing to expand its international visitor base to inject more vitality into Macau.”

A gala dinner was held at JW Marriott Singapore, seeing the participation of distinguished guests, who enjoyed a glittering, entertainment-packed evening.

Galaxy Macau, Broadway Macau, and StarWorld Hotel bring together luxurious accommodations, award-winning dining, premium shopping, and world-class entertainment facilities; each with its own unique character. With Galaxy Macau home to nine of the world’s leading luxury hospitality brands under one roof, catering to the diverse needs of international travelers; the Galaxy trio collectively showcases the excellence of Macau’s hospitality industry.

A gala dinner was held at JW Marriott Singapore, seeing the participation of distinguished guests, who enjoyed a glittering, entertainment-packed evening.

GEG looks forward to cementing lasting relationships in Singapore and contributing to the continued growth and diversification of Macau’s tourism industry.

Galaxy Macau™ Integrated Resort

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IVD Medical Holding (01931.HK) Acquires 20.31% Stake in GoFintech Quantum for HK$3.142 Billion, Building a New Frontier in the On-Chain Financial Ecosystem

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September 1, 2025

Source: Media Outreach

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 September 2025 – IVD Medical (01931.HK) announced that on September 1, 2025, the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Final Touch Ltd. (the “Purchaser”), entered into a sale and purchase agreement with the Vendor, pursuant to which the Purchaser has conditionally agreed to acquire, and the Vendor has conditionally agreed to sell, a total of 1,848,496,429 shares (representing approximately 20.31% of the total issued share capital of GoFintech Quantum Innovation Co., Ltd. (stock code: 290, the “Target”) for a total consideration of approximately HK$3,142,443,930. The transaction will be settled by the allotment and issuance of consideration shares at an issue price of HK$9.69 per share. Upon completion of the acquisition, IVD Medical will become a substantial shareholder of GoFintech Quantum and will include it in its financial statements using the equity method.

This acquisition is a significant step for IVD Medical in advancing its RWA (Real World Asset) exchange strategy and achieving ecosystem synergy. It marks a key step for the company in digital finance and cross-sector integration.

I. Powerful Alliance: Building a New Landscape of Industrial and Financial Synergy

Deepening Capital Synergy to Empower High-Quality Development

This transaction involves two listed companies, each with a market capitalization exceeding HK$15 billion, creating a deep bond through equity ties. Upon completion of the transaction, the combined total assets of the Group and the target company will exceed HK$11 billion, further enhancing its capital strength and financing capabilities. The target company possesses extensive resources and license advantages in traditional finance (including licenses for Types 1, 4, 6, and 9 regulated activities). IVD Medical is expected to leverage this opportunity to broaden its capital channels, optimize capital allocation, and build a more resilient and interconnected capital ecosystem. The Company will also deeply engage in the strategic management and resource allocation of the target company through appointment of directors and participation in corporate governance, comprehensively improving capital utilization efficiency and business development capabilities.

Significant Business Synergy, Jointly Promoting the Development of the RWA Ecosystem

Since July 2025, IVD Medical has been continuously promoting the development of an exchange ecosystem centered around RWA. The Target Company also has investments in RWA and stablecoins, and the two parties possess significant synergy potential in areas such as technical architecture, asset on-chain integration, and compliant issuance. Through this collaboration, the Company will accelerate the substantive implementation of its RWA strategy and achieve a closed-loop ecosystem from asset management to trading.

Integrating Industry Resources to Build an Innovative Collaborative Network

As a fully licensed technology and financial platform based in Hong Kong, backed by the Greater Bay Area, and oriented internationally, the Target Company has accumulated extensive resources in the convergence of quantum computing, artificial intelligence, and blockchain. It co-founded the “Hong Kong Digital Asset Listed Companies Association” and proposed a “Five-in-One” RWA development strategy. It has already partnered with numerous companies and will collaborate with IVD Medical to further expand asset types and collaboration paths, accelerating the development of the RWA ecosystem and project implementation.

II. Strengthening Trust in Traditional Finance and Broadening the Foundation for Institutional Cooperation

The target company has deep expertise at the intersection of traditional finance and innovative technology. Its financial expertise and compliance capabilities will provide a strong foundation for IVD Medical’s RWA business. This move is expected to significantly increase recognition and participation in the company’s business model among traditional financial institutions and investors wary of crypto assets, further broadening the diversity of ecosystem participants and strengthening the foundation for long-term development.

III. Expanding Strategic Resources: Co-building a New On-Chain Financial Ecosystem to Facilitate the Globalization of Chinese Assets

Following the completion of this acquisition, the target company will leverage its 22.5% equity stake in Southern China Asset Management to collaborate with IVD Medical to build an on-chain financial ecosystem platform centered on blockchain and fintech. This platform will deeply integrate compliant digital architecture with traditional asset forms, systematically promoting the tokenization, fragmentation, and cross-border flow of assets, and creating a new type of efficient, transparent, and interconnected financial infrastructure.

Within this on-chain ecosystem, both parties will focus on promoting the globalization of high-quality Chinese assets through blockchain in a compliant and standardized manner. Through innovative product design, shared international channels, and distributed ledger technology, they will significantly enhance the international recognition and allocation efficiency of Chinese assets, broadening the channels for foreign capital participation.

IVD Medical firmly believes that on-chain finance is not only a technological evolution, but also a major innovation in financial paradigms and global collaboration. The company will always uphold its corporate vision of “benefiting the nation, the people, and the world,” and through technological empowerment and ecosystem co-building, it will help China’s real economy and financial markets integrate more deeply into the global landscape.

IV. Future Outlook

Following the completion of this acquisition, IVD Medical and GoFintech Quantum will deepen strategic collaboration around the “on-chain finance” ecosystem, jointly promoting the innovation and implementation of digital financial infrastructure. The two parties will integrate technology, licenses, assets, and channel resources to build an efficient, compliant, and open on-chain asset issuance, trading, and management platform, accelerating the digitization, fragmentation, and cross-border flow of traditional financial assets.

Leveraging Hong Kong’s locational advantages as an international financial center and the collaborative empowerment of strategic resources such as CSOP, IVD Medical will actively promote China’s high-quality assets to enter the global market through on-chain means, enhance its international competitiveness and pricing voice, and effectively assist Chinese assets in going overseas efficiently.

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Quality HealthCare Opens New Flagship Clinic in Prince’s Building

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September 1, 2025

Source: Media Outreach

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 September 2025 – Quality HealthCare Medical Services (QHMS) has opened its new flagship clinic on the 6^th floor of Prince’s Building in Central. Designed to support preventive care and everyday health, the new facility offers a calm, thoughtfully curated environment for customers and visitors. Located within LANDMARK’s Prince’s Building, a heritage site with over 60 years of history, the new medical centre spans more than 10,000 square feet.

Quality HealthCare Opens New Flagship Clinic in Prince’s Building

A Space Designed for Comfort and Care
The clinic reflects a people-first approach to healthcare, with interiors that prioritise comfort and customer experience. Natural light, greenery, and soothing features are integrated to create a peaceful and welcoming atmosphere. A subtle fruits and herbs inspired scent, created by local fragrance house Locoweed, enhances the sensory experience. The journey is further elevated by the thoughtfully designed attire for medical professionals, developed in collaboration with Shanghai Tang, adding a contemporary touch to the healthcare encounter.

Organised into six zones, including general practice, specialist services, health screening, dermatology, and a day procedure centre for endoscopy, the layout is designed for easy navigation and clinical practicality.

Preventive Care and Everyday Health Support
The new medical centre places particular emphasis on preventive care. A dedicated Health Assessment Zone and Endoscopy Day Procedure Centre enable early risk detection and ongoing health monitoring. The environment encourages open communication between customers and medical professionals, supporting long-term wellness and proactive health management.

The clinic brings together expertise across 14 medical specialties, offering integrated care that supports both everyday wellness and other healthcare needs. Services include areas such as family medicine, internal medicine, and health screening, alongside selected specialist disciplines to support prevention, diagnosis, and ongoing treatment in a coordinated setting.

A Thoughtful, Integrated Experience
To enhance continuity of care, the clinic is supported by a multidisciplinary team and an on-site customer care ambassador who assists individuals throughout their visit. Digital tools are also available to help customers schedule appointments, access results, and manage follow-up care seamlessly.

“We understand that visiting a clinic could be overwhelming,” said Elaine Chu, General Manager of Quality HealthCare. “That feedback has inspired us to create a space that feels welcoming, calm, and reassuring — where every detail supports the comfort and well-being of the people we care for. This new location truly reflects our commitment to being there for our customers, not just when they’re unwell, but throughout every stage of their health journey.”

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The “Colorful Guizhou Style” once again swept the Washington Chinese Culture Festival, and the charm of Guizhou continuously attracts more followers from all over the world

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September 1, 2025

Source: Media Outreach

WASHINGTON, US – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 September 2025 – On August 30, 2025 (US time), the 23rd Washington “Chinese Culture Festival” themed on “Meeting China · Experiencing China” was grandly held at the Pennsylvania Avenue in the US capital, Washington, which lifted up its curtain with the solemn national anthems of China and the US. A number of important guests, including Xie Feng, Chinese Ambassador to the US, William Zarit, Director of Washington D.C. Office of AP Regional Affairs, Mr. Anthony Andrew, International Business Development Manager of the Washington D.C. Mayor’s Office, and the members of the Maryland State Senate and House of Representatives, as well as the governor of Maryland and the chairperson of the AP Regional Affairs Committee, attended the event and delivered speeches respectively.

The “Colorful Guizhou Style” once again swept the Washington Chinese Culture Festival

Since Guizhou first took part in the Washington Chinese Culture Festival in 2024, “Colorful Guizhou” once again made its appearance at the festival site, which centered around intangible cultural heritage and tourism resources, forging an immersive cultural exhibition area and becoming the center of attention during the entire event.

The 23rd Washington Chinese Culture Festival On-Site Grandeur

To continuously enhance the tourism appeal of Guizhou, a tourism consultation area was set up to provide detailed explanations about the city’s 240-hour visa-free transit policy and convenient services such as “connection of multiple branch air routes” and “small vehicle and small group tours”. Its theme photography exhibition showcases Guizhou’s natural wonders and cultural heritage from four dimensions: “landscape, culture, development, and entertainment”. In addition, the living intangible cultural heritage exhibition is also very popular, with the inheritors demonstrating skills such as Miao embroidery and wax printing on-site, allowing the audience to deeply experience the charm of intangible cultural heritage.

Xie Feng, Chinese Ambassador to the US, visited the Guizhou exhibition booth in person and highly praised the positive role that Guizhou has played in promoting people-to-people exchanges between China and the US. He stated that Guizhou, through its rich and diverse cultural displays and interactive experiences, has built an important bridge for enhancing mutual understanding and friendship between the people of the two countries.

The stunning reappearance of “Colorful Guizhou” in this event has not only effectively enhanced the popularity and influence of Guizhou culture in North America, but also, through the deep integration of culture and tourism, showcased to the international community the tremendous appeal of the city as a world-class tourist destination. Guizhou’s continuous participation in this grand event has demonstrated its firm determination and strong strength to build a world-class tourist destination. This will surely attract more international tourists to take Guizhou as their next travel destination, making new contributions to promoting humanistic exchanges and tourism and culture integration and development between the two countries.

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Legislation – Foreign buyers’ policy change welcomed by realtors – Sotheby’s

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September 1, 2025

Source: New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty

A New Zealand real estate leader is applauding the Government’s decision to amend the ban on foreign property buyers.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon today confirmed that foreign investors with an Active Investor Plus residency visa will now be able to buy or build one home in NZ, with a minimum value of $5 million.

New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty managing director Mark Harris says it’s a prudent move by the Government.

“We are delighted by the announcement,” he says. “Given the state of NZ’s economy, we need as much productive investment as we can get. By allowing foreigners to own a holiday home here, it encourages them to invest in other business ventures in NZ, which then leads to capital expenditure and job creation.

“We have many examples of foreign holiday homeowners here who – prior to 2018 – contributed greatly to the community with business investment. In recent years, Australia has benefitted from the investors NZ has turned away.”

Harris says the impact from allowing foreign buyers to enter the NZ housing market is negligible, but the economic boost is significant. The minimum value of a foreign investor-purchased property is set at $5 million, which equates to less than 1% of NZ homes.

“The ban was introduced to assist first home buyers but it’s had minimal effect – prices have still increased dramatically over the past six years,” he says. “Allowing foreign buyers into the country while introducing a value hurdle protects the domestic buyer and limits the number of investors who can purchase.”

About New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty                

New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty is a specialist agency that focuses on the sale of premium property through quality marketing and global networking. Founded in 2005 by Mark Harris and Julian Brown, the NZ branch of the global company has 28 offices nationwide – Northland, Auckland Britomart, Auckland North Shore, Auckland Remuera, Auckland South East, Waiheke Island, Hamilton, Cambridge, Rotorua, Taupō, Napier, Ahuriri, Havelock North, Palmerston North, Masterton, Greytown, Kapiti, Wellington, Hutt Valley, Nelson, Marlborough, Wānaka, Arrowtown and its head office in Queenstown. It is part of Sotheby’s International Realty – the world’s leading luxury real estate company – with a global network of approximately 1,110 offices and more than 26,100 affiliated independent sales associates throughout 84 countries and territories. It is through this unparalleled luxury network that NZSIR is able to access and market properties on an international level. In 2022/2023 NZSIR was named Best International Real Estate Agency Asia Pacific (5-20 offices) at the International Property Awards and also won Best Property Agency/Consultancy New Zealand at the 2025 International Property Awards for the Asia Pacific region.
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Fatal crash, Paremata

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September 1, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police

One person has died following a crash in Paremata today.

Emergency services were called to the single-vehicle crash at the intersection of Paremata Road and State Highway 59 at around 1.15pm.

Despite the best efforts of those on the scene, the person sadly died before reaching hospital.

The road remains open.

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Oil spill, Taihape Road, Sherenden

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September 1, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police

Motorists on Taihape Road near Hastings should take extra care following an oil spill this afternoon.

Police were alerted to the spill about 2pm. Grit has been put on the spill and temporary speed limit signs have been put in place.

Anyone using the road should obey the traffic signs and take care.

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Energy – Equinor to participate in Ørsted Rights Issue

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September 1, 2025

Source: Equinor

01 SEPTEMBER 2025 – Equinor has assessed the proposal put forward by the Board of Directors of Ørsted A/S on 11 August 2025 for a Rights Issue with pre-emptive rights for existing shareholders (the “Rights Issue”).

Following dialogue with Ørsted, Equinor has decided to support the proposal to strengthen Ørsted’s balance sheet in response to the current industry challenges.

As a long-term industrial shareholder, Equinor intends to participate in the Rights Issue and maintain its 10% ownership share in Ørsted. Ahead of the next annual general meeting, Equinor will also nominate a candidate to Ørsted’s board of directors.

Equinor’s support of the Rights Issue reflects confidence in Ørsted’s underlying business, and the competitiveness of offshore wind in the future energy mix, in selected geographies.

In response to the challenges facing offshore wind, the industry will see consolidation and new business models. Equinor believes that a closer industrial and strategic collaboration between Ørsted and Equinor can create value for all shareholders in both companies.

Equinor is following recent developments around the offshore wind industry in the US closely and will remain in dialogue with Ørsted as the situation evolves.

Subject to the final terms of the Rights Issue, Equinor will subscribe for new shares at a consideration of up to DKK 6 billion, or around USD 939 million, based on a USD/DKK exchange rate of 6.39.

Equinor will participate in the Rights Issue within its communicated financial framework and remains committed to delivering competitive capital distribution.

Equinor’s offshore wind portfolio consists of 0.4 GW net installed capacity, and a further 3.0 GW under development. The current focus is on completing the ongoing development projects in North-West Europe and Empire Wind 1 in the US.

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Health – New campaign launches for Gambling Harm Awareness Week, exposing the tactics of the gambling industry

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September 1, 2025

Source: Hapai Te Hauora

Hāpai Te Hauora is marking Gambling Harm Awareness Week (GHAW) with the launch of a bold new national campaign that shines a light on the tactics used by the gambling industry – and the impact these have on whānau across Aotearoa.

Created by creative agency Mahi Tahi in collaboration with Te Rangihaeata Oranga Trust, Poutiri Charitable Trust, and Hāpai Te Hauora, the campaign will run for six weeks across digital and social media platforms.

At the heart are two powerful storylines:

“Their Game is Rigged, Don’t Get Played.” This storyline tackles the way sports betting has been normalised in Aotearoa. From podcasts and TikToks to live odds, multis and group chats, gambling is increasingly packaged as casual, fun and harmless. But behind the hype is a system designed to keep people hooked – using small wins, near misses and constant notifications to lock in attention. The Boys Crew flips the script by showing that what looks like culture and banter is actually the gambling industry’s design.

“Their House Always Wins.” This storyline uses the metaphor of building a whare. On the surface, gambling apps make it feel like you’re in control – making smart moves, building something for yourself or your whānau. But the foundations are flawed from the start, and the “house” is designed to collapse. The campaign follows a builder who notices the cracks and chooses to smash his way out, reminding us that the gambling industry sells the illusion of control, when in reality the odds are stacked to keep you trapped inside their house.

“These campaigns remind us that gambling harm isn’t about weakness or bad choices – it’s about systems built by design for the industry to win and for whānau to lose. By naming those tactics, we can help to change the narrative that whānau are ‘problem gamblers’ to the gambling industry being the problem from the start,” says Jason Alexander, Chief Operating Officer at Hāpai Te Hauora.

The campaign will be launched at Te Taumata o Kupe, Te Mahurehure Marae, Point Chevalier on Wednesday 3 September, 10am-12pm. The event will include a spoken word performance from rangatahi group Rehekōrero, and kōrero from the creators behind both the creative campaign and the Pātea app.

Alongside the campaign, Hāpai will also be officially introducing Pātea: a free, Māori-led digital platform co-designed with whānau to support those navigating gambling harm.

“Gambling Harm Awareness Week is about more than raising awareness. It’s about standing alongside whānau, using creativity to spark kōrero, and reminding our people that they are not the problem – the design is. With tools like Pātea and campaigns led by whānau voices, we are shifting the narrative,” says Jessikha Makoare, General Manager at Hāpai Te Hauora.

Gambling Harm Awareness Week runs from 1-7 September.

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