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The partnership is designed to provide greater confidence throughout the EV ownership journey—ensuring that premium electric vehicles are supported by reliable charging solutions, responsive roadside assistance, and integrated digital services. By combining VinFast’s expanding EV presence in the UAE with PlusX Electric’s on-demand charging capabilities and infrastructure expertise, the two parties will work together to deliver a seamless, convenience-led, and assurance-driven experience for VinFast drivers.

Under the MoU, VinFast and PlusX Electric will collaborate across a structured set of initiatives focused on charging availability, ownership support, and infrastructure enablement across key use cases, including home, workplace, fleet, and on-road assistance.

Specifically, the two parties aim to deploy Portable EV Charging Pods to meet customers’ flexible charging needs during vehicle usage, while enabling access to On-Demand Mobile Charging services designed to assist in time-sensitive situations. The partnership will also explore EV Roadside Assistance (RSA) – Emergency Charging services, helping reduce range anxiety and vehicle downtime while strengthening customer assurance through clearly defined service workflows and operational readiness.

In addition, PlusX Electric may become a preferred partner for the supply, installation, and aftersales support of Home & Office Chargers for VinFast customers in the UAE, in alignment with applicable UAE compliance requirements. For commercial and fleet segments, the two parties will explore scalable solutions such as DC Fast Charger Leasing and dedicated mobile charging support, ensuring operational continuity and efficiency for B2B and fleet customers.

As part of the collaboration, VinFast and PlusX Electric will further explore digital integration initiatives to streamline how customers access charging services, manage bookings, and receive service updates through partner platforms. The two parties will also assess potential integration of EV insurance offerings via the PlusX App and explore co-branding opportunities, including VinFast branding on PlusX Power Pods, with the objective of delivering a cohesive and fully integrated EV ecosystem experience.

Ms. Do Hoai Linh, CEO of VinFast Middle East, shared: “VinFast is committed to building a long-term and comprehensive EV ecosystem in the UAE—one that gives customers confidence not only in the quality and performance of our electric vehicles, but also in the reliability and accessibility of the supporting infrastructure. Through this MoU with PlusX Electric, we are strengthening the support layer around EV adoption by expanding access to flexible charging solutions, emergency assistance services, and integrated digital touchpoints. By working with a DEWA-approved partner that understands local regulatory requirements and operational realities, we aim to make EV ownership simpler, more dependable, and better aligned with the expectations of customers in the Middle East.”

Chintan Sareen – Founder and CEO of PlusX Electric added: “EV adoption accelerates when customers trust that charging and support are always within reach. Our collaboration with VinFast reflects a shared commitment to strengthening the EV ownership ecosystem in the UAE through dependable infrastructure, responsive roadside services, and customer-centric digital solutions. As a DEWA-approved provider, PlusX Electric brings localized expertise in charger supply and installation, mobile charging operations, and fleet enablement. Together with VinFast, we look forward to delivering practical, scalable solutions that enhance service reliability, reduce range anxiety, and support the continued growth of sustainable mobility in the region.”

Across the Middle East, VinFast continues to expand its presence through strategic partnerships, strengthened aftersales capabilities, and the development of EV-supporting infrastructure. The collaboration with PlusX Electric underscores VinFast’s long-term commitment to supporting customers throughout their ownership journey and contributing to the UAE’s transition toward sustainable and future-ready mobility solutions.

Hashtag: #Vinfast

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About VinFast

VinFast (NASDAQ: VFS), a subsidiary of Vingroup JSC — one of Vietnam’s largest private conglomerates — is a pure electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer with a mission to make EVs more accessible to all. Its current product lineup includes a range of electric SUVs, e-scooters, e-bikes, and electric buses.

VinFast is entering its next phase of global growth by rapidly expanding its distribution and dealership network, strengthening manufacturing capabilities, and focusing on key markets in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Learn more about VinFast: https://me.vinfast.com/en

About PlusX Electric

PlusX Electric is a DEWA-approved EV charging and electric mobility solutions company in the UAE, offering end-to-end charging services including charger supply and installation, mobile charging solutions, EV roadside assistance, and fleet charging partnerships. PlusX Electric is committed to making EV charging more accessible, reliable, and convenient for both individual and commercial customers across the UAE.

汇聚全球学术领袖 领航打造亚太太空枢纽

香港 – Media OutReach Newswire – 2026年2月23日 – 被誉为「天文界奥林匹克」的亚太区天文学大会（APRIM）将于2026年5月4日至8日首次在香港举行，会议地点为香港会议展览中心。大会由国际天文学联合会（IAU）主办、香港大学太空研究实验室（LSR）承办，届时世界各地的天文学者与科研人员云集香江，交流最新研究成果。作为亚太区最具影响力的天文学术权威会议，APRIM今次选址香港，不仅印证了国际学术界对本港科研实力的认同，更标誌着香港正式领航亚太天文科研发展，有利本港深化STEM教育、推动跨界科研合作，是构建香港作为亚太区太空枢纽的关键里程碑。

香港打造亚太太空枢纽 科研实力获国际认可
亚太区天文学大会主席及香港大学太空研究实验室总监柏坤霆教授（Prof. Quentin Parker）表示，能够将这场「天文界奥林匹克」首次 带到香港，既是对本港科研实力的肯定，也为本地青年与产业创造与国际专家直接对话的机会。

前中国科学院国家天文台副台长薛随建教授分析，香港获国际天文学联合会选定为主办城市，关键在于本港高度国际化的环境及稳健的经济基础。他指出，香港在深空探测、行星科学及大数据分析等范畴表现突出，加上长期担当国际科研交流的桥樑，正是联合会决定在港举办会议的原因。

从「旧太空」迈向「新太空」连结基础研究与未来可能
APRIM2026不仅是一个学术交流平台，更是连接基础科学与实际应用的桥樑。随着全球航天产业由政府主导转向商业化与普及化的「新太空」时代，大会将探讨如何将前沿的天体物理学理论，转化为造福人类的实际应用。

大会预计将汇聚近千名专家，议题横跨行星科学、恒星演化及宇宙学等核心领域。除了探讨宇宙起源等议题，亦将聚焦行星科学、恒星演化与宇宙学等，探讨这些前沿技术如何为应对全球挑战。

倡导「太空可持续发展」为大会焦点
APRIM2026将以香港为主场，汇聚亚太及全球天文学界代表，议题涵盖行星科学、恒星演化、星系动力学、宇宙学及观测天文学等多元议题；面对日益拥挤的近地轨道（LEO），「太空可持续发展」（Space Sustainability）成为本届大会的焦点议题。与会科学家将深入探讨空间碎片（Space Debris）治理、⁠光污染及 地基观测影响、卫星 频谱与 信号干扰、轨道拥堵管理与政策协调扰等议题。

透过一系列专题研讨及公众工作坊，大会致力于在学术界及公众之间建立对话，倡导负责任的太空探索精神，确保人类能永续地利用外太空资源，更期望能启迪年轻一代对宇宙探索的志趣，为香港未来的创科发展培育更多生力军。

北京大学科维理天文与天体物理研究所所长何子山教授（Prof. Luis C. Ho）形容大会为凝聚亚太科研力量的重要平台，向世界展示亚洲太空科研实力，从基础研究迈向产业应用，开拓太空新潜力。

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关于各机构

国际天文学联合会
国际天文学联合会（IAU）汇聚来自 85 个国家的超过 13,000 名专业天文学家。其使命是透过国际合作，促进及保障天文学科学的各方面发展。欲了解更多资讯，请参看以下连结：https://iau.org

香港大学太空研究实验室
香港大学太空研究实验室（LSR）是香港大学的一个跨学科中心，致力于透过卫星研究及学术合作，推进太空科学、行星研究及高能天体物理学。欲了解更多资讯，请参看以下网址：https://www.lsr.hku.hk

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香港（国际）航天慈善基金会

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香港大学 太空研究实验室
国际天文学联合会

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飞龙太空科技有限公司
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香港旅游发展局
中国科学院紫金山天文台
香港大学
北京大学科维理天文与天体物理研究所
印度卫星通信业协会
中国科学院国家天文台
国际射电天文学研究中心
西澳大学 国际太空中心
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自然科学研究机构
日本国立天文台
中国科学院香港创新研究院
中央研究院天文及天文物理研究所
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Swiss technology company SICPA secured a landmark traceability contract, in partnership with Spectra Systems Corporation’s subsidiary, Cartor Security Printers (Cartor), reinforcing its global leadership in secure track and trace (T&T) technology. The program will deliver robust traceability solutions to His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) for vape products in the United Kingdom.

PRILLY, SWITZERLAND – EQS Newswire – 23 February 2026 – Building on SICPA’s proven experience in deploying secure T&T systems for excisable products and leveraging Cartor’s advanced security printing capabilities, the consortium will deliver a robust solution combining banknote-grade security features with state-of-the-art digital systems to effectively combat the illicit trade of vape products.

The solution will enable HMRC to support excise duty collection, enhance market compliance, protect consumers, and further strengthen its fight against illicit trade.
Following a multistage procurement process launched by HMRC in July 2025, the consortium was appointed upon detailed assessment of technical and financial submissions. The project will run for an initial five-year term, with an option for a further one-year extension. The system will be implemented in phases, beginning with a transitional duty stamp from April 2026, followed by an enhanced stamp supported by a full track and trace solution from October 2026.

Cartor will be responsible for the printing of tax stamps with the provision of core security features. SICPA will complement these with additional material and digital security features that further reinforce the system’s robustness, while also managing tax stamp coding and the track and trace software solutions. Its role also includes managing stakeholder and product registration, tax stamp ordering and payments processes, as well as data collection and compliance monitoring for HMRC across the vape products supply chain. SICPA’s advanced digital market intelligence capabilities will further enable the identification of suspicious patterns and potential fraud hotspots, while audit devices for enforcement authorities and consumer verification applications will support in tackling fraud and fakes.

“We are glad to support His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs in its mission to secure the market against illicit trade, building on decades of experience in excisable products secure traceability systems and the successes of our program throughout the world,” said Philippe Amon, Chairman and CEO of SICPA.

“Cartor is proud to work alongside SICPA to deliver this important program for HMRC,” said Andrew Brigham, Cartor’s Managing Director. “By combining our complementary strengths, this partnership delivers a trusted solution for our customer and the UK vapes market, while supporting the UK’s efforts to protect both public revenues and consumers.”

Hashtag: #SICPA

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About SICPA

Established in 1927, SICPA is a Swiss private technology company that supports the effective governance and long-term prosperity of nations.
SICPA sets the pulse of sovereignty, enabling governments to protect their citizens, sovereign assets, and economies. Best known for securing the majority of the world’s banknotes, SICPA operates across five continents. Today, our platform for sovereignty delivers integrated solutions safeguarding revenue mobilisation, natural resources, health, and brand protection as well as digital sovereignty and secure public services. www.sicpa.com

About Spectra Systems Corporation

Spectra Systems is a global provider of advanced authentication, brand protection, and secure transaction technologies. Cartor Security Printers is a part of Spectra Systems and a leading European security printing and brand protection specialist, supporting governments and brand owners with high-security solutions designed to protect revenues and combat illicit trade. Together, they deliver proven overt and covert security features for excise applications, tax stamps and regulated markets worldwide. www.spsy.com, www.cartor.com

Địa điểm mới mở rộng cơ sở hạ tầng toàn cầu của công ty, đồng thời cung cấp khả năng xử lý dữ liệu nhanh hơn, các biện pháp bảo mật ưu trội và năng lực tuân thủ các quy định pháp lý tốt hơn.

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – Ngày 23 tháng 2 năm 2026- Anaplan, công ty dẫn đầu toàn cầu về lập kế hoạch và phân tích kịch bản dựa trên trí tuệ nhân tạo (AI), hôm nay đã công bố việc ra mắt trung tâm dữ liệu Amazon Web Services mới tại Singapore. Hoạt động mở rộng chiến lược này hướng đến mục tiêu đẩy nhanh quá trình chuyển đổi số và hỗ trợ doanh nghiệp tại khu vực Đông Nam Á khai thác các năng lực của trí tuệ nhân tạo tiên tiến, từ đó lập kế hoạch và ra quyết định trong thời gian thực.

Trung tâm dữ liệu mới sẽ tăng cường đáng kể cơ sở hạ tầng toàn cầu của Anaplan, đồng thời cung cấp khả năng xử lý dữ liệu nhanh hơn, nâng cao bảo mật và khả năng tuân thủ các quy định pháp lý tốt hơn. Những tính năng này đóng vai trò thiết yếu trong việc bảo vệ thông tin nhạy cảm và đáp ứng các yêu cầu về chủ quyền dữ liệu địa phương, đây là điều đặc biệt quan trọng đối với các ngành như khu vực công và dịch vụ tài chính.

Bà Carol Potts, Tổng Giám đốc phụ trách bán hàng cho Nhà cung cấp mềm độc lập (ISV) khu vực Bắc Mỹ tại AWS, cho biết: “Triển khai hoạt động của Anaplan trên nền tảng AWS tại Singapore đánh dấu một cột mốc chiến lược và củng cố cam kết chung của chúng tôi đối với khách hàng trên khắp khu vực châu Á – Thái Bình Dương”.

Bằng cách tận dụng nền tảng Anaplan, các doanh nghiệp trong khu vực sẽ có quyền truy cập vào các công nghệ AI và máy học hàng đầu, cho phép họ:

• Tối ưu hóa quy trình lập kế hoạch: Thông tin chi tiết do AI cung cấp sẽ giúp doanh nghiệp đưa ra các quyết định sáng suốt hơn, dựa trên dữ liệu trong thời gian thực, giúp tinh giản hoạt động và nâng cao hiệu quả.
• Tăng cường bảo mật dữ liệu: Trung tâm dữ liệu đảm bảo dữ liệu được lưu trữ tại Singapore và tuân thủ các quy định pháp lý tại địa phương.
• Thúc đẩy đổi mới dựa trên AI: Được hỗ trợ bởi cơ sở hạ tầng đáng tin cậy và an toàn, các công ty có thể mở rộng quy mô hoạt động bằng cách tích hợp công nghệ AI tiên tiến trực tiếp vào các quy trình và luồng công việc lập kế hoạch liên phòng ban, giúp đội ngũ nhân sự hoạt động nhanh hơn, đưa ra quyết định thông minh hơn và duy trì lợi thế cạnh tranh.

Ông Amit Bagga, Giám đốc điều hành khu vực Châu Á Thái Bình Dương của Anaplan, cho biết: “Chúng tôi rất vui mừng khi mang nền tảng Anaplan, bao gồm cả bộ công cụ AI dựa trên vai trò mới của chúng tôi, đến Singapore và rộng hơn là khu vực Đông Nam Á. Chủ quyền dữ liệu là một yêu cầu nghiêm ngặt đối với khách hàng của chúng tôi, và địa điểm mới này đảm bảo rằng dữ liệu của họ được lưu trữ trong phạm vi Singapore, tuân thủ các quy định địa phương. Hơn nữa, với Anaplan Intelligence, các doanh nghiệp có thể khai thác sức mạnh của AI để tối ưu hóa và hợp nhất các quy trình lập kế hoạch tài chính, nhân lực, bán hàng và chuỗi cung ứng, thu được những thông tin chuyên sâu hơn và tự tin đưa ra các quyết định chiến lược”.

Hoạt động mở rộng phạm vi khu vực này đánh dấu một cột mốc quan trọng khác trong lộ trình đổi mới trị giá 500 triệu đô la của Anaplan, nhằm mục đích mở rộng phạm vi hoạt động toàn cầu của công ty và hỗ trợ các doanh nghiệp địa phương bằng công nghệ lập kế hoạch và phân tích dựa trên AI mới nhất. Công ty cũng đã mở rộng thêm các trung tâm dữ liệu khác trong khu vực châu Á – Thái Bình Dương, bao gồm Ấn Độ, Indonesia, và Úc, củng cố hơn nữa cam kết của công ty đối với khu vực này.

Hashtag: #Anaplan

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Giới thiệu về Anaplan

Anaplan là nền tảng lập kế hoạch và phân tích kịch bản dựa trên AI duy nhất được thiết kế nhằm tối ưu hóa việc đưa ra quyết định trong môi trường kinh doanh phức tạp hiện nay, giúp các doanh nghiệp vượt trội hơn đối thủ cạnh tranh và thị trường. Bằng cách xây dựng các kết nối và sự hợp tác giữa các bộ phận trong tổ chức, nền tảng của chúng tôi cung cấp thông tin chuyên sâu quan trọng một cách thông minh — để các doanh nghiệp có thể đưa ra quyết định đúng đắn ngay tại thời điểm cần thiết. Hơn 2.500 thương hiệu hàng đầu thế giới, bao gồm gần một nửa trong số các công ty thuộc Fortune 50, liên tục tối ưu hóa hoạt động ra quyết định thông qua việc lập kế hoạch với Anaplan. Để tìm hiểu thêm, vui lòng truy cập www.anaplan.com.

据了解，在此代币化投资模式下，Esperanza证券将通过其管理的投资基金发行投资代币（亦作证券型代币）。这一创新机制不仅使合资格投资者可以小份额参与，同时能于二级市场交易代币。

随着全球数字资产持续演进、实体资产数字化（Real-World Assets, RWA）成为重要发展趋势的背景下，Esperanza 证券被视为亚太区领先的系统性聚焦娱乐产业投资代币化平台之一。在已获香港证监会准许的监管框架下，正式向市场推出两项具代表性的代币化娱乐投资项目，包括于 2026 年 3 月 6 至 7 日在香港体育馆举行的《黄凯芹 40 年来香港演唱会 2026》投资项目，以及一项于 2026 年 4 月 11 日在马来西亚举行的韩国男团演唱会投资项目。

长期以来，娱乐产业投资长期存在 “高门槛、高壁垒、信息不对称” 等问题，普通投资者难以入局分享产业红利，而高净值投资者则面临标的单一、流动性不足等困扰。

Esperanza证券相关业务负责人表示：”此次落地的代币化投资模式，在不改变娱乐项目原有营运模式的前提下，既为项目方拓展了新的融资路径，也为投资者提供了兼具合规属性与流动性优势的数字资产选择，高度契合当前投资者多元化的资产配置需求。”

为推动资产型数字投资的实际落地，Esperanza 证券透过 espetopia.com 建立一个 24 小时全天候运作的在线投资平台，让合资格投资者不受地域与时区限制，随时参与以亚洲市场为核心、具备真实经济基础的代币化投资项目。

透过该平台，国际合资格投资者可于其所处时区内，实时获取相关投资信息与文件，交易投资代币，并获得底层资产相关的权益和体验，有效降低跨境投资在时间与信息层面的门坎。此一模式不仅提升亚洲特色实体资产在全球市场的可见度，亦为涵盖文化、内容、体验型项目及其他具备实体经济活动支撑的资产类别，创造连接海外投资者的全新参与机会。

作为香港证监会监管框架下的合规代币化投资平台，Esperanza 证券将风险控制置于首位。据介绍，平台所有代币化项目均需经过严格的资产审核与合规备案，以确保投资标的具备明确的实体资产边界与稳健的现金流。同时，平台建立了标准化的投资流程与信息披露机制，实现规范投资、投资者便利，让投资者在合规框架内放心布局亚太娱乐资产。

业内人士认为，Esperanza证券娱乐产业代币化投资业务的正式落地，标志着亚太数字金融普惠时代正式开启。据透露，未来公司将在持续丰富娱乐产业代币化投资标的的基础上，逐步将这一模式延伸至更多实体资产领域，让更多合资格投资者通过合规渠道，轻松布局亚洲特色实体资产，实现资产的多元化配置与稳健增值。

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关于毅盛金融科技(证券)有限公司

Esperanza 证券为一家根据证券及期货条例（香港法例第571章）获发牌的公司，获许可进行第四类（就证券提供意见）及第九类（提供资产管理）业务。Esperanza 证券于2026年2月13日获香港证监会确认对Esperanza 证券就其管理的基金进行代币化一事并无进一步意见，即正式准许Esperanza 证券进行证券代币化业务。

关于Esperanza金融科技集团

Esperanza金融科技集团是一家以香港为总部的金融科技公司。集团持牌业务包括 (i) 营运黄金交易及代币化黄金的Esperanza Fintech (Commodities) Limited (一家于香港海关注册的贵金属交易商，核准注册业务包括于www.espetopia.com进行发行、赎回及交易黄金支持工具。海关注册编号A-B-25-03-08913）; (ii) 营运托管客户资产的 Esperanza Fintech (Nominees) Limited (一家获香港信托及公司服务提供商注册办事处发牌的信托及公司服务提供商，获发牌业务包括向客户提供资产托管服务。发牌编号TC010260）；及(iii) 运营代币化投资业务的关连公司Esperanza 证券, 一家获香港证监会准许进行投资代币化业务的公司。

The tokenized investment model enables Esperanza Securities to issue investment tokens (also known as security tokens) through an investment fund it manages, allowing eligible investors to participate with a significantly lower entry barrier and trade the tokens in secondary markets.

Against the emerging tokenized real-world-asset (RWA) trend worldwide, Esperanza Securities is among the first platforms with a systematic focus on the live entertainment industry. Following the granting of the permission by the SFC, two upcoming tokenized entertainment investments will include the Chris Wong 40^th Anniversary Concert which will take place in Hong Kong on 6 to 7 March 2026 and a Korean boy band concert which will take place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 11 April 2026.

Innovation beyond technology: a focus on product structure

Entertainment industry assets have long benefited from a clear business model and income structure, which include box office receipts, sponsorships and merchandise revenue. Through tokenization, Esperanza Securities offers a new path for asset owners such as concert organizers to access capital without altering their operational models, while enabling investors to directly participate in opportunities linked to real economic activities.

The application of the tokenized investment model spans beyond the live entertainment industry. In fact, opportunities with clear business models and easily valuated underlying assets possess immense potential for tokenization. For instance, cultural and experiential projects with clear community monetization models and assets with stable and predictable cash flows, such as commercial properties, can all benefit from tokenization.

Bridging global investors to Asian assets through a 24×7 platform

Through the proprietary platform, espetopia.com (“Platform“), Esperanza Securities enables eligible investors to back real economy linked Asian projects, anytime and anywhere, without geographical limitations.

Eligible investors from all over the world can access all investment-related information, trade investment tokens and redeem utilities and experiences associated with the underlying assets through the Platform. This infrastructure enhances the visibility of Asian opportunities in global markets and effectively pools global capital to fund real economic developments, across verticals from cultural intellectual properties to the broader experience economies.

Looking ahead: charting a digital financing path for high-quality real assets

Looking forward, Esperanza Securities will continue to advance its asset-backed tokenized investment model under a prudent and compliant framework. The Company aims to progressively build a sustainable digital investment ecosystem centered on real assets with clear economic foundations.

As market acceptance of RWA digitization continues to grow, the Company sees promising potential for asset-backed tokenization to become an integral financing option alongside traditional public listings and private placements.

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About Esperanza Fintech (Securities) Limited

Esperanza Securities is a licensed corporation under the Securities and Futures Ordinance (Cap 571 of the law of Hong Kong) with permission to carry out Type 4 (advising on securities) and Type 9 (asset management) regulated activities. On 13 February 2026, Esperanza Securities received a “no further comment” letter from the SFC in relation to its proposal to tokenize managed funds, effectively granting formal permission for Esperanza Securities to conduct tokenized investment businesses.

About Esperanza Fintech Group

Esperanza Fintech Group is a fintech group headquartered in Hong Kong. The group’s licensed businesses include (i) gold trading and tokenized gold services operated by Esperanza Fintech (Commodities) Limited, a DPMS (dealers in precious metals and stones) Category A Registrant (No. A-B-25-03-08913) with the Hong Kong Customs with permitted businesses including the issuance, redemption and trading of gold backed instruments on www.espetopia.com; (ii) client asset custodian service operated by Esperanza Fintech (Nominees) Limited, a licensed Trust or Company Service Provider in Hong Kong (Licence No. TC010260), regulated by the Hong Kong Companies Registry; and (iii) tokenized investment services operated by Esperanza Securities, an SFC-regulated asset manager with permission to carry out tokenized investment businesses.

代幣化投資模式代表Esperanza證券可通過自身管理的投資基金，發行投資代幣（亦作證券型代幣） ，使合資格投資者可以小份額參與，同時能於二級市場交易代幣。

在全球數字資產持續演進、實體資產數字化（Real-World Assets, RWA）成為重要發展趨勢的背景下，Esperanza 證券被視為亞太區率先系統性聚焦娛樂產業投資代幣化的平台之一。在已獲香港證監會准許的監管框架下，正式向市場推出兩項具代表性的代幣化娛樂投資項目，包括於 2026 年 3 月 6 至 7 日在香港體育館舉行的《黃凱芹 40 年來香港演唱會 2026》投資項目，以及一項於 2026 年 4 月 11 日在馬來西亞舉行的韓國男團演唱會投資項目。

創新不止於技術，而在於資產結構

娛樂產業長期以來具備清晰的商業模式與收入結構，涵蓋票房、商業贊助及相關周邊產業。Esperanza 證券透過代幣化投資的方式，為項目方提供一條在不改變原有營運模式下，拓展投資者參與具資產流動性投資的全新路徑，同時為投資者帶來與實體經濟活動直接連結的數位資產選擇。

在此基礎上，Esperanza 證券所建立的資產型投資代幣化模式，並不限於單一產業應用，亦具備跨產業延展的潛力，可支援其他具備清晰經濟活動與可評估價值的實體資產參與數位投資市場。例如，文化及內容相關項目、體驗型及商業營運資產，以及具備穩定及可預期收入的不動產（如商業物業），均可透過此一架構探索數字化投資的可行性。

全天候平台連接國際投資者與亞洲特色資產

為推動資產型數字投資的實際落地，Esperanza 證券透過 espetopia.com 建立一個 24 小時全天候運作的線上投資平台，讓合資格投資者不受地域與時區限制，隨時參與以亞洲市場為核心、具備真實經濟基礎的代幣化投資項目。

透過該平台，國際合資格投資者可於其所處時區內，即時獲取相關投資資訊與文件，交易投資代幣，並獲得底層資產相關的權益和體驗，有效降低跨境投資在時間與資訊層面的門檻。此一模式不僅提升亞洲特色實體資產在全球市場的可見度，亦為涵蓋文化、內容、體驗型項目及其他具備實體經濟活動支撐的資產類別，創造連接海外投資者的全新參與機會。

展望未來：為優質實體資產提供傳統公開市場上市以外的數位融資路徑

展望未來，Esperanza 證券將持續以審慎及合規為前提，深化資產型投資代幣化的實踐經驗，並逐步構建一個以真實資產為核心、具備長期可持續性的數字投資生態系統，支援更多具備清晰經濟基礎與品質特徵的實體資產參與其中。

公司相信，隨著市場對實體資產數字化的接受度不斷提升，資產型投資代幣化有潛力成為優質資產在傳統公開市場上市與私募融資以外的重要補充選項，在連接實體經濟與新一代數位金融之間，發揮更具彈性與包容性的橋樑角色。

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關於毅盛金融科技(證券)有限公司

Esperanza 證券為一家根據證券及期貨條例（香港法例第571章）獲發牌的公司，獲許可進行第四類（就證券提供意見）及第九類（提供資產管理）業務。Esperanza 證券於2026年2月13日獲香港證監會確認對Esperanza 證券就其管理的基金進行代幣化一事並無進一步意見，即正式准許Esperanza 證券進行證券代幣化業務。

關於Esperanza金融科技集團

Esperanza金融科技集團是一家以香港為總部的金融科技公司。集團持牌業務包括 (i) 營運黃金交易及代幣化黃金的Esperanza Fintech (Commodities) Limited (一家於香港海關註冊的貴金屬交易商，核准註冊業務包括於www.espetopia.com進行發行、贖回及交易黃金支持工具。海關註冊編號A-B-25-03-08913）; (ii) 營運託管客戶資產的 Esperanza Fintech (Nominees) Limited (一家獲香港信託及公司服務提供者註冊辦事處發牌的信託及公司服務提供者，獲發牌業務包括向客戶提供資產託管服務。發牌編號TC010260）；及(iii) 運營代幣化投資業務的關連公司Esperanza 證券, 一家獲香港證監會准許進行投資代幣化業務的公司。

Four Coffee Shops from Australia, Singapore and Malaysia Ranked in Top 10

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 February 2026 – The second edition of THE WORLD’S 100 BEST COFFEE SHOPS 2026 with DaVinci Gourmet announced its global rankings at CoffeeFest Madrid 2026, revealing a reshaped coffee landscape for the Asia Pacific region.

This definitive list of the world’s best specialty coffee shops saw Australia deepening its leadership with seven coffee shops in the global ranking, Taiwan with four, returning favourites such as Singapore’s Apartment Coffee maintaining its 2025 ranking, and Malaysia’s Story of Ono climb one level up.

Australian newcomer Only Coffee Project Crows Nest clinched 4^th position followed by Toby’s Estate Coffee Roasters in 5^th. Returning to the list were Proud Mary Coffee and Coffee Anthology, joined by newcomers Beta Coffee and Single O. The blend of returning icons and new entrants underlines Australia’s ongoing influence on global café standards.

In Asia, Apartment Coffee in Singapore and Story of Ono in Malaysia took 6th and 8th place respectively, with The Republic of South Korea, Japan, China, and The Philippines securing placements in this year’s Top 100 rankings.

See the full list at The World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops

The list confirms the emergence of new global capitals of quality coffee, as well as the consolidation of an increasingly diverse and innovative international coffee community that includes The United States, which leads the ranking with nine selected coffee shops, South America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Africa and Middle East.

“Congratulations to all 100 ranked coffee shops. The World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops 2026 with DaVinci Gourmet is the global benchmark celebrating the cafés shaping the future of coffee, and as a leading beverage solutions brand, DaVinci Gourmet is proud to stand alongside it as the global title partner,” said Eloise Dubuisson, General Manager, Food Service Brands, Kerry Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa.

A GLOBAL EVALUATION PROCESS

The ranking is produced through a mixed system combining the evaluation of more than 800 professional judges from all continents with public voting, which exceeded 350,000 votes in this edition. In total, more than 15,000 coffee shops worldwide were analysed.

RECOGNISING EXCELLENCE IN COFFEE

A benchmark for the industry and professionals, The World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops aims to highlight coffee shops that not only serve exceptional coffee but also create unique coffee experiences.

As Global and Title Partner of the 2026 edition, and together with initiatives like the DaVinci Gourmet Barista Craft Championship, DaVinci Gourmet remains committed to championing global beverage artistry and café culture.

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The journey to MUIS Halal certification involved a comprehensive and rigorous audit of the entire Tim Hortons® operational ecosystem. This included a meticulous review of the supply chain, ingredient sourcing, and kitchen preparation processes. This achievement ensures that the high-quality standards Tim Hortons® is known for globally, are harmonized with the stringent religious and food safety requirements of MUIS.

As Tim Hortons® continues to expand its footprint across Singapore, where it currently operates 17 stores, this certification is a pillar for all future outlets. The brand looks forward to opening more doors across the island, ensuring that the “Tims” experience remains accessible to all Singaporeans.

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