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Results of the ixCrypto Index Series Quarterly Review (2025 Q2) & IX Digital Asset Industry Index Series Half Yearly Review (2025 1H)

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HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 July 2025 – Today, IX Asia Indexes announced the 2025 2nd quarter review of the ixCrypto Index Series and the IX Digital Asset Industry Index Series. The constituent changes will be implemented on the effective date of 18th July 2025 (Friday). The results of the constituent review and exchange review are as follows:

1. Constituent Review – ixCrypto Index Series
1.1. ixCrypto Index (“IXCI”)
The number of constituents will increase to 21 with 3 additions and 0 deletions.

Additions
  1. Hyperliquid
  1. Pi
  1. Pepe
Deletions

No deletion

After the change, the free float adjusted market capitalization coverage is 84.28%* (excluding stablecoins, which has 7.29% of the total crypto universe), while the 90-day-average volume is 74.54%*. The constituents change above and recapping at 40% will take effect on the effective date.

Since the last review, there has been a decrease in the crypto total market capitalization from USD3.14T to USD3.09T (-1.59%)#, and a decrease in the daily volume from USD122.17B to USD107.37B (-12.11%)#. Bitcoin remains the largest crypto in the constituent list, with its price increased by 31.64% since the last review.

1.2. ixCrypto Portfolio Indexes
1.2.1 ixCrypto 5 Equal Weight Index (“IXEW5”) and ixCrypto 5 Square Root Index (“IXSR5”)

Additions
No addition
Deletions
No deletion

1.2.2 ixCrypto 10 Equal Weight Index (“IXEW10”) and ixCrypto 10 Square Root Index (“IXSR10”).

Additions
  1. Sui
  1. Hyperliquid
Deletions
  1. Avalanche
  1. Stellar
1.2.3 ixCrypto Altcoin 10 EW Index (“IXAEW10”) and ixCrypto Altcoin 10 SR Index (“IXASR10”).

Additions
  1. Hyperliquid
Deletions
  1. Stellar

1.3. ixCrypto BTC/ETH Indexes
As of the cut-off date on 30th June 2025, the ixCrypto BTC/ETH 50/50 Index (“IX5050”) maintains a 50%/50% weighting for the ixBitcoin Index (IXBI) and ixEthereum Index (IXEI). The ixCrypto BTC/ETH Proportional Index (“IXPI”) has a weighting of 88.23% and 11.77% for IXBI and IXEI, respectively.

At the upcoming effective date, IX5050 weightings will remain unchanged at 50%/50%. IXPI weightings will be adjusted to 87.71% and 12.29% for IXBI and IXEI, respectively, reflecting the market capitalization proportions of Bitcoin and Ethereum at the cut-off date.
2. Constituent Review- IX Digital Asset Industry Index Series
2.1 ixCrypto Stablecoin Index

The number of constituents will remain at 4. Stablecoin comprises 7.29% of the total crypto universe, and ixCrypto Stablecoin Index covers around 98.50% of the 90-day average market capitalization in the stablecoin universe.

Additions
No addition

Deletions

No deletion

2.2 ixCrypto Infrastructure Index
The number of constituents will decrease to 20 from 23 with 2 additions and 5 deletions.

Additions
  1. Hyperliquid
  1. GateToken
Deletions
  1. Stacks
  1. Arbitrum
  1. Optimism
  1. Fantom
  1. Injective
3. Exchange Review
As a result of exchange review, 8 exchanges passed the review process, which are as follows:

Passed Exchanges
  1. Binance
  1. Bybit
  1. Coinbase Advanced
  1. OKX
  1. Gate.io
  1. MEXC (NEW)
  1. Bitget
  1. Crypto.com (NEW)
Removed Exchanges

  1. Bitrue
  1. WhiteBIT

The selected 8 exchanges will be used to generate each of the fair average prices for the IX indexes’ constituents. The exchange review covers volume rankings, exchange background checks, founders’ background checks, USD/USDT/USDC/BTC pair coverage, overconcentration rules, exchange API coverage checks, and stability, among other aspects, for an exchange.

For more details about our exchange selection criteria, please email in**@******ex.com. More information on the ixCrypto Indexes, including their constituents and constituents’ weights, is provided in the Appendices, or refer to the website https://ix-index.com/.

*Exclude stable coins and exchange coins that trigger conflict of interest (based on conflict-of-interest rule methodology 3.9, effective on Oct 2, 2020)

#As of 30th June 2025, based on the past 90 days average
XXXX (NEW)Newly introduced exchanges as of 2025 Q2

Appendix 1

ixCrypto Index (“IXCI”)
Universe

All crypto coins traded in at least two different exchanges around the world

Selection Criteria

Cryptocurrencies ranking in the top 80% of cumulative full market capitalization (“MC”) coverage and within an acceptable range in accordance with the Volume Buffer Rule in terms of 90-day average trading volume

Number of Constituents

21 in Q2 2025

Launch Date

12th December 2018

Base Date

3rd December 2018

Base Value

1,000

Reconstitution Rule

If the coverage is below 75% or any of constituents is not within an acceptable range in accordance with the Volume Buffer Rule in terms of 90-day average trading volume, IXCI will be reconstituted to bring MC coverage back and do liquidity screening.

Reconstitution and Rebalancing Frequency

Quarterly and with a fast entry rule

Weighting Methodology

Free float adjusted market capitalization weighted with a cap of 40%

Currency

US Dollar

Dissemination

Every 5 seconds for 24×7

(On Bloomberg, Reuters and major information vendors)

Website

Wechat

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Appendix 2
Weightings of the Constituents of ixCrypto Index

Crypto

90-day-average- Market Cap

90-day-average-Volume

Cut-off

Price

Cumulative

Market Coverage

Weighting (%) After 40% Cap#

1

Bitcoin

$1,958,824,850,898

$43,773,161,779

$108,385.57

63.30%

40.00%

2

Ethereum

$264,630,208,306

$20,330,586,434

$2,500.96

71.85%

26.24%

3

XRP

$129,093,439,083

$3,536,484,161

$2.21

76.02%

11.32%

4

Solana

$77,727,473,997

$3,889,287,782

$153.35

78.53%

7.13%

5

Dogecoin

$27,568,851,994

$1,414,503,515

$0.17

79.42%

2.21%

6

TRON

$24,735,939,164

$640,070,448

$0.28

80.22%

2.28%

7

Cardano

$23,831,031,962

$814,152,503

$0.58

80.99%

1.78%

8

Sui

$10,244,970,455

$1,278,858,659

$2.90

81.32%

0.86%

9

Chainlink

$9,279,422,096

$404,124,268

$13.73

81.62%

0.81%

10

Hyperliquid

$8,951,075,346

$230,002,470

$39.74

81.91%

1.15%

11

Avalanche

$8,611,447,780

$368,069,992

$18.74

82.19%

0.69%

12

Stellar

$8,238,304,094

$197,531,742

$0.24

82.46%

0.65%

13

Bitcoin Cash

$7,771,865,094

$330,241,952

$503.79

82.71%

0.87%

14

Toncoin

$7,712,917,926

$187,410,580

$2.91

82.96%

0.63%

15

Shiba Inu

$7,659,613,344

$220,836,176

$0.00

83.20%

0.61%

16

Hedera

$7,318,869,233

$204,080,474

$0.15

83.44%

0.56%

17

Litecoin

$6,600,292,835

$462,534,345

$87.99

83.65%

0.58%

18

Polkadot

$6,402,181,346

$195,868,905

$3.55

83.86%

0.49%

19

Pi

$4,745,528,506

$229,349,123

$0.53

84.01%

0.35%

20

Pepe

$4,297,898,972

$1,026,963,274

$0.00

84.15%

0.38%

21

Uniswap

$3,877,141,952

$297,010,690

$7.40

84.28%

0.41%

As of 30 June 2025

# Weighting (%) after 40% Cap is adjusted according to the cut-off price, the arrangement of order may not be the same as 90-day-average-Market Cap

Selection of index constituents is based on the past 90-day-average market capitalization and volume.

For the calculation methodology of the index, please refer to the “ixCrypto Index Methodology Paper” on our website

Appendix 3

Weightings of the Constituents of ixCrypto Portfolio Indexes
Index Constituent

ixCrypto 5 EW Index

ixCrypto 5 SR Index

ixCrypto 10 EW Index

ixCrypto 10 SR Index

ixCrypto Altcoin 10 EW Index

ixCrypto

Altcoin 10

SR Index

1

Bitcoin

20.00%

51.98%

10.00%

43.16%

2

Ethereum

20.00%

19.45%

10.00%

16.15%

10.00%

27.03%

3

XRP

20.00%

12.78%

10.00%

10.61%

10.00%

17.75%

4

Solana

20.00%

10.14%

10.00%

8.42%

10.00%

14.09%

5

Dogecoin

20.00%

5.65%

10.00%

4.69%

10.00%

7.84%

6

TRON

10.00%

4.21%

10.00%

7.04%

7

Cardano

10.00%

4.76%

10.00%

7.97%

8

Sui

10.00%

2.84%

10.00%

4.75%

9

Chainlink

10.00%

2.61%

10.00%

4.38%

10

Hyperliquid

10.00%

2.55%

10.00%

4.26%

11

Avalanche

10.00%

4.89%

As of 30 June 2025

Appendix 4

Weightings of the Constituents of ixCrypto BTC/ETH 50/50 Index and ixCrypto BTC/ETH Proportional Index
Crypto

90-day-average Crypto Market Cap

90-day-average Crypto Volume

Index Level

Weight in BTC/ETH 50/50

Weight in BTC/ETH Proportional

Bitcoin

$1,958,824,850,898

$43,773,161,779

26259.77

50.00%

87.71%

Ethereum

$264,630,208,306

$20,330,586,434

21550.90

50.00%

12.29%

As of 30 June 2025

Appendix 5
Weightings of the Constituents of ixCrypto Stablecoin Indexes
Crypto

90-day-average- Market Cap

90-day-average-

volume

Cut-off

Price

Cumulative

Market Coverage

Weighting (%) After 40% Cap

1

Tether USDT

$150,434,687,801

$74,954,359,584

$ 1.0003

4.86%

40.00%

2

USDC

$61,142,710,723

$10,713,787,820

$ 0.9999

6.84%

40.00%

3

Ethena USDe

$5,365,061,050

$10,894,372,584

$ 0.9998

7.01%

10.06%

4

Dai

$5,190,458,650

$100,774,939

$ 1.0003

7.18%

9.94%

As of 30 June 2025
Appendix 6

Weightings of the Constituents of ixCrypto Infrastructure Index
Crypto

90-day-average- Market Cap

90-day-average-volume

Cut-off Price

Cumulative

Market Coverage

Weighting (%) After 40% Cap#

1

Ethereum

$264,630,208,306

$20,330,586,434

$2,500.96

8.55%

40.00%

2

Solana

$77,727,473,997

$3,889,287,782

$153.35

11.06%

23.53%

3

TRON

$24,735,939,164

$640,070,448

$0.28

11.86%

7.53%

4

Cardano

$23,831,031,962

$814,152,503

$0.58

12.63%

5.87%

5

Sui

$10,244,970,455

$1,278,858,659

$2.90

12.96%

2.83%

6

Chainlink

$9,279,422,096

$404,124,268

$13.73

13.26%

2.67%

7

Hyperliquid

$8,951,075,346

$230,002,470

$39.74

13.55%

3.81%

8

Avalanche

$8,611,447,780

$368,069,992

$18.74

13.83%

2.27%

9

Toncoin

$7,712,917,926

$187,410,580

$2.91

14.08%

2.07%

10

Hedera

$7,318,869,233

$204,080,474

$0.15

14.32%

1.86%

11

Polkadot

$6,402,181,346

$195,868,905

$3.55

14.52%

1.62%

12

Aptos

$3,131,713,884

$151,613,038

$4.96

14.62%

0.92%

13

NEAR Protocol

$2,973,329,612

$182,318,756

$2.26

14.72%

0.80%

14

Internet Computer

$2,684,391,657

$75,870,046

$5.08

14.81%

0.78%

15

Ethereum Classic

$2,579,704,121

$101,042,400

$16.97

14.89%

0.74%

16

GateToken

$2,419,718,826

$10,896,292

$15.75

14.97%

0.56%

17

Mantle

$2,342,288,931

$210,686,737

$0.60

15.04%

0.58%

18

POL (prev. MATIC)

$2,212,231,131

$121,033,232

$0.18

15.12%

0.55%

19

VeChain

$2,126,095,766

$52,034,336

$0.02

15.18%

0.54%

20

Cosmos

$1,724,317,079

$112,401,543

$4.21

15.24%

0.47%

As of 30 June 2025

# Weighting (%) after 40% Cap is adjusted according to the cut-off price; the arrangement of order may not be the same as the 90-day-average-Market Cap
Selection of index constituents is based on the past 90-day-average market capitalization and volume.

For the calculation methodology of the index, please refer to the “ixCrypto Index Methodology Paper” on our website

Appendix 7
ixCrypto Indexes Dissemination

Real time indexes are disseminated every 5-second interval for 24×7 since 23 June 2022. The real-time indexes are available for viewing on the IX Crypto Index official webpage. For IXCI, IXBI and IXEI, the indexes are also available through Nasdaq Global Index Data Service (GIDS) with the tickers “IXCI”, “IXBI” and “IXEI”, with dissemination interval kept at 15-second unchanged.
The vendor tickers are shown below:

Index Name

Bloomberg Ticker

NASDAQ

Reuters Ticker

Real-time

Delayed

ixCrypto Index

IXCI

IXCI2

.IXCI

.IXCI

ixBitcoin Index

IXCBI

IXCBI2

.IXBI

.IXBI1

ixEthereum Index

IXCEI

IXCEI2

.IXEI

.IXEI1

For further information about ixCrypto Index and other available indexes including IX Crypto spot price index series, please visit company official webpage https://ix-index.com or subscribe to LinkedIn: IX Asia Indexes

For data licensing and product, please contact us at li*******@******ex.com.

For free API use on academic research or trial, please contact en*****@******ex.com

Hashtag: #ixCrypto

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About IX Asia Indexes and IX Asia Index Advisory Committee

IX Capital International Limited is an award-winning index and investment advisory company. The index business arm- IX Asia Indexes, providing real-time digital asset and innovative indexes, disseminated 24×7 globally and built on robust infrastructure. Since the launch of the first crypto benchmark index (“IXCI”) launched in Hong Kong in December 2018, the ixCrypto index series expand into 29 indexes designed for exchange futures products, mark-to-market, and fund managers’ portfolio construction purposes. To ensure the professionality and impartiality of the index methodologies and operations, IX Asia Indexes has established its index advisory committee with representation from different industries, including fund management, exchanges, brokerage, financial blockchain experts, crypto service providers, etc. The committee will meet quarterly a year to discuss matters relating to the IX Asia Indexes, including to review and to comment the data sources, methodologies, and operations of IX Asia Indexes, to provide guidance to the future development of new IX Asia Indexes and to handle other issues and decisions on an as-needed basis.
IX Asia Indexes was awarded the Fintech Award (wealth investment and management) 2019 and 2021 organised by ETNet. It as well won an award for Startup of the Year and Basic Technology (Big Data) from Hong Kong Fintech Impetus Awards 2022 by Metro Broadcast and KPMG. It also won Asia Pacific Enterprise Achievement Award 2024 by Echolade. IX Asia Indexes completed its IOSCO compliance statement and obtained ISO/IEC 27001:2013 UKAS certification.

About IX Crypto Indexes

The ixCrypto index (“IXCI”) is the first crypto index launched in Hong Kong. It was launched on 12 December 2018. It is denominated in USD with a base value of 1000 and a base date on 3 December 2018. Designed to be easy to understand while providing a good representation of the crypto market, ixCrypto index aims to cover the top 80% of the cumulative free-float adjusted market capitalization in the crypto universe and, at the same time, the crypto currencies should fall within the top liquid cryptos ranked by trading volume in the 90 days preceding the review date. The index is to be reviewed quarterly and with a fast entry rule. Real time indexes are disseminated every 5-second for 24×7 since 23 June 2022. Real time index data together with ixBitcoin Index and ixEthereum Index can be obtained from IX Asia Indexes Data Services and Bloomberg terminal on IXCI <GO>. For IXCI, IXBI and IXEI, the indexes are also available through Nasdaq Global Index Data Service (GIDS) with the tickers “IXCI”, “IXBI”, “IXEI”, with dissemination interval kept at 15-second unchanged.

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MET Group’s Climate Impact Report Confirms The Company’s Contribution to Profitable Decarbonisation

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SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 June 2026 – MET Group has published its Climate Impact Report 2025, highlighting how the company continues to balance decarbonisation, security of supply, and affordability through an integrated portfolio of gas, LNG, renewables, and energy storage solutions.

Executive Summary of MET Group Climate Impact Report 2025

The report comes amid European debates about how to preserve climate ambition while also maintaining industrial competitiveness and investment attractiveness. It describes the way MET Group’s integrated gas, LNG, power, renewables, and battery storage portfolio supports Europe’s efforts to address the energy trilemma.

The Climate Impact Report reflects a year of continued progress in MET Group’s climate journey, including growth in green electricity generation, an increased share of energy transition investments in the company’s capital allocation, and the first GHG inventory subject to third-party limited assurance.

  • In 2025, the Group increased the proportion of its CAPEX directed toward renewable energy and BESS projects to 39%. Renewable generation reached 625 GWh, supported by new solar parks in Germany and Italy, including the Group’s first Agri-PV project. MET also inaugurated one of Hungary’s largest BESS facilities at Dunamenti Power Station, supporting grid flexibility and renewable integration.

  • MET Group’s average grid emission factor across its retail power markets improved from 279 to 255gCO₂e/kWh, which was primarily driven by significant portfolio growth in cleaner markets such as Spain.

  • For the first time, MET Group’s greenhouse gas inventory has been subject to limited assurance by PricewaterhouseCoopers AG, Zurich.

  • MET Group’s climate approach strives to achieve alignment with the EU Fit for 55 framework and integrates climate-related risk management into long-term strategic planning and investment decisions. The report outlines MET’s approach to managing both physical and transition risks, while reinforcing the role of diversified assets, flexible infrastructure, and integrated trading operations in supporting resilience across evolving energy markets.
In his first Climate Impact Report statement as Group CEO, Huibert Vigeveno emphasised: “Our ambition to be a European energy champion, able to provide our customers with cleaner energy, positions us to support Europe in addressing the energy transition trilemma of decarbonisation, security of supply, and affordability – advancing the transition in a way that is commercially sustainable, operationally reliable, and affordable for the customers and stakeholders we serve.”

Huibert Vigeveno added: “Europe should move beyond framing the energy transition primarily as a climate obligation and instead position it as an industrial and technological opportunity. Sustained leadership in climate action will ultimately depend on Europe’s ability to remain an attractive hub for investment, foster innovation, and enable the large-scale industrial deployment of new solutions.”

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MET Group is an integrated European energy company, headquartered in Switzerland, with activities and assets in natural gas, LNG, power, and renewables. MET serves customers in 24 countries through subsidiaries, and is present in 33 national energy markets as well as 51 international trading hubs. The company’s 1,400+ employees represent close to 60 nationalities. MET has extensive experience operating renewable and flexible assets, thus providing the widest possible support to energy transition. In 2025, MET Group’s consolidated sales revenue amounted to EUR 28.5 billion, with a total transacted volume of natural gas amounting to 241 BCM and total traded electricity of 160 TWh.

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SCG Showcases Green Innovations and Low-Carbon Cement at Cemtech Asia 2026, Reinforcing ASEAN Leadership and Commitment to the Net Zero Pathway

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BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 June 2026 – SCG, ASEAN’s leading low-carbon cement manufacturer, co-hosted Cemtech ASIA 2026, a world-class conference and exhibition for the global cement sector held from June 14 to 17, 2026. Driven by a shared commitment to accelerating low-carbon transition and achieving Net Zero goals, industry executives and experts from across the world gathered to explore breakthrough innovations, expand business networks amidst global challenges, and navigate sustainable business transformations in response to tightening environmental regulations and resource conservation demands.

Mr. Surachai Nimlaor, President of SCG Cement and Green Solutions

At Cemtech Asia 2026, SCG demonstrated its commitment to advancing the cement industry through tangible low-carbon cement innovations. Mr. Surachai Nimlaor, President of SCG Cement and Green Solutions, stated:

“As the region’s leader in the low-carbon cement industry, SCG is dedicated to developing breakthrough innovations that minimize resource consumption and maximize eco-friendliness. By steadily reducing carbon dioxide emissions, we directly address the evolving demands and adaptation challenges of the construction industry across ASEAN and global markets.”

Alongside showcasing its cutting-edge LC3 low-carbon cement prototype at the exhibition, SCG hosted an exclusive site visit to its Ta Luang Cement Plant in Saraburi Province for global delegates. Key highlights of the showcase and tour included:

  • SCG LC3 Structural Cement: Developed from limestone, calcined clay, and specialized additives, this next-generation low-carbon cement reduces CO2 emissions by up to 30–40%. Its production process incorporates up to 40% biomass alternative fuels (such as rice husks and straw) and over 35% renewable energy. This is achieved without compromising any product performance or structural integrity, with its environmental performance independently verified through an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD).
  • Rondo Heat Battery: SCG has pioneered ASEAN’s first installation of the Rondo Heat Battery at the Ta Luang Cement Plant. Developed in collaboration with Rondo Energy, this breakthrough thermal energy storage solution converts intermittent renewable power into high-temperature thermal energy, storing it at up to 1,500°C in thermal media. With an exceptional energy recovery efficiency of up to 97% and a lifespan exceeding 40 years, the system provides a continuous 24/7 supply of clean heat, supporting the decarbonization of industrial manufacturing processes.
  • Refractory Solutions by The Siam Refractory Industry Co., Ltd. (SRIC): As a leading global refractory solutions provider, SRIC showcased its advanced technologies and innovative solutions designed to enhance operational efficiency, reliability, and sustainability, including:
    1. Anti-Hydration Brick: The world’s first Anti-Hydration brick, extending shelf life from 6 to 24 months. This breakthrough innovation helps minimize material degradation, reduce production downtime, and improve overall operational efficiency.
    2. Thermal Media for Heat Battery: Co-developed with Rondo Energy, these high-performance heat storage blocks deliver up to 97% thermal efficiency, enabling reliable 24-hour energy availability and supporting the transition toward cleaner industrial energy solutions.
      • Solar Floating: Installed at the Ta Luang Cement Plant, this floating solar array generates 16.6 million kWh of clean electricity annually, cutting greenhouse gas emissions by over 8,000 tons of CO₂ equivalent per year. By repurposing the plant’s industrial reservoirs, the system optimizes resource efficiency and highlights SCG’s integration of green energy into heavy industry.

As co-host of Cemtech ASIA 2026, SCG reaffirmed its role as a trusted industry leader on the global stage. The event served as a major catalyst for expanding business networks and facilitating high-level technology and knowledge exchanges with world-class industry players. Moving forward, SCG is dedicated to cultivating global alliances to propel Thailand’s cement industry toward a Net Zero pathway, solidifying its position as ASEAN’s cement leader.

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Mannings Continues “Safe Disposal of Unused Medicines Programme” for the Fourth Year Partnering with Community Organisations to Expand Network to 75 Collection Points

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Free Medication Counselling Service to Prevent Misuse of Medicines and Protect Public Health

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 June 2026 – Mannings is launching its “Safe Disposal of Unused Medicines Programme” for the fourth consecutive year. This year, the programme further expands its collection network through collaboration with six community organisations, increasing the number of collection points across Hong Kong to 75. From 26 June to 23 July 2026, citizens can visit any of the 62 Mannings stores with pharmacies (except Elements, Landmark, Uptown Plaza, and Airport branches) or 13 designated community organisation collection points to dispose of leftover or expired medications (pills only, excluding dangerous drugs, liquid medications, and Chinese medicines) in the “Unused Medicines Collection Box.”

Mannings’ Safe Disposal of Unused Medicines Programme 2026

The participating community organisations this year include the Christian Family Service Centre, Hong Kong Christian Service, St. James’ Settlement, The Hong Kong Society for Rehabilitation, Hong Kong Family Community Pharmacy, and HKUMed Community Pharmacy. These organisations will set up “Unused Medicines Collection Boxes” at 13 designated service centres to facilitate proper disposal. Hong Kong Christian Service will also continue to collect the unused medicines and provide pharmaceutical knowledge directly to the elderly through its home care outreach services, promoting safe medication use.

All collected medicines will be handed over to a chemical waste collector licensed by the Environmental Protection Department and then properly destroyed at a chemical waste treatment centre. The programme encourages citizens to join hands with Mannings in safely disposing of unused medicines, enhancing medication knowledge, and safeguarding both the environment and community health. Please note that the disposal service is available only during the hours when Mannings pharmacists or healthcare professionals at community organisations are on duty. For more details, you can visit any Mannings pharmacy branch or consult a pharmacist on duty via WhatsApp (https://bit.ly/400s4sc).

Complimentary Medication Counselling Service to Educate the Public on Reducing Pharmaceutical Waste at Source
Mannings aims to address the issue at its source by encouraging citizens to develop the habit of regularly checking their home medicine cabinets. This helps prevent excessive storage of medicines, reduces waste, and minimises environmental pollution, while ensuring safe medication use. In addition to the Collection Boxes, Mannings registered pharmacists will enhance support in providing free medication counselling services to assist citizens with any medication-related questions. Citizens who have medication-related enquiries can bring their medicines to any Mannings pharmacy or consult a pharmacist via WhatsApp (https://bit.ly/400s4sc). Pharmacists will explain in detail whether medications overlap or interact, and guide proper usage to reduce accumulation and waste. The service requires no appointment and is completely free of charge.

Over 15 Million Tablets Collected since Programme Launched in 2023

As the first major community pharmacy chain in Hong Kong to pioneer unused medicine disposal services, Mannings has successfully collected and properly disposed of over 15 million tablets between 2023 and 2025. Mannings’ registered pharmacists also sort, tally, and analyse the collected medicines, helping to reduce environmental impact while gaining insights into and educating the public on proper medication practices. This reflects Mannings’ commitment to fulfilling its social responsibility as a community pharmacy and safeguarding public health.

Philip Chiu, Chief Pharmacist of Mannings
says, “From the past few years of the programme, we observed that many households accumulate significant amounts of unused medicines, including those requiring completion of the entire course, such as antibiotics or chronic disease medications. When citizens fail to follow doctors’ instructions and complete the course, it not only delays recovery but may also increase healthcare costs in the long run. This year, we would like to further promote the idea of ‘home pharmacy checks,’ reminding citizens to regularly review their medicine cabinets to avoid expired or misused medicines, and to feel more reassured in medication use. ”

Chiu further states, “Community pharmacists play a vital role in this process. Beyond providing disposal services, they also educate and counsel citizens to establish correct medication habits. Through this programme, Mannings hopes to help the public understand that medication management and environmental protection are equally important, and that both can progress hand in hand to contribute to community health and sustainable development.”

For details on participating Mannings pharmacies and other designated community collection points for the “Mannings Safe Disposal of Unused Medicines Programme,” please visit
https://bit.ly/3UuWGy5.

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About Mannings

Mannings is Hong Kong’s largest health and beauty products chain store with over 320 outlets and over 60 in-store pharmacies operating in Hong Kong and Macau, providing a wide range of quality health care, personal care, skin care and baby products to customers. Our team of Community Health Professionals is available at many of our stores, offering expert advice and free consultations from registered Pharmacists, Dieticians, Beauty and Health Advisors. Mannings has been named by the Hong Kong Retail Management Association (HKRMA) as “Quality Service Retailer of the Year – Personal Care Products Category” for 15 consecutive years (2011 to 2025). Mannings has also been recognised as the “No.1 Most Preferred Brand” in online surveys conducted by global market research company Ipsos (2021-2024) and Nielsen (2025-2026) in Hong Kong for six consecutive years.

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