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Nissin Foods (Hong Kong) Charity Fund Establishes Nissin Foods Scholarship at The Chinese University of Hong Kong

January 19, 2023

Encouraging Students to Strive for Excellence Nurturing Food Science Talent for Future Generations HONG KONG, Jan 18, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - Nissin Foods Company Limited ("Nissin Foods", and together with its subsidiaries, the "Group"; Stock code: 1475) has announced the launch of the Nissin Foods Scholarship for Food and Nutritional Sciences students by Nissin Foods (Hong Kong) Charity Fund ("Charity Fund") and The Chinese University of Hong Kong ("CUHK"). [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="500"] Mr. Kiyotaka ANDO, Chairman of Nissin Foods (HK) Charity Fund (middle right), and Prof. Anthony CHAN, Pro-Vice-Chancellor of CUHK (middle left), announced the launch of the Nissin Foods Scholarship for Food and Nutritional Sciences. The seven recipients for academic year 2022-23 are: (left to right) KEI Nelson, LIN Yuhong from the Ph.D programme, and WONG Wai Yee, LAM Shuk Fan and (right to left) CHAN Hoi Yi, HSU Po Ling, KWAN Ka Yi from the Bachelor's degree programme.[/caption] The scholarship aims to encourage undergraduate and postgraduate students of CUHK's Food and Nutritional Sciences (Hons) programme to pursue academic excellence. The seven scholarship recipients for the 2022-2023 academic year are: CHAN Hoi Yi, HSU Po Ling, KWAN Ka Yi, LAM Shuk Fan, WONG Wai Yee from the Bachelor's degree programme, and KEI Nelson, LIN Yuhong from the Ph.D programme. The full scholarship is provided by Charity Fund and will be used to pay for tuition fees for eligible students. Mr. Kiyotaka ANDO, Chairman of Nissin Foods (Hong Kong) Charity Fund, said, "At Nissin Foods, we believe that "food-related jobs are sacred profession", because food supports life. Charity Fund is pleased to collaborate with CUHK for the launch of Nissin Foods Scholarship for Food and Nutritional Sciences students. We share similar value in nurturing outstanding and caring food and nutrition professionals, who would contribute to the development of the food industry in Hong Kong as well as to the Hong Kong society at large. We believe that by cultivating a healthy lifestyle through food, a new crop of food and nutrition professionals will emerge to carry on the Team Nissin spirit - passing it on from one generation to the next." Professor Anthony CHAN, Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President of CUHK, expressed his sincere gratitude for the generosity of the Charity Fund, saying, "The university feels privileged that we share the same vision of innovation as the Nissin Foods (Hong Kong) Charity Fund. Nurturing talent and sparing no effort to provide them with fertile ground to grow and strive for innovation has always been CUHK's top priority. With this aspiration in mind, CUHK seeks to work closely with reliable partners in the promotion of higher education and in providing ample opportunities for students." Mr. Nelson KEI, representative of the recipients expressed his gratitude to Charity Fund and CUHK for establishing the Nissin Foods Scholarship and presented a letter of appreciation to the representative of Charity Fund at the ceremony. He said: "The Nissin Foods Scholarship means so much to me because it helps us realise our dreams, and also motivates us to continue to pursue excellence in our studies." About Nissin Foods (Hong Kong) Charity Fund The Nissin Foods (Hong Kong) Charity Fund ("Charity Fund") was set up in September 2020 by way of a trust deed by Nissin Foods Company Limited (Stock code: 1475). The objectives of the Charity Fund are: a) to advance education, teaching, learning, arts, science and academic research; b) to make provision for people in need; and c) to carry out works of a charitable nature that are beneficial to the Hong Kong community.

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Nissin Foods Extends Sponsorship of Local Tennis Star Cody WONG for Three Further Years until 2025

January 12, 2023

HONG KONG, Jan 12, 2023 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Nissin Foods Company Limited ("Nissin Foods", and together with its subsidiaries, the "Group"; Stock code: 1475) is pleased to announce the extension of its sponsorship of Hong Kong tennis player Cody WONG for a period of three years from 2023-2025. Having sponsored Cody since 2021, Nissin Foods has increased its sponsorship support for the 20-year-old star as she continues to make strides on the professional circuit, in the hope that Cody will garner even more honours for herself and Hong Kong on the international arena. Mr. Kiyotaka ANDO (left), Executive Director, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Nissin Foods poses with Cody WONG (right) to celebrate the extension of Nissin Foods' sponsorship of Cody for three further years until December 2025. Mr. Kiyotaka ANDO (left), Executive Director, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Nissin Foods with Cody WONG (right).Mr. Kiyotaka ANDO (left), Executive Director, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Nissin Foods was joined by Mr. Philip MOK, President of the HKTA (first from right) and Cody WONG (second from right) to mark Nissin's announcement.Cody WONG has achieved career high rankings in singles and doubles in 2022 with Nissin's support."We are pleased to extend our support for Cody for a total of five years until 2025," said Mr. Kiyotaka ANDO, Executive Director, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Nissin Foods. "Long-term support is important for elite athletes like Cody. With our support, she will be able to focus on building her skills, strengthening her physique, and enhancing her experience, particularly in international tournaments. Cody is a young talent with so much promise. We hope to give her comprehensive support that can help her to fully realise her talents and reach new heights. True to our founder Mr. Momofuku ANDO's belief that 'eating and sports are the two axles of health', the sponsorship of Cody and youth tennis in Hong Kong aligns with Nissin Foods' commitment to promoting sports and healthy lifestyles." Mr. Philip MOK, President of Hong Kong Tennis Association, said, "I would like to thank Nissin Foods for its committed support of youth tennis and our young elite players in Hong Kong. Support for players like Cody at this pivotal stage of their careers is so important and will allow her to continue her impressive progress on the professional circuit, whilst also inspiring other young players. After a fantastic season last year, we are excited to see how far Cody can go in 2023." "I am so grateful to Nissin Foods for its continued support," commented Cody. "This sponsorship enables me to focus on my tennis and motivates me to train even harder to reach my goals. I cannot thank Nissin Foods enough for this wonderful support throughout my young career."In 2022 Cody won nine doubles title and one singles title on the ITF Women's World Tennis Tour and achieved career-high rankings in both singles and doubles, reaching No. 343 and No.156 in the world, respectively. With the support of Nissin Foods, she is positioned to continue rising in the rankings and to collect more titles in 2023.Nissin Foods is the official Youth Development Partner of the Hong Kong Tennis Association ("HKTA") and the title sponsor of its three major local junior tournaments - the Hong Kong National Junior Tennis Championships, the Hong Kong Junior Tennis Series, and the Hong Kong Junior Tennis Novice Competition. These core events form the basis for local junior development, providing young players with optimal competitive opportunities to gain more match experience, whilst also allowing HKTA to identify promising talents. In recent years Nissin Foods has extended its support to elite players to provide financial assistance to help them maximise their full potential as professional players.About Nissin Foods Company LimitedNissin Foods Company Limited (The "Group"; Stock code: 1475) is a renowned food company in Hong Kong and Mainland China with a diversified portfolio of well-known and highly popular brands and the largest instant noodle company in Hong Kong. The Group officially established its presence in Hong Kong in 1984. The Group primarily manufactures and sells instant noodles, frozen foods and other food products under its two core corporate brands, namely "NISSIN" and "DOLL" together with a diversified portfolio of iconic household premium food brands. The Group's five flagship product brands, namely "Cup Noodles", "Demae Iccho", "Doll Instant Noodle", "Doll Dim Sum" and "Fuku" are also among the most popular choices in their respective food product categories in Hong Kong. In Mainland China, the Group has introduced technology innovation through the "ECO Cup" concept into the market and primarily focuses its sales efforts in the first-and second-tier cities. Nissin Foods is a constituent of eight Hang Seng Indexes, namely: Hang Seng Composite Index, Hang Seng Consumer Goods & Services Index, Hang Seng Stock Connect Hong Kong Index, Hang Seng Stock Connect Hong Kong MidCap & SmallCap Index, Hang Seng Stock Connect Hong Kong SmallCap Index, Hang Seng SCHK Mainland China Companies Index, Hang Seng SCHK ex-AH Companies Index, and Hang Seng Small Cap (Investable) Index. For more information, please visit www.nissingroup.com.hk.About Hong Kong Tennis AssociationThe HKTA is a non-profit organisation formed in 1909 with over 4,000 individual members and recognised by both the Asian Tennis Federation (ATF) and the International Tennis Federation (ITF). The HKTA's objectives are to promote tennis to all, to nurture talented players to compete at a regional & international level, and to raise the standard of the game in Hong Kong. To meet its objectives, the HKTA organises a number of local and international tennis tournaments, as well as grassroots, junior and elite development programmes, inter-club leagues, coaching certification courses, and a Tennis-For-All open enrollment programme.Please visit http://www.tennishk.org for more information. Copyright 2023 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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Nissin Foods (Hong Kong) Charity Fund and The Education University of Hong Kong Launch Scholarship for Elite Athletes

December 19, 2022

HONG KONG, Dec 19, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Nissin Foods Company Limited ("Nissin Foods", and together with its subsidiaries, the "Group"; Stock code: 1475) has announced the launch of the Nissin Foods Scholarship for Elite Athletes by Nissin Foods (Hong Kong) Charity Fund ("Charity Fund") and The Education University of Hong Kong ("EdUHK").Mr. Kiyotaka ANDO, Chairman of Nissin Foods (Hong Kong) Charity Fund (middle right), and Professor Stephen CHEUNG Yan Leung, President of EdUHK (middle left), announced the launch of the Nissin Foods Scholarship for Elite Athletes. The four scholarship recipients for the 2022-2023 academic year are - Mr. Dickson TAM Joe Dick (first from left); Mr. WONG Hong Ching (second from left); Mr. CHOI Kwan Lok (first from right) and Ms. FU Chi Yan (second from right).The Scholarship is intended to encourage elite athletes who are on the Bachelor of Health Education (Honors) program or the Postgraduate Diploma in Education program at EdUHK to continuously pursue excellence in their athletic performance and their studies to become educators of health in the future. The four scholarship recipients for the 2022-2023 academic year are: Mr. CHOI Kwan Lok (cycling, retired); Ms. FU Chi Yan (badminton); Mr. Dickson TAM Joe Dick (triathlon, retired); and Mr. WONG Hong Ching (shuttlecock).Mr. Kiyotaka ANDO, Chairman of Nissin Foods (Hong Kong) Charity Fund, said, "As a leading food manufacturer, we are not only committed to exploring food-related possibilities and creating fabulous tastes, but also nurturing talents for the food industry and the society. This is why we launched the Scholarship for Elite Athletes. We believe that by cultivating a healthy lifestyle among young people through food and sports, a new crop of elite athletes will emerge to carry on the Team Nissin spirit - passing it on from one generation to the next." Professor Stephen CHEUNG Yan Leung, President of EdUHK, expressed his sincere gratitude to the Charity Fund for their generous donation, and added, "The establishment of the scholarship enables current and retired athletes to diversify their career development. We also hope the perseverance and indomitable spirit these student-athletes demonstrate will set a good example for other students."Ms. ZHANG Ling, Sports Ambassador of Nissin Foods and former Hong Kong No. 1 tennis player, said, "I am glad to see our society showing greater care and appreciation towards athletes and supporting them in different ways. As a professional tennis player, I understand very well the many challenges that elite athletes face and what they need. I'm proud to be part of a team responsible for creating a better learning environment for potential teachers, which will ultimately help various beneficiaries, including the children in need. Through our collaborative efforts, we will play an active role in cultivating future leaders who will have a positive impact on Hong Kong, making it an even better place." About Nissin Foods (Hong Kong) Charity Fund The Nissin Foods (Hong Kong) Charity Fund ("Charity Fund") was set up in September 2020 by way of a trust deed by Nissin Foods Company Limited (Stock code: 1475). The Charity Fund obtained the tax exemption status for charitable institutions accorded by section 88 of the Inland Revenue Ordinance (Cap. 112) in September 2021. The objectives of the Charity Fund are: a) to advance education, teaching, learning, arts, science and academic research; b) to make provision for people in need; and c) to carry out works of a charitable nature that are beneficial to the Hong Kong community. Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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Nissin Foods Wins Bid for Acquiring Equity Interest in Zhuhai Winner at RMB352.44 Million

November 7, 2022

HONG KONG, Nov 7, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Nissin Foods Company Limited ("Nissin Foods", and together with its subsidiaries, the "Group"; Stock code: 1475) announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary Nissin Foods (China) Holding Co., Ltd. ("Nissin Foods China") has won a bid for 29.55% equity interest in Zhuhai Golden Coast Winner Food Products Limited ("Zhuhai Winner") (the "Proposed Acquisition") at RMB352.44 million.An indirect subsidiary of Nissin Foods, Zhuhai Winner is 70.45% owned by Winner Food Products Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, and 29.55% owned by Zhuhai Western Development Co. Upon completion of the Proposed Acquisition, Zhuhai Winner will become an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Nissin Foods.Zhuhai Winner is a manufacturer and distributor of instant noodles for Nissin Foods. Its principal activities include production and sale of instant noodles, seasonings, paper food containers and plastic packaging containers. Mr Kiyotaka ANDO, Executive Director, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Nissin Foods, said, "We believe the Proposed Acquisition, if materialised, will give us greater flexibility to deploy production capabilities in Hong Kong and Mainland China to respond to market demand and the changing business environment. It will also present a good opportunity to the Group to advance our instant noodles production and distribution, as well as seize the long-term growth trends in the Mainland China, which will in turn bolster the Group's overall income and profitability. The move is also proof of our long-term commitment to the instant noodles business in Hong Kong and Mainland China which is in line with our strategic direction." About Nissin Foods Company LimitedNissin Foods Company Limited (The "Group"; Stock code: 1475) is a renowned food company in Hong Kong and Mainland China with a diversified portfolio of well-known and highly popular brands and the largest instant noodle company in Hong Kong. The Group officially established its presence in Hong Kong in 1984. The Group primarily manufactures and sells instant noodles, frozen foods and other food products under its two core corporate brands, namely "NISSIN" and "DOLL" together with a diversified portfolio of iconic household premium food brands. The Group's five flagship product brands, namely "Cup Noodles", "Demae Iccho", "Doll Instant Noodle", "Doll Dim Sum" and "Fuku" are also among the most popular choices in their respective food product categories in Hong Kong. In the Mainland China market, the Group has introduced technology innovation through the "ECO Cup" concept and primarily focuses its sales efforts in first-and second-tier cities. Nissin Foods is a constituent of eight Hang Seng Indexes, namely: Hang Seng Composite Index, Hang Seng Consumer Goods & Services Index, Hang Seng Stock Connect Hong Kong Index, Hang Seng Stock Connect Hong Kong MidCap & SmallCap Index, Hang Seng Stock Connect Hong Kong SmallCap Index, Hang Seng SCHK Mainland China Companies Index, Hang Seng SCHK ex-AH Companies Index, and Hang Seng Small Cap (Investable) Index. For more information, please visit www.nissingroup.com.hk.For media enquiries:Nissin Foods Company LimitedPublic Relations DepartmentBlanche Wong / Mabel TanEmail: pr@nissinfoods.com.hkFor investor enquiries:Nissin Foods Company LimitedInvestor Relations DepartmentShingo Yamazaki / Fanny Yan Email: ir@nissinfoods.com.hkStrategic Financial Relations LimitedVicky Lee Tel: (852) 2864 4834 Email: vicky.lee@sprg.com.hkAggie Fang Tel: (852) 2114 4987 Email: aggie.fang@sprg.com.hkMaggie Ko Tel: (852) 2864 4890 Email: maggie.ko@sprg.com.hk Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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Nissin Foods (Hong Kong) Charity Fund Launches Orange Tennis Community Programme

August 3, 2022

HONG KONG, Aug 3, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Nissin Foods Company Limited ("Nissin Foods", and together with its subsidiaries, the "Group"; Stock code: 1475) today announced the launch of the Nissin Foods Orange Tennis Community Programme (Tai Po) by Nissin Foods (Hong Kong) Charity Fund ("Charity Fund") and The Hong Kong Tennis Association ("HKTA"), offering regular weekly trainings for young players to promote healthy living. Mr. Kiyotaka ANDO, Chairman of the Advisory Committee of the Charity Fund (middle), Mr. Philip Mok, HKTA President (left) & Ms. ZHANG Ling, Nissin Foods Sports Ambassador join the kids for a group photo after the Kick-off Ceremony.The programme marks the first initiative funded by the Nissin Foods Charity Fund, in accordance with its vision to promote healthy living via eating and sports. Registered as a charitable institution since September 2021, the Nissin Foods (Hong Kong) Charity Fund was built upon Nissin Food's founder Mr. Momofuku Ando's belief that "Eating and sports are the two axles of health." Its mission is to advance education, to make provision for the people in need, and to carry out charitable works beneficial to the Hong Kong community. "We are delighted to launch the first initiative to be funded by the Nissin Foods Charity Fund," said Mr. Kiyotaka ANDO, Chairman of the Advisory Committee of the Charity Fund. "The Orange Tennis Community Programme is a worthy initiative that provides opportunities for disadvantaged young people to participate in sports, in line with the goals of the Charity Fund and our broader company ethos. Nissin Foods is strongly committed to the promotion of sports, physical activities, and a healthy lifestyle for all." "We are honoured to be the first recipients of the Nissin Foods Charity Fund," remarked Mr. Philip MOK, President of The Hong Kong Tennis Association ("HKTA"). "The Orange Ball Programme offers an invaluable continuous experience in tennis for thousands of young players and we are excited to expand it to Tai Po. Players who are able to experience tennis for a second year after participating in our entry-level 'Tennis Rocks' programme are more likely to further their development and commit to playing tennis in the long-term. We are hugely thankful for Nissin Food's continued partnership to enable our grassroots youth programmes to flourish," MOK added.To launch the programme, Nissin Foods Sports Ambassador and former Hong Kong No.1 ZHANG Ling attended a ceremony ahead of training commencing in July 2022. ZHANG will act as a mentor for the programme and make regular visits to training sessions to inspire and nurture the participants. The Nissin Foods Orange Tennis Community Programme in Tai Po extends HKTA's Orange Ball Programme which is designed to provide players aged 7-10 years from disadvantaged backgrounds a second tennis experience to further their development. It is the first initiative of its kind in Tai Po and will offer weekly trainings to young players across 4,300 coaching hours in its first year.About Nissin Foods (Hong Kong) Charity Fund The Nissin Foods (Hong Kong) Charity Fund ("Charity Fund") was set up in September 2020 by way of a trust deed by Nissin Foods Company Limited (Stock code: 1475). The Charity Fund obtained the tax exemption status for charitable institutions accorded by section 88 of the Inland Revenue Ordinance (Cap. 112) in September 2021. The objects of the Charity Fund are: a) to advance education, teaching, learning, arts, science and academic research; b) to make provision for the people in need; and c) to carry out works of a charitable nature beneficial to the Hong Kong community. About Hong Kong Tennis AssociationThe HKTA is a non-profit organization formed in 1909 with over 4,000 individual members and recognised by both the Asian Tennis Federation (ATF) and the International Tennis Federation (ITF). The HKTA's objectives are to promote tennis to all, to nurture talented players to compete at a regional & international level, and to raise the standard of the game in Hong Kong. To meet its objectives, the HKTA organises a number of local and international tennis tournaments, as well as grassroots, junior and elite development programmes, inter-club leagues, coaching certification courses, and a Tennis-For-All open enrollment programme.Please visit www.tennishk.org for more information. Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)