Every year at the end of the year, Far Eastern Group lights up hope in various places with splendid Christmas lights. The lighting event in 2023, sponsored by Far Eastern Group, kicked off with the opening of "New Taipei Happy Christmas City"; The Taipei Metro, Far Eastern Group Shangri La Hotel in Taipei, and Far Eastern Department Stores in Hualien also held Christmas lighting ceremonies.

"2023 New Taipei Happy Christmas City" has been lighting up New Taipei City for 46 consecutive days since November 17th. Far Eastern Group has sponsored again this year, setting up a dreamy themed lantern sea in locations such as Citizen Square and Station Square. At the launch press conference on October 27th, the representative of General Manager Shi Zhiyao from Far Eastern Department Stores Banqiao District attended.

Far Eastern Department Stores in Chiayi independently initiated carbon inventory and obtained third-party certification, while promoting enterprise management of bulk energy consumption and carbon emission projects. They were awarded the "Net Zero Sustainable Enterprise Model Award" by the Chiayi City Government and attended the "New Sustainable Net Zero Achievement Press Conference" on November 6th to receive the award.

The 2023 International Department Store Summit (IGDS) was held on October 11, 2023. Far Eastern Department Stores continued to innovate in digital operations, experience, and management, and were nominated for the top three most innovative department stores in the world. Douglas Hsu personally went to Dubai to receive the award.

The 21st Golden Award Ceremony for Private Participation in Public Construction was held on December 1st. Far Eastern Department Stores Zhubei Branch was the company's first BOT project, creating the first benchmark building in Hsinchu County that combines modern parking, gold grade green buildings, and Hakka themed shopping malls, and providing a comfortable parking environment in the surrounding area.

On November 17th, 1111 Job Bank announced the results of the 2023 "Happy Enterprise" evaluation. Far Eastern Group has gone through four levels and stood out from over 3200 competitors, winning a total of 10 gold and 1 silver awards, which shows the recognition of the group's management and happy workplace from all walks of life.

The 2023 Global Corporate Sustainability Awards and Taiwan Corporate Sustainability Awards ceremony was held on November 15. Ten companies under Far Eastern Group won a total of 47 awards, reaching a new high in the number of awards. They have also topped the Taiwan Group for seven consecutive years, demonstrating Far Eastern Group's commitment to creating sustainable energy for environmental symbiosis and social integration.

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Many department stores have extended from physical stores to digital services, and Far Eastern Department Stores, established in 1967, has been innovating and transforming, with a focus on building a full channel consumption journey. In this issue of "Cover Story", we will introduce how Far Eastern Department Stores integrate virtual and real functions, as well as the advantages of ride hailing routes, to bring customers a pleasant shopping experience.