Far EasTone Telecommunications wins FinnceAsia's "Best Enterprise - Telecommunications Industry Gold Award", the only one in Taiwan

        The internationally renowned financial media "Finance Asia" has announced the results of the "Asia's Best Companies 2025" selection. Under the leadership of Douglas Hsu, Far EasTone Telecommunications has won Taiwan's only "Best Companies - Telecommunications Services - Gold" award and the only "Best Large Cap Company" award in the telecommunications industry. Chee Ching President has also been awarded the "Best CEO" award for three consecutive years in Taiwan, regardless of industry category.

        Chee Ching President stated that this honor belongs to all colleagues. Far EasTone Telecommunication achieved a historic high in total revenue and EBITDA in 2024, as well as an 18 year high in net profit after tax, marking a remarkable milestone in the first year of the Asia Pacific merger. With the rapid development of AI technology, Far EasTone Telecommunication has great potential and opportunities for growth. In the future, it will continue to innovate and improve, offering users more diverse services, creating greater value for shareholders, creating a happy workplace for colleagues, and making more contributions to the environment and society.

        Far EasTone Telecommunication's operational and governance performance has been recognized by investors and international organizations both domestically and internationally. In addition to three awards from the Asian Financial Magazine, Chee Ching President has also been selected as the first place winner in three categories, including "Best CEO," "Best CFO," and "Best Investor Relations Team," in the Asia Small and Medium Enterprises group by the renowned financial media and research institution "Extel" (formerly "Institutional Investor") for the "Best Management Team in Asia 2025." Chee Ching President is the only Taiwanese telecommunications industry recipient to have been awarded the "Best CEO" award in the Asia telecommunications industry for five consecutive years.

        In addition, Far EasTone Telecommunications is deeply committed to sustainability development and has been ranked first in the global telecommunications industry for two consecutive years in DJSI World. It has also been included in the top 5% of companies in the 2025 S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook. Its overall rating is not only the highest in Taiwan's telecommunications industry, but also the second highest in the global telecommunications industry. The steady operation and sustainable strength of Far EasTone Telecommunication, represented by multiple honors, have been internationally recognized, further demonstrating its firm commitment to corporate sustainability development.

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