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HONG KONG, Aug 21, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - To better promote Chinese culture globally, Beiwen Digital, a subsidiary of Beijing Cultural Investment Development Group Co., Ltd. and a directly affiliated enterprise of the Publicity Department of Beijing Municipal Committee, has collaborated with Hong Kong JM Enigma Capital Limited to pioneer the NFT 2.0 era of digital collectibles by integrating cultural assets with modern technology. Today, they co-hosted a press conference and formalized a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) regarding China's Cultural Digital Assets NFT 2.0 collaboration in Hong Kong.The press conference attracted industry elites and various media outlets. Distinguished guests in attendance included: Wang Yue, Deputy Director of Haixia Capital Mangement Co..Ltd, a subsidiary of the National Development Investment Fund Collection; Li Tao, Representative of Saibo (Beijing) Culture Technology Co., Ltd., under China Digital Culture Group; Jin Hengwei, Deputy Director of National Economic Cooperation Department of China Strategy and Management Research Association; Li Jing, Chairman of Beijing Wanhui Jinrong Artificial Intelligence; He Yi and Yin Tinghua, Director and Associate Dean of Peking University Boya economy intelligence Co., Ltd.; and and Guan Heng, General Manager of Yinsheng Digital Value Co., Ltd.Representatives from Hong Kong included: Sun Lei, Chief Executive Officer of Binson Bank; Chiu Sze Chi, Vice Chairman of Cheuk Nang Holdings Limited; Leung Tin-fu, President of the Hong Kong Art Gallery Association; Pang Po Lam, Chairman of the Asian Institute of Financial Technologists; Professor Yu Changhai, President of the Hong Kong Biotechnology Organisation; Zheng Songyan, President of the Hong Kong Computer Society; Lawyer Kenneth Lee, the representative of Chan Ching-ha, member of the Executive Council of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.China possesses a wealth of rich and unique cultural assets. By integrating these valuable cultural assets with modern technology, through creative transformation and development, NFT 2.0 can give rise to cultural products that embody the essence of Chinese culture and spirit. This initiative will facilitate the inheritance and innovation of Chinese culture, as well as enhance international exchanges and cooperation with the global community.The conference centered around the theme of presenting the innovative exploration of advancing traditional cultural industries through digitization. It elaborated on the development prospects of digital assets and NFTs in Hong Kong, elucidated on utilizing Hong Kong's common law, international arbitration law, and international arbitration courts to facilitate the transfer and trading of intellectual property related to NFTs in the international market. The event anticipated the vision of NFT 2.0's innovative development driving Chinese culture towards the global stage. The NFT 2.0 era injects fresh vitality into the flourishing development of China's digital culture. Hong Kong being an international metropolis, particularly serves as a center for cultural and artistic exchanges between China and foreign countries, thereby enhancing its role and providing a robust driving force for the better global outreach of Chinese culture.Photo 1: Zhang Zhifeng, representative from Beiwen Digital delivered awelcoming speech.Zhang Zhifeng, representative from Beiwen Digital has emphasized that the launch of Chinese cultural digital assets NFT 2.0 marks a significant milestone, to globally showcase China’s rich cultural history, spanning five millennials, within a digital format. The millennia-old Chinese civilization carries profound symbolism and cultural treasures, playing a crucial role in this digital era. Beiwen Digital's intellectual property portfolio includes iconic assets such as the Temple of Heaven, Along the River During the Qingming Festival, The Twelve Bronze Chinese Zodiac Animal Heads, Mount Wutai, and more. The company plans to collaborate with JM Enigma Capital to transform these assets into NFT 2.0 for release in Hong Kong. Beiwen Digital aims to preserve and highlight the allure of Chinese culture through digital platforms, enabling the splendour of traditional Chinese heritage to shine on the global stage.Photo 2: Matthew Tai, representative of JM Enigma Capital delivered a speech.Matthew Tai, representative of JM Enigma Capital, emphasised Hong Kong's unique position as an international financial centre and cultural exchange hub. Utilising Hong Kong's economic platform and legal advantages, JM Enigma Capital will fully support the transformation and promotion of the country's precious cultural assets in the digital asset field. He stated that, as a multicultural city, Hong Kong will provide valuable resources and support for cooperation, enhancing the recognition and influence of Chinese culture in the international market.Photo 3: The signing ceremony of the MOU on NFT 2.0, a Chinese culturaldigital asset.First time ever, a priceless masterpiece is being introduced worldwide through digital issuance.Integrating the ancient and the modern by embracing NFT 2.0with Digitally Inspired Treasures from Dunhuang ArtAt the conference, the Temple of Heaven, the first project of digitizing Chinese cultural assets in collaboration between Beiwen Digital and JM Enigma Capital, Chen Youbai, a renowned contemporary Dunhuang colorist artist was invited to introduce the design concepts and ideas behind the Temple of Heaven NFT. The presentation demonstrated how the colors of Dunhuang culture were integrated with the Temple of Heaven, reshaping the intellectual property union of these two cultures and transforming it into NFTs, showcasing the digitized distribution of Dunhuang art. This initiative aims to encourage individuals with aspirations to utilize these intellectual properties for commercial creation and various economic activities. Master Chen Youbai's heavy color paintings are very popular in the domestic and international auction markets, and his masterpiece "Mountain Ghost. Spring Rite was sold at auction in Hong Kong in 2013 for HK$50 million; The work "Belt and Road Style" was auctioned in Edinburgh, United Kingdom in 2023 and sold for £4.51 million. On February 2, 1986, the work "Whistling King" exhibited in Japan was purchased by a local entrepreneur for 17 million yen. In 1993, he visited Poland, Hungary and Russia, and many of his works were purchased and collected by international friends who like Dunhuang art. In October 1996, he participated in the Los Angeles Art Exchange Conference in United States, and during the preview exhibition, Duofu's works were purchased and collected by people from many countries. In September 1999, he participated in the Asian Art Expo Network Exhibition, and many works were successfully auctioned. Many of his works have also been collected by well-known dignitaries and business people in countries and regions such as the United States, United Kingdom, Singapore and Hong Kong.Photo 4: Chen Youbai, a renowned contemporary Dunhuang colorist artistwas invited to introduce the design concepts and ideas behindthe Temple of Heaven NFT.During the event, Representatives from Beiwen Digital, JM Enigma Capital, Beijing Wanhui Jinrong Artificial Intelligence, and Designers team signed a MOU, jointly committing to design and develop NFT 2.0, promoting the commercial development of digital cultural and artistic intellectual property rights.Photo 5: MOU signing ceremony for design collaboration.The strong collaboration between Beiwen Digital and JM Enigma Capital presents new opportunities and challenges for the digitization of precious cultural heritage, not only for the inheritance and innovation of Chinese culture but also for addressing and exploring the digital age. We look forward to Chinese culture flourishing with new vitality in the digital era, enabling the world to better understand and appreciate the profound, extensive, ancient, and benevolent Chinese culture.This press release is dispatched by Vivid Elite Company Limited on behalf of JM Enigma Capital Limited and Beiwen Digital.For any media enquiries, please contact:Ms. Kung, Tel: (852) 46371627, Email: vivid.elite.21@gmail.comOnsite Photo:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1OLK26wnfGL_BBu9ySQTjheVTQuvzPgo8?usp=sharingAbout Beiwen Digital (Beijing) Cultural Technology Co., LtdBeiwen Digital (Beijing) Cultural Technology Co., Ltd. ("Beiwen Digital") is a national enterprise that manages national digital and cultural industries, and is a subsidiary of Beiwen Investment (a subsidiary of a state-owned enterprise). Beiwen Digital has a number of national-level cultural assets, such as: Twelve Beast Heads, Qingming Riverside Map, Wutai Mountain, Temple of Heaven, etc. It will also use Hong Kong's International financial platform and its international arbitration law center platform to digitize the national cultural assets under its management and sell them in the form of a new generation of NFT 2.0 in Hong Kong with a view to helping Hong Kong’s financial market enter a new web 3.0 digital financial milestone.About JM Enigma Capital LimitedFounded in 2006, JM Enigma Capital Limited is a conglomerate that manages a range of investment initiatives of its subsidiaries. With years of experience and established recognition in the market, JM Enigma Capital Limited invests in different geographical liquidity markets and real estate markets. In recent years, JM Enigma Capital Limited has focused on the investment and development of digital assets and Web 3.0. 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HONG KONG, Aug 20, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - H World Group Limited ("H World" or “the Group”, NASDAQ: HTHT and HKEX: 1179.HK) announced its unaudited financial results for the second quarter (“Q2 2024”) and interim period ended June 30, 2024.In the first half of the year, revenue increased by 14.1% year-over-year, with second quarter revenue growth slightly exceeding the upper limit of guidance.H World continues to prioritize customer-centricity, continuously improving the quality of its products and services, leading the industry toward high-quality development. In the first half of 2024, the Group achieved revenue of RMB 11.4 billion (approximately USD 1.6 billion), a 14.1% increase compared to the first half of 2023. Of this, revenue from H World’s business in China("Legacy-Huazhu") was RMB 9.1 billion, a year-on-year increase of 14.3%, while revenue from Huazhu International ("Legacy-DH" or “DH”) was RMB 2.4 billion, up 13.7% year-on-year, with growth in both domestic and international revenue. In the second quarter of 2024, the Group continued to expand its hotel network, achieving revenue of RMB 6.1 billion (approximately USD 846 million), a quarter-on-quarter increase of 16.5% and a year-on-year increase of 11.2%, reaching the upper limit of the previously announced guidance of 7% to 11% growth compared to Q2 2023.On the profitability front, in the first half of 2024, the Group generated an income from operations of RMB 2.6 billion (approximately USD 354 million), representing a year-on-year increase from RMB 2 billion in the first half of 2023. In Q2 2024, income from operations was RMB 1.6 billion (approximately USD 216 million), compared to RMB 1.4 billion in the second quarter of 2023 and RMB 1 billion in the previous quarter. In addition to the growth in both revenue and income from operations, the Group has also improved its profitability through the asset-light expansion strategy. In the first half of 2024, the Group’s operating margin (defined as income from operations as a percentage of revenue) was 22.5%, up 2 percentage points from 20.5% in the first half of 2023. In the second quarter of 2024, the operating margin was 25.6%, an increase from 25.0% in the second quarter of 2023 and 19.0% in the previous quarter, indicating continued optimization of profitability.In the second quarter of 2024, the Group earned a net income attributable to H World Group Limited of RMB 1.1 billion (approximately USD 147 million), compared to RMB 1 billion in Q2 2023 and RMB 659 million in the previous quarter. In order to more effectively reflect the profitability of the Group's core business, adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP) is used as a measure. In the second quarter of 2024, the Group recorded an adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP) of RMB 2 billion (approximately USD 280 million), compared with RMB 1.8 billion in the second quarter of 2023 and RMB 1.4 billion in the previous quarter, with both year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter growth.Operational Efficiency Improves Quarter-over-Quarter, Strong Brand AppealIn the second quarter of 2024, Legacy-Huazhu's blended revenue per available room (“RevPAR”) for leased, owned, manachised and franchised hotels was RMB 244, with an average daily room rate (“ADR”) of RMB 296 and an occupancy rate (“OCC”) of 82.6%. In the previous quarter, these figures were RMB 216, RMB 280, and 77.2%, respectively, while in the same period last year, they were RMB 250, RMB 305, and 81.8%. In the second quarter of 2024, all three key operational indicators for Legacy-Huazhu showed quarter-on-quarter increase. Compared to the same period last year, although RevPAR saw a slight decline of 2% due to a high base from the previous year, with 567 new hotels opened in China during the second quarter of 2024 , the Group has kept a steady pace of openings while achieving a year-over-year increase of 0.7 percentage points in occupancy rate, reflecting strong market recognition and the Group's robust brand appeal. The combination of new openings and rising occupancy rates will maintain the Group's advantageous position in market competition.For Legacy-DH, the blended RevPAR for leased as well as manachised and franchised hotels (excluding hotels temporarily closed) was €82, with an ADR of €120 and an OCC of 68.3%. In the previous quarter, these figures were €58, €104, and 55.8%, while in the same period last year, they were €78, €117, and 67.1%. In Q2 2024, all three key operational indicators for Legacy-DH showed improvements both quarter-over-quarter and year-over-year, with continuous progress in the Group's overseas business and continuous enhancement of operational efficiency.Accelerated Expansion of Hotel Network, Upgraded Full Year Hotel Opening Guidance for 2024In terms of hotel openings, H World’s hotel network is steadily expanding. As of June 30, 2024, the Group operates a total of 10,286 hotels worldwide, with Legacy-Huazhu having 10,150 operating hotels and Legacy-DH having 136 operating hotels. H World and Legacy-Huazhu reached the remarkable milestone of 10,000 hotels in the second quarter, opening a new chapter for the group. H World has now grown from over 10,000 hotels in more than 1,000 cities to over 20,000 hotels in more than 2,000 cities, achieving high-quality expansion of its hotel network, which signifies a new starting point for its “Thousand Cities, Ten Thousand Hotels 2.0” strategy.At the same time, Legacy-Huazhu will continue to focus on product upgrades, excellent service, and membership programs to enhance the competitive advantage of the H World and promote sustainable growth in average revenue per available room. In terms of overseas business, the group is keen to expand its global footprint and transfer Legacy-DH into a more asset-light model.As of June 30, 2024, the Company has 3,294 hotels under development, including 3,266 for Legacy-Huazhu and 28 for Legacy-DH. Additionally, the group announced an upward revision of its guidance for hotel openings in 2024, expecting to open over 2,200 hotels, up from the previous guidance of 1,800, further expanding its hotel network.Dividends and Buybacks Reflect Corporate Confidence; Positive Outlook for the Hotel IndustryOn July 23, 2024, the board of directors of H World announced a three-year shareholder return plan effective immediately, which may distribute up to a total of $2 billion to the group’s shareholders. It also approved a five-year share repurchase plan for American Depositary Shares, effective from August 21, 2024, with a maximum total amount of $1 billion. Notably, this share repurchase plan replaces the previous plan approved and adopted on August 21, 2019, with a maximum total amount of $750 million. The increased dividend and share repurchase total reflect the group’s confidence in its long-term development.H World is a significant player in the global hospitality industry. The main reason is that Chinese hotels have a strong industry background due to the fact that they have the world's largest tourist population and diverse forms of tourism. According to official statistics, in the first half of 2024, the passenger volume of railway and domestic flights was 2.096 billion and 350 million, respectively, representing year-on-year growth of 18.4% and 23.5%; the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of China also reported that the number of tourists during the Labour Day Holiday has returned to a level 28% higher than that of 2019. With the follow-up publicity and promotion of cultural tourism across different regions, residents’ willingness to travel has become stronger. In terms of cross-border travel, inbound tourism is gaining popularity under the “China Travel” trend. Statistics from the National Immigration Administration of China shows that in the first half of the year, 14.635 million foreign visitors entered the country from various ports, a year-on-year increase of 152.7%; the China Tourism Academy also predicts that the number of outbound tourists will reach 130 million in 2024. Overall, consumer enthusiasm for travel is expected to continue to rise in the second half of the year, and the recovery of the macroeconomy will bring more business travel demand, indicating a promising outlook for the hotel industry.About H World Group LimitedOriginated in China, H World Group Limited is a key player in the global hotel industry. As of June 30, 2024, H World operated 10,286 hotels with 1,001,865 rooms in operation in 18 countries. H World’s brands include Hi Inn, Elan Hotel, HanTing Hotel, JI Hotel, Starway Hotel, Orange Hotel, Crystal Orange Hotel, Manxin Hotel, Madison Hotel, Joya Hotel, Blossom House, Ni Hao Hotel, CitiGO Hotel, Steigenberger Hotels & Resorts, MAXX, Jaz in the City, IntercityHotel, Zleep Hotels, Steigenberger Icon and Song Hotels. In addition, H World also has the rights as master franchisee for Mercure, Ibis and Ibis Styles, and co-development rights for Grand Mercure and Novotel, in the pan-China region.H World’s business includes leased and owned, manachised and franchised models. Under the lease and ownership model, H World directly operates hotels typically located on leased or owned properties. Under the manachise model, H World manages manachised hotels through the on-site hotel managers that H World appoints, and H World collects fees from franchisees. Under the franchise model, H World provides training, reservations and support services to the franchised hotels, and collects fees from franchisees but does not appoint on-site hotel managers. H World applies a consistent standard and platform across all of its hotels. As of June 30, 2024, H World operated 10 percent of its hotel rooms under the lease and ownership model, and 90 percent under the manachise and franchise model.For more information, please visit H World’s website: https://ir.hworld.com.For enquiry, please contact Intelligent Joy Limited:Kathy Lu / Ken WuTEL +(852) 52413533 / (86) 15607493246E-MAIL  kathy.lu@intelligentjoy.com / ken.wu@intelligentjoy.com Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

Results Highlights- Total revenue amounted to RMB1,960.2 million, representing a year-on-year increase of 29.7%. Among which:    - Revenue from non-commercial property management and value-added services amounted to RMB1,601.3 million, representing a year-on-year increase of 32.3%    - Revenue from commercial property management and operational services amounted to RMB358.9 million, representing a year-on-year increase of 19.2%- Gross profit margin was 25.9%- Profit attributable to owners of the Company reached RMB277.7 million, representing a year-on-year increase of 12.1%- Basic earnings per share was RMB0.18- The Group’s contracted gross floor area (“GFA”) and GFA under management were 88.8 million sq.m. and 66.7 million sq.m., respectively- The Board has proposed to declare an interim dividend of HK$0.100 per share (equal to RMB0.091 per share). Dividend payout ratio was 50%HONG KONG, Aug 20, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Yuexiu Services Group Limited (“Yuexiu Services” or the “Company”, together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”, HKEx Stock Code: 6626) is pleased to announce the consolidated interim results of the Group for the six months ended 30 June 2024 (the “Period”).Steady growth in operating performanceDuring the Period, the Group’s total revenue amounted to RMB1,960.2 million, representing an increase of 29.7% over the corresponding period of last year. Gross profit margin was 25.9%. Profit attributable to owners of the Company was RMB277.7 million, representing a year-on-year increase of 12.1%. Basic earnings per share amounted to RMB0.18. The Board proposed to declare an interim dividend of HK$0.100 per share (equivalent to RMB0.091 per share), representing a payout ratio of 50%, to reward shareholders for their long-term support to the Group.During the Period, revenue from the Group’s non-commercial property management and value-added services amounted to RMB1,601.3 million, representing a year-on-year increase of 32.3% and accounting for 81.7% of the Group’s total revenue. Within this 81.7%, property management services, value-added services to non-property owners and community value-added services accounted for 30.7%, 18.1% and 32.9% respectively of the Group’s total revenue. Revenue from commercial property management and operational services was RMB358.9 million, up 19.2% year on year, accounting for 18.3% of the Group’s total revenue.Steady expansion of management scaleAs at 30 June 2024, the Group had 508 contracted projects with a total contracted GFA of 88.8 million sq.m.. The Group had 418 projects under management, with a total GFA under management of 66.7 million sq.m.. During the Period, the Group entered into contracts for 59 new projects, adding a total contracted GFA of 9.3 million sq.m., of which approximately 6.0 million sq.m. came from market expansion. The Group won bids for a number of landmark projects, including the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge , the National Energy Building , the Fuzhou Metro Line 5, further consolidating its competitive advantages in its core business types and effectively enhancing its reputation.As of 30 June 2024, the Group’s management portfolio was categorized into four business types, namely residential, TOD, commercial buildings and industrial parks, urban services and public premises. These four types accounted for 62%, 11%, 17% and 10% respectively of the total GFA under management. The Group’s contracted projects spanned across 49 cities (including Hong Kong) in China. In terms of regional presence, the Group continued to strengthen its penetration in the core regions, with 67% of the total GFA under management located in the Greater Bay Area and Eastern China. Furthermore, nearly 90% of the GFA under management was located in the economically advanced first-tier and second-tier cities.Focused development of community value-added servicesThe Group continued to optimize its resource allocation and enhancing its product competitiveness. In the new retail sector, the Group continued to improve its product offerings through developing bespoke products and launching various offerings targeted at tourism. Meanwhile, the Group has been exploring operation model for communities under management and enhancing the brand of its community commercial services by exploring the standardized operation of clubs and carrying out recreational activities. In addition, the Group’s intelligent services offerings have expanded to include elevator installation and maintenance with its relevant professional qualifications, and has successfully expanded fire-fighting, electrical and mechanical related projects.During the Period, revenue from community value-added services increased by 61.2% to RMB645.5 million compared with RMB400.5 million for the corresponding period of last year. Among this, revenue from the home decoration business increased 2.1 times year on year to RMB245.2 million.Mr. Zhu Huisong, Non-Executive Director and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Yuexiu Services, said: “Looking ahead, the Group will focus on the theme of ‘raising quality with devoted services and creating benefits through lean management’, consolidate the foundation of property services, adhere to quality scale expansion, optimize growth drivers of community value-added services, so as to create a better reputation and enhance market competitiveness, strive for greater development space, and thus move forward toward the vision of ‘becoming a trusted service company for customers’.” Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

財務摘要   2024年上半年2023年上半年同比變化收入（人民幣 百萬元）  18,860.214,278.6+32.1%毛利（人民幣 百萬元）3,246.52,130.6+52.4%淨利（人民幣 百萬元）1,111.5459.4+142.0%本公司股東應佔期内溢利（人民幣 百萬元）1,079.0436.7+147.1%每股基本盈利（人民幣 分）99.0439.99+147.7%香港, 2024年8月21日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) – 全球領先的綜合光學零件及產品生產商—舜宇光學科技（集團）有限公司 (「公司」，連同其附屬公司「集團」)（股份代號：2382.HK），今天公佈截至二零二四年六月三十日止六個月之中期業績。截至二零二四年六月三十日止六個月，集團收入約人民幣188.6億元, 毛利約人民幣32.5億元, 毛利率約17.2%, 本公司股東應佔期內溢利約人民幣10.8億元, 每股基本盈利約人民幣99.04分。二零二四年上半年，全球汽車市場呈現出穩定增長的態勢，其中新能源車型和智能汽車技術的普及成為主要推動力。在此背景下，車載鏡頭市場迎來了顯著的發展機遇。憑藉多年深耕與卓越技術，集團車載鏡頭市占率穩踞全球第一的地位，在激烈競爭中依然保持穩定的毛利率，展現出强大的競爭力與持久的市場領導地位。隨著自動駕駛等級的提高，市場對車載鏡頭、激光雷達等感知層硬件的性能和數量提出更高的要求，光學產品的應用也得以進一步拓展。因此，截至二零二四年六月三十日止六個月，集團車載鏡頭的出貨量較去年同期上升約13.1%，激光雷達及HUD等新興光學產品也獲得多個定點項目，車載相關產品持續多元化。隨著全球宏觀經濟逐步復甦的影響，智能手機市場需求也開始回暖，且高端旗艦機備受消費者青睞。通過戰略調整、技術進步和市場應變能力，截至二零二四年六月三十日止六個月，集團手機鏡頭的出貨量較去年同期上升約23.7%，手機攝像模組出貨量較去年同期上升約13.5%，同時手機鏡頭和手機攝像模組盈利能力修復，實現了量價齊升。在消費級新興光學業務方面，XR市場出現了一些積極信號，隨著AI技術的迅速進步，XR相關產品正在逐步從小眾的娛樂工具轉變為更廣泛應用的數字化工具。集團與全球頭部廠商持續深化在顯示類、交互類新產品和新技術方面的開發和迭代，推動多款顯示光學和傳感光學差異化產品的定義和量產，持續在名主角客戶的供應鏈上佔據了關鍵位置。展望未來，集團將保持戰略定力，堅守光電主業，並繼續推進以下層面的工作。第一，在智能手機相關業務中，集團將繼續挖掘市場新潛力，並竭力改善經營質量。第二，在汽車、XR及機器人視覺相關業務上，集團將持續營造競爭力，著重提升市場地位。第三，集團將在資本性投資方面加強管理，提高投入產出效率，側重優化經營效益。- 完 - Copyright 2024 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.

香港, 2024年8月21日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) – 為推動中華文化更好地走向世界，將文化資產和現代科技相結合，北京市委宣傳部直屬企業、北京文化投資發展集團旗下北文數字（北京）文化科技有限公司，北京萬匯錦融人工智能科技有限公司與香港天盛資本共同開創數字珍藏品的NFT 2.0時代，並於今日在香港聯合舉辦了中國文化數字資產NFT2.0合作的新聞發佈會和合作備忘錄（MOU）簽訂儀式。此次新聞發布會吸引了業界精英及各方媒體，出席的主要嘉賓有：國家開發投資集團旗下的海峽匯富產業投資基金管理有限公司副總裁王樾，中國數字文化集團旗下的中數賽博（北京）文化科技有限公司代表李濤，中國戰略與管理研究會國際經濟合作部副主任金恒維代表傅夢娟，北大博雅財經智庫執行院長何毅及副院長殷亭华，銀盛數惠數位有限公司總經理關恒等。香港方面有：貝森銀行行政總裁孫磊，香港展覽協會會長梁天富，亞洲金融科技師學會主席龐寶林及香港特別行政區行政會議成員陳清霞代表:李立勤律師等。中國擁有豐富而獨特的優秀文化資產，將這些珍貴的文化資產與現代科技相結合，通過創造性轉化和發展，創作出承載中華文化、中國精神的文化產品，促進中華文化的傳承、創新並更好與國際社會交流合作。發布會圍繞這一主題，介紹了以數字化方式推進傳統文化產業創新探索，闡述了數字資產和NFT在香港的發展前景，闡釋了借用香港的普通法、國際仲裁法及香港的國際仲裁法庭協助NFT發展知識產權於國際市場上轉移及交易，展望了NFT2.0創新發展推動中華文化走向世界的願景。NFT2.0時代為中國數字文化的蓬勃發展注入新的活力，香港這座國際大都市，尤其是作為中外文化藝術交流中心的作用可以得到更好的發揮，為中華文化更好走向世界提供強而有力的引擎動力。圖片１：北文數字（北京）文化科技有限公司總經理張志鋒致詞。北文數字的代表張志鋒總經理表示：「中國文化數字資產NFT2.0的發行將是一個重要的里程碑，旨在將中國五千年的歷史與文化財富以數字化的方式推向全球。北文數字旗下擁有的IP包括：天壇，清明上河圖，十二獸首，五台山等，並將計劃把一系列的IP與天盛資本及北京萬匯錦融人工智能合作打造成NFT2.0在香港發行。悠悠五千年的中國文明，帶來了豐富而獨特的價值符號及文化產品，將成為這一數字化浪潮的重要組成部分。通過數字化的手段，北文數字希望能夠更好地傳承和展示中華文化的強大魅力，讓中國傳統文化在國際舞台上閃耀光芒」。圖片２：天盛資本有限公司行政總裁戴志業致詞。天盛資本代表戴志業（Matthew Tai）強調了香港作為國際金融中心和文化交流樞紐的獨特地位。利用香港的金融平台和國際仲裁法的法律優勢，天盛資本將全力支持國家的珍貴文化資產在數字資產領域的轉化與推廣。他表示，香港作為一個多元文化城市，將為合作提供寶貴資源和支持，提升中國文化在國際市場上的認可度和影響力。圖片３：中國文化數字資產NFT 2.0合作備忘錄簽署儀式：安納科技發展有限公司聯席主席鄭民昌，天盛資本有限公司行政總裁戴志業，北文數字(北京)文化科技有限公司總經理張志鋒，北京萬匯錦融人工智能科技有限公司董事長李靖。（由左至右）史無前例——把價值連城的驚世鉅作以數字化發行形式推出到世界各地古今融合——以敦煌藝術啟發的數字珍藏品迎來  NFT 2.0 的新時代在發布會上，天壇作為北文數字及天盛資本首個合作的中國文化資產數字化的項目，邀請了中國國際當代知名敦煌重彩藝術家陳幼白介紹天壇NFT的設計理念和構想，展示如何將敦煌文化的色彩與天壇相融合，重新塑造這兩種文化的產權結合，並將其轉化為NFT，展示了以數字化發行敦煌藝術作品，以此鼓勵有志人士利用這些知識產權進行商業創作及各類經濟活動。 陳幼白大師重彩畫在國內及國際拍賣市場深受歡迎，其代表作《山鬼.春祭》於2013年在香港以5000萬港元拍賣成交；作品《一帶一路風情》於2023年在英國愛丁堡拍賣，成交價為451萬英鎊。 1986年2日，在日本參展作品《呼嘯大王》被當地企業家以 1700 萬日元買下收藏。1993年，訪問波蘭、匈牙利和俄羅斯等國，多幅作品被喜愛敦煌藝術的國際友人購買收藏。1996年10月，參加美國洛杉磯藝術品交流會，預展期間多幅作品被多國人士購買收藏。1999年9月，參加亞洲藝術博覽網絡大展，多件作品拍賣成功。此外，許多作品由美國、英國、新加坡和香港等國家和地區的知名政要和工商界人士收藏。圖片４：中國國際當代知名敦煌重彩藝術家陳幼白介紹天壇NFT的設計理念和構想。會上，北文數字代表張志鋒、天盛資本代表戴志業和敦煌數字藝術館館長陳思及陳幼白簽署了諒解備忘錄，共同設計開發NFT 2.0，推動數字文化藝術產權的商業化開發。圖片５：設計合作簽備忘錄簽署儀式：天盛資本有限公司行政總裁戴志業 ，敦煌數字藝術館館長陳思，敦煌數字藝術館重彩大師陳幼白，北文數字(北京)文化科技有限公司總經理張志鋒（由左至右）北文數字和天盛資本的强强聯合，給予珍貴文化遺產的數字化發展全新的機遇和挑戰，不僅是對中華文化的傳承和創新，更是對數字化時代的應對和探索。我們期待中國文化在數字時代焕發新活力，讓世界更好了解和認識博大精深、歷史悠久、造福人類的中華文化。關於北文數字（北京）文化科技有限公司北文數字（北京）文化科技有限公司（「北文數字」）為一家國家企業，管理國家數字及文化廣產，是北文投資（國家央企旗下）的子公司。北文數字手上有多國家級文化資產，如： 十二獸首，清明上河圖，五台山，天壇等。並將用香港的國際金融平台及其國際仲裁法中心平台將手上管理的國家文化資產數字化，在香港以新一代NFT 2.0 的形式銷售，並藉此希望幫助香港金融市場進人新的WEB 3.0 的數字金融里程碑。關於香港天盛資本有限公司天盛資本有限公司(「天盛資本」) 於2006年創立，是一間綜合性企業集團，管理其附屬公司的一系列投資計劃。憑著多年來累積的經驗和在市場上建立的認可，投資於不同地域流動性市場和房地產市場。而在香港的大方向轉變下，天盛資本近年則專注於數字資產及Web3.0相關的投資及發展。 Copyright 2024 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.

香港, 2024年8月20日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) – 華住集團有限公司（「華住」或「集團」，納斯達克股份代號：HTHT，聯交所股份代號：1179.HK）公佈截至2024年第二季度及中期未經審核財務業績公告。上半年收入同比增長14.1% 二季度收入增長略超指引上限華住集團持續堅持以客戶為中心，不斷夯實產品和服務，引領行業實現高質量發展。於2024年上半年，集團實現收入人民幣114億元（相當於16億美元），較2023年上半年增長14.1%；其中，來自華住中國（「Legacy-Huazhu」）的收入為人民幣91億元，同比增長14.3%，來自華住國際（「Legacy-DH」）的收入為人民幣24億元，同比增長13.7%，海內外營收規模齊增長。於2024年第二季度，集團持續擴展酒店網絡，實現收入人民幣61億元（相當於846百萬美元），環比增長16.5%，同比增長11.2%，處於先前所公佈收入較2023年第二季度增長7%至11%的指引的上限。利潤端，於2024年上半年，集團錄得經營利潤人民幣26億元（相當於354百萬美元），較2023年上半年經營利潤人民幣20億元實現同比增長。於2024年第二季度，經營利潤為人民幣16億元（相當於216百萬美元），相比之下2023年第二季度為經營利潤人民幣14億元及上一季度為經營利潤人民幣10億元。在收入和經營利潤雙增長的同時，華住集團亦通過輕資產擴展戰略使得盈利能力不斷提高。2024年上半年，集團經營利潤率（定義為經營利潤佔收入的百分比）為22.5%，同比2023年上半年的20.5%增長2個百分點；於2024年第二季度，集團經營利潤率為25.6%，相比2023年第二季度的為25.0%及上一季度的19.0%均實現增長，盈利能力持續優化。2024年第二季度，集團錄得歸屬於華住集團有限公司的淨利潤為人民幣11億元（相當於147百萬美元），相比之下2023年第二季度為人民幣10億元及上一季度為人民幣659百萬元。為更有效反映集團核心業務的盈利能力，以經調整EBITDA（非公認會計準則）計量。於2024年第二季度，集團錄得經調整EBITDA（非公認會計準則）為人民幣20億元（相當於280百萬美元），相比之下2023年第二季度為人民幣18億元及上一季度為人民幣14億元，同比環比均有增長。經營效率環比提升 品牌號召力強勁2024年第二季度，華住中國租賃及自有酒店以及管理加盟及特許經營酒店的混合平均可出租客房收入（「RevPAR」）為人民幣244元，日均房價（「ADR」）為人民幣296元，所有在營酒店的入住率（「OCC」）為82.6%，上一季度分別為人民幣216元、280元和77.2%，去年同期則分別為人民幣250元、305元和81.8%。2024年第二季度，華住中國的三項關鍵經營指標均實現環比上升。相較去年同期來看，儘管由於去年同期高基數而致RevPAR略微下降2%，但集團於2024年第二季度在中國開設了567家新酒店，開店節奏保持穩健的同時入住率仍錄得同比增長0.7個百分點，可見市場的充分認可及集團強勁的品牌號召力。同時，新店開設和入住率上升兩者疊加將保持集團在市場競爭中的有利地位。華住國際租賃以及管理加盟及特許經營酒店（不包括暫時關閉的酒店）的RevPAR為82歐元，ADR為120歐元，所有在營酒店的OCC為68.3%，上一季度分別為58歐元、104歐元和55.8%，去年同期則分別為78歐元、117歐元和67.1%。於2024年第二季度，華住國際的三項關鍵經營指標環比和同比均有提升，集團境外業務穩步推進，經營效率持續提高。酒店網絡加速擴張，上調2024年全年展店指引在開店方面，集團的酒店網絡穩步擴張。截至2024年6月30日，集團於全球範圍共有10,286家在營酒店，其中華住中國在營酒店有10,150家，華住國際在營酒店有136家。華住集團及華住中國於第二季度達到10,000家酒店的非凡里程碑，這里程碑也標誌著華住展開新的一頁。華住集團現已從超過1,000個城市的10,000多家酒店發展到超過2,000個城市的20,000多家酒店，酒店網絡實現優質擴展，意味著其千城萬店2.0戰略的全新起點。同時，華住中國將繼續專注於產品升級、卓越服務及會員計劃，以提升華住集團的競爭優勢並推動平均可出租客房收入的可持續增長。在中國境外業務方面，集團銳意擴大其全球覆蓋面，並將華住國際業務轉型為更輕資產的模式。截至2024年6月30日，華住共有3,294家待開業酒店，包括華住中國3,266家，華住國際28家。同時，集團宣佈向上修訂2024年全年開設酒店的指引，預期將開設超過2,200家酒店，高於先前1,800家的指引，進一步擴大其酒店網絡。分紅回購彰顯企業信心 酒店行業前景可期華住集團董事會於2024年7月23日宣佈自當日起生效的三年股東回報計劃，可向集團股東作出總額最多達20億美元的分派，並且批准美國預託股份的自2024年8月21日起生效及總金額最高為10億美元的五年股份購回計劃。值得一提的是，此股份購回計劃取代先前於2019年8月21日批准及採納的總金額最高為750百萬美元的集團股份購回計劃。分紅力度增強和股份回購總金額提高彰顯集團長期發展信心。華住集團深耕酒店行業多年。中國酒店市場擁有世界上最大的旅行人口基數和多元的旅遊形式，行業基本面強勁。據官方統計，2024年上半年，全國鐵路和民航運送旅客量分別為20.96億人次和3.5億人次，同比增長18.4%和23.5%；中國文旅部報告亦顯示，五一假期期間旅遊人數已恢復至2019年的128%。在各地文旅宣傳不斷加碼下，居民出行意願上升，下半年旅遊熱情有望持續。跨境遊方面，入境遊在“China Travel”熱潮下增長勢頭強勁，中國國家移民管理局統計顯示，上半年全國各口岸入境外國人1463.5萬人次，同比增長152.7%；出境遊方面中國旅遊研究院亦預測2024年出境旅遊人數將達到1.3億人次。整體來看，消費者旅遊熱情有望在下半年繼續提升，宏觀經濟恢復亦會帶來更多商旅需求，酒店行業前景可觀。關於華住集團有限公司：華住集團有限公司源於中國，是全球酒店行業的主要經營者。截至2024年6月30日，華住在18個國家經營10,286家酒店，擁有1,001,865間在營客房。華住的品牌包括海友酒店、怡萊酒店、漢庭酒店、全季酒店、星程酒店、桔子酒店、桔子水晶酒店、漫心酒店、美侖酒店、禧玥酒店、花間堂、你好酒店、CitiGo歡閣酒店、施柏閣、美侖美奐酒店、Jaz in the City、城際酒店、Zleep Hotels、施柏閣大觀及宋品酒店。此外，華住還擁有在大中華地區作為美居、宜必思及宜必思尚品主要加盟商的權利，以及美爵酒店與諾富特酒店的合作開發權。華住的業務包括租賃及自有、管理加盟以及特許經營模式。在租賃及自有模式下，華住直接經營通常位於租賃或自有物業的酒店。在管理加盟模式下，華住通過華住派駐現場的酒店經理來管理管理加盟酒店，且華住向加盟商收費。在特許經營模式下，華住為特許經營酒店提供培訓、預訂及支援服務並向加盟商收費，但不會派駐現場酒店經理。華住在其所有酒店均採用統一標準及平臺。截至2024年6月30日，華住以租賃及自有模式經營其10%的酒店客房，以管理加盟及特許經營模式經營其90%的酒店客房。有關更多資料，請訪問華住的網站 https://ir.hworld.com如有垂詢，請聯絡慧悅公共關係顧問集團有限公司：Kathy Lu / Ken Wu電話： (852) 52413533 / (86) 15607493246電郵： kathy.lu@intelligentjoy.com / ken.wu@intelligentjoy.com Copyright 2024 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.

業績摘要- 總收入為人民幣1,960.2百萬元，同比增長29.7%，其中：   - 非商業物業管理及增值服務所得收入為人民幣1,601.3百萬元，同比增長32.3%   - 商業物業管理及運營服務所得收入為人民幣358.9百萬元，同比增長19.2%- 毛利率為25.9%- 公司擁有人應佔盈利為人民幣277.7百萬元，同比增長12.1%- 每股基本盈利為人民幣0.18元- 合約面積為88.8百萬平方米，在管面積為66.7百萬平方米- 董事會建議宣派2024年中期股息每股0.100港元（相當於每股人民幣0.091元）。派息率為50%香港, 2024年8月20日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) – 越秀服務集團有限公司（「越秀服務」或本「公司」，連同附屬公司，總稱本「集團」，香港交易所股份編號：6626）欣然宣布其截至2024年6月30日止六個月（「期内」）之中期業績。經營業績穩步提升期內，集團營業收入為人民幣1,960.2百萬元，同比增長29.7%。毛利率為25.9%。公司擁有人應佔盈利為人民幣277.7百萬元，同比增長12.1%。每股基本盈利為人民幣0.18元。董事會建議宣派中期股息每股0.100港元（相當於每股人民幣0.091元），派息率為50%，以回饋股東長期以來對集團的支持。期內，集團的非商業物業管理及增值服務所得收入為人民幣1,601.3百萬元，同比增長32.3%，佔總收入的81.7% ；當中基礎物業管理服務、非業主增值服務和社區增值服分別佔總收入的30.7%、18.1%和32.9%。商業物業管理及運營服務所得收入為人民幣358.9百萬元，同比增長19.2%，佔總收入的18.3%。管理規模穩步拓展截至2024年6月30日，集團擁有合約項目508個，總合約面積88.8百萬平方米。在管項目418個，總在管面積66.7百萬平方米。期內，集團新簽約項目59個，新增合約面積9.3百萬平方米，當中約6.0百萬平方米來自市場拓展。集團中標多個標誌性項目，如港珠澳大橋、國家能源大廈、福州地鐵5號綫等，進一步夯實核心業態優勢，有力塑造品牌形象。截至2024年6月30日，集團住宅、TOD、商業及產業園、城市服務及公建四個業態分別佔在管面積的62%、11%、17%和10%。集團合約項目已覆蓋中國49個城市（含香港）。區域佈局方面，集團持續深耕核心區域，67%的在管面積分佈於大灣區及華東地區，而近九成在管面積位於經濟發達的一二線城市。社區增值服務聚焦發展集團不斷優化資源配置、提升產品競爭力。新零售領域持續優化產品佈局，開發定製化產品線，推出多款旅遊產品。同時，集團不斷探索在管社區運營模式，探索會所標準化運營、開展人文活動等，提升社商品牌口碑。此外，憑藉相關專業資質，智能化服務切入電梯安裝維修賽道，並順利落地消防、機電等業務外拓。期內，集團社區增值服務的收入由去年同期的人民幣400.5百萬元增長61.2%至人民幣645.5百萬元，當中美居業務收入同比增長2.1倍至人民幣245.2百萬元。越秀服務非执行董事兼董事會主席朱輝松先生表示：「未來，集團將圍繞『用心服務提品質，精益經營創效益』的工作主題，夯實物業服務基本盤、堅持有品質的規模拓展、聚焦增值業務增長點，打造更好的口碑、增強市場競爭力，爭取更大的發展空間，朝著『成爲客戶信賴的服務企業』的目標穩步前進。」 Copyright 2024 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.

- CENTRESTAGE ELITES, the grand opening fashion show, will be held on 3 September at the Hong Kong Palace Museum, featuring a show from world-renowned Hong Kong-born designer Robert Wun that will be live-streamed across multiple online platforms- The exhibition brings together 250 brands from 17 countries and regions, the highest number of brands ever to take part in CENTRESTAGE. For the first time, the event will open to the public for all four days- In line with market trends, new thematic zones for circular fashion and athleisure fashion have been added. Around 40 events will be held during the fair- Steve Chan, director of Weeds on Fire, has created cinematic narratives for the new collections of four fashion designers participating in the Fashion Hong Kong Runway Show, promoting cross-sectoral collaboration in the creative industriesHONG KONG, Aug 20, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - CENTRESTAGE, the annual fashion extravaganza organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and sponsored by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA), will showcase a rich tapestry of style from 4 to 7 September at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The event will feature a plethora of fashion shows, parades and seminars led by industry heavyweights, with attendees able to gain insights into the latest industry trends and cutting-edge designs, as well as explore business opportunities. For the first time, the exhibition will be open to both industry buyers and the public for all four days of the fair, providing a unique opportunity for fashion enthusiasts to explore and purchase from a variety of brands offering products for retail sale.Sophia Chong, Deputy Executive Director of the HKTDC, said: "As the government continues to champion Hong Kong’s mega events economy, this year’s CENTRESTAGE will open its doors to both industry professionals and the public for four consecutive days. We extend our warm invitation to local residents, visitors from Mainland China and overseas to immerse themselves in this Asian fashion spectacle. This year, we are proud to showcase a record-breaking 250 brands from 17 countries and regions, including internationally renowned and iconic labels. The CENTRESTAGE runway will come alive with a series of world-class fashion shows including the “Home Coming” grand opening fashion show by Robert Wun at the Hong Kong Palace Museum, further cementing Hong Kong's status as a premier events capital. At the same time, the event will propel the development of the fashion and creative industries in Hong Kong and reinforce our city’s position as an east-meets-west centre for international cultural exchange."CENTRESTAGE ELITES moves to Hong Kong Palace MuseumThis year's CENTRESTAGE ELITES will be held at the Hong Kong Palace Museum on 3 September, the day before the fair gets underway, and will feature the fashion creations of Robert Wun, the first Hong Kong-born designer to feature at Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week. The evening marks his triumphant homecoming and will be the first fashion show ever held at the museum. CENTRESTAGE ELITES will be live-streamed on the CENTERSTAGE website, the HKTDC's YouTube channel and Facebook page, and on other online platforms such as ViuTV App and Yahoo HK. In addition, Mr Wun will showcase his designs in a dedicated exhibition area at CENTRESTAGE’s fairground and host a masterclass session on 5 September at which he will share his fascinating journey to becoming a globally renowned fashion designer.Showcasing the latest collections of local fashion design brands in a cinematic wayThe excitement continues with the Fashion Hong Kong Runway Show on the opening day of the fair (4 September), with four top local fashion brands – ANGUS TSUI, röyksopp gakkai, selfFab., and Z I D I – showcasing their latest collections. Moving beyond the traditional runway format, the event is collaborating with Steve Chan, director of the film Weeds on Fire that won the 1st First Feature Film Initiative organised by the CCIDA (formerly known as Create Hong Kong), to present the fashion creations of the four brands through a unique cinematic storytelling approach. This innovative take on the runway experience allows audiences to explore the world of fashion through a fresh lens while fostering deeper collaboration in Hong Kong's creative industries.The four-day fair will feature a series of other fashion shows, including the "Greater Bay Area Fashion Fusion Show" organised by Fashion Farm Foundation with the CCIDA as Lead Sponsor, the "Macao Fashion Parade" by the Macao Productivity and Technology Transfer Center, "Thai Designers' Showcase" by Thailand’s Department of International Trade Promotion, and the "Hong Kong Kids Fashion Show" by Hong Kong Kids Fashion Week.CENTRESTAGE will feature five zones, including the newly added Athleisure and Circular Fashion zones that will feature products from the increasingly popular activewear fashion and circular fashion sectors. The Craftsmanship zone will feature exquisite artisanship while the Contemporary zone offers chic and avant-garde designs and the Urban zone highlights products targeting the younger segment.Participating at CENTRESTAGE for the first time, the British Consulate-General Hong Kong will bring circular fashion clothing from eight British brands, including the Roksanda label from master British designer Roksanda Ilincic. International celebrities such as American pop star Lady Gaga, former United States First Lady Michelle Obama and British royal Kate Middleton have all worn Roksanda's designs. The designer will attend the exhibition in person, hosting a sharing session at which she will interact with attendees and discuss her path to success.The sports fever sparked by the Paris Olympics Games remains intense. Different sports brands will participate at CENTRESTAGE this year, including internationally renowned golf brand ASHWORTH, which is collaborating with well-known Hong Kong designer Mountain Yam to launch a joint collection at the event.Also in attendance at CENTRESTAGE are local and global industry powerhouses such as the Hong Kong Fashion Designers Association (HKFDA), the Hong Kong Design Institute (HKDI), the Laboratory for Artificial Intelligence in Design (AiDLab), Redress, the Knitwear Innovation and Design Society (KIDS), the School of Fashion and Textiles of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, and the Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel (HKRITA). Governments and brands from around the world are actively supporting the event and showcasing their collections, including first-time participant the Singapore Fashion Council, Japan's Ueda College of Fashion, the Thailand Textile Institute and the Indonesia Fashion Chamber.HKTDC continues to invite buyers from around the world to source at CENTRESTAGE, including major multi-brand stores such as CNTRBND in Canada, Elevastor in France, VOO Store in Germany, Urbanist Store in the United Arab Emirates, Japan’s The Four-Eyed Limited, ANCHORET from Mainland China and Taiwan’s CLUB DESIGNER.Experts gather to discuss future fashion industry developmentsLeading figures from various fields in the fashion industry will take part in a series of seminars that will provide in-depth insights into the latest fashion trends, industry developments and related technologies. Among them, the Innovation and Technology Symposium organised by the Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel, themed "Scaling from Innovation to Impact", will explore how collaboration can multiply the effectiveness of innovative research and development to help the textile and fashion industry meet future challenges.Entering its ninth edition, CENTRESTAGE not only attracts top international designers and brands but also provides a stage for iconic industry competitions. The finals of the REDRESS Design Award 2024, a sustainable fashion design competition sponsored by CCIDA, will be held at CENTRESTAGE on 5 September. Ten finalists from around the world will come to Hong Kong to showcase their latest designs on the runway and compete for awards. Meanwhile, the Young Knitwear Designer’s Contest (YKDC), organised by the Knitwear Innovation and Design Society, will hold its final fashion show on the third day of the exhibition (6 September).Set to be the grand finale of this year’s CENTRESTAGE, the Hong Kong Young Fashion Designers' Contest (YDC) 2024 will take place on 7 September. Masayuki Ino, founder and designer of Japanese fashion brand doublet, will join as a guest judge alongside a panel of industry experts. Together, they will select the winners from 10 finalists for four awards: the Champion, Excellence Award, Best Art Direction and My Favourite Collection. The public is invited to participate by casting votes online (https://bit.ly/YDC2024_Vote_Now) for their favourite collection.CENTRESTAGE will be held concurrently with HKTDC’s Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair and Salon de TIME. Attendees can enjoy a one-stop shopping experience for branded apparel and watches from around the world and can enter the “CENTRESTAGE X Watch & Clock” lucky draws that will be held during the exhibitions.Photo download: https://bit.ly/3SXCuVBSophia Chong, Deputy Executive Director of the HKTDC (centre); Katherine Fang, Chairman of the HKTDC Garment Advisory Committee (second left); Corin Wilson, Director, Trade & Investment, British Consulate-General Hong Kong (second right); William Fu, CEO of Ashworth (left); and Mountain Yam, Founder of 112 mountainyam (right) shared insights on the exhibition highlights, circular fashion and athleisure trends at today’s CENTRESTAGE press conference.The exhibition brings together 250 brands from 17 countries and regions, the highest number of brands ever to take part in CENTRESTAGE.The press conference was held at the Hong Kong Palace Museum, a cultural landmark in the city, where the red door backdrop proved popular for photo opportunities.Actress Samantha Ko (centre) joined the CENTRESTAGE press conference wearing a piece of fashionable sportswear from the Ashworth and Mountain Yam collaboration collection.Actress Sofiee Ng (second left) and actor Will Or (second right) showcased fashion pieces designed by young designers Angus Tsui (left) and Derek Chan (right) respectively.Sarika Choi modelled a dress from prestigious British brand Roksanda.Websites :CENTRESTAGE : www.centrestage.com.hkCENTRESTAGE ELITES: https://www.hktdc.com/event/centrestage/en/centrestage-elitesFashion Hong Kong : https://www.fashionhongkong.com.hk/enHong Kong Young Fashion Designers' Contest (YDC):www.fashionally.com/enMedia enquiriesBest Crew Public Relations & MarketingDiana TangTel: (852) 9199 6723Email: diana.tang@bestcrewpr.comReni KwokTel: (852) 6291 4283Email: reni.kwok@bestcrewpr.comHKTDC’s Communication & Public Affairs Department:Snowy ChanTel: (852) 2584 4525Email: snowy.sn.chan@hktdc.orgHKTDC Newsroom:http://mediaroom.hktdc.com/enAbout the HKTDCThe Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong ’s trade. With 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly SMEs, in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via trade publications, research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. About Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA)The Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA) established in June 2024, formerly known as Create Hong Kong (CreateHK), is a dedicated office set up by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR Government) under the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau to provide one-stop services and support to the cultural and creative industries with a mission to foster a conducive environment in Hong Kong to facilitate the development of arts, culture and creative sectors as industries. Its strategic foci are nurturing talent and facilitating start-ups, exploring markets, promoting cross-sectoral and cross-genre collaboration, promoting the development of arts, culture and creative sectors as industries under the industry-oriented principle, and promoting Hong Kong as Asia’s creative capital and fostering a creative atmosphere in the community to implement Hong Kong’s positioning as the East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange under the National 14th Five-Year Plan.CCIDA’s website: http://www.ccidahk.gov.hk.Disclaimer: The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region provides funding support to the project only, and does not otherwise take part in the project. Any opinions, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in these materials/events (or by members of the project team) are those of the project organisers only and do not reflect the views of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau, the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency, the CreateSmart Initiative Secretariat or the CreateSmart Initiative Vetting Committee. Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTSRMB’000(Unaudited)For the 6 MonthsEnded June 30For the 3 MonthsEnded June 30 2024202320242023Revenue4,610,6414,163,7972,473,7662,193,490- Office Software and Services2,413,0792,172,4971,187,7301,120,845- Online Games and Others2,197,5621,991,3001,286,0361,072,645Gross Profit3,782,6883,457,2392,042,0351,831,846Operating Profit1,395,6151,136,015794,037675,713Profit Attributable to Owners ofthe Parent677,923249,530393,35357,187Basic Earnings per Share (RMB)0.510.180.290.04HONG KONG, Aug 20, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Kingsoft Corporation Limited (“Kingsoft” or the “Company”, Stock Code: 03888.HK), a leading software and internet services company in China, announces its unaudited results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024.In the first half of 2024, Kingsoft’s total revenue reached RMB 4,611 million, representing a year-on-year increase of 11%. Revenue from office software and services business was RMB 2,413 million, while revenue from online games and other business was RMB 2,198 million, accounting for 52% and 48% of total revenue, respectively. Gross profit for the first half of 2024 was RMB 3,783 million, a 9% increase compared to the same period last year.In the second quarter of 2024, Kingsoft’s total revenue reached RMB 2,474 million, representing a year-on-year increase of 13%. Revenue from office software and services business was RMB 1,188 million, while revenue from online games and others business was RMB 1,286 million, accounting for 48% and 52% of total revenue, respectively. Gross profit was RMB 2,042 million, representing a year-on-year increase of 11%.Mr. Jun LEI, Chairman of Kingsoft, stated: “In the second quarter of 2024, we steadfastly implemented our established strategy, and significant progress has been made in our core businesses. Kingsoft Office Group maintained steady operations and adhered to the strategy of 'Multi-Screen, Cloud, Content, Collaboration, AI'. We actively embraced the opportunities presented by large language models, and continuously invested in collaboration and AI R&D to enhance product competitiveness and promote the practical application of new productive forces in the smart office sector. In the online games business, we focused on a quality-centered strategy, delving deeply into classic JX series while actively expanding into new game genres.”Mr. Tao ZOU, the chief executive officer (“CEO”) of Kingsoft, said, “In the second quarter of 2024, we achieved solid growth in revenue and operating profit. Total revenue for the second quarter was RMB2,474 million, representing a year-on-year increase of 13% and a quarter-on-quarter increase of 16%. Revenue from online games and others business was RMB1,286 million, representing a year-on-year increase of 20% and a significant quarter-on-quarter increase of 41%, while revenue from office software business was RMB1,188 million, representing a year-on-year increase of 6%. The operating profit was RMB794 million, representing a year-on-year increase of 18% and a significant quarter-on-quarter increase of 32%.”Office software and services: Official released of WPS AI 2.0, further enhancing the intelligent office experienceIn the first half of 2024, the revenue of Kingsoft Office Group reached RMB2,413 million, representing a year-on-year increase of 11%. In the second quarter, its revenue reached RMB1,188 billion, representing a year-on-year increase of 6%.Kingsoft Office Group upgraded its AI strategy and released WPS AI 2.0. Focusing on individual users, it has launched four AI assistants in writing, reading, data and design. For enterprise users, we released WPS AI Enterprise Edition, which includes AI Hub, AI Docs, and Copilot Pro. For government users, we released Kingsoft Government Office Model , and WPS AI Government Edition.In the second quarter, the individual office subscription business experienced steady growth. We enhanced the cloud-integrated experience of its products, increasing user reliance on WPS cloud services, which in turn boosted user activity on the cloud. Simultaneously, we continually improved users' awareness and utilization of AI features. In the enterprise office sector, WPS 365 continued to drive business transformation, advancing cloud integration and collaborative work processes for government and corporate clients. We also focused deeply on the value scenarios of key government and enterprise customers, incubating secure and efficient industry-wide solutions. In the field of localization industry, we addressed the actual replacement needs of critical industries, achieving localized migration, adaptation, and application reconstruction of office systems. Meanwhile, the overseas business maintained healthy growth, with the upgraded release of WPS AI's international edition and its membership system.Online Games business: Core IP continues to break through, injecting new vitality into developmentIn the first half of 2024, revenue from the online games and others business grew steadily to RMB2,198 million, a 10% increase year-on-year. Revenue for the second quarter was RMB1,286 million, a 20% increase year-on-year and a significant increase of 41% quarter-on-quarter.Our core games have achieved a milestone breakthrough. The mobile version of JX3 Ultimate was successfully launched in June, with full platform data inheritance and interconnectivity with the flagship PC game JX3 Online. The daily active user count across all platforms reached a record high. Many dormant players returned, while new players kept joining, enhancing the baseline for the long-term operation of the IP and injecting new vitality into it. We will hold the 15th-anniversary celebration of JX3 Online in August and launch a new expansion pack in October to further enhance its long-term vitality. The sci-fi mech game, Mecha BREAK, has completed its first domestic public beta test in August.Mr. Jun LEI concluded, “Looking forward to the second half of the year, Kingsoft Office Group will remain dedicated to focusing on AI and collaboration, continue to invest in R&D, and improve the products related to WPS 365 and WPS AI systems. We will also promote their applications in office scenarios across various industries to provide more efficient and intelligent office solutions. Online games business will keep focusing on users, deepen expanded genres and seek new breakthroughs. We will adhere to the technology-driven business, continuously innovate and deliver products and content, and create prime experiences to generate value for our users and shareholders.”About Kingsoft Corporation LimitedKingsoft (3888.HK) is a leading Chinese software and internet service company listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. It has three main subsidiaries: Kingsoft Office, Seasun Holdings and Kingsoft Shiyou. With the implementation of the “transformation toward mobile internet” strategy, Kingsoft has completed a comprehensive transformation in its overall business and management model. The Company has established a strategic layout with office software and interactive entertainment as its pillars, and cloud services and artificial intelligence as its new starting points. Kingsoft has more than 7,000 employees worldwide and holds a significant market share domestically. For more details, please refer to http://www.kingsoft.com.Kingsoft Investor Relations:Li YinanTel: (86) 10 6292 7777Email: ir@kingsoft.comFor inquiries, please contact Hill+Knowlton Strategies:Li YanjiaoTel: (86) 6150 8598Email: po@wsfg.comLai JunshenTel: (852) 9798 0715Email: po@wsfg.com Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

Financial Highlights:  (RMB Million)For the Six Months Ended 30 June1H 2024 1H 2023ChangeRevenue6,0076,176-2.7%Gross Profit1,0031,064-5.7%Net Profit Attributable to Owners of the Company6871,715-59.9%Basic Earnings per Share (RMB)0.150.37-59.4% HONG KONG, Aug 20, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - China BlueChemical Ltd. (“China BlueChem” or the “Company”, stock code: 3983), China’s largest chemical fertilizer central enterprise in both production capacity and production volume, has announced its unaudited interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2024. The Company achieved revenue of RMB6.007 billion and net profit attributable to owners of the Company of RMB687 million for the six months ended 30 June 2024. The business performance was basically similar to that in the first half of 2023. However, in 2023, a one-off profit was realized from the disposal of 67% equity interest in a subsidiary for strategic reasons, which significantly drove the Company's profit growth in the first half of 2023.Mr. HOU Xiaofeng, CEO and President of China BlueChem said, “Despite the overhaul of multiple plants, the Company still performed well in achieving its target plans for the first half of 2024. During the period, the Company continued to strengthen safety production management and the overall safety situation remained stable. It actively expanded the market and increased efficiency, and continuously promoted management that strives for excellence which resulted in steadily improved governance efficiency. In addition, the Company has consistently adhered to a philosophy of green and sustainable development. Its methanol plant has been awarded the honorary title of “Energy Efficiency Leader” by the China Petroleum and Chemical Industry Federation for 13 consecutive years, and its synthetic ammonia plant has been awarded the honorary title of “Water Efficiency Leader” by the China Nitrogen Fertiliser Industry Association for 5 consecutive years.”In the production perspective, the Company continuously strengthened production and operation control, constantly improved the rationality and economy of equipment maintenance cycles, and released a 5-year rolling plan for equipment maintenance. Among them, the major overhauls of the Fudao Phase I urea unit, Fudao Phase II urea unit, and Hainan Phase II methanol unit were all completed successfully ahead of schedule, laying a solid foundation for subsequent stable operations. In the first half of the year, the Company produced 973,000 tonnes of urea, 707,000 tonnes of methanol, 445,000 tonnes of phosphate fertilisers and compound fertilisers, and 97,000 tonnes of acrylonitrile series products. Except for urea, the production of other products increased year-on-year.In terms of marketing, facing the complex and ever-changing market situation, the Company has further strengthened market analysis and priced scientifically and precisely. Meanwhile, the Company explored deeply the market competitiveness and price elasticity of products, and promoted the development of the competitive sales business of fertilisers and methanol. Additionally, the Company strengthened direct sales through e-commerce, with e-commerce direct sales volume increasing by 54% year-on-year. In the first half of the year, the Company sold 1.003 million tonnes of urea, 668,000 tonnes of methanol, 401,000 tonnes of phosphate fertilisers and compound fertilisers, and 88,000 tonnes of acrylonitrile series products.Looking ahead to the second half of the year, the increase in overall supply of urea is expected to exceed the increase in demand. Domestic urea prices are expected to be weak in the third quarter, but will improve later with the preparation of fertilisers for winter wheat. Regarding phosphate fertilisers, the overall supply is sufficient, while with the combined effects of international procurement, domestic autumn wheat demand, and the release of demand for winter storage fertiliser, the overall demand is expected to be relatively strong with prices remaining cautiously optimistic. Methanol supply is relatively abundant, while imports are expected to resume growth. Downstream demand for Methanol is expected to grow, and the cost side will provide price support. It is expected that the supply and demand situation of Methanol will change frequently,exhibiting primarily wide fluctuations in the market trend. On the other hand, both supply and demand for acrylonitrile are expected to grow, but the increase in supply will be more prominent. The market may continue to experience an oversupply, and spot prices are expected to remain weak.Mr. HOU Xiaofeng, CEO and President of China BlueChem said, “In the second half of 2024, the Company will strive to ensure the safe and stable operation of production facilities, and enhance risk mitigation capabilities. At the same time, the Company will continuously optimize resource allocation, leverage locational advantages, enhance product competitiveness and further explore the potential for marketing efficiency improvement. In addition, the Company will improve refined management standards and establish a cost control indicator system. Furthermore, it will strengthen brand building, strive to create a benchmark base for green agriculture brands and emphasize digitalization, intelligence, and green and low-carbon initiatives. Moreover, the Company will promote equipment upgrades and conduct research on the development planning of green strategic emerging industries.”- End -About China BlueChemical Ltd.China BlueChemical Ltd. (“China BlueChem”) is a listed company that specialises in the development, production and sales of chemical fertilisers and synthetic chemical products. It is the largest Central enterprise in the field of chemical fertilisers in terms of both production capacity and production volume. The Company is a subsidiary of China National Offshore Oil Corporation which mainly engages in the exploration, development, production and sales of crude oil and natural gas. On 29 September 2006, China BlueChem was listed on the main board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited with the stock code 3983. Currently, its production facilities are located in Hainan, Hubei and Heilongjiang, China, with a total designed annual production capacity of 1.84 million tonnes of urea, 1 million tonnes of phosphate and compound fertilisers (mono-ammonium phosphate, di-ammonium phosphate and compound fertiliser), 1.4 million tonnes of methanol, 200,000 tonnes of acrylonitrile and 70,000 tonnes MMA. It has a deep water port with a designed annual throughout capacity of 18.28 million tonnes in Dongfang city, Hainan province. Boasting continued growth of its brand value, the Company’s brand value reached RMB5.404 billion in 2023, up by RMB1.433 billion as compared with 2022. In early 2023, the Company was granted “The Outstanding Listed Enterprise Awards 2022 – Excellent Results Performance” by Capital Media in recognition of its impressive and growing financial results.For more information about the Company, please visit its website: www.chinabluechem.com.cn. 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財務摘要                                                                                   (人民幣億元)截至 6 月 30 日止年度2024年中期2023年中期變動收入60.0761.76-2.7%毛利10.0310.64-5.7%本公司擁有人應佔淨利潤6.8717.15-59.9%每股基本盈利 (人民幣元)0.150.37-59.4%香港, 2024年8月20日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) – 中國化肥産能及産量最大的央企中海石油化學股份有限公司(「中海石油化學」或「公司」，股份編號：3983) 公佈截至2024年6月30日止半年度未經審計之業績。2024年上半年公司實現收入人民幣60.07億元，本公司擁有人應佔淨利潤爲6.87億元，業務表現基本上與2023年上半年大致相若，不過2023年因策略性原因出售一家附屬公司的67%股權權益, 收穫了一次性盈利，因此拉動了公司2023年上半年盈利大幅增長。中海石油化學首席執行官兼總裁侯曉峰先生表示：「在多套裝置大修的前提下，公司業績仍較好的完成2024年上半年目標計劃。期內，公司繼續加强安全生産管理，安全形勢總體平穩。同時，公司積極開拓市場增加效益，持續推進精益管理，治理效能穩步提升。此外，公司堅持綠色和可持續發展理念，公司甲醇裝置連續13年榮獲中國石油與化學工業聯合會『能效領跑者』榮譽稱號，合成氨裝置連續5年榮獲中國氮肥工業協會『水效領跑者』榮譽稱號。」生産管理方面，公司持續加强生産經營管控，不斷提升裝置檢修周期合理性和經濟性，發布裝置檢修5年滾動計劃。其中，富島一期尿素裝置、富島二期尿素裝置和海南甲醇二期裝置均提前順利完成大修，爲後續穩健運行打下堅實基礎。上半年，公司尿素産量97.3萬噸，甲醇産量70.7萬噸，磷肥及複合肥産量44.5萬噸，丙烯腈系列産品産量9.7萬噸。除尿素外，其他産品産量均同比上漲。市場營銷方面，面對複雜多變的市場形勢，公司進一步加强市場研判，科學精準定價。同時，公司深挖産品的市場競爭力和價格彈性，推進化肥、甲醇競價銷售業務的開展。另外，公司强化電商直銷，電商直銷量同比增長54%。上半年，公司銷售尿素100.3萬噸、甲醇66.8萬噸、磷肥及複合肥40.1萬噸、丙烯腈系列産品8.8萬噸。展望2024年下半年，尿素整體來看供應增加量高於需求增加量，預計國內尿素價格三季度較弱，後期隨著冬天小麥備用肥料而好轉。磷肥市場整體供應充足，由於國際採購、國內秋小麥的需求疊加以及冬天儲備肥料的需求釋放，所以整體需求預計相對旺盛，價格走勢保持謹慎樂觀。甲醇供應相對寬鬆，進口有望恢復增長，下游需求預期有一定增長，而成本端仍然會給予價格支撐，預計供需狀況轉換頻繁，市場以寬幅震盪走勢為主。丙烯腈供需預期均有增長，但供應增量表現將更突出，市場供大於求局面或將持續，現貨價格將維持偏弱走勢。公司首席執行官兼總裁侯曉峰先生表示：「2024年下半年，公司將保障生産裝置安全穩定運行，增强風險化解能力。同時，公司將持續優化資源配置，發揮區位優勢，增强産品競爭力，進一步挖掘營銷增效潜能。此外，公司將增進精細化管理水平，構建成本管控指標體系，以及强化品牌建設，打造綠色農業品牌標杆基地，並突出數字化、智能化、綠色低碳，推動設備升級，開展綠色戰新産業發展規劃研究。」- 完 -有關中海石油化學股份有限公司中海石油化學股份有限公司(「中海石油化學」)是專門從事化肥及相關化工産品開發、生産及銷售的上市企業，是化肥産能及産量最大的中央企業，爲從事石油和天然氣勘探、開發、生産及銷售的中國海洋石油集團有限公司之子公司。中海石油化學於2006年9月29日在香港聯合交易所主板挂牌上市，股份編號：3983。公司現有生産設施位于中國海南、湖北及黑龍江，總設計年産能達184萬噸尿素、100萬噸磷複肥(磷酸一銨、磷酸二銨和複合肥)、140萬噸甲醇、20萬噸丙烯腈及7萬噸MMA，公司幷擁有位於海南省東方市的設計年吞吐能力爲1,828萬噸的深水港口。公司品牌價值持續提升，2023年達54.04億元，較2022年提升14.33億元。2023年初，中海石油化學憑著具良好增長性的優秀業績，榮獲資本媒體頒發2022傑出上市企業大獎<業績表現大獎>。如欲查詢更多公司資料，請瀏覽公司網站 www.chinabluechem.com.cn。 Copyright 2024 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.

MANILA, Aug 20, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The greatest awards show dedicated to the financial services industry in the Philippines, WFIS Awards 2024 is poised to grab nationwide headlines post-announcing the best FSI minds from 11 exclusive categories.Part of the larger WFIS event, the awards show took place on 14 August between 4 - 7 PM at Manila Marriott Hoteland was attended by the most senior professionals, dignitaries from the public sector, innovators, fintech experts and many others.Vying for the coveted titles, contenders from myriad domains entered the awards show which overall received more than 100 nominations. The nominations were later screened based on their exemplary body of work and other pre-defined parameters by industry’s most trusted names who also formed the jury for the awards show.The jury included Mel Migrino (Chairman and President, Women in Security Alliance Philippines), Anna Marie Pabellon (Deloitte PH Financial Services Industry and Assurance Leader, Deloitte), Imelda Tiongson (Trustee & Board Director, Fintech Alliance Ph & Various Public Listed Companies), Emmanuel Bonoan (Vice Chairman and COO, Head of Advisory, KPMG in the Philippines, R.G. Manabat & Co.), Charlie Valerio (Vice President, Philippines Chief Information Officer Association (PCIOA) and Balaji Viswanathan (Managing Director & CEO, Expleo Solutions Limited).While the jury had a tough time deciding the winners owing to a fierce competition, the names were finally announced and called upon stage to receive the trophies. Below are the results.IT Maestro of the Year - Mark Anthony Santiago, Head, IT Risk Management, UnionDigital BankGRC Advocate of the Year - Julie Reyes, Group Chief Risk and Compliance Officer, MayaData & Analytics Leader of the Year - Aakriti Raj, Principal Data Scientist/ Senior AVP, Security Bank CorporationRetail Banker of the Year - Daryl Sandoval, Head of Micro and Small Lending Division 1, Bank of Makati, A Savings BankCyber Practitioner of the Year - RB Banez, Deputy Chief Information Security Officer and Head of Cyber Security Governance, CIS BayadCX Innovator of the Year - Ramil De Villa, SVP2 & Consumer Lending Group Head, Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC)Woman Influencer in FSI - Diana Lim, VP & Deputy Department Head, PETNET Inc.Wealth Management Expert of the Year - Carlos Garcia, Head - Treasury Compliance, GCashChampioning Enterprise GRC Implementation - Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC)Data Transformation Excellence Award - UnionBank of the PhilippinesThe evening had a blistering start as the electrifying performance by IOX Entertainment captivated the audience and got them excited. Every element at the show was oozing glamour from the moment the attendees set foot inside the designated platform. The entire space was decked with red carpets, paparazzi lights and a lot of bling to add to the evening’s charm. If that wasn’t enough, the entrancing champagne ladies further raised the platform’s spirits.All in all, it was an evening that gave Indonesia’s financial services community a chance to unwind, feel appreciated for their hard work, and a moment to rejoice. Organizer and CEO of Tradepass, Sudhir Ranjan Jena expressed his delight over the spectacular awards show, “WFIS Awards has now become the most competitive space under the financial services industry as the idea of getting recognized in front of the entire community is something no industry leader wants to miss. While the award categories at World Financial Innovation Series have become the most coveted titles, the huge number of nominations every year is a sheer testament to the platform’s high demand and standard.”For more information about the event, log on to: https://philippines.worldfis.com/About TradepassProviding access to the global emerging markets, Tradepass brings together people, products and solutions to power events for unparalleled business and networking opportunities. Being the most accredited event company, it helps organizations: enter new markets, grow sales pipeline, close prospects, raise capital and identify the right solution-providers.As a deal facilitator, Tradepass is always determined about exposing the most agile liquid growth markets, to enable all-round scalability and growth.Media contact:Shrinkhal SharadPR & Communication Leadshrinkhals@tradepassglobal.com + (91) 80 6166 4401Tradepass Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

HONG KONG, Aug 19, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Champion Real Estate Investment Trust (stock code: 2778), the owner of Three Garden Road and Langham Place, announces its financial results for the six months ended 30 June 2024.  Summary of financial results 1H 20241H 2023ChangeTotal Rental Income (HK$ million)1,1151,168- 4.5%Net Property Income (HK$ million)954995- 4.1%Distributable Income (HK$ million)544617       - 11.9%  Distribution per unit (HK$)0.08090.0927- 12.7%  30 Jun 202431 Dec 2023ChangeGross Value of Portfolio (HK$ million)61,40662,950- 2.5%Net Asset Value per unit (HK$)7.427.72- 3.9%Gearing Ratio23.1% 22.8%+ 0.3ppOverviewThe high interest rate environment continued to affect the results of the Trust in the first half of 2024. While the total number of tourist arrivals recorded solid growth, the strong local currency dampened consumption and prompted an outflow of domestic travellers. While Langham Place Mall continued to outpace the market in retail sales, the Hong Kong office rental market remained under pressure in light of the supply conditions. Following the successful refinancing, we have ample undrawn committed facilities of HK$4.0 billion to support all the refinancing needs in 2024 and 2025. Amid the challenging macroeconomic environment, distributable income of the Trust decreased by 11.9% to HK$544 million and distribution per unit (“DPU”) declined by 12.7% to HK$0.0809.Three Garden RoadThe occupancy of Three Garden Road remained resilient despite the abundant supply in the market.  We observed more enquiries from asset management firms and family offices, and managed to secure some new small-sized tenants during the reporting period. Occupancy stood at 82.3% as at 30 June 2024. Rental income decreased by 9.0% to HK$571 million (2023: HK$627 million) as a result of negative rental reversion in the first half of the year.  Langham Place Office TowerLangham Place Office Tower continues to be a lifestyle and wellness hub with lifestyle tenants occupying 69% of the area as at 30 June 2024. As the recovery of mainland medical beauty tourism after the pandemic was slower than expected, some beauty and medical tenants scaled down their operations. Occupancy was 87.1% as at 30 June 2024. Rental income decreased by 4.5% to HK$166 million (2023: HK$174 million).Langham Place MallLangham Place Mall continued to outperform the overall Hong Kong retail market in the reporting period. While Hong Kong retail sales declined by 6.6% in the first half of the year, tenants’ sales of the mall increased by 2.3%. The beauty segment continued to be the growth driver. Occupancy of the mall returned to full occupancy as at 30 June 2024. Rental income improved to HK$378 million (2023: HK$366 million).DistributionDistributable income of the Trust dropped 11.9% to HK$544 million (2023: HK$617 million) and DPU dropped 12.7% to HK$0.0809 (2023: HK$0.0927). Based on the closing unit price of HK$1.57 recorded as at 28 June 2024, the total DPU represented an annualised distribution yield of 10.3%.Asset ValueThe appraised value of the Trust’s property portfolio was HK$61.4 billion as at 30 June 2024, declining by 2.5% from HK$62.9 billion as at 31 December 2023.Sustainability We continue to advance our commitment to sustainable practices across our properties and value chain. Three Garden Road has become Hong Kong’s first existing building conferred with the prestigious “Quadruple Platinum” after achieving the Platinum certification of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) v4.1 and the Platinum certification of WiredScore v3.1. We also continued to strengthen strategic partnerships with tenants and stakeholders. A key initiative was the ESG Week held in this July which featured a diverse range of impactful activities in collaboration with over 20 partners and organisations.OutlookWhile the market generally expects interest rate cuts to start in the second half of 2024, it remains uncertain about the degree of the adjustment. The global economy outlook is also clouded by geopolitical tensions and policy risks. For the office portfolio, we will stay flexible in our leasing strategy to tailor to the requirements of tenants. We will also continue to refine the tenant mix of Langham Place Mall and recruit first-in-Hong Kong brands to strengthen the appeal to both local consumers and tourists. We will stay agile and flexible in response to the market dynamics.Photo 1 - (Left)Ms. Christina Hau, Chief Executive Officer & (Right) Ms. Amy Luk, Investment and Investor Relations DirectorPhoto 2 - Ms. Christina Hau, Chief Executive OfficerAbout Champion REIT (stock code: 2778)Champion Real Estate Investment Trust is a trust formed to own and invest in income- producing office and retail properties. The Trust focuses on Grade A commercial properties in prime locations. It currently offers investors direct exposure to nearly 3 million sq. ft. of prime office and retail floor area. These include two Hong Kong landmark properties, Three Garden Road and Langham Place, as well as a joint venture stake in 66 Shoe Lane in Central London. The Trust was awarded the top five-star rating by the Global Real Estate Sustainability Standard (GRESB) in 2023.Website: www.championreit.comFor press enquiries:Strategic Financial Relations LimitedVicky LeeTel: 2864 4834Email: vicky.lee@sprg.com.hkCynthia Ng    Tel: 2114 4952Email: cynthia.ng@sprg.com.hkTheresa OuyangTel: 2864 4848Email: theresa.ouyang@sprg.com.hkWebsite: www.sprg.com.hk Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

HONG KONG, Aug 20, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - SAP announces the grand opening of its "Business AI Experience Center" located at its Hong Kong office. The center aims to showcase the cutting-edge capabilities of integrated Business AI in driving innovation, enhancing efficiency, and boosting business growth through live use cases and success stories. It is designed to guide enterprises from understanding AI to practical implementation, enabling them to achieve digital transformation, and therefore fully explore the unlimited possibilities brought by Business AI.SAP announces the grand opening of its "Business AI Experience Center"located at its Hong Kong office.Esmond Tong, Managing Director of SAP Hong Kong and Macau, said, " With the Business AI Experience Center, SAP aims to create a platform for enterprises and partners to exchange ideas and gain valuable insights that will enhance their agility and creativity. Enterprises can harness SAP's cloud platform to unlock AI's potential and achieve business benefits. With over 50 years of extensive expertise, SAP offers cloud solutions tailored to meet the diverse needs of businesses across industries, regardless of size or development stage, helping them accelerate business growth and development."Esmond Tong, Managing Director of SAP Hong Kong and MacauEarlier this year, SAP announced the full integration of business AI into its cloud portfolios and the gradual rollout of the generative AI copilot, Joule, across the company’s solution portfolio. This initiative is expected to enhance business functions and improve enterprise performance, with Joule managing 80% of the most frequently used tasks. This will make 300 million end users of SAP products 20% more productive, while significantly improving work quality. Meanwhile, SAP is deepening its collaboration with global strategic partners such as Microsoft, AWS, Google Cloud, and NVIDIA to advance the enterprise application of generative AI.The Business AI Experience Center features four live demonstration scenarios. These allow customers to explore innovative applications of SAP Business AI technology being seamlessly integrated into sales, talent management, and marketing processes.- Joule in ERP: Automates and manages sales orders and related processes, significantly enhancing the performance of sales operations.- Just Ask: A conversational AI analysis tool that provides deep sales insights, empowering businesses to make data-driven decisions and drive sales performance.- Talent Writing Assistant: A generative AI tool that helps managers with performance review, talent management, and compensation processes, streamlining HR operations and improving manager effectiveness.- Joule in Customer Experience: Enhances customer engagement and satisfaction through social media posting and exploratory questions, boosting marketing efforts and brand visibility.The "Business AI Experience Center" is now available for visits by appointment. For more information or to schedule a visit, please contact the SAP Hong Kong sales team at +852 2150 2799.Image Download: https://bit.ly/4dP4a7m###About SAPAs a global leader in enterprise applications and business AI, SAP stands at the nexus of business and technology. For over 50 years, organizations have trusted SAP to bring out their best by uniting business-critical operations spanning finance, procurement, HR, supply chain, and customer experience. In 2023, SAP was honored for the eighth time with the "Best Workplace in Greater China" award by Great Place to Work. For more information, visit https://www.sap.com/hk‚For media enquiries, please contact:Strategic Public Relations Group (SPRG):Andico Tsuiandico.tsui@sprg.com.hk+852 2114 4346 / 6902 3831Vincent Ipvincent.ip@sprg.com.hk+852 2114 4341 / 5498 9705 Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

香港, 2024年8月20日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) – SAP宣布位處香港辦公室之「商業AI 體驗中心」正式啟用，期望憑藉真實的商業應用示範及成功案例，展示商業AI在推動創新、提高效率和促進業務增長等方面的能力，引領企業從了解到實踐逐步實現數碼轉型，開拓商業AI帶來的無限可能。SAP宣布位處香港辦公室之「商業AI 體驗中心」正式啟用SAP香港和澳門總經理唐聆風表示：「SAP希望透過商業AI體驗中心，為不同企業和合作夥伴搭建交流平台，提供觸手可及的豐富洞察，助其提高敏捷性和創造力。企業可以利用 SAP 的雲端平台，釋放 AI 潛力，實現業務效益。SAP擁有逾50年的深厚經驗，無論企業所處哪個產業，無論規模大小或發展階段如何，SAP總有一款雲端解決方案可以滿足企業的業務需求，協助其加速實現業務增長和發展。 」SAP香港和澳門總經理唐聆風先生SAP於本年宣佈將商業AI全面整合進雲端解決方案，並逐步將生成式AI智能副駕Joule擴展至整個產品系列，持續增強業務職能，提升企業業績。這項措施預計將幫助SAP的3億用戶更加高效地管理80%的日常任務，提高20%的工作效率，並顯著提升工作品質。同時，SAP亦積極深化與全球策略夥伴的合作，與微軟、AWS、Google Cloud、NVIDIA等多家頂尖科技公司加強聯繫，促進生成式AI的企業應用。為了讓企業客戶可親身體驗及了解商業AI的不同場景應用，全新啟用的「商業AI 體驗中心」設有四大實時演示範例，展示了SAP商業AI技術在銷售、人才管理和營銷流程中的無縫集成。- Joule in ERP：高效自動處理和管理銷售訂單相關項目和流程，大幅提升銷售營運效率。- Just Ask：對話式AI分析工具，提供深入的銷售分析洞見，賦能企業做出數據驅動的決策，提升銷售業績。- Talent Writing Assistant：生成式AI幫助管理者高效完成績效評估、人才管理和薪酬方案的撰寫工作，簡化HR操作，提升工作效率。- Joule in Customer Experience：透過社交媒體內容創作和探索性問題生成，增強客戶的參與度和滿意度，進而提高企業的營銷效果和品牌知名度。全新啟用的「商業AI 體驗中心」已開放預約參觀，如企業客戶有興趣了解更多有關資訊或預約參觀可致電+852 2150 2799與SAP香港銷售團隊聯絡。圖片下載：https://bit.ly/4dP4a7m###關於SAP作為企業應用軟體和商業 AI 的全球領導者，SAP 同時掌握商業和技術兩大優勢。50多年來，企業信賴 SAP 透過整合財務、採購、人力資源、供應鏈和客戶體驗等核心業務營運，協助企業發揮其最佳表現。2023年，SAP第八次榮獲由卓越職場頒發的「大中華區最佳職場」獎項。如需瞭解更多SAP資訊，請瀏覽https://www.sap.com/hk 。此新聞稿由縱橫公共關係顧問集團（SPRG）代SAP發放。如有任何查詢，請聯絡：縱橫公共關係顧問集團 （SPRG）崔駿宏 （Andico Tsui）andico.tsui@sprg.com.hk+852 2114 4346 / 6902 3831葉銘諾（Vincent Ip）vincent.ip@sprg.com.hk+852 2114 4341 / 5498 9705 Copyright 2024 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.

SINGAPORE, Aug 20, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - DreamFolks, India's largest airport services aggregator, is proud to announce its strategic expansion into the Southeast Asian market. This milestone marks a significant step in DreamFolks' mission to redefine travel experiences on a global scale.Over the past 12 years, DreamFolks has revolutionized the airport services industry in India by offering a comprehensive suite of premium services through its proprietary technology platform. The company dominates the Indian domestic lounge access market for debit and credit card programs, boasting an impressive 90% market share and partnerships with most major banks and card networks in the country. The Company went public in September’22 with listings on Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange (NSE).DreamFolks' success stems from its cutting-edge in-house technology, which empowers banks and card networks to significantly enhance their card value propositions. This technology helps boost sales, drives loyalty and optimizes cost for these financial institutions. This tech-driven approach has been key to DreamFolks' success in India and will continue to fuel its expansion into other geographies.The company's global footprint now extends to over 3000 touchpoints across more than 100 countries and 500+ cities, serving millions of travellers annually. This extensive network positions DreamFolks uniquely to offer unparalleled service to its clients and their customers in the new markets.Building on its success in the Indian market, DreamFolks is now poised to bring its innovative service aggregation model to the Southeast Asian market with services like airport and railway lounges, e-SIM: travel SIM cards, meet and assist services, airport transfers, golf privileges and more to their customers.As part of this expansion, DreamFolks has established a regional office in Singapore, demonstrating its commitment to the market. The company has also bolstered its leadership team by on-boarding, Adib Kangda, Senior Vice President – International Markets, a seasoned professional with extensive knowledge of the local market dynamics.Liberatha Kallat, Chairperson and Managing Director of DreamFolks, commented on the expansion and said, "Our expansion into Southeast Asia marks a significant milestone in DreamFolks' journey. We're not just entering new markets; we're bringing our vision of seamless, technology-driven travel experiences to one of the world's most dynamic regions. This area represents immense opportunities for growth and innovation in the travel sector. With our proven track record in India, we're confident that our unique service aggregation model will resonate strongly with banks, card networks and enterprises across the region. By entering the Southeast Asian market, we will introduce market-first card innovations, and significantly save costs for our clients. Our focus is on delivering tangible benefits for our clients, ensuring they experience enhanced value and efficiency."This expansion is expected to benefit both clients and travellers in the region. By offering its advanced technology solutions, DreamFolks aims to help banks, card networks and enterprises optimise their offerings, enhance customer loyalty, and streamline operations. For travellers, this means access to a broader range of premium services and a more seamless travel experience. This expansion not only marks a new chapter in DreamFolks' journey but also promises to elevate the standards of travel services across the region.About DreamFolksDreamFolks is a leading travel & lifestyle services aggregator and provides an in-house technology platform that allows its clients such as Banks, Card Networks, Airlines, OTAs, and Enterprises to create custom offerings for their end consumers. DreamFolks today manages the lounge and other benefits for most of the top Banks in India and enjoys a market share of over 90% in the domestic lounge access market for India-issued debit and credit programs. The company went public in Sep ’22 with listings on both BSE and NSE and has a global footprint extending to 3,000+ touchpoints in 100+ countries, across the world.For more information, please visit our website (www.dreamfolks.com) or contact our media relations team.Contact Information: dreamfolks@adfactorspr.comNamrata Sharma – Namrata.sharma@adfactorspr.com  Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

- Food Expo, Food Expo PRO, Beauty & Wellness Expo, Home Delights Expo and Hong Kong International Tea Fair drew to a successful close today. The five concurrent fairs welcomed some 1,860 exhibitors from 30 countries and regions and attracted over 500,000 visits- Over 90% of local exhibitors accepted electronic payment options for added attendee convenience, and the per capita spending reached HK$1,615; an increase of more than 6% compared to last year- Four new theme days drove local spending, creating a vibrant spending atmosphere- The International Conference of the Modernization of Chinese Medicine and Health Products (ICMCM), ended on a high note with 18 renowned speakers discussing the latest issues, including the development of Chinese medicine products in the Greater Bay AreaHONG KONG, Aug 19, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The HKTDC Food Expo, HKTDC Beauty & Wellness Expo and HKTDC Home Delights Expo, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), drew to a successful close today, with the total number of visits reaching over 500,000, and an overall spending capita of HK$1,615. The five trade fairs attracted some 1,860 exhibitors from 30 countries and regions and were bustling with visitors amidst a lively spending atmosphere, highlighting the strong appeal and reputation of these annual flagship events.The Food Expo PRO and Hong Kong International Tea Fair also ended on a high note on 17 August. The two trade fairs saw exhibitors and trade buyers from around the world, including some 20,500 buyers from 60 countries and regions. Buyers outside Hong Kong mainly came from Mainland China, Taiwan, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, and more, reinforcing Hong Kong’s position as a major food and beverage trading hub in the region. The ICMCM, organised by the Modernized Chinese Medicine International Association (MCMIA) together with the HKTDC and ten scientific research institutions, also successfully concluded on 16 August.Sophia Chong, HKTDC Deputy Executive Director, said: “This year, for the first time, four theme days featured across all fairs contributing to their resounding success. Well-designed, exciting and innovative activities drew large crowds, fuelling visitor spending. This year, the introduction of a dedicated Halal food and beverage label, on products from more than 100 exhibitors at the Food Expo PRO and Food Expo was welcomed by buyers and the public visitors. We were pleased to see the Hong Kong International Tea Fair continue to gain strong support from regional pavilions and exhibitors. The five fairs successfully created significant business opportunities for exhibitors, and a vibrant shopping destination for the public.”Over 90% of local exhibitor accepted electronic payment methods with per capita spending reached HK$1,615Over 90% of local exhibitors at the Food Expo, Beauty & Wellness Expo, and Home Delights Expo accepted electronic payment. In a survey conducted on-site by the HKTDC. More than 50% of about 1,500 respondents said they had spent HK$1,000 or more at the exhibition. Nearly 85% of respondents said they paid electronically, emphasising how e-payment boosts spending by offering visitors ease and convenience. The overall per capita spending was estimated at HK$1,615; a year-on-year rise of more than 6%.Strong consumption fuelled by encouraging sales resultsThe city’s premier annual Food Expo is dedicated to showing the world’s finest cuisine and wines.Taiwan exhibitor Grass Lands Food Co., Ltd. exhibited at the fair for the first time and achieved great results with a whole container crispy jerky and chewy jerky sold out by the fourth day of fair. According to Yu-Hung Wang, manager of Grass Lands Food Co. Ltd, said, “Many consumers from Mainland China and Hong Kong showed great interest in our jerky products and the sales were exceptional and far exceeded our expectation. We successfully promoted our brand and products at the fair."The Beauty & Wellness Expo showcased quality products, including popular home-use beauty devices, skincare brands, hair care products, and more. The Korean beauty brand, medicube, returned to the fair with an enlarged booth of 96 square metres. The brand’s senior associate of beauty marketing team, Julie An, saw a lot of potential in Hong Kong for Korean beauty brands and brought two more brands to this year’s fair. Their best seller was the medicube’s AGE-R Booster Pro beauty device with an average daily sales volume of more than 1,000 sets at the special Expo price of HK$1,700 each. Other medicube beauty products were also well-received by Hong Kong consumers with new customers responsible for more than 75% of sales.The Home Delights Expo featured massage chairs, smart home technology, stylish homeware, bedding and furniture. Giormani, a custom-made sofa specialist renowned for its quality and design, made its first appearance at the Home Delights Expo this year. Shop Manager, Kenji Wan, said the booth attracted a lot of attention from new customers. With the special discounts of up to 59% off to stimulate onsite sales, they expected a sales turnover of approximately HK$2 million.Trade fairs opened doors to new business opportunities for Halal productsThe Food Expo PRO brought together leading food and beverage companies, technology enterprises and representative organisations from countries and regions around the world.In line with the growing interest in Halal food, a new label was introduced to help buyers easily identify and source Halal food and beverages. Joseph Leung, senior adviser of business development at Haichang Ocean Park Holdings Ltd, a developer of a marine theme park resort in Saudi Arabia, placed substantial orders with exhibitors from Thailand and Mainland China, securing annual contracts worth up to US$500,000 of Halal-certified rice and tea.The Food Science and Technology zone showcased the latest food products, services and technology to help the industry explore business opportunities. Elevatefoods Technology showcased their patented smart 3D food printing and multi-level cooking technology. Connie Lee, Co-founder and CEO, said: “Food tech is a fast growing trend in the industry and the Food Expo PRO served as a solid platform to launch our innovation and technology with buyers from Japan, Korea, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam showing interest in our 3D food tech devices.” Food Expo PRO also welcomed 20 pavilions from different countries and regions. Panita Shinawatra, Acting Director General of Thailand’s Small and Medium Enterprises Promotion, said they have lined up 10 food producers from Thailand to promote Thai-style food and beverage products at Food Expo PRO. They received very strong response in particular from buyers from Mainland China and Hong Kong and orders worth more than US$300,000 were secured for snacks, seasoning and other products.Abdul Rahman, CEO of Trans-Atlantic Trading Company Limited from Kenya, exhibited at the Hong Kong International Tea Fair for the first time and established links with 15 buyers from Mainland China, Hong Kong, Egypt, Malaysia, Singapore and Vietnam. The company expects to receive new orders worth US$2 million directly from the fair.Hybrid mode connects local and international business opportunitiesThe Food Expo PRO and the Hong Kong International Tea Fair operated under the hybrid model EXHIBITION+, allowing global food and tea buyers to connect through physical and online platforms. Click2Match, a smart business matching platform, will continue to facilitate online meetings until 24 August.ICMCM fosters collaboration and advances the industry through dynamic exchangesThe ICMCM, organised by the Modernized Chinese Medicine International Association (MCMIA) in partnership with the HKTDC and ten scientific research institutions, drew to a successful conclusion. The conference fostered insightful discussions on timely industry issues, including opportunities and challenges in Chinese medicine research, and cross-regional exchanges and development of Chinese medicine products in the Greater Bay Area.Held alongside the Food Expo, Beauty & Wellness Expo, Home Delights Expo, the Food Expo PRO and the Hong Kong International Tea Fair, the conference contributed to a dynamic, multi-faceted event encompassing food, beauty, health, household goods, and Chinese medicine. This synergy fostered a vibrant platform for cross-industry exchange and collaboration.Photo download:  https://bit.ly/4cMH1S9Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the Food Expo, Beauty & Wellness Expo, and Home Delights Expo, and the two trade fairs — Food Expo PRO and Hong Kong International Tea Fair drew to a successful close. The five fairs attracted over 500,000 visitsThe Food Expo PRO welcomed 20 pavilions from different countries and regions, including multiple provinces in Mainland China, the neighbouring Japan and Korea, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia and Philippines from the ASEAN region, Poland and Mexico from outside Asia, and moreThe Hong Kong International Tea Fair featured four pavilions: Sri Lanka, Fujian, Hunan, and the first-ever pavilion by the Hong Kong and Kowloon Tea Trade Merchants AssociationOn the fair opening day (15 August), the theme “Delights Across Mainland China” introduced visitors to famous dishes from various regions of Mainland China. The China National Agricultural Pavilion, organised by the Agricultural Trade Promotion Centre, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of Mainland China, showcased over a thousand agricultural and food products from 12 provinces in Mainland China“Happy Friday” on 16 August featured mixology shows by star mixologists and food crafting demonstrations showcasing culinary aesthetics. A wide selection of fine wines was available at promotional prices at the Food Expo's Gourmet ZoneOn 17 August, “Japan & Korea Express” Day immersed visitors in the vibrant culinary and lifestyle trends of both countries, including experiencing the grace of traditional Japanese dance and the skill of judo demonstrations, kimchi-making demonstrations by a Korean chef, seminars on Korean health foods, and taekwondo and dance performancesSpanning over the weekend from 17-18 August, the "Wellness Weekend" offered seminars and workshops, including sessions on healthy tea brewing. The “Youth Hair Salon” organised by the Hong Kong Hair & Beauty Merchants Association, offered on-site haircuts daily during the ExpoThe fairs came alive with popular and engaging events, such as the Star Chef cooking demonstrations, Smart Bidding sessions and lucky drawsThe hybrid International Conference of the Modernization of Chinese Medicine and Health Products (ICMCM) was themed "The Industry-University-Research Collaboration and Clinical Research on Traditional Medicine", and featured 18 keynote speakers from Hong Kong, Mainland China and overseas who discussed development trends, scientific research achievements, successful experiences, regulations, and the outlook of Chinese medicine and health products in connection to the “Belt and Road” initiativeFor more information, please visit:HKTDC Food Expo PROfoodexpopro.hktdc.com/HKTDC Hong Kong International Tea Fairhkteafair.hktdc.com/HKTDC Food Expohkfoodexpo.hktdc.com/HKTDC Beauty & Wellness Expohkbeautyexpo.hktdc.com/HKTDC Home Delights Expohomedelights.hktdc.com/Media EnquiriesOgilvy Public Relations:HKTDC’s Communications and Public Affairs Department:Cynthia Sit (852) 9425 4547 cynthia.sit@ogilvy.comFrankie Leung (852) 2584 4298frankie.cy.leung@hktdc.orgLeanne Pok (852) 9379 9694leanne.pok@ogilvy.comClayton Lauw (852) 2584 4472clayton.y.lauw@hktdc.orgMedia Room: http://mediaroom.hktdc.comAbout HKTDCThe Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong’s trade. With 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus.  Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

RIYADH, Aug 19, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Saudi Arabia has navigated significant challenges in developing its data center infrastructure and 5G networks. Initially, the country faced hurdles such as high costs, regulatory barriers, and the need for substantial technological upgrades. However, through strategic investments and partnerships with global technology leaders, Saudi Arabia has steadily advanced its digital landscape.Initiatives like Vision 2030 have been pivotal, promoting digital transformation as a national priority. The government has implemented policies to foster innovation, streamline regulations, and attract foreign investments. Moreover, substantial funding in research and development, alongside the establishment of tech hubs and smart cities has accelerated progress. This resilience and forward-thinking approach have enabled Saudi Arabia to overcome early obstacles, positioning it as a burgeoning digital hub with a robust 5G and data center ecosystem, ready to support the nation's ambitious economic and technological goals.5G can transform Saudi Arabia into a Gigabit society, offering speeds up to 100 times faster than 4G and latency as low as 1ms. This technology enables telecom operators to ease network congestion in high-density areas, significantly enhancing the consumer experience while reducing the cost per bit. The result is a more efficient, reliable, and high-speed connectivity that supports the country's digital transformation and technological advancements.Overview of the event: The Data Center Xpo: where innovation meets strategy in the digital era. As data grows in importance, this summit is a beacon for professionals. Join visionaries and experts to explore trends, exchange viewpoints, and unveil transformative solutions. Beyond limits, it's a hub for networking, learning, and collaboration with insightful sessions, workshops, and discussions on data analytics, AI, and emerging tech.From demystifying the intricacies of data to deciphering the forthcoming wave of technological progress, the Data Centre Xpo seamlessly transforms knowledge into actionable insights. This conference is positioned to foster connections, forge partnerships, and unleash the limitless potential of excellence driven by the strategic application of data-driven solutions.Who will attend?Sultan Moraishedi, Group Chief Cybersecurity, Data And Business Excellence Officer,Red Sea Global.Abdullatif AlBlowi, Director Of Innovation And Technology Communications, Space & Technology Commission - CST.Anas Mosa,IT Director ,PIF Projects.Fahad Mahmoud Bedaiwi, Executive Vice President,Head Of Facilities, Management And Engineering,The Saudi National Bank.Mohammed Shah,IT & Smart City, Director Knowledge Economic City.Ahmed AlThuhaibi, Chief Of IT, Saudi Pro League.Kamal Farag, Digital Services Director,Human Resources Development Fund - HRDF - KSA.Mushtaq Ahmed, Enterprise Architecture And Digital Strategy Director, Saudi Post-SPL.Abdullah Abdulwasa, Chief Digital Officer, Al- Faisaliah Group.Sulafah Jabarti, Chair of the Digital Economy Committee, International Chamber of Commerce - Saudi Arabia.The event will cover topics like:Synergy Unveiled 5G Networks and Data centres Shaping Tomorrow's Digital Eco System.Unleashing the Potential of Al in Data Center Management.Efficient Remote Management Strategies for Modern Data Center.Unleashing the Power of Hyper Scalability Transforming the Data Center for Ultra Responsive Performance.Navigating the Hybrid Cloud Landscape.Towards Sustainable Computing Implementing Green Data Center Strategies.For more information and to register for Data Center Xpo click the link: https://exito-e.com/datacenterxpo/saudi/About ExitoExito, which means success in Spanish, embodies our commitment to the success of our customers. Each year, we host over 240 virtual and in-person conferences globally, bringing together audiences with world-class thought leaders and C-level executives across industries. Our meticulously crafted agendas, based on extensive research and valuable industry insights, facilitate business, knowledge transfer, deal flow, and impactful messaging for brands.For Media Enquiries, contact:Kasturi Nayak (Sr. Marketing Executive)Kasturi.nayak@exito-e.comEnquiry@exito-e.comExito Media Concepts Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

香港, 2024年8月19日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) – 持有花園道三號及朗豪坊物業的冠君產業信託（股份代號：2778）公布截至 2024 年 6 月 30 日止的中期業績。業績摘要 2024上半年2023上半年變動租金收益總額 （百萬港元）1,1151,168- 4.5%物業收益淨額（百萬港元）954995- 4.1%可分派收入（百萬港元）544617- 11.9%每基金單位分派（港元）0.08090.0927- 12.7%  於2024年6月30日於2023年12月31日變動物業組合總值（百萬港元）61,40662,950- 2.5%每基金單位資產淨值（港元）7.427.72  - 3.9%資產負債比率23.1%22.8%+ 0.3 pp概覽本信託2024年上半年業績繼續受到高息環境所影響。雖然整體旅客人數穩健增長，但港元偏強遏抑消費，促使本地人外遊。朗豪坊商場的零售銷售繼續優於市場表現，而香港寫字樓租賃市道因供應情況而受壓。隨著成功完成再融資，本信託共有40億港元的已承諾備用信貸額度，足以應付2024和2025年所有再融資需求。面對充滿挑戰的宏觀經濟環境，本信託的可分派收入下跌11.9%至5.44億港元，而每基金單位分派（「每基金單位分派」）則減少12.7%至0.0809港元。花園道三號儘管市場供應充裕，花園道三號的出租率仍然展現韌性。我們留意到有更多來自資產管理公司和家族辦公室的租賃查詢，並於報告期內引入一批新的小型租戶。於2024年6月30日，寫字樓出租率為82.3%。由於續租租金於上半年持續下跌，該物業的租金收益減少9.0%至5.71億港元（2023年：6.27億港元）。朗豪坊辦公樓朗豪坊辦公樓仍然是生活時尚及大健康總匯，於2024年6月30日，生活時尚行業租戶所佔面積達69%。由於疫後內地醫療美容旅遊的復蘇速度比預期慢，一些美容和醫療租戶縮減了他們的業務規模。朗豪坊辦公樓的出租率於2024年6月30日為87.1%。租金收益則下跌4.5%至1.66億港元（2023年：1.74億港元）。朗豪坊商場朗豪坊商場於報告期內的表現繼續優於香港整體零售市道。儘管上半年香港零售銷售下跌6.6%，商場租戶的銷售額卻錄得2.3%的升幅，而美妝美容類別繼續成為增長動力。於2024年6月30日，商場再度回復悉數租出的狀態，租金收益亦升至3.78億港元（2023年：3.66億港元）。分派本信託期內可分派收入下跌11.9% 至5.44億港元（2023年：6.17億港元），而每基金單位分派則減少12.7%至0.0809港元（2023年：0.0927港元）。按2024年6月28日的基金單位收市價1.57港元計算，相當於年度分派率10.3%。資產值於2024年6月30 日，本信託旗下物業組合的估值為614億港元，較2023年12月31日的629億港元減少2.5%。可持續發展我們繼續在旗下物業及整個價值鏈中推動可持續發展。花園道三號在取得能源與環境設計先鋒（LEED） v4.1鉑金評級認證，以及WiredScore樓宇通訊v3.1的鉑金級認證後，成為香港首個榮獲「四鉑金」認證的既有建築。我們持續加強與租戶和持份者的策略夥伴關係，其中一個重要舉措是今年七月舉辦的「ESG週」，匯聚逾 20 家合作夥伴及參與機構，舉辦了一系列具影響力的多元化活動。展望雖然市場普遍預期利率將於2024年下半年開始下跌，但減息幅度仍存在不確定性。全球經濟前景亦因地緣政治緊張和政策風險而蒙上陰影。寫字樓組合方面，我們會在租賃策略上保持靈活，以滿足租戶的要求。我們亦會持續優化朗豪坊商場的租戶組合，積極引進首次進駐香港的品牌，以增加商場對本地消費者和遊客的吸引力。我們將因時制宜，靈活變通，以適時應對各種市場變化。圖一、行政總裁侯迅女士 (左) 及投資及投資者關係總監陸嘉萍女士 (右)圖二、行政總裁侯迅女士有關冠君產業信託(股份代號：2778)冠君產業信託擁有及投資提供租金收入的寫字樓及零售物業。信託主要投資位於優越地點的甲級商用物業。現時擁有花園道三號及朗豪坊兩幢位於香港的地標性物業，並以合資股權形式擁有位於倫敦市中心的 66 Shoe Lane，總樓面面積約300萬平方呎，讓投資者可直接投資於優質甲級寫字樓及零售物業。信託於 2023 年榮獲全球房地產可持續性標準（GRESB）的最高五星級別。網站: www.championreit.com傳媒聯絡方法：縱橫財經公關顧問有限公司李惠兒電話：2864 4834電郵：vicky.lee@sprg.com.hk吳宛蓉   電話：2114 4952電郵：cynthia.ng@sprg.com.hk歐陽田宇電話：2864 4848電郵：theresa.ouyang@sprg.com.hk網站: www.sprg.com.hk  Copyright 2024 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.