香港, 2025年11月10日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 2025年11月6日，香港上市公司中國通才教育集團（股票代碼：2175.HK，以下簡稱"通才教育"）正式對外公告，將以3.12億元人民幣收購廣州市茼盟美術教育咨詢有限公司（以下簡稱"茼盟美術"）100%股權。據公告，收購完成後，茼盟美術將成為通才教育全資子公司，其財務數據也將並入通才教育合並報表。這一交易意味著，這家以山西為核心陣地的民辦高等教育機構，正式進軍增長迅猛的藝考培訓市場，開啟業務多元化戰略新篇章。戰略布局：從高等教育到藝考培訓高增長賽道，開辟全新收入​通才教育主要在山西經營民辦高等教育，核心運營太原標杆民辦本科學院，2023/2024學年以15.7%市場份額穩居當地民辦高教在校生規模第一，既擁有紮實的高教業務根基，更具備上市企業的資本運作與品牌背書優勢。​而被收購的茼盟美術教育，是廣東藝考培訓領域的深耕者：14年美術藝考培訓經驗（前身為2007年創辦的廣州同盟畫室）、2000餘名在讀學員、2.48萬平方米獨立教學園區，不僅是當地龍頭企業，更精准卡位藝考核心賽道——其主營的美術類培訓，占全國藝考培訓市場份額38%（2023年數據），完全貼合當前藝考行業需求。藝考培訓市場：前景廣闊的新賽道藝考培訓市場近年來駛入發展快車道，成為教育服務領域最具潛力的細分賽道之一。據共研產業研究院《2025-2031年中國藝考培訓行業報告》預測，2025年我國藝考培訓市場規模將精准突破700億元，行業年複合增長率保持8%的穩健增速。這一市場不僅體量可觀，更呈現"客戶支付意願強烈、高品質服務需求激增"的核心特征。政策層面，國家持續強化美育教育、推進藝考改革，推動行業規範化發展，頭部機構市場集中度有望從2025年的18%提升至2030年的35%，為優質參與者開辟了更廣闊的成長空間。協同效應：資源共享與全鏈條價值共贏​此次收購，是精准把握行業機遇的戰略布局，實現資源互補與價值倍增。一方面，通才教育可依托自身紮實的高教資源、上市企業的資本優勢，與茼盟美術14年積累的藝考實訓經驗、2000餘名學員基礎及2.48萬平方米教學園區深度融合，通過師資互通、教學方法共享，雙向提升雙方教學品質；另一方面，收購將推動通才教育品牌覆蓋從山西核心市場，快速延伸至廣東這一教育消費大省，輻射珠三角高淨值客群，顯著擴大品牌影響力與社會認可度。未來展望：多元化戰略與長期價值通才教育將正式打通"高等教育+藝考培訓"雙業務脈絡，進一步放大核心競爭力，不僅有效分散單一業務依賴風險，更能持續開拓新增長曲線。這一布局不僅將鞏固通才教育在民辦教育領域的綜合實力，更將助力其精准把握美育政策深化、藝考市場規範化的行業新機遇，為全體股東創造穩定可持續的長期價值。 Copyright 2025 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

香港, 2025年11月10日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 中國創新型手術機械人企業代表康諾思騰（Cornerstone Robotics）（以下簡稱「公司」）欣然宣佈，已完成新一輪約2億美元超募融資。本輪融資獲得了香港投資管理有限公司（以下簡稱「港投公司」）、一家全球戰略投資者以及一家全球頂級主權基金的投資，同時也獲得了啓明創投、道合投資、高榕創投、險峰等投資者的持續支持。此次募集資金將主要用於加速中國以及海外的商業化進程，並推動新一代產品研發與臨床註冊。獲香港投資管理有限公司支持，彰顯權威背書港投公司的投資具有獨特意義。作為香港特區政府全資擁有並代表特區政府的耐心資本投資機構，港投公司堅持以嚴格的市場化標準及具有前瞻性的全球化視野，支持跨週期、跨世代和跨地域的優秀企業和項目，賦能香港的經濟、社會及產業發展，並以此為基礎貢獻全球。作為一家從粵港澳大灣區成長起來的科技創新企業，康諾思騰獲得港投公司的持續和大力支持、並領投本投資輪，不僅是對公司產品創新力與全球商業化能力的權威背書，更充分體現了香港本地資本乃至政府力量對培育科技獨角獸的堅定信心與長期承諾。頂級資本加入，攜手加速全球化進程憑藉在手術機械人領域的領先技術與廣闊前景，康諾思騰成功吸引了一家全球戰略投資者重磅投資，為企業在關鍵環節及全球佈局注入協同增長動能。本輪融資同時引入了一家全球頂級主權基金，其加入將助力康諾思騰開拓海外市場，推動產品的市場准入與區域合作。啓明創投、道合投資、高榕創投、險峰等投資者亦繼續加碼，充分體現了資本市場對康諾思騰技術路線、商業化進展及長期潛力的高度認可與堅定信心。自2019年成立以來，康諾思騰始終秉持「引領醫療創新，心繫天下健康」的願景，通過全棧自研與深度整合，已成長為中國創新型手術機械人的獨角獸企業。公司的核心產品Sentire思騰®腔鏡手術機械人不僅已獲中國國家藥品監督管理局（NMPA）批准上市，更在中國內地、香港及歐洲多家頂尖醫院投入臨床應用。公司正持續將自主創新的技術成果轉化為全球智慧醫療生態發展的驅動力，通過與國際頂級醫療及教育機構合作，在臨床培訓、技術示範與學術交流層面深化佈局，賦能全球醫療可及性邁向新階段。康諾思騰創始人、首席執行官歐國威教授表示：「2025年是康諾思騰發展歷程中的重要里程碑。感謝新老股東對我們的信任與支持，這不僅是對公司創新成果落地應用的認可，更是對康諾思騰長期高質量發展的堅定信心。尤為重要的是，港投公司的支持，彰顯了政府對投資科技創新企業的全力支持和前瞻性佈局，並為我們接下來的商業化與全球化拓展奠定堅實基礎。未來，我們將繼續堅持創新驅動，深化全球化佈局，讓高品質、可負擔的手術機械人產品惠及世界各地有需要的人。」港投公司行政總裁陳家齊女士表示：「康諾思騰是一家『生於香港、立足灣區、放眼全球』的醫療科技企業，是香港在醫療機械人領域的一股自主創新發展動能。同時，康諾思騰致力於提升手術機械人的可用性、可及性，讓先進醫療科技真正走入臨床、惠及患者，與港投公司一貫堅持的『3A』標準——用得到（Accessible）、用得好（Applicable）、用得起（Affordable）高度契合。通過投資生命科技及健康科技板塊，我們希望可以不斷發掘新的診斷、制藥及治療方案，讓每一個人有條件、有選擇活得更長久、更健康和更自在。港投公司相信，康諾思騰的成長不僅將是香港科創實力的標桿，更是讓『香港智慧』在全球醫療舞台綻放、惠及世界的重要載體。」本次交易由瑞銀集團擔任公司的財務顧問，環球律師事務所擔任公司的交易法律顧問，君合律師事務所擔任公司的知識產權法律顧問。關於康諾思騰（Cornerstone Robotics）康諾思騰（Cornerstone Robotics）是中國創新型手術機械人的引領者，懷著「引領醫療創新，心繫天下健康」的願景，致力於打造安全高效的手術機械人平台，提升中國乃至全球範圍優質醫療資源的可及性，讓更多患者受益於高端醫療科技帶來的高品質醫療服務。公司已在全球設立四大研發中心，並在中國香港、深圳、北京、上海、英國倫敦和樸次茅斯等地設有分支機構，在粵港澳大灣區建成超萬平米的量產工廠。憑藉雄厚的技術實力，公司已成功攻克技術難題，搭建起全面底層技術平台，由康諾思騰自主研發的Sentire思騰®腔鏡手術機械人已完成多個重要專科的臨床試驗，並正式獲得國家藥品監督管理局（NMPA）批准上市，同步在全球範圍申請醫療器械認證，服務全球醫護，惠及更多病患。如欲瞭解更多，可瀏覽：https://www.csrbtx.com媒體垂詢         康諾思騰（Cornerstone Robotics）公關與品牌傳播部郵箱：branding@csrbtx.com網址：https://www.csrbtx.com Copyright 2025 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

香港, 2025年11月9日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 港交所持續優化上市制度以吸引優質企業，同時境內監管政策也積極支持企業赴港上市，為資本市場注入新的活力，具備穩健業績與成長潛力的優質企業正加快赴港上市步伐。據了解，創新實業集團有限公司於11月9日成功通過港交所聆訊，上市進程穩步推進，成為市場又一關注焦點。創新實業是一家以鋁產業為核心的綜合性企業集團，主要從事電解鋁、氧化鋁及其他相關產品的生產與銷售，聚焦鋁產業鏈上游的高附加值環節。創新實業已實現氧化鋁及電力的高度自給，形成涵蓋火電及綠電能源、氧化鋁精煉和電解鋁冶煉的閉環產業體系，為穩定運營與可持續發展奠定堅實基礎。目前，公司擁有78.81萬噸/年的電解鋁設計產能及120萬噸/年的氧化鋁設計產能；同時獲監管機構批准298萬噸/年的氫氧化鋁核定產能，以及由氫氧化鋁焙燒形成的600萬噸氧化鋁產能。倘全部投產，公司的氧化鋁總年產能將至少達到300萬噸，進一步鞏固其在行業內的產能與成本優勢。區位優勢明顯，構築綠色產業護城河 公司戰略性深耕擁有豐富天然資源且具有能源成本優勢的地區——內蒙古霍林郭勒市，依託當地完善的電解鋁冶煉設施和能源配套體系，有效提升生產效率並降低能耗。同時，創新實業於山東濱州市佈局氧化鋁精煉廠，距離北方重要港口黃驊港約40公里、濱州港約70公里，可便捷地從全球主要鋁土礦進口港獲取原料，確保穩定充足的供應並進一步控制運輸成本。在綠色發展方面，創新實業積極推動能源結構轉型，持續加大風能及太陽能的應用，打造可持續的綠色電解鋁產業鏈。公司正在自建風力及太陽能發電站，截至目前已開始使用綠色能源發電設備。為構築鋁產業護城河，公司積極佈局綠色能源供應能力提升。預計到2026年底，公司綠色能源使用佔比將超過50%，遠超國家產業政策目標，電解鋁冶煉用電綜合成本預計下降20%。創新實業將技術創新、生態優先和綠色發展理念融入業務模式，致力於推動行業低碳轉型，並以成為「世界級綠色鋁產業集團」為願景。綠色電解鋁產品憑藉可追溯的碳足跡，有望獲得更多高端客戶青睞，進一步提升在國內外市場的競爭力。根據公司最新披露的財務數據，創新實業近年來保持持續穩健的增長。2023年，公司實現收入人民幣138.15億元，同比增長2.4%；淨利潤人民幣10.81億元，同比增長18.4%。2024年，公司收入進一步增長9.8%至人民幣151.63億元，淨利潤大幅提升至人民幣26.30億元。截至2025年5月31日止五個月，公司實現收入人民幣72.14億元，同比增長22.6%。整體來看，公司依托一體化電解鋁產業鏈優勢，展現出卓越的盈利能力與經營韌性。此次港股上市，公司擬將募集資金用於拓展海外產能與綠色能源項目，進一步增強產業鏈協同與成本優勢。隨著聆訊順利通過，公司上市進程穩步推進，未來將持續聚焦綠色低碳與高附加值鋁產業鏈建設，助力產業轉型升級。 Copyright 2025 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

香港國際美酒展於昨天圓滿結束，三天展期吸引來自57個國家及地區、逾8,200名貿易買家入場參觀採購新增「環球烈酒專區」展示來自14個國家及地區的烈酒，集合六個「中國十大白酒品牌」，助力中國白酒邁向年輕化、國際化及多元化「本地薑」品牌相繼冒起，為美酒展注入本地特色，獲海外買家賞識香港, 2025年11月9日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 由香港貿易發展局（香港貿發局）主辦的第十七屆香港國際美酒展（美酒展）於昨天（11月8日）圓滿結束。為期三天（11月6至8日）的美酒展吸引來自57個國家及地區，逾8,200名貿易買家入場參觀採購。美酒展不但是商貿平台，也是推廣美酒文化的重要活動。昨天為展會的公眾日，特設「Wine Fiesta」專區開放予18歲或以上的公眾人士進場，吸引超過11,000名市民入場，選購及品嚐各地美酒，並參加品酒大師班、試酒會及座談會等活動。香港貿發局副總裁古靜敏表示：「今年美酒展匯聚來自23個國家或地區、逾620家參展商，除香港、中國內地和台灣外，還迎來亞洲、歐洲及美洲展商，帶來40多個產地的特色美酒。大會亦舉辦一系列研討會、交流活動、比賽及品酒會等，進一步推動業界發展，鞏固香港作為區內酒類貿易樞紐的優勢。」她續說：「烈酒市場正趨向多元化，加上去年行政長官於施政報告宣布調低烈酒稅，今年美酒展新增『環球烈酒專區』，展商數目佔整體超過三份一，搜羅來自14個國家及地區的威士忌、中國白酒、白蘭地、龍舌蘭酒、氈酒、伏特加、冧酒等烈酒，讓買家深入了解更多烈酒的文化與趨勢。」今屆展會現場非常熱鬧，品酒區人頭湧湧，氣氛熱烈。眾多著名入口商、批發商、零售商及電商踴躍到場參觀採購，包括中國內地的廈門建發國際酒業集團有限公司、聯華超市、酒仙網、1919酒類直供及久加久酒博匯、澳洲的Specks Food & Liquor Group PTY LTD、丹麥的Mikkeller APS、印度的Munjral Brothers (Distribution) Pvt Ltd、日本的Mercian Corporation及The Thousand Kyoto、哈薩克的Hotel Kazakhstan Almaty、韓國的Shinsegae L&B及Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas、馬來西亞的Luen Heng F&B Sdn Bhd、斯洛伐克的Víno.sk s.r.o.、西班牙的Grupo Alpom Importaciones SL、越南的Phu & Em Group等，現場採購氣氛積極。中國白酒年輕化 新興市場展潛力中國白酒為「環球烈酒專區」一大亮點，展團規模創歷屆新高，亦匯聚六個「中國十大白酒品牌」。其中參展商之一，來自四川的瀘州老窖於美酒展首日隆重發佈全新產品「國窖1573 - 美麗香港」，瓶身設計巧妙融入香港地標元素，盡展創意和本地文化特色。品牌近年積極推動產品年輕化，透過調降酒精濃度及推出低度系列，成功吸引新世代消費者與新興市場買家。品牌經理梁至恆表示︰「我們與來自南非、馬來西亞、印度、日本等地的買家洽商，針對中國白酒的市場潛力與消費趨勢進行交流，促成多宗訂單，包括酒店代理商，以及連鎖超市集團。這些成果反映品牌在產品國際化與創新定位上的努力，讓我們在拓展國際市場方面踏出成功一步。」另一參展商浙江原鍋酒業陳能恩表示︰「這次來港參展讓我們深感市場的多元與活力，令更多年輕顧客認識白酒。我們接觸了約50名來自世界各地的買家，包括印度、印尼、加拿大以及東南亞多個國家和地區的客戶，他們是進口酒品代理商、高端餐飲商與精品酒品零售商等。」此外，有買家認為中國酒業正展現前所未有的國際化潛力。來自馬來西亞酒類經銷商Luning F&B董事總經理Kenneth Soh表示在展會物色了十家有潛力的供應商，收獲豐富︰「我們目前已進口部分中國白酒，但尚未引入中國葡萄酒。我正計劃採購寧夏的紅白葡萄酒，並擴充中國白酒的產品線，預計年度採購額將達200萬至500萬美元。」環球佳釀迎合多元需求美酒展酒類產品多元化，展示來自世界各地的佳釀，除中國白酒外，還包括日本清酒、愛爾蘭威士忌、俄羅斯伏特加、奧地利葡萄酒等，充分展現展會助品牌「引進來、走出去」。澳洲塔斯曼尼亞澳中商業協會行政總裁David Morris表示，透過展覽成功接觸來自亞洲各地的買家和經銷商，推介來自澳洲的威士忌。另外，以色列經濟與商務部駐香港及澳門總領事館商務領事Einav Nixon特別對品酒活動表示讚賞，她指出：「儘管以色列葡萄酒在香港尚屬小眾，但買家和媒體對我們的葡萄酒與烈酒深感興趣，反映可觀的市場潛力。」她續稱，計劃明年擴大參展規模。本地品牌參展商於展會積極拓展市場，成功吸引海內外買家目光。皆盈國際貿易有限公司業務拓展總監Queenie Lau表示，旗下新產品「蜜檸威-威士忌梳打」自上市以來僅三個月，已同步拓展本地與海外市場。該品牌主打低酒精飲品，酒精濃度僅為 6%，迎合不同市場需求。目前產品已進駐主要日資百貨，並正與酒店及澳門場地洽談合作。她說︰「展會期間，品牌吸引來自中國內地、日本、馬來西亞、新加坡及泰國等地的高度關注，多位分銷商主動查詢，反映香港製造產品在亞洲市場的吸引力。我們也接獲多間酒吧的訂單，展會上買家反應熱烈。 」韓國酒類分銷公司Shinsegae L&B的買家Eunbin Park表示︰「我們已預留二萬美元預算採購葡萄牙葡萄酒。」她補充，展會亦讓她發掘了其他市場的潛力：「我也參觀了澳洲展區，其葡萄酒品質令我喜出望外，會考慮就兩款酒即場分別額外增購一萬美元。」此外，展會亦促成了多項合作，其中香港分銷商蜻蜓國際有限公司董事長杜青現與新疆的新雅酒莊品牌負責人張勤簽署了價值30萬人民幣的合作備忘錄，涵蓋微醇氣泡酒、精品甜白酒及桃紅酒等產品，反映買家對多元酒類的採購意向。精彩活動探討市場趨勢 各場試酒會反應熱烈展覽期間共有45場精彩活動，讓業界獲得市場最新資訊及趨勢。三位葡萄酒大師Debra Meiburg、Jennifer Docherty及邢威更主持多場重點活動，其中Debra Meiburg在《葡萄酒行業論壇：人工智能與葡萄酒行業》上分享在各行各業引發重大轉變的人工智能如何影響葡萄酒行業轉變趨勢；Jennifer Docherty則於研討會《風土異彩：探索鮮為人知的產區》分享，介紹塔斯曼尼亞、匈牙利、南非、中國等葡萄產區，並舉行品酒環節；邢威則主持品酒研討會《品味中國風土美酒》，讓參加者深入地了解中國內地的特色酒品。今年大會再次舉辦專業推介活動，由葡萄酒大師邢威，聯同屢獲殊榮的侍酒師Carlito Chiu，以及另一位擁有多項國際認證的侍酒師Calvin Choi，透過盲品選出合共17款個人最愛酒品，涵蓋紅酒、白葡萄酒、中國白酒、清酒/米酒、威士忌及其他酒類，這些特選酒品在展會中貼上特別標籤，方便識別。其中首個「本地薑」威士忌品牌「九龍釀酒」成功入選威士忌及烈酒名單。九龍釀酒創辦人Max Rybinski表示：「此殊榮提升了我們的關注度，許多買家以此名單尋找和採購產品，增強了產品的可信度及高品質原料的價值。」展會期間舉辦多場試酒會，讓業界人士深入了解各地酒品特色。包括《國泰亞洲國際葡萄酒與烈酒大獎-得獎酒品試會》、《Yamagata Sake Terroir》及《川酒邛韻・香江共賞 - 四川邛崍酒類產區香港推介會》等，吸引眾多買家及美酒愛好者提早到場積極參與，現場品味交流。美酒展在公眾日舉行了Mixology Party，特别邀請來自香港、韓國及印尼的專業調酒師現場表演，當中更包括來自「2025 年亞洲 50 最佳酒吧」上榜酒吧的調酒師，吸引一眾美酒愛好者踴躍參與，氣氛熱鬧。美酒展以「展覽+」（ EXHIBITION+） 線上線下融合模式舉行，在實體展覽期間，買家可透過「香港貿發局商貿平台」流動應用程式（HKTDC Marketplace App）的「掃碼易」（Scan2Match）功能，掃描展商的專屬二維碼，收藏喜愛的展商，瀏覽產品訊息，並在展會期間或之後與展商延續線上商談。展商及買家亦可透過「商對易」（Click2Match）智能配對平台進行線上洽商，直至11月15日。圖片下載：https://bit.ly/4hONsYX香港國際美酒展於昨日圓滿結束，為期三天的美酒展吸引來自57個國家及地區，逾8,200名貿易買家入場參觀採購；昨日的公眾日更吸引超過11,000名市民入場。美酒展吸引了來自23個國家和地區，超過620家參展商。今屆美酒展中集合「中國十大白酒品牌」的其中六個 ，多個品牌以創新展位設計與互動體驗，展現中國白酒品牌的年青化形象，反映行業積極開拓新世代市場。展覽期間舉辦45場精彩活動和會議，包括由中國酒業協會及香港貿發局合辦的「源起中國-揚帆世界 2025 中國白酒國際貿易（亞洲）論壇」，探討中國白酒「出海」的機遇，不少海外買家均有參與。名人廖碧兒帶領美酒導賞團，吸引眾多買家參與。美酒展設有多個專區及試酒活動，讓在場人士品嚐環球美酒，包括來自日本的清酒，現場氣氛熱烈。亞洲最年輕葡萄酒大師邢威，於研討會《品味中國風土美酒》分享，並舉行品酒環節。美酒展期間舉行了多場酒業頒獎典禮和比賽，其中包括「國泰亞洲國際葡萄酒與烈酒大獎頒獎典禮」。大會舉辦Mixology Party，邀請多位專業調酒師表演，包括「2025 年亞洲 50 最佳酒吧」上榜酒吧的調酒師。美酒展最後一天為公眾日，入場市民在專區及品酒活動中品嚐來自世界各地的佳釀，現場人頭湧湧，氣氛熱烈。展覽網頁：https://www.hktdc.com/event/hkwinefair/tc香港貿發局新聞中心：http://mediaroom.hktdc.com/tc傳媒查詢新聞界如有查詢，請聯絡香港貿發局傳訊及公共事務部：黃家欣電話：(852) 2584 4524電郵：katy.ky.wong@hktdc.org香港貿易發展局簡介香港貿易發展局(香港貿發局)是於1966年成立的法定機構，負責促進、協助和發展香港貿易。香港貿發局在世界各地設有超過50個辦事處，其中13個設於中國內地，致力推廣本港作為雙向環球投資及商業樞紐。 香港貿發局通過舉辦國際展覽會、會議及商貿考察團，為企業(尤其是中小企業)開拓內地和環球市場的機遇。香港貿發局亦通過研究報告和數碼資訊平台，提供最新的市場分析和產品資訊。有關香港貿發局的其他資訊，請瀏覽www.hktdc.com/aboutus/tc。 Copyright 2025 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

The three-day 17th Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair ended yesterday, attracting over 8,200 trade buyers from 57 countries and regionsThe new “World of Spirits” zone showcased spirits from 14 countries and regions, featuring six of the “Top 10 Chinese Baijiu Brands”Homegrown brands injected authentic Hong Kong character and gained recognition from overseas buyers.HONG KONG, Nov 9, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – The 17th Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair (Wine & Spirits Fair), organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), successfully wrapped up yesterday. Beginning on 6 November, the three-day event attracted over 8,200 trade buyers from 57 countries and regions. On the final day, the “Wine Fiesta” zone welcomed over 11,000 adult members of the public who sampled and purchased wines and participated in master classes, tasting sessions, and seminars.Jenny Koo, Deputy Executive Director of HKTDC, remarked: “This year’s Wine and Spirits fair brought together over 620 exhibitors from 23 countries and regions. In addition to Chinese Mainland, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, we welcomed exhibitors from the rest of Asia, Europe, and the Americas, who showcased wines and spirits from more than 40 origins. Seminars, networking events, competitions and tasting sessions were held to further industry development and reinforce Hong Kong’s role as a regional wine and spirits trading hub.The spirits market is becoming increasingly diversified. Following the HKSAR Chief Executive's announcement in last year’s Policy Address to reduce the duty on high-end liquor, this year’s Wine & Spirits Fair introduced a new World of Spirits zone. Exhibitors in this zone accounted for more than a third of the total, and featured whiskies, Chinese baijiu, brandy, tequila, gin, vodka, rum and more from 14 countries and regions, allowing buyers to gain deeper insights into the cultures and trends of various spirits.”This year’s exhibition was brimming with activities, while the tasting areas bustled with enthusiastic buyers and visitors. Numerous renowned importers, wholesalers, retailers, and e-commerce platforms actively attended the event for sourcing, including: XIAMEN C&D International Wines & Spirits Group Co., Ltd, Lianhua Supermarket Holdings Co., Ltd., Jiuxian, 1919.cn and Jiujiajiu from Chinese Mainland; Specks Food & Liquor Group PTY LTD from Australia; Mikkeller APS from Denmark; Munjral Brothers (Distribution) Pvt Ltd from India; Mercian Corporation and The Thousand Kyoto from Japan; Hotel Kazakhstan Almaty from Kazakhstan; Shinsegae L&B and Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas from South Korea; Luen Heng F&B Sdn Bhd from Malaysia; Víno.sk s.r.o. from Slovakia; Grupo Alpom Importaciones SL from Spain; Phu & Em Group from Vietnam and more.Chinese baijiu targets new generation of consumers; emerging markets show potentialChinese baijiu was a highlight in the “World of Spirits” zone. The scale of the pavilion has reached a record high. It also brings six of the “Top 10 Chinese Baijiu Brands”.One of the exhibitors, Luzhou Laojiao from Sichuan, made a grand debut on the first day of the Wine & Spirits Fair by launching a brand-new product, “Guojiao 1573 · Beautiful Hong Kong”. The bottle design thoughtfully incorporates iconic Hong Kong landmarks, highlighting the city's cultural identity. In recent years, Luzhou Laojiao has actively pursued strategies to attract younger demographics by lowering the alcohol content and introducing lighter series, successfully attracting next-generation consumers and emerging market buyers.Ryan Leung, Regional Brand Promotion Manager said, “During this fair, we held individual meetings with buyers from South Africa, Malaysia, India, Japan, and other regions to exchange views on the market potential and consumption trends of Chinese baijiu. Several orders were secured during the event, including hotel distributors and supermarket chains. The result reflects the brand’s efforts in internationalisation and innovative positioning, marking a successful step forward in expanding into international market.”Another exhibitor, Chen Neng En from Zhejiang Yuanguo Winery Industry Co., Ltd, said, “Participating in this fair in Hong Kong has given us a deep sense of the market’s diversity and vibrancy, helping younger consumers discover baijiu. We connected with some 50 buyers from across the globeincluding India, Indonesia, Canada, and various countries and regions in Southeast Asia. These included import liquor agents, high-end restaurateurs, and boutique liquor retailers.’’In addition, buyers believe that China's liquor industry is showing unprecedented potential for internationalisation. Kenneth Soh, Managing Director of Malaysian beverage distributor Luning F&B, said, “We have already imported some Chinese baijiu, but have yet to introduce wines from Chinese Mainland. I am planning to source both red and white wines from Ningxia, while also expanding our Chinese baijiu product line. Our annual procurement is expected to reach between USD million to USD5 million.”Global wines cater to diverse tastesBeyond Chinese baijiu, the Wine and Spirits Fair showcased wines and spirits from around the globe, including Japanese sake, Irish whiskeys, Russian vodka and Austrian wines, and more fully demonstrating how the Wine & Spirits Fair helps brands both “bring in” and “go global”. David Morris, Chief Executive Officer of the Australia China Business Council Tasmania, said that they successfully connected with buyers and distributors from across Asia and promoted Australian whisky.Einav Nixon, Commercial Consul and Head of the Israel Economic and Commercial Mission in Hong Kong and Macau, expressed her appreciation for the tasting session. She also noted, "Although Israeli wines are still considered niche in Hong Kong, buyers and media have shown keen interest in our wines and spirits, reflecting significant market potential." Nixon added that they plan to expand their presence at the Wine & Spirits Fair next year.Local brands exhibiting at the fair actively expanded their market presence, successfully attracting attention from overseas buyers. Queenie Lau, Business Development Director of Forever Profits International Trading Limited, shared that the company’s new product, “MLW Whiskey Highball,” has expanded into both local and overseas markets just three months after its launch. The brand focuses on low-alcohol beverages, with only 6% ABV, catering to diverse market preferences. The product is now available at major Japanese department stores, and the brand is currently in discussions with hotels and venues in Macau. “During the wine and spirits fair, the brand attracted significant attention from Chinese Mainland, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, and more. Multiple distributors proactively sought us out enquired, reflecting the appeal of Hong Kong-manufactured products in Asian markets. We also received orders from several bars, and received an overwhelming response from buyers at the fair!”Eunbin Park, a buyer from the Korean liquor distribution company, Shinsegae L&B said, “We had a budget of USD20,000 mainly allocated for Portuguese wines from the fairair but I also visited the Australian pavilion as well, and the quality of their wines was a pleasant surprise. I am considering placing an additional order of USD10,000 for two of their wines.” Furthermore, the Wine and Spirits Fair facilitated multiple collaborations. Derek, Chairman of Hong Kong Dragonfly International Group Limited signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Zhang Qin, the brand representative of Xinjiang’s Sunyard Vinery, for a collaboration valued at at RMB300,000. The agreement covers a range of products, including low-alcohol sparkling wine, premium white wine and rosé, demonstrating buyers’ interest in diverse wine categories.Exciting Events Explored Market Trends – Tasting Sessions Receive Enthusiastic Response45 events were held during the Wine and Spirits Fair, offering insights into the latest industry trends. Three Masters of Wine, Debra Meiburg, Jennifer Docherty, and Xing Wei, hosted key sessions. Debra Meiburg discussed how AI is transforming the wine industry in Wine Industry Conference: AI in Wine Business; Jennifer Docherty led a seminar titled Off the Beaten Path, Gems from Unsung Regions, introducing wines from Tasmania, Hungary, South Africa, and China and featuring a tasting session. While Xing Wei hosted Savour the Wines of Chinese Terroir, offering a deep dive into unique wines from Chinese Mainland.The Wine & Spirits Fair once again featured a blind tasting event, hosted by Master of Wine, Xing Wei, sommeliers Carlito Chiu and Calvin Choi. They selected a total of 17 of their favourite wines and spirits, covering red wine, white wine, Chinese baijiu, sake/rice wine, whisky, and other spirits. These specially selected wines and spirits had special labels affixed at the fair for easy identification. Among the selections, Hong Kong’s first local whisky brand, 'Kowloon Distillery’' was included in the whiskeys and spirits list. Max Rybinski, Founder of Kowloon Distillery, said, “This recognition has greatly increased our visibility. Many buyers use this list to source products which enhances the credibility of our offerings and underscores the value of our high-quality ingredients.”Multiple tasting sessions were held to provide industry professionals an in-depth understanding of the unique characteristics of wines and spirits from different origins. These included events such as the Cathay Global Wine and Spirits Awards Asia Winner Tasting, Exploring Yamagata Sake Terroir and Sichuan Brews, Qiong Charm – Savoring Together in Fragrant Harbor – Qionglai Production Area Tasting Event. The sessions attracted numerous buyers and wine and spirits enthusiasts who arrived early to actively participate, creating an atmosphere of knowledge sharing and interactive engagement.The public day featured a Mixology Party with professional bartenders from Hong Kong, Indonesia and Koreaperforming live. Among them were mixologists from bars listed in the “Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2025” list, drawing enthusiastic participation from wine lovers.Under the EXHIBITION+ hybrid mode, buyers could use the Scan2Match function of the HKTDC Marketplace App to scan exhibitors’ unique QR codes during the physical exhibition. They could also bookmark favourite exhibitors, browse product information and continue discussions with exhibitors online after the show. Exhibitors and buyers can also engage in online business negotiations and matching through the Click2Match smart business matching platform until 15 November 2025.Photo download:  https://bit.ly/4hONsYXThe Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair came to a close yesterday. Over three days, over 8,200 trade buyers from 57 countries and regions attended. The final day saw over 11,000 members of the public enjoy fine wine and spirits from around the globeMore than 620 exhibitors from 23 countries and regions took part in this year’s Wine & Spirits FairSix of the “Top 10 Chinese Baijiu Brands” were featured in the Wine & Spirits Fair and drew interest from global buyers. The brands use innovative booth designs and interactive experiences to present a youthful image of Chinese baijiu, reflecting the industry's proactive efforts to attract a new generation of consumers45 events and conferences were held during the Fair, including Originate from China • Sail to the World Chinese Baijiu International Trade (Asia) Forum 2025, co-organised by the China Alcoholic Drinks Association and HKTDC. The forum explored opportunities for Chinese baijiu to expand globally and attracted significant participation from overseas buyersCelebrity Bernice Liu led a guided wine tour, attracting many buyers to participateThe Wine & Spirits Fair featured multiple themed zones and tasting activities, offering attendees the opportunity to sample wines from around the world, including Japanese sakeXing Wei, the youngest Master of Wine in Asia, hosted Savour the Wines of Chinese Terroir, featuring a tasting sessionThe Wine & Spirits Fair hosted several wine prize presentation ceremonies and competitions, including the Cathay Global Wine and Spirits Awards Asia Award Ceremony  The Mixology Party invited professional bartenders to perform, including mixologists from bars listed in the “Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2025”The final day of the Wine & Spirits Fair welcomed a bustling crowd, as visitors sampled fine wines from around the world across designated zones and tasting eventsHKTDC Media Room: mediaroom.hktdc.comWebsiteHong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair: https://www.hktdc.com/event/hkwinefair/enMedia enquiriesPlease contact the HKTDC’s Communications & Public Affairs Department:Katy WongTel: (852) 2584 4524Email: katy.ky.wong@hktdc.orgAbout HKTDCThe Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With over 50 offices globally, including 13 in Chinese Mainland, 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 Chinese 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. Follow us on @hktdc and LinkedIn Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com