Day: 20 2 月, 2025

HONG KONG, Feb 19, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) today announced the appointment of a new Chairman for the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC).The HKTDC welcomes the HKSAR Government’s appointment of Prof Frederick Ma Si-hang as the new Chairman of the HKTDC. Prof Ma is currently the Non-Executive Chairman of FWD Group and a member of the Chief Executive’s Council of Advisers. As the former Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development and Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury of Hong Kong, Prof Ma is well acquainted with the Council’s work in promoting Hong Kong’s strengths and advantages. His two-year term as HKTDC Chairman will commence on 1 June 2025 and will run until 31 May 2027. Dr Peter K N Lam, current Chairman of the HKTDC, remarked: “Hong Kong’s post-pandemic economy faces numerous challenges. Over the past six years, I have been honoured to serve as Chairman of the HKTDC. I would like to express my gratitude to the HKTDC team for their continued effort and determination in overcoming challenges and driving Hong Kong’s growth. Trade and tourism are closely connected and are crucial to Hong Kong’s economic development. I will continue to contribute in my new position and work with the HKTDC to promote Hong Kong.” Dr Lam added: “I am pleased that the HKSAR Government has appointed Prof Frederick Ma as the next Chairman. I am confident he will lead the HKTDC to new heights, creating opportunities for Hong Kong’s businesses and driving our city’s high-quality economic development.” Ms Margaret Fong, Executive Director of the HKTDC, said: “Prof Ma is a distinguished leader in the business community with extensive experience in both the public and private sectors, strengthening Hong Kong’s connections with the global business world. Under his and HKTDC Council Members’ leadership and guidance, the HKTDC will reinforce Hong Kong’s eight-centre advantages to help businesses seize national development opportunities and support our city’s continued growth and development.” Ms. Fong also expressed gratitude to Dr Lam: “Under Dr Lam’s outstanding leadership, the HKTDC has introduced many new initiatives, particularly in promoting the healthcare, innovation and technology industries, while assisting the business community in seizing new opportunities in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA), the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and global markets and facilitating the development of Hong Kong’s pillar industries and emerging industries. His wise counsel and guidance over the years have helped the HKTDC reinforce Hong Kong’s role as an international business hub, a two-way investment gateway and a leading convention and exhibition centre.” Media EnquiriesAgnes Wat Tel: (852) 2584 4554 Email: agnes.ky.wat@hktdc.orgSam Ho Tel: (852) 2584 4569 Email: sam.sy.ho@hktdc.orgHKTDC Media Room: http://mediaroom.hktdc.com About 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 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. Follow us on @hktdc and LinkedIn Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

HONG KONG, Feb 19, 2025 - (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 year ended 31 December 2024.Summary of financial results FY 2024FY 2023ChangeTotal Rental Income (HK$ million)2,1852,312- 5.5%Net Property Income (HK$ million)1,8201,946- 6.5%Distributable Income (HK$ million)9581,122- 14.6%Distribution per unit (HK$)0.14220.1683- 15.5% 31 Dec 202431 Dec 2023ChangeGross Value of Portfolio (HK$ million)60,10462,950- 4.5%Net Asset Value per unit (HK$)7.167.72- 7.3%Gearing Ratio23.7% 22.8%+ 0.9 pp Ms. Christina Hau, Chief Executive Officer (Left) & Ms. Amy Luk, Investment and Investor Relations Director (Right)OverviewAmid the volatile macro environment, the occupancy of the Trust’s properties portfolio demonstrated resilience in 2024. While tenants’ sales of Langham Place Mall continued to outperform the market in 2024, office rental remained under pressure in view of the poor demand and supply situation. As a result, total rental income of the Trust decreased by 5.5% to HK$2,185 million. Net property income dropped 6.5% to HK$1,820 million. The higher-for-longer interest rate environment remained unfavourable for the Trust. The Trust recorded a drop in distributable income by 14.6% to HK$958 million and distribution per unit (“DPU”) decreased by 15.5% to HK$0.1422.Three Garden RoadDespite the sluggish momentum of the overall Central Grade A office leasing in 2024, occupancy of Three Garden Road continued to demonstrate resilience and was 82.6% as at 31 December 2024, similar to end of 2023. Rental income dropped 7.4% to HK$1,132 million (2023: HK$1,222 million) as a result of negative rental reversion.Langham Place Office TowerThe property remains an enviable lifestyle and wellness hub with lifestyle tenants accounting for 67% of the area as at 31 December 2024. Occupancy stood at 87.2% as at 31 December 2024. Rental income declined by 7.3% to HK$324 million (2023: HK$350 million). The “Six Dimensions Wellness Hub” programme was launched to continue promoting it as a one-stop wellness hub and cultivate prospects for medical and wellness tenants.Langham Place MallLangham Place Mall continued to outperform the market. Occupancy of the mall maintained a high level at 99.3% as at 31 December 2024 (31 December 2023: 98.6%). Tenants’ sales of the mall declined by 4.3% in 2024, compared with a 7.3% drop in Hong Kong retail sales. Overall, rental income of the mall dropped slightly by 1.6% to HK$728 million (2023: HK$740 million).DistributionDistributable income of the Trust dropped 14.6% to HK$958 million (2023: HK$1,122 million) and DPU for 2024 amounted to HK$0.1422 (2023: HK$0.1683). Based on the closing unit price of HK$1.73 recorded on 31 December 2024, the total DPU represented a distribution yield of 8.2%.Asset ValueThe appraised value of the Trust’s property portfolio was HK$60.1 billion as at 31 December 2024, compared with HK$62.9 billion as at 31 December 2023.Sustainability We have achieved the prestigious title of “Global Listed Sector Leader” and the highest five-star rating in the 2024 GRESB Real Estate Assessment. Three Garden Road has secured two Platinum certifications in Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) and WiredScore, marking it the first “Quadruple Platinum” Grade A existing office building in Hong Kong. During the year, we launched our inaugural “Champion REIT ESG Week”, collaborating with more than 20 partners and organisations from various sectors. Expanding upon the well-received Green Champion Challenge last year, we took a step forward by organising the EcoChampion Pledge. Additionally, in partnership with social enterprise V Cycle and more than 40 beauty tenants, we initiated the Langham Beauty’s Green Vitality Beauty Empties Recycling initiative at Langham Place Mall.OutlookLooking ahead, the macro economy outlook appears to be uncertain amid growing global geopolitical tensions. The unfavourable competitive operating landscape of the office market should continue to impact market rental in 2025. As a retail pioneer, Langham Place Mall will endeavour to provide one-of-a-kind experience for our patrons and will celebrate its 20th anniversary through a series of novel initiatives. We will remain agile while deepening collaboration with our stakeholders under the dynamic market environment. About 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 has been awarded the top five-star rating by GRESB for two consecutive years since 2023.Website: www.championreit.com Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

香港, 2025年2月19日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 日清食品（香港）慈善基金（「慈善基金」）宣布连续第三年支持香港教育大学（「教大」）精英运动员，并举行2024/2025 学年日清食品精英运动员奖学金颁奖典礼，为运动成绩出色且立志成为未来教育工作者的七位精英运动员颁发全额奖学金，以支付整个修业期的学费，确保他们能够专注学业，无须担心财务负担。该奖学金于2022年由日清食品（香港）慈善基金设立，旨在鼓励于教大修读健康教育（荣誉）学士课程及学位教师教育文凭课程的精英运动员在运动和学业上继续追求卓越，发挥潜能，希望他们可以成为推广运动健康的教育工作者。2024/2025学年新得奖的四名精英运动员分别是：赛艇代表陈柏匡先生和黄钲先生、前香港排球队代表林绮亭小姐以及榄球代表钱家裕小姐。慈善基金将该奖学金设为可续期形式，旨在为合资格的精英运动员提供整个学习期间的资助。2024/2025学年获得续期奖学金的三名精英运动员分别是：前香港单车队代表蔡钧乐先生、香港足毽队代表邓卓尧先生及香港单车队代表刘睿哲先生。日清食品（香港）慈善基金主席安藤清隆先生表示：「日清食品在香港扎根逾40年，我们服务本地社区的决心日益增强。奖学金为培养本地人才及促进社区发展的重要举措。秉承我们的创办人安藤百福先生『饮食和运动是健康的两大轴心』的信念，我们为香港教育大学的精英运动员以及香港中文大学食品及营养科学学系提供奖学金，今年共有20位得奖者，冀他们将来能与日清团队一起，通过饮食和运动，推广健康的生活方式。」香港教育大学副校长（研究与发展）陈智轩教授对慈善基金给予教大的慷慨支持表示感谢。他说：「教大致力培育精英运动员作可持续及双轨事业发展，我很高兴看到部分曾经得奖的学生已经开启了他们的教学生涯，激励年轻一代以他们为榜样不断奋进，有些得奖学生更成为本地体育行业的领袖人物。他们的成就不负奖学金的支持，亦不负母校的精心栽培。」主修体育的学位教师教育深造文凭奖学金得奖人及杰出榄球运动员钱家裕小姐对慈善基金表示衷心感谢。她说：「奖学金提供的宝贵支持，使我可以心无旁骛继续深造及加强我在体育方面的专业知识，促使我更专注为未来运动事业发展作出贡献。」图片说明日清食品（香港）慈善基金主席安藤清隆先生（中间右）及香港教育大学副校长（研究与发展）陈智轩教授（中间左）于2025年2月18日出席2024/2025学年日清食品精英运动员奖学金颁奖典礼。五名奖学金得主参与典礼，包括四名新得奖的精英运动员学生陈柏匡先生（左一）、黄钲先生（左二）、林绮亭小姐（右三）及钱家裕小姐（右二），以及于本学年获得续期奖学金的精英运动员学生邓卓尧先生（右一）。2024/2025年度日清食品精英运动员奖学金得奖人在各自领域均表现出色。左上起：赛艇代表陈柏匡先生和黄钲先生、前香港排球队代表林绮亭小姐、榄球代表钱家裕小姐、前香港单车队代表蔡钧乐先生、香港足毽队代表邓卓尧先生及香港单车队代表刘睿哲先生。关于日清食品（香港）慈善基金日清食品（香港）慈善基金（"慈善基金"）于2020年 9月由日清食品有限公司（股份编号： 1475）以信托契约的形式成立。慈善基金致力推动教育、教学、学习、艺术、科学和学术研究、援助有需要人士及进行惠及香港小区的慈善工作。新闻垂询：日清食品有限公司公共关系部王惠芳 / 胡帼咏电邮: pr@nissinfoods.com.hk纵横财经公关顾问有限公司李惠儿 电话: （852）2864 4834欧阳蔚雯 电话: （852）2114 4913电邮: sprg_nissin@sprg.com.hk Copyright 2025 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com.