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- 「玩水」、「动感」、「创意」、「科技」、「自然」五大主题满足亲子多元玩乐喜好- 一票玩尽户外室内五大童乐区，尽情畅玩无限Fun- 30万呎亲子水陆嘉年华，设有5.5米高巨型滑水梯、室内虚拟运动体验、国家二级保护甲虫近距离观赏、智趣工作坊及多个游戏摊位等香港，2025年8月8日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 踏入暑假，2025年全港最丰富多元化的亲子嘉年华正式登场！由新一代AI保险销售平台HoldCover Marketing Technology Limited（「HoldCover」）呈献的《夏日水陆童乐祭All-for-Kids AquaLand》已于大埔白鹭湖互动中心（Lake House）盛大开幕。占地30万呎的室内外超级乐园于即日起至9月7日，每逢星期四至日开放，为全港家庭带来前所未有的多元亲子夏日体验！《夏日水陆童乐祭All-for-Kids AquaLand》特设五大主题童乐园区，将水上激FUN、动感游戏、陆地创意、AI科技及大自然探索完美结合。嘉年华融合户外室内、静动交替、陆地与水上元素，一站式满足亲子玩乐不同喜好！无论是挑战5.5米高巨型滑水梯、障碍水战War Game、湖上悠游单车、沉浸式虚拟运动体验，还是参与亲子创意工作坊及限定夏日市集，一张套票全区任玩，既适合喜爱动感放电的小朋友，也照顾喜欢静态探索的家庭，让夏日充满无限惊喜与欢乐！一个价钱畅玩户外室内5大童乐区！1.水陆童乐游乐园欢乐一触即发，水陆童乐游乐园设有5.5米高巨型滑水梯、障碍水战War Game、特色充气跷跷板、水上滚轮、水上陀螺、水上海星、可爱打卡花花池及多个游戏摊位，让小朋友尽情释放活力，全情投入激Fun夏日！水陆童乐游乐园设有5.5米高巨型滑水梯、障碍水战War Game、特色充气跷跷板、水上滚轮、水上陀螺、水上海星、可爱打卡花花池及多个游戏摊位2.打卡满Fun童乐湖小白鹭湖今夏摇身一变成童趣乐国，限定巨型黄色阳光宝宝和粉红冰淇淋甜心可爱装置登陆湖面。家长和小朋友可乘水上单车*悠游童乐湖，与可爱大型装置合照留念，享受夏日家庭乐！*水上单车只适合3岁或以上及身高1米或以上的人士参与，13岁以下的儿童必须由1名18岁以上的家长陪同参与，同时需场内员工陪同下乘坐，主办单位亦会因应天气状况而保留暂停开放之最终决定权。家长和小朋友可乘水上单车悠游童乐湖3.童趣亲子创作坊教育与趣味并重的童趣亲子创作坊，专为亲子打造多元化手作与自然探索体验！园区设有多个主题工作坊*，让小朋友亲手动手、亲近自然，从中启发想象力与探索精神。小朋友可以在「甲虫永恒装饰工作坊」近距离观赏全港首度展出、被誉为已灭绝的国家二级保护甲虫。同时，小朋友可发挥创意，亲手为甲虫设计专属的微型栖息地，学习利用苔藓、细石等天然素材，重现森林底层或潮湿草地的生态，创造独一无二的自然艺术品。甲虫永恒装饰工作坊另外，小朋友可于「鼠妇生态缸工作坊」亲手制作苔藓覆盖的微缩生态缸，细观跳虫和鼠妇如何在微型生态中自给自足，理解自然循环的奥妙。鼠妇生态缸易于打理，既能激发孩子对科学的好奇心与观察力，也为亲子共学带来乐趣，让不同年龄的小朋友都能在绿意盎然的小世界中增进自然科学知识与关爱。鼠妇生态缸工作坊除此之外，其他童趣亲子创作坊涵盖苔藓瓶、天然染色蓝染、植物拓印、多肉仙人掌盆景等丰富主题，让亲子透过创作增添默契，一起发掘自然的奇妙与无穷乐趣。*工作坊只限星期六及星期日指定时段举行。每日举办两至三场不同主题的工作坊。主办单位保留更改安排及主题内容之最终决定权。其他童趣亲子创作坊涵盖苔藓瓶、天然染色蓝染、植物拓印、多肉仙人掌盆景等丰富主题4.激爽AI互动游戏天地在凉意充盈的室内互动空间内，小朋友可以体验虚拟剑击、虚拟滑浪风帆、模拟马术障碍赛及虚拟足球等动感游戏，训练协调力和反应力。除了动感游戏，现场还设有AI智能照相馆，让小朋友和家长自选造型，留住快乐回忆。激爽AI互动游戏天地设有虚拟剑击、虚拟滑浪风帆、模拟马术障碍赛及虚拟足球等动感游戏及AI智能照相馆5.夏日童梦市集场内设由缤纷市集及互动摊位，多款手作商品和趣味游戏一应俱全，让家长和小朋友悠闲选购心头好的同时，亦享受动脑又动手的欢乐时光，满足各式兴趣与喜好。《夏日水陆童乐祭All-for-Kids AquaLand》活动详情日期:2025 年 7 月 31日至 9 月7 日地点:香港新界大埔滘红林路2号白鹭湖互动中心（Lake House）（设免费接驳巴士）开放时间:星期四至星期日* （门票分上下午场时段收费）上午场：上午11:00 - 下午2:30下午场：下午3 :00 - 晚上 6:30注：1.如活动当日遇恶劣天气，请详阅主办单位《特别天气安排》指引及官方社交平台公告。2.亲子童趣工作坊只限星期六及星期日指定时段官方社交平台https://www.facebook.com/allforkidshkhttps://www.instagram.com/allforkidshk订票详情每日设有 2 个时段，门票分上下午场时段收费 （成人和小童同价） 平日（星期四及星期五）周末（星期六及星期日）上午场票（上午11:00 - 下午2:30）港币$128/每位港币$168/每位下午场票（下午3 :00 - 晚上 6:30）港币$128/每位港币$168/每位门票费用已包括：- 活动场地园区及景点入场- 每张入场门票只供一位人士使用，12岁以下儿童需成人陪同进场- 每张入场门票包代币 5个- 每张入场门票可免费换取：爆谷一份 或 棉花糖一份 或 樽装水乙支- 免费来回穿梭巴士（旺角港铁站 往返 白鹭湖互动中心）注：1.活动主要招待3岁至70岁人士进场2.12岁以下儿童需家长或成人陪同进场3.门票费用不包括：1）食物、餐饮及额外饮品、2）泳衣、防滑袜、毛巾等水上及3）游泳装备、其他个人消费购票方式门票已经可以于Klook以优惠价预购或现埸购买● Klook 预购连结：https://www.klook.com/zh-HK/activity/167358-2025-hong-kong-most-diverse-parent-child-carnival-all-for-kids-aqualand-summer-children-festival/交通资讯1.免费来回穿梭巴士（旺角港铁站 往返 白鹭湖互动中心）：旺角上落客位置：上海街朗豪坊 旺角地铁站C3出口附近穿梭巴士时间表 （班次有机会受天雨及交通情况而影响）旺角地铁站 至 小白鹭小白鹭 至 旺角地铁站10:30 12:3013:4514:3015:4516:3017:45 19:452.港铁：可乘火车到东铁线大埔墟站，转乘的士3.的士：大埔墟站乘绿色的士，车程约5分钟4.九巴：72、72A、73A或74A，于翡翠花园/南苑下车，步行5至10分钟即到达5.小巴：绿色小巴28K往来沙田及大埔之间6.驾车：白鹭湖互动中心提供约50个车位停泊特别天气安排特别天气情况活动开始前活动进行中1号戒备信号活动照常开放活动照常开放3号戒备信号- 需视乎现场及当日天气情况再确定进一步安排。客人需留意我们官方社交平台(Facebook及Instagram)公告。- 持当日门票人士可于我们的官方购票平台KLOOK申请改期。- 需视乎现场及当日天气情况再确定进一步安排。- 持当日门票人士可于我们的官方购票平台KLOOK申请改期。雷暴警告- 活动将延迟开放直至雷暴警告除下，如警告信号维持至下午2时，当日活动将会取消。持当日门票人士可于我们的官方购票平台KLOOK申请改期。- 活动将即时暂停开放。如警告信号维持至下午2时，当日活动将会取消。持当日门票人士可于我们的官方购票平台KLOOK申请改期。黄色暴雨警告 /红色暴雨警告 /黑色暴雨警告 /8号或以上强风信号- 活动将暂停开放直至所有信号除下2小时后重开。若信号及情况持续至下午2时，当日活动将会取消。- 持当日门票人士可于我们的官方购票平台KLOOK申请改期。- 活动将即时暂停开放直至所有信号除下2小时后重开。若信号及情况持续至下午2时，当日活动将会取消。- 持当日门票人士可于我们的官方购票平台KLOOK申请改期。条款及细则：1.主办机构将因为天气变化、现场实际情况，保留活动暂停开放、部份设施及装置暂停开放之最终决定权。2.在特殊天气情况下，参加人士及家长亦须自行判断前往及参加活动与否，并留意来回场地交通安排。关于 HoldCover Marketing Technology LimitedHoldCover Marketing Technology Limited（「HoldCover」）是一个基于前沿科技创新打造的新一代AI保险销售平台，旨在为一般保险生态系统带来全新变革。作为香港首个全方位网上保险平台，用户可以透过 HoldCover 平台实现即时报价、比较、投保和索偿，享受一站式保险服务。HoldCover 致力透过保险科技（InsurTech）简化传统保险，为港人提供崭新、方便和安全的保险体验，同时保持平台的中立性。HoldCover 至今已与超过 20 间保险公司合作，提供涵盖 15 种类、逾 1,000 款的保险方案，并持续加入不同类型和紧贴趋势的新产品，令全港市民及商户共同受惠。欲知更多有关 HoldCover 的资讯，欢迎浏览：www.holdcover.com。如有查询，请联络：AJA (IR and Communications)庾婉华电话: (852) 9500 4443电邮: avy.yu@ajacapital.com.hk / event@ajacaptial.com.hk Copyright 2025 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com.

香港，2025年8月8日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 近日，云顶新耀（HKEX: 1952.HK）宣布在扩产补充申请获国家药监局批准后，其旗下全球首个且唯一获得完全批准的IgA肾病对因治疗药物耐赋康(R)（布地奈德肠溶胶囊）又取得突破性进展。中国台湾地区药政部门已正式批准耐赋康(R)的补充申请，新适应症适用于所有具有疾病进展风险的原发性IgA肾病成人患者，无基线蛋白尿水平限制，这将惠及更广泛的患者群体，助力更多IgA肾病患者尽早接受对因治疗，延缓疾病进展、提高生活质量。这也意味着，随着在中国台湾地区获得完全批准，耐赋康(R)已完成其在亚洲所有授权区域得完全获批，重塑IgA肾病治疗格局，打开了广阔的市场空间。从耐赋康(R)扩产获批缓解市场供应压力，再到如今在亚洲全域实现完全批准，这一系列的重要进展将为IgA肾病治疗领域带来突破性的变革。其市场潜力也将进一步释放，有望在上市后首个完整年度实现10亿元销售额。IgA肾病作为全球最常见的原发性肾小球疾病，呈现出在亚洲人群中高发的特征，亚洲人群进展为终末期肾病的风险相较于其他人群高56%，且疾病进展更快。数据显示，我国患者超500万，年新增确诊超10万例。在耐赋康(R)获批前，国内治疗方案以肾素-血管紧张素系统抑制剂支持性治疗及不规范使用激素和免疫抑制剂为主，存在疗效有限、副作用明显等问题，缺乏对因治疗手段。2023年11月，耐赋康(R)通过优先审评程序成功获批，成为第一款被中国药监局纳入突破性治疗品种的非肿瘤药物，一举填补了IgA肾病对因治疗的空白。在今年5月，耐赋康(R)在中国大陆获得完全批准，取消了对蛋白尿水平的限制。云顶新耀财报显示，耐赋康(R)2024年全年销售额达3.534亿元。耐赋康(R)被正式纳入国家医保目录并于2025年1月生效，这一举措极大地提升了药物的可及性，使其迅速进入市场快速放量期。今年8月，耐赋康(R)的扩产补充申请获得中国药品监督管理局（NMPA）正式批准。作为全球首个且目前唯一获得完全批准的IgA肾病对因治疗药物，此次扩产获批将有力推动产能的进一步提升，从而更充分地保障中国乃至整个亚洲地区对耐赋康(R)持续增长的临床用药供应，缓解市场巨大未被满足的临床需求。耐赋康(R)之所以能够在IgA肾病治疗领域脱颖而出，核心在于其独特的作用机制。耐赋康(R)通过特异性调节肠道黏膜免疫，减少诱发IgA肾病的半乳糖缺陷的IgA1（Gd-IgA1）产生，阻止下游病理途径，最终有效控制蛋白尿并保护肾功能。凭借其靶向肠道、对因治疗的独特作用机制和安全性优势，耐赋康(R)成为目前唯一同时获国际与国内指南推荐的IgA肾病对因治疗药物，确立了其一线治疗的基石地位。此次耐赋康(R)在中国台湾地区完全获批是基于NefIgArd III期临床研究中的2年完整数据。该研究显示，耐赋康(R)展现了优异的肾功能保护数据，能减少肾功能衰退达50%；在中国人群中可减少66%肾功能下降，疾病进展至透析或肾移植的时间延缓12.8年。这一临床优势亦在此次完全获批的评审中获得认可，耐赋康(R)在减缓肾功能临床指标恶化方面的数据也被纳入药品说明书，进一步佐证其临床疗效，同时将原有说明书中"需提交完整确证性试验分析结果以证明其临床效益"的附带条件正式移除。耐赋康(R)在中国台湾地区获得完全批准，进一步印证了其卓越的临床价值，为医生提供更加坚实的治疗决策依据。未来，随着耐赋康(R)在亚洲地区的可及性持续提升，将更好地满足IgA肾病患者对这一创新疗法的迫切需求。作为云顶新耀布局在肾病领域的重磅产品，耐赋康(R)是目前全球首个同时获中国国家药品监督管理局（NMPA）、美国食品药品监督管理局（FDA）、欧洲药品管理局（EMA）、英国药品和健康产品管理局（MHRA）及云顶新耀其他亚洲授权区域（中国香港、中国澳门、中国台湾、新加坡及韩国）完全批准的IgA肾病治疗药物。这为其商业化前景奠定了坚实基础，不仅大幅提升了产品在亚洲这一核心市场的可及性与患者覆盖率，也显著增强了产品管线的变现能力，使耐赋康(R)成为驱动云顶新耀长期业绩增长的关键动力。基于此，多家证券机构预测耐赋康(R)销售峰值有望达50亿元，预示着其在肾病治疗领域将成为重磅产品，并持续释放长期商业价值。 Copyright 2025 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com.

香港，2025年8月8日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 近日，中国领先且快速增长的在家吃饭餐食产品品牌锅圈食品（上海）股份有限公司（2517.HK）发布2025年中期业绩。上半年收入32.4亿元，同比增长21.6%；净利润1.9亿元，同比大增122.5%；核心经营利润增长52.3%，净利率提升至5.9%。同时，锅圈首次派发中期股息，派息金额为人民币1.9亿元，加上将派付的2024年度末期股息人民币1.98亿元，以及截至目前已回购股份人民币1.11亿元，预计2025年度的股东回报金额将超过人民币4.99亿元，同比增长130.7%。值得注意的是，锅圈本次派息金额与净利润金额基本相同，市场普遍认为此举表明了管理层对股东回报的坚定承诺和对未来发展的充分信心。新店老店两手抓 消费场景拓展极具增长空间除了开设新门店外，优化存量门店更能带动业绩可持续增长，符合长远发展策略。与之前"以店换量"不同，锅圈上半年把工作重点放在了存量门店的运营效率上。管理层于推介会上表示，2024年锅圈共有约4,000家门店营业额并无增长，但在上半年的努力下，已有约3,000家门店重回增长趋势。截至今年6月底，锅圈门店总数为10,400家，同比净增740家。锅圈透露，下半年将加速门店拓展，计划在农贸场景、小区场景、乡镇场景等四大场景同步开拓，预计未来五年内达成第二个万店目标。同时锅圈将致力于拓展从低频到高频、从休闲餐饮到正餐、从晚餐到午餐到早餐的不同消费场景，可见未来发展极具想象空间。深耕会员生态 超5,000万会员构建坚实基本盘在门店和消费场景不断拓展的基础上，锅圈注册会员数量已突破5,000万大关，同比大幅增长62.8%，为未来发展奠定坚实的用户基本盘。同时，不仅仅是会员数量多，近6亿元的会员预付卡预存金额更是锁定了持续的消费动能，其37.2%的亮眼增长充分展现了用户粘性的增强。锅圈表示，注册会员数量有望在下半年突破6,000万。为强化会员粘性，锅圈多管齐下，丰富会员权益与积分商城，举办"会员日"和"小区邻居节"等活动激发到店热情，更围绕品牌IP"锅宝"创作内容拉近用户距离。这套流量转化+深度运营的组合策略，成功将海量用户转化为高粘性忠实客群，让会员变粉丝，让粉丝变铁粉，为全国门店注入稳定客流和增长活力。深化上游布局 拟建海南生产基地加强供应链优势收入增长前景广阔，但如何保证利润才是大部分企业面临的难题。锅圈通过深化上游链布局，持续提升其议价能力，不断释放规模效应，持续优化产品成本，为公司利润提供了强力后盾。锅圈目前已拥有7家专业食材生产厂，包括3家调味料产品厂、3家丸滑及水产类产品厂以及1家牛肉产品厂。为进一步拓展覆盖范围并提升业务便利性，锅圈近期宣布拟投资人民币4.9亿元在海南儋州新建食品生产基地。锅圈凭借其前瞻性的战略布局，已经走出了一条稳健且长远的发展道路。这份中期业绩向市场证明，锅圈持续增长的潜力并非空谈，而是已经正式启动的"引擎"，将为公司业绩带来持续且可观的增长动力。展望未来，锅圈将重点拓展下沉市场，并利用海南基地优势，进一步强化供应链垂直整合，提升规模效应，提升产品竞争力。同时，锅圈还将探索海外市场，输出供应链能力，传递中国美食文化，开启全球业务布局的新篇章。 Copyright 2025 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com.

香港，2025年8月8日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 2025年8月8日至12日，第八届世界机器人大会（WRC 2025）在北京盛大举行。作为全球机器人领域最具影响力的综合性盛会之一，本届大会的展览面积、参展企业数量与技术展示水平均创历届新高。来自全球的 500 余家企业齐聚一堂，带来了涵盖工业、服务、特种及人形等全品类的前沿机器人技术与落地应用，现场的动态展示与互动体验显著多于往年，展现出行业从"技术秀"迈向"落地赛"的加速态势。对于长期深耕机器人产业链投资的首程控股（0697.HK）而言，这不仅是一场行业盛会，更是验证投资布局、洞察未来趋势的绝佳窗口。大会期间，多家首程被投企业集中亮相，包括全球四足与人形机器人领先企业宇树科技，工业协作领域的银河通用（Galbot），高性能关节驱动商松延动力（Noetix Robotics），人形机器人本体企业加速进化（Booster Robotics），具身智能全栈企业星海图（Galaxea-AI），自适应机器人平台公司自变量机器人（X Square Robot），以及由首程参与投资设立的北京人形机器人创新中心等，覆盖了从核心零部件到整机制造、从底层算法到场景集成的全产业链。一、从"炫技"到"真干活"：产业分水岭正在到来在投资人看来，今年 WRC 最大的变化，是机器人从往年更多的静态展示，走向高比例的动态表演与场景化互动；从过去强调高速率、高精度等单一性能，迈向泛化能力、高动态稳定性、灵巧操作等综合指标的突破。这背后，既是算法与算力的进步，也是产业链上下游的协同成熟。关节、触觉传感器、轻量化结构等关键零部件企业快速迭代，使主机厂商得以在大会现场直接"搬出"可落地、可交互的功能场景。二、资本热与落地潮并行，生态布局优势凸显今年7–8月，机器人产业融资热度显著升温，一批成立不足三年的企业完成了亿元级融资，甚至有极年轻的公司冲刺上市。这种"早期公司快速进入资本市场"的现象，反映出行业的商业化信心正在增强。与此同时，硬件技术成熟的企业，正在探索从工厂到主题公园、体育赛事、文旅演艺等多元落地；而"机器人大脑"能力突出的企业，则在加速进入工业、物流等高价值场景。在这一趋势中，首程控股凭借"投资 + 场景"双轮驱动优势，能够不仅在一级市场捕捉潜力标的，更通过自身在智慧交通、产业园区、基础设施运营等业务板块的资源，将被投企业的技术快速嵌入真实场景，形成商业闭环。例如，被投企业万勋科技的自动充电机器人，已率先在首程运营的停车场落地，完成从概念到规模化运营的转化。三、从人形元年走向交付元年大会现场，人形机器人已经从单纯的"吸睛"形象，转向订单竞争与交付能力的比拼。投资机构普遍认为，2025-2026 年将是"交付元年"，率先在场景中实现批量化落地的企业，将获得估值与市场份额的双重溢价。首程控股在大会期间也明确了战略判断：未来的竞争不仅是技术比拼，更是产业链协作、供应链韧性与商业模式验证的综合竞争。随着行业逐步走向规模化应用，首程控股的全生态布局优势将更加凸显--既能在资本端持续赋能优秀企业成长，又能在运营端提供真实应用场景与商业化路径，推动机器人产业从"实验室"走向"大规模交付"，并最终反哺资本市场。Posted by All Way Success Company Limited for Shoucheng Holdings www.shouchengholdings.com [HKSE:0697, FRA:SHVA, OTCPK:SHNHF] Copyright 2025 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com.

HONG KONG, Aug 8, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - ‘A Thousand Years of Chaozhou Flavour, A Legacy Passed Down Through Generations.’ As one of the three major branches of Cantonese cuisine, Chaozhou cuisine is distinguished by its refined techniques and delicate seafood dishes, with an emphasis on the purity of flavour and meticulous preparation, all reflecting a deep-rooted cultural heritage. In this spirit, and to encourage the exchange of culinary skills, the Greater Bay Area Homeland Youth Community Foundation once again partnered with the Chinese Culinary Institute to launch the ‘Chinese Culinary Culture Training Programme — Chaoshan Edition’. From 26 July to 2 August, a group of about 30 students and faculty members travelled to Shantou to immerse themselves in the essence of Chaoshan cuisine and directly engage with its rich intangible heritage.Building on the success of last year’s ‘Lingnan Culture: Fengcheng Dim Sum Training Programme’, this year's initiative took students to another culinary heartland — Shantou. The programme was conducted in collaboration with Guangdong Yuedong Technician College, a prestigious institution known for cultivating master chefs in Cantonese cuisine, and was supported by the Teochew Cuisine Research Institutes. The classes, led by nationally and provincially accredited chefs, including the renowned Teochew culinary master ZHONG Chengquan, covered traditional techniques such as braising, boiling, stir-frying, steaming, stewing, baking, and deep-frying. Students also gained firsthand experience with the intangible cultural heritage, specifically Chaoshan Gongfu Tea.A Curriculum that Blended Culinary Training with Cultural ImmersionDuring the eight-day programme, students learned to prepare a wide range of classic Teochew dishes, from appetisers and main courses to snacks and desserts. Culinary highlights included crab in fermented soybean sauce, Teochew marinated meats, braised duck with herbs, stir-fried beef with rice noodles, crispy oyster pancake, roast goose with yam paste, flash-fried squid rolls, traditional steamed fish, braised eel, sesame dumplings, and deep-fried spring rolls. This hands-on training strengthened the students' knowledge of authentic Chaoshan culinary techniques and flavours.The programme also offered cultural excursions that deepened students’ understanding of local heritage, including visits to the Chaoshan History and Culture Exhibition Centre and the Teochew Cuisine Research Institute, along with a live Yingge Dance performance — another of China’s intangible cultural heritage traditions.Ms Dionne KUNG, Deputy CEO of the Greater Bay Area Homeland Youth Community Foundation, and Mr James YAP Han-phong, Principal of the Chinese Culinary Institute, visited the training site to offer encouragement to the students. Ms Kung expressed that the GBA Youth Foundation has a longstanding commitment to supporting experiential learning and cross-regional exchange for youth. She noted that this invaluable opportunity to learn from master chefs not only enabled students to appreciate the essence of Chaoshan cuisine but also enhanced their comprehension of Chinese culture and strengthened their sense of national identity through meaningful engagement.Mr James YAP Han-phong, Principal of the Chinese Culinary Institute, shared, ‘Chaoshan cuisine emphasises precision in knife skills, heat control, and balanced ingredient pairing. Through hands-on learning and exchanges with experienced chefs, students not only refined their culinary techniques but also deepened their appreciation of Chinese food culture. This experience broadened their horizons and laid a solid foundation for their future professional growth.’Mr CHEN Shaojun, Founder of the National-level Chaoshan Cuisine Culinary Master Studio at Guangdong Yuedong Technician College, remarked, ‘Chaoshan cuisine embodies a craftsmanship spirit passed down through generations. The enthusiasm and dedication displayed by the Hong Kong students during the programme are inspiring. We look forward to future collaborations that will further promote Chaoshan culture and introduce it to a broader stage.’XU Kin Cheung, a year 2 student from the Chinese Culinary Institute's Diploma in Chinese Cuisine (QF Level 3) programme who participated in this training, shared, ‘This experience enhanced my knowledge of Chaoshan cuisine, from its precise cooking techniques to its refined approach to flavour. I hope to incorporate these insights into my own creations back in Hong Kong and help more people discover the unique charm of Chaoshan culinary culture.’Through the Chinese Culinary Culture Training Programme, the GBA Youth Community Foundation aims not only to enhance the skills of young people pursuing careers in the culinary arts, but also to foster their appreciation for and commitment to preserving and promoting the richness of Chinese culinary heritage.Ms Dionne Kung, Deputy CEO of the Greater Bay Area Homeland Youth Community Foundation visited the training site to offer encouragement to the students.Students from the Chinese Culinary Institute demonstrated dedication and enthusiasm during the training programme.This programme is in collaboration with Guangdong Yuedong Technician College, Mr James Yap Han-phong, Principal of the Chinese Culinary Institute, also visited the training site to engage with college representatives and culinary instructors.Students also took part in cultural learning activities, including a live performance of the Yingge Dance, one of China’s intangible cultural heritage traditions. 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- 78% of respondents had bought Hong Kong products online in the past year particularly young consumers and those in areas with higher consumption levels.- Online shoppers hold positive views of Hong Kong products and brands, giving an average score of 8.7 to Hong Kong products.- Genuine products, reputable merchants and wide product selection are the most important considerations for respondents, over low prices and other factors when purchasing online.- Mainland online shoppers mostly buy electronic, luxury and fashion goods from Hong Kong.HONG KONG, Aug 7, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) released the research report: Hong Kong Businesses Navigating Mainland China E-commerce Retail Market - Consumer Survey Results. The results show that Mainland online shoppers generally like Hong Kong products. Overall, 78% of respondents had bought Hong Kong products online in the past year. Mainland consumers have a high level of trust in Hong Kong brands and hold products in high regard. This provides a solid foundation for Hong Kong businesses to expand into the Mainland e-commerce market. Hong Kong businesses can leverage the advantage of Hong Kong brands and choose suitable platforms for e-commerce sales. The upcoming release of the E-commerce Case Studies report will focus on ways to develop e-commerce retail sales and serve as a reference for Hong Kong businesses looking to expand their market in the Mainland.HKTDC Director of Research, Irina Fan, said: “Mainland consumers shop online frequently, averaging 9.4 purchases per month. This is particularly true for those in tier-one and Greater Bay Area (GBA) cities. When shopping online, Mainland consumers’ primary consideration is whether the products are genuine, not low prices. This suggests that Hong Kong businesses can leverage the superior quality of Hong Kong products and the strong reputation of Hong Kong brands in Mainland China to expand into the Mainland e-commerce market. They can flexibly use comprehensive shelf and ‘interest-based’ e-commerce platforms to sell online along with methods such as live-streaming and short videos for promotion, and stand out in the highly competitive market through targeted marketing strategies.”HKTDC Research commissioned an agency to conduct a survey of 2,200 middle-income or above consumers from different Mainland cities during the second and third quarters of 2024. The aim was to learn about their online consumption habits, as well as their preferences regarding Hong Kong products. The findings will help Hong Kong companies better formulate appropriate strategies to tap the Mainland e-commerce retail market.Online shopping characteristics of Mainland consumers- Mainland consumers shop online frequently, averaging 9.4 purchases per month. This is particularly true for those in tier-one cities. Shopping frequency among women (10 times monthly) is higher than for men (8.8 times). By age group, consumers aged 30-49 demonstrate the highest online shopping frequency, averaging 11.2 purchases per month.- Comprehensive e-commerce platforms are the predominant online shopping channel, with 95% of respondents using comprehensive/digital shelf e-commerce platforms to shop online. This figure far exceeds the use of live-streaming/short video platforms (38%) and group buying platforms (32%). In terms of online shopping for cross-border or imported products, consumers prefer to use Tmall International or JD International, with 73% and 63% respectively choosing these platforms. Other notable platforms include Douyin E-commerce Global (30%) and Amazon China (21%).- Authenticity, wide selection and reputation are top considerations for online shopping. An authenticity guarantee policy (15%), reputable merchants (11%) and wide product selection (9%) are the top three considerations for respondents when purchasing online.- “Promotion” is the most important factor for consumers when buying newly-launched products online. Nearly 90% of respondents cited “promotion” as their primary consideration, followed by product quality and design (70%).- Mainland consumers demand quick delivery. Mainland online shoppers, on average, get their products 3.2 days after placing an order, with fast fulfilment a key competitive advantage in winning over local consumers.Wing Chu, Principal Economist (Greater China) of HKTDC, said: “Although online purchasing power currently clusters around tier-one and tier-two cities, the tier-three cities are becoming a focus for Hong Kong companies. Furthermore, irrespective of whether they are shopping locally or from further afield, consumers generally demand quick delivery, and their expectations in this regard continue to rise. The Hong Kong products that Mainland consumers most like to buy online are consumer electronics and electrical products (72%), followed by luxury goods (46%) and fashion products (41%).” It’s worth noting that Mainland consumers who purchase Hong Kong products online tend to spend a higher average order amount on children's products, drugs and health supplements, and pet products compared to the overall average.”Hong Kong products favored by Mainland Consumers- Mainland online shoppers generally like Hong Kong products, particularly those in areas with higher consumption levels. Overall, 78% of respondents had bought Hong Kong products online in the past year. The proportion was 85% in tier-one cities, 81% in the Greater Bay Area, 78% in tier-two cities and 74% in tier-three cities.- Hong Kong products are more favoured by young consumers. In terms of age distribution, 83% of respondents in the 18-29 age group said they had bought Hong Kong products online in the past year. This was closely followed by consumers aged 30-49 (82%), while the proportion among consumers above 50 years old was lower (65%).- Female consumers in high-consumption areas tend to prefer Hong Kong products. While overall gender differences are minimal – 77% of male and 79% of female respondents reported purchasing Hong Kong products – the trend varies by region. In tier-one and tier-two cities, and in the GBA, significantly more female consumers have bought Hong Kong products online.- Mainland online shoppers hold positive views of Hong Kong products, brands and online stores. The respondents gave an average score of 8.7 to Hong Kong products when compared with other products. Respondents from tier-three cities gave the highest score of 9.2. In terms of age, consumers aged 18-29 gave Hong Kong products the highest rating of 8.9.- Mainland online shoppers mostly buy electronic, luxury and fashion goods from Hong Kong. The Hong Kong products that Mainland consumers most like to buy online are consumer electronics and electrical products (72%), followed by luxury goods (46%) and fashion products (41%). The GBA has the highest proportion of consumers buying consumer electronics and electrical products (79%), followed closely by tier-one cities (78%). The proportion of consumers buying luxury goods in tier-one cities (53%), the GBA (52%) and tier-two cities (51%) are comparable.- Orders in food and drug sectors, and of products for children and pets, exceed the overall average. Among Mainland shoppers who have bought Hong Kong products online, the average order value for children’s goods is 24% higher than the average. Orders of drug and health products (16%), pet products (29%), and fresh produce and food (18%) are also significantly higher in value than the average.- The Hong Kong “brand” enjoys a good reputation in the Mainland market and is widely seen as a mark of trust and quality. When asked to describe Hong Kong merchandise, brands and products, respondents viewed products from Hong Kong as “in compliance with stringent product safety standards” (28%), “guaranteed raw material/material quality” (28%), “guaranteed genuine products” (27%), “confidence in quality” (27%) and “fashionable look” (27%).- Mainland consumers seek out official brand channels. Mainland consumers obtain information from official brand channels when choosing Hong Kong electronics and electrical products (31%), luxury items (34%), sports products (34%) and fashion products (26%). They rely heavily on product reviews when purchasing Hong Kong drug and health products (34%) and beauty products (32%) online.Eric Chu, Economist (Greater China) of HKTDC, said: “Based on case studies of e-commerce retailers and service providers in Mainland China, Hong Kong businesses might consider using multi-channel operation strategies. This includes leveraging both traditional digital shelves platforms and emerging ‘interest-based‘ platforms to reach different consumer groups and increase traffic. However, some cases show that while businesses can collaborate with influencers/KOLs for "influencer marketing," it's important to base these efforts on market analysis and data to select influencer endorsements that suit their products. This approach improves promotional accuracy and achieves cost-effective, optimal marketing results.”HKTDC will later release an additional report titled "Hong Kong Businesses Navigating Mainland China E-commerce Retail Market - Case Studies," which includes detailed case studies of e-commerce activities and service providers in Mainland China.The second Hong Kong Shopping Festival aims to help local businesses navigate Mainland China e-commerceThe second Hong Kong Shopping Festival, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) will take place on Mainland e-commerce platforms from 1 to 31 August. Fully aligned with measures outlined in the 2024 Policy Address, the festival aims to support Hong Kong's small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as they expand into the Mainland e-commerce market. As the flagship event of HKTDC's E-commerce Express, the second Hong Kong Shopping Festival has attracted nearly 260 brands across seven major categories, including health supplements, food and beverages, home and living, personal care and cosmetics, apparel and accessories, smart gadgets, and products for the silver market. The festival features over 500 unique products and offers month-long discount promotions.References- HKTDC Research website: https://research.hktdc.com/en/- Hong Kong Businesses Navigating Mainland China E-commerce Retail Market - Consumer Survey Results: https://research.hktdc.com/en/article/MjA3OTk2MjAzNA Photo download: http://bit.ly/3UQToFWHKTDC Director of Research Irina Fan (centre), Principal Economist (Greater China) Wing Chu (right) and Economist (Greater China) Eric Chu (left) announced the research report: Hong Kong Businesses Navigating Mainland China E-commerce Retail Market - Consumer Survey Results and shared E-commerce Case StudiesMedia enquiriesPlease contact the HKTDC’s Communication and Public Affairs Department:Sharon HaTel: (852) 2584 4575Email: sharon.mt.ha@hktdc.orgKaty 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 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 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

SANTA CLARA, CA, Aug 7, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Graid Technology, inventor of the world's first GPU-based RAID, today announced the global availability of SupremeRAID™ HE (HPC Edition)-a next-generation RAID solution engineered to deliver high availability and resilient NVMe performance for AI, HPC, and large-scale enterprise environments.Graid Technology Announces Global Availability of SupremeRAID™ HE, Wins Best of Show at FMS 2025The announcement follows the product's recognition at FMS (Future of Memory & Storage) 2025, where SupremeRAID™ HE received the Best of Show Award for Most Innovative Enterprise Business Application, HPC Category. The award highlights the industry's growing demand for modern, GPU-accelerated RAID that can meet the unique performance and resiliency challenges of large-scale distributed infrastructure.SupremeRAID™ HE offloads RAID operations from the CPU to the GPU, unlocking the full performance potential of NVMe SSDs while enabling uninterrupted access to critical data. The solution supports cross-node high availability without replication, helping enterprises simplify failover strategies, reduce total cost of ownership, and maximize storage efficiency. It integrates seamlessly with leading parallel file systems such as Ceph, Lustre, MinIO, and IBM SpectrumScale and supports deployment across a broad range of infrastructure-including Supermicro's Petascale High Availability Dual Node All-Flash platform."SupremeRAID™ HE was built to address a gap in high-performance data environments: how to protect critical workloads without compromising speed or efficiency," said Leander Yu, President and CEO of Graid Technology. "By shifting RAID operations to the GPU, we give customers the ability to scale NVMe performance while maintaining true high availability across nodes-without the complexity of replication or performance tradeoffs.""Graid Technology continues to lead with innovation that challenges the status quo of enterprise storage," said Jay Kramer, Chairman of the FMS Awards Program. "SupremeRAID™ HE offers an elegant, high-performance solution to the critical challenge of providing RAID data protection in high availability environments, especially in conjunction with platforms like Supermicro's Storage Bridge Bay (SBB)."SupremeRAID™ HE is available now through Graid Technology's global partner network.Explore the full solution brief featuring Supermicro's Petascale High Availability Dual Node All-Flash platform:https://www.graidtech.com/supremeraid-he-hpc-editionContact InformationAndrea EakenSenior Director of Marketing, Americas & EMEAandrea.eaken@graidtech.com949-742-9928SOURCE: Graid Technology Inc.Related Documents:Solution_Brief_Graid_SupremeRAID_HE.pdf Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

West Palm Beach, FL, Aug 7, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - USPA Global today announced that U.S. Polo Assn., the official brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), has once again been ranked in the Top 25 on License Global magazine's list of Top Global Licensors for 2025, and is now ranked the No. 1 sports brand on the prestigious list. Recognized as one of the world's largest sports and apparel licensors, U.S. Polo Assn. remains in the 23rd position overall, alongside other high-profile sport brands, such as the NFL Players Association, Formula 1, and the PGA Tour.U.S. Polo Assn.U.S. Polo Assn.'s authentic connection to the sport of polo continues to resonate with younger consumers and sports fans around the world, contributing to the brand's No. 1 sports brand ranking and position within the Top 25 of the Top Global Licensors list for three consecutive years. The sports brand's strong ranking for this year was based on delivering a record-breaking $2.5 billion in global retail sales in 2024. U.S. Polo Assn.'s worldwide footprint includes over 190 countries in more than 1,100 U.S. Polo Assn. stores, thousands of additional retail locations, more than 12 million social media followers, and over 50 e-commerce sites in 20 languages."Earning the No. 1 sports brand ranking while remaining at 23rd on License Global's Top Licensors list is a powerful validation of our global brand strategy and the tireless work of our USPA Global Team as well as worldwide strategic partners," said J. Michael Prince, President and CEO of USPA Global, the company that manages and markets the multi-billion-dollar U.S. Polo Assn. brand. "To be ranked alongside some of the most iconic names in sports and fashion reinforces our position as a top-performing global brand with an authentic connection to sport, style, and consumers around the world."License Global's Top Global Licensors list is a "who's who" of licensing titans, derived from an annual study that "accounts for retail sales of licensed merchandise across all major sectors of business, from entertainment to sport, food and beverage, corporate brands, fashion, art and design, and much more.""U.S. Polo Assn. being recognized as the No. 1 sports brand in this year's ranking in the Top Licensors list from License Global is a direct reflection of the trusted relationships we have built with our strategic global partners," said Molly Robbins, SVP of Global Licensing and Business Development for USPA Global. "Our strategic focus on collaborative growth, product excellence, and consistent brand storytelling continues to fuel our momentum and drive long-term success in key markets worldwide."To be considered for inclusion, each brand or corporate entity must submit retail figures based on worldwide sales of licensed merchandise. In addition, License Global's editors do their own independent vetting and verification by consulting industry sources, annual reports, and financial documents. The world's largest brand remains The Walt Disney Company at $62 billion in retail sales, with the fourth largest brand, NBC Universal, at $17 billion, and Warner Bros. Discovery, the sixth largest brand, at $15 billion."Looking ahead, I'm very optimistic about U.S. Polo Assn.'s global growth potential. We are on track to surpass $3 billion in sales in the near future and continue to open more store locations in both existing regions and exciting new markets," added Prince.About U.S. Polo Assn. and USPA GlobalU.S. Polo Assn. is the official brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), the largest association of polo clubs and polo players in the United States, founded in 1890 and based at the USPA National Polo Center in Wellington, Florida. This year, U.S. Polo Assn. celebrates 135 years of sports inspiration alongside the USPA. With a multi-billion-dollar global footprint and worldwide distribution through more than 1,100 U.S. Polo Assn. retail stores as well as thousands of additional points of distribution, U.S. Polo Assn. offers apparel, accessories, and footwear for men, women, and children in more than 190 countries worldwide. Historic deals with ESPN in the United States and Star Sports in India now broadcast several of the premier polo championships in the world, sponsored by U.S. Polo Assn., making the thrilling sport accessible to millions of sports fans globally for the very first time.U.S. Polo Assn. has consistently been named one of the top global sports licensors in the world alongside the NFL, NBA, and MLB, according to License Global. In addition, the sport-inspired brand is being recognized internationally with awards for global and digital growth. Due to its tremendous success as a global brand, U.S. Polo Assn. has been featured in Forbes, Fortune, Modern Retail, and GQ as well as on Yahoo Finance and Bloomberg, among many other noteworthy media sources around the world.For more information, visit uspoloassnglobal.com and follow @uspoloassn.USPA Global is a subsidiary of the USPA and manages the global, multi-billion-dollar U.S. Polo Assn. brand. Through its subsidiary, Global Polo Entertainment (GPE), USPA Global also manages Global Polo TV, which provides sports and lifestyle content. For more sports content, visit globalpolo.com.Contact InformationKaela DrakePR & Communications Specialistkdrake@uspagl.com+001.561.461.8596Stacey KovalskyVP, Global PR & Communicationsskovalsky@uspagl.com+001.561.790.8036SOURCE: U.S. Polo Assn. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

HONG KONG, Aug 6, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - 5 August, The well-known dual-listed beauty and skincare group in Asia, Natural Beauty Bio-Technology Limited ("Natural Beauty"), together with its subsidiaries (the "Group"; Hong Kong stock code: 00157), today announced its interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2025 (the "Review Period"). The Group's turnover and profit for the Review Period soared by nearly 70% to over HK$260 million and 136% to HK$11 million, respectively. A good number of its core indicators for the period also reached record highs, evidencing the strong development resilience and growth potential of the Group in the beauty and skincare sector.Mainland China, which is the core market of the Group, recorded turnover HK$220 million in the first half of 2025, up 101% year-on-year, and has thus become the main driving force of the Group’s overall performance growth. In terms of channels, the franchise model performed particularly well, contributing turnover of HK$200 million, a 115% increase year-on-year. In the Review Period, 237 new franchise stores were added, a leap of 88%. The rapidly expanding store network has given the segment solid support for turnover growth. Turnover from self-owned channels (including counters) climbed by 112% to HK$13 million, reflecting the success of its refined retail operations. In addition, the turnover of the health supplements segment also grew by 110%, to HK$28 million, a testament to the success of the Group’s “Holistic Health” strategy.Dr. Lei Chien, Chairman and Executive Director of Natural Beauty, said, "The Group's ‘AI Technology, Beauty Industry, Holistic Health’ strategy has brought remarkable results and enabled us to transform our brand. In AI technology development, our strategic partnership with Spain's INDIBA has enabled the integration of their cutting-edge devices with our proprietary formulations, resulting in the co-created White Moonlight product series. By combining advanced international technology with our proprietary skincare solutions, we've transformed the series into a market bestseller - clear validation of this collaborative model's effectiveness.Mr. CHENG Chi-Chung, who has just completed his first year as the Group CEO, has led the team in strategically expanding the beauty ecosystem by introducing an agent-based store expansion and partnership model, driving rapid growth in the franchising channel. He said:” We have established a comprehensive 'Standardized Operations System + End-to-End Support Framework', enabling franchisees to replicate successful models efficiently. This system has facilitated the successful launch of 237 new stores in the first half of this year, all achieving strong business growth.Beyond the dual growth in cosmetics and AI devices, our "Total Wellness" strategy for health supplements delivered outstanding results - generating HK$28 million in revenue with nearly 110% year-on-year growth. The success stems from two key factors: firstly, the products, which closely align with consumers health demand of ‘internal and external nutrition’, are made with premium ingredients sourced globally and technically supported by cross-strait R&D centers apt in delivering high-quality nutritional solutions, and secondly, integrating with ‘Holistic Health’ scenarios, health supplements are promoted alongside skincare services to create closed-loop consumption. That confirms the strong market recognition we enjoy for our comprehensive ‘skincare + health management’ solutions.”Looking ahead, benefiting from consumption rebounding and industry upgrade, the Group will, with its “AI Technology, Beauty Industry, Holistic Health" strategy at the core, push forward in two key directions: continue to integrate industrial chain resources to speed up digital transformation across channels, and use big data to accurately capture demand and build a “demand—R&D—channels” closed-loop system to reinforce the market leadership.Photo caption:Nature Beauty OutletAbout Natural Beauty Bio-Technology Limited (Hong Kong stock code:00157)A China’s leading listed beauty and skincare brand established in 1972, has championed its core philosophy of "Natural Beauty Is True Beauty" for 54 years. Driven by its "AI Technology, Beauty Industry, Holistic Health" integrated strategy, the brand operates a global network of over 2,000 outlets. As a Chinese-origin transnational biotech pioneer, Natural Beauty continues to propel innovation in the cosmetics and skincare sector.Media enquiriesStrategic Financial Relations LimitedMandy GoTel: +852 2864 4812Email: mandy.go@sprg.com.hk Maggie ZhangTel: +852 2114 4903Email: maggie.zhang@sprg.com.hk Website:http://www.sprg.com.hk Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

佛罗里达州西棕榈滩, 2025年8月7日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - USPA Global 今日宣布，美国马球协会（USPA）官方品牌 U.S. Polo Assn. 再次入选《License Global》杂志 2025 年度“全球顶级授权商”榜单前 25 名，并被评为该权威榜单中的第一体育品牌。作为全球最大的体育与服装授权商之一，U.S. Polo Assn. 目前在总榜中位列第 23 名，与 NFL 球员工会、F1 一级方程式赛车以及 PGA 巡回赛等其他知名体育品牌并列。U.S. Polo Assn.U.S. Polo Assn. 与马球运动之间真实而深厚的联系持续引起全球年轻消费者和体育爱好者的共鸣，推动该品牌连续三年入围“全球顶级授权商”前 25 名，并荣获体育类品牌第一名。今年品牌的强劲排名，源于其在 2024 年创下的25 亿美元全球零售销售额新纪录。U.S. Polo Assn. 的全球影响力覆盖超过 190 个国家，旗下拥有 1,100 多家品牌门店、数千个额外零售网点、超过 1,200 万社交媒体粉丝，以及超过 50 个支持 20 种语言的电商平台。“在《License Global》全球顶级授权商榜单中保持第 23 位的同时，荣获体育品牌第一名，是对我们全球品牌战略、USPA Global 团队不懈努力以及全球战略合作伙伴付出的有力认可，”USPA Global 总裁兼首席执行官 J. Michael Prince 表示。USPA Global 是管理并运营数十亿美元规模 U.S. Polo Assn. 品牌的公司。他补充道：“能够与体育和时尚领域最具代表性的品牌并列，进一步巩固了我们作为全球高绩效品牌的地位，并体现了我们与运动、风格和全球消费者之间真实的联系。”《License Global》的“全球顶级授权商榜单”被誉为授权行业的“名人录”，源自一项年度研究，统计各主要行业（包括娱乐、体育、食品饮料、企业品牌、时尚、艺术设计等）中授权商品的零售销售额。“U.S. Polo Assn. 能在今年的《License Global》授权商榜单中被评为体育品牌第一名，直接反映了我们与全球战略合作伙伴之间建立的深厚互信关系，”USPA Global 全球授权与业务发展高级副总裁 Molly Robbins 表示。“我们始终专注于协同增长、产品卓越与持续一致的品牌故事，这一战略持续为我们注入动力，并推动我们在全球关键市场实现长期成功。”若要被纳入榜单，每个品牌或企业实体必须提交基于全球授权商品零售销售额的统计数据。此外，《License Global》的编辑团队还会通过咨询行业消息来源、年度报告和财务文件，进行独立审核与验证。目前全球最大的品牌仍为华特迪士尼公司，其授权商品零售销售额高达 620 亿美元；排名第四的是 NBC 环球，达 170 亿美元；第六位为 华纳兄弟探索公司（Warner Bros. Discovery），销售额为 150 亿美元。Prince 补充道：“展望未来，我对 U.S. Polo Assn. 的全球增长潜力充满信心。我们正朝着在不久的将来突破 30 亿美元销售额的目标迈进，并将在现有地区以及新兴市场持续开设更多门店。”关于 U.S. Polo Assn. 和 USPA GlobalU.S. Polo Assn. 为美国马球协会（USPA）之官方品牌，该协会创立于 1890 年，是北美最大马球俱乐部与马球运动员联盟。今年，U.S. Polo Assn. 与美国马球协会（USPA）共同庆祝品牌成立 135 周年，持续从体育汲取灵感。 U.S. Polo Assn. 拥有数十亿美元的全球品牌价值，并透过逾 1,100 间品牌零售店及数千个销售据点，在全球超过 190 个国家提供男装、女装、童装、配件与鞋类产品。 透过与美国 ESPN 及印度 Star Sports 的历史性协议，U.S. Polo Assn. 赞助的多项世界顶级马球赛事首次转播至全球数百万体育迷，让这项激动人心的运动登上世界舞台。据《License Global》报导，U.S. Polo Assn. 长期被评为全球顶尖体育授权品牌之一，与 NFL、NBA 和 MLB 并列。此外，该品牌亦因于全球及数位市场的成长，获得多项国际奖项肯定。 U.S. Polo Assn. 曾登上《富比士》、《财富》、《现代零售》和《GQ》等主流媒体，也多次出现在 Yahoo Finance 与 Bloomberg 等财经平台。欲了解更多资讯，请造访 uspoloassnglobal.com 并追踪 @uspoloassn。USPA Global 为 USPA 子公司，负责营运全球价值数十亿美元之 U.S. Polo Assn. 品牌。透过其子公司 Global Polo Entertainment（GPE），USPA Global 亦营运提供体育与生活风格内容的 Global Polo TV。联络资讯Kaela DrakePR & Communications Specialistkdrake@uspagl.com+001.561.461.8596Stacey KovalskyVP, Global PR & Communicationsskovalsky@uspagl.com+001.561.790.8036来源: U.S. Polo Assn. Copyright 2025 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com.

香港，2025年8月7日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 8月6日，国内领先的科技出行平台曹操出行（股份代号：2643.HK）与香港持牌金融机构胜利证券（股份代号：8540.HK） 正式签署虚拟资产战略合作备忘录。双方将围绕现实世界资产（RWA）代币化、稳定币支付应用及合规数字货币发行三大方向展开深度合作。此次合作不仅是国内出行行业首次系统性探索RWA与稳定币等前沿数字金融工具的融合，更是曹操出行以金融科技创新盘活核心资产、加速Robotaxi（自动驾驶出租车）战略布局及释放绿色出行资产价值的关键一步。（左二：曹操出行执行董事兼CEO龚昕；右二：胜利证券执行董事Kennix Chan；左一：曹操出行资本市场负责人Leo Liu；右一：胜利证券董事总经理Daphne Shao）曹操出行执行董事兼CEO龚昕在签约仪式上表示："科技创新始终是驱动曹操出行发展的核心引擎。此次与胜利证券的战略合作，是我们拥抱数字经济、为未来Robotaxi规模化运营筑基、并释放绿色出行资产价值的重要举措。通过RWA将实体资产连接数字金融，我们不仅能优化资本效率、提升流动性，更能为未来高度自动化、智能化的出行服务网络构建创新的支付和价值流通基础设施，创造多维价值。"目前曹操出行正稳步扩大Robotaxi车队规模，已于今年2月在苏州、杭州两地试点开启Robotaxi服务，并计划推出专为自动驾驶设计的L4级Robotaxi定制车型，同时构建覆盖车辆维保、能源补给等全场景的自动化运营系统。曹操出行Robotaxi业务具备稳定、长时间、可预测的运营特性，正是极具潜力的前沿RWA标的物。通过区块链技术及Web3.0创新模式，将加速推动Robotaxi产业的资产代币化进程，为行业注入新的发展动力。作为吉利孵化的共享出行品牌，曹操出行规模持续高速增长。2024年曹操出行平台完成5.98亿笔网约车订单，2025年第一季度订单量同比增长51.8%。在智能换电网络方面，换电站已扩张至435座，服务自有车队及社会车辆，形成持续性的运营收入，并将受益于未来Robotaxi的规模化运营，进一步提升利用效率。曹操出行所有定制车均为新能源汽车，新能源车辆已累计减少超过310万吨碳排放量，是符合全球绿色金融发展趋势的独特资产，RWA化有望开创性地将其环境效益转化为可量化且可交易的数字金融价值。依托胜利证券在香港的合规牌照、基金管理及虚拟资产托管经验，曹操出行有望在香港监管框架下合规发行基于其优质出行资产的RWA基金或资产支持型代币。这为企业开辟了创新融资路径，更有助于借助区块链的透明性优势，向全球投资者清晰展现其稳健的运营基础、高质量的绿色资产以及对未来出行的前瞻布局。 Copyright 2025 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com.

香港，2025年8月7日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 2025 年 8 月 8 日，以"让机器人更智慧，让具身体更智能为主题的 2025世界机器人大会（WRC）将在北京经济技术开发区北人亦创国际会展中心盛大启幕。这场机器人行业年度盛会，既是对过去十年产业跃迁的系统回顾，更是面向"人形机器人商业化元年"的全景展望。本届大会规模创历年之最，汇聚 200 余家中外头部机器人企业，展示超 1500件尖端展品。其中，100 余款新品将在大会期间全球首发，覆盖人形机器人、核心零部件、工业自动化、服务机器人等多个技术高地与产业热点。同期举办的创新馆、应用馆、技术馆三大展区，将呈现从"底层硬件"到"交付应用"的多维融合趋势，充分释放"机器人+"时代的未来图景。一、多家被投企业集体参展，展现具身智能前沿成果作为中国智能基础设施资产服务的引领者，首程控股（0697.HK）将深度参与本届世界机器人大会，旗下多家机器人企业集中亮相，涵盖人形机器人整机、底层硬件、智能感知、基础模型等关键技术方向，构成业内领先的"具身智能生态矩阵"。本次集中展出将重点呈现在工业制造、服务协作、科研教育等应用场景的最新进展，全面展现中国机器人产业从技术突破迈向规模化落地的演进路径。宇树科技：专注于消费级、行业级高性能通用足式/人形机器人及灵巧机械臂的自主研发、生产和销售，是全球首家公开零售高性能四足机器人并最早实现行业落地的公司，全球销量历年领先。加速进化：打造人形机器人、操作系统、开发工具等软硬件平台，致力于加速具身智能的落地。银河通用：市场领先的具身多模态大模型通用机器人企业，致力于为全球用户提供通用机器人产品，并已率先在商业、工业、医疗等场景中广为应用。星海图：一家专注于具身智能基础模型及具身智能机器人研发的人工智能公司。松延动力：致力于通用人工智能本体，机器人仿生，以及具身操作系统等多个方向的研发。自变量：聚焦自研"通用具身智能大模型"，以真实世界数据为主要数据来源，构建具备精细操作能力的通用机器人，是国内最早采用完全端到端路径实现通用具身智能大模型的公司之一。北京人形机器人创新中心：国内首家具身智能软硬件全栈科技公司，由首程控股参与投资设立。围绕通用机器人平台"天工"和通用具身智能平台"慧思开物"两大核心任务开展攻坚，致力于打造具有全球影响力的具身智能创新策源地和应用示范高地。二、主办核心分论坛，打造机器人资本与技术协同平台8月10日，首程控股将主办本届大会最受关注的创投分论坛之一--"2025 机器人创投主题交流会"，与旗下产业社群平台"参加学院"共同承办，携手《科创板日报》等机构，共同聚焦"机器人量产元年"的关键议题。作为机器人产业入局先行者，首程控股已构建起覆盖股权投资、融资租赁、示范落地、生态孵化的全周期支持体系，重点布局具身智能、工业自动化、医疗机器人等前沿方向，依托北京机器人产业发展投资基金及旗下相关产业基金、产业园区与基础设施平台优势，持续推动产业协同发展。正因在机器人投资领域的深度参与与多维赋能能力，首程控股得以主办本次创投分论坛，并代表创投行业推动产业资本与科技创新的高效对接。本次论坛将邀请中国顶尖机器人企业创始人、投资机构决策人、研究机构代表，共议技术演进、融资生态、商业落地等产业关键问题，并现场揭晓"2025 中国最具投资价值机器人公司 TOP 20"与"最具成长潜力 TOP 30"两大榜单，成为洞察赛道趋势与投资风向的重要窗口。三、产业资本深度赋能，打造机器人产业落地加速器近年来，首程控股围绕"资本运营+资产融通"核心战略，持续构建覆盖投资、技术落地、生态服务于一体的机器人产业支持体系。通过管理的北京机器人产业发展投资基金与旗下多支产业基金，首程控股已完成对数十家机器人创新企业的投资布局，重点覆盖具身智能、工业自动化、手术机器人、AI 感知与决策系统等前沿方向。作为北京机器人产业发展投资基金的管理方，首程控股积极推动技术与场景、资本与政策的协同机制，持续推动机器人企业"从实验室走向场景、从样机走向量产"的关键一跃。- 大会时间：2025 年 8 月 8 日-12 日- 大会地点：北京经济技术开发区-北人亦创国际会展中心- 创投分论坛时间：2025 年 8 月 10 日 下午- 创投分论坛地点：北京经济技术开发区·北人亦创国际会展中心二层分会场首程诚邀您共赴盛会，见证"人形机器人商业化"新进展！Posted by All Way Success Company Limited for Shoucheng Holdings www.shouchengholdings.com [HKSE:0697, FRA:SHVA, OTCPK:SHNHF] Copyright 2025 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com.

HONG KONG, Aug 6, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - A major breakthrough in surgical embodied intelligence in Robot-Assisted Surgery (RAS) has been achieved in Hong Kong, China. At a press conference held on 5 August, the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) officially announced that its multidisciplinary research team, in collaboration with Cornerstone Robotics, a leading global innovator and unicorn enterprise in surgical robotics, has successfully developed the world’s first embodied intelligence platform for multitask surgical automation. The team also completed the world’s first clinical validation of autonomous surgery using this platform on Cornerstone Robotics’ self-developed Sentire® Endoscopic Surgical System.The research paper, titled “Surgical Embodied Intelligence for Generalized Task Autonomy in Laparoscopic Robot-assisted Surgery”, has been published in Science Robotics, a prestigious research journal in the field of robotics and a flagship publication under the Science family. With a current impact factor of 27.5 and a five-year impact factor of 32.9, Science Robotics is one of the most influential journals in the global robotics field. This marks the first successful in vivo animal testing using a Chinese-developed laparoscopic surgical robot equipped with AI-powered embodied intelligence, validating its multitask autonomy and human-robot collaboration capabilities. It demonstrates the generalisability of the algorithms and the system’s clinical feasibility, paving the way for a future of smarter, more collaborative, and more accessible robotic surgery.A Breakthrough Framework: VPPV Embodied IntelligenceThe research introduced a novel paradigm for surgical task automation, encompassing visual parsing, a perceptual regressor, policy learning, and a visual servoing controller (VPPV). This framework combines robust visual foundation models, the generalisation capability of reinforcement learning, and integration of data-driven policy and classic controller to achieve breakthroughs in autonomous performance of robot-assisted surgery, particularly regarding stability, flexibility, and repeatability. Unlike traditional methods in autonomous surgery that rely on additional sensors or pre-defined models and rules, this research is the world’s first purely vision-based surgical embodied intelligence framework, featuring full perception, multitask applicability, precise closed-loop servo control, and human-robot cooperation functions. It significantly lowers the barrier for R&D and clinical adoption, setting a new benchmark for next-generation intelligent surgical assistants.The research team trained multiple AI frameworks with generalized task autonomy using their independently developed open-source surgical embodied intelligence simulator, SurRoL, and successfully achieved zero-shot sim-to-real transfer. SurRoL integrates multimodal sensing, built-in physics engine modelling, and multi-task operation training, encompassing the robot-assisted surgery control interface, simulation environment, and reinforcement learning engine.Ex and In Vivo Validation on the Sentire® Endoscopic Surgical SystemTo simulate real surgical settings, the research team conducted rigorous experiments using ex vivo porcine stomach tissue (preserving the left and right gastroepiploic arteries) and an in vivo ~30kg pig. Both tests were completed using the Sentire® Endoscopic Surgical System, fully developed by Cornerstone Robotics. During the in vivo validation phase, an innovative supervised autonomy safety mode was adopted. Without any external sensors and relying solely on the Sentire® Endoscopic Surgical System’s high-definition stereoscopic endoscope system, the robot autonomously executed several surgical assistive tasks, such as gauze picking, soft tissue retraction, and blood vessel clipping. The system demonstrated robust adaptability to environmental changes, reliable control stability, and clinical translation potential, offering tangible support for the surgical embodied intelligence mode driven by human-robot collaboration.A Vertically Integrated, AI-Ready Robotic PlatformDr. Jerry Wang, Co-Founder, Chief Technology Officer, and Chief Operating Officer of Cornerstone Robotics, and the corresponding author of the study, stated, "The Sentire® Endoscopic Surgical System, as a core platform in this research, is built on a fully self-developed infrastructure-including mechanical, electrical, software architecture, robotic algorithms, imaging systems, and advanced energy control. This commercial-grade integrated robotic system provides the technical robustness and precision needed for stable deployment of AI autonomy in dynamic surgical environments."He added, "At Cornerstone Robotics, we remain committed to the R&D strategy of full-stack independent research and vertical integration. Our proprietary technology, independently developed software, hardware and system integration, benefits our core platforms with exceptional scalability, with built-in AI-readiness and AI-friendly architecture. This not only enables rapid adaptation and deployment of AI algorithms but also allows the system to flexibly address diverse surgical tasks and scenarios, laying a solid foundation for the evolution of intelligent surgery."From Lab to Operating Room: A Leap Toward Clinical TranslationAs a key technology partner in the research, the Cornerstone Robotics team worked closely with CUHK researchers to complete the successful deployment of algorithms and their in vivo validation on the Sentire® Endoscopic Surgical System. This achievement not only validates the open-source infrastructure and high compatibility of Cornerstone Robotics’ platform but also marks a significant advance in accelerating AI-powered surgical assistance from the lab to the forefront of clinical translation.Professor Samuel Au, Founder and CEO of Cornerstone Robotics, commented, "We firmly believe that deep integration between research and industry is the driving force behind breakthroughs in advanced medical technologies. This collaboration not only validates the real-world application of embodied AI on a commercial robotic surgical platform but also showcases their vast potential in surgical automation. We will continue to work with international researchers and clinical partners to explore new eras in task automation, human-robot collaboration, and intelligent system monitoring mechanisms, to accelerate the path toward real clinical application of smart surgical robots."About Cornerstone Robotics Limited (CSR)Cornerstone Robotics (CSR) is a unicorn enterprise, leading medical innovations to create a healthier world. It advances surgical care with cutting-edge robotic systems that make high-quality healthcare more accessible and efficient globally. Founded in 2019, CSR has assembled a global team of surgical robotics experts, clinical professionals, and multidisciplinary innovators, driving rapid growth with key hubs in Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Beijing, Shanghai, and Boston (US), alongside an R&D collaboration hub in Portsmouth (UK). With multiple development pipelines, we are pioneering robotic solutions for soft tissue and other surgical specialties.To find out more information, please visit our website at https://en.csrbtx.com/. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

HONG KONG, Aug 6, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Phoenitron Holdings Limited ("Phoenitron" or the "Company", together with its subsidiaries, the "Group"; stock code: 8066) is pleased to announce that the Group’s e-commerce business has continued to grow rapidly, achieving groundbreaking results. Based on the unaudited management accounts of each of the Group’s wholly-owned subsidiaries, Shanxi Dongchuang Digital Entertainment Technology Group Company Limited ("Shanxi Dongchuang") and CyberMirage (HK) Limited ("CyberMirage"), the e-commerce business and the artificial intelligence (“AI”) business recorded unaudited aggregated revenue of approximately HK$60.9 million and unaudited aggregated profit before taxation of approximately HK$55.6 million for the six months ended 30 June 2025, respectively. This reflects the rapid growth of the Group’s e-commerce business and the success of its forward-looking deployment in the artificial intelligence sector.The Group's e-commerce business encompasses the operation of the Dongchuang E-Commerce App Service Platform, a membership e-commerce platform that operates within a pan-entertainment digital ecosystem, and the provision of speech technology-related services via AI platform. The Group has been consistently pursuing the diversification of its business portfolio to capitalize on new development opportunities in the booming digital economy and AI applications. To promote business expansion, the Group acquired Shanxi Dongchuang in 2024, which not only introduced an Internet operations team with rich experience and strong customer resources, but also established a competitive advantage in private domain traffic operation, injecting strong momentum into the Group’s entry into the AI field and its business upgrading and transformation.The successful operation of the private domain e-commerce platform has not only driven rapid performance growth for the Group, but also accumulated over 100,000 loyal members. In CyberMirage’s AI speech technology data collection and annotation business, these members will contribute over 100,000 speech material contributors, accelerating the Group’s upgrade and transformation into an AI data service enterprise.The outstanding performance of the e-commerce business and the AI business marks a milestone in the Group’s business development and has laid a foundation for the Group to seize opportunities in the growing e-commerce platform industry and the expanding AI business. Looking ahead, the Group will continue to enhance the operation of its private e-commerce platform and AI business, comprehensively expand its e-commerce business, continue to strengthen its core advantages, and strive to achieve high-quality business development. The Group will also continue to seek suitable investment opportunities to further enhance its growth potential and remain committed to generating sustainable returns for its shareholders.About Phoenitron Holdings LimitedThe mission of Phoenitron Holdings Limited is to provide shareholders with an optimum steam of steady income and gains by best leveraging the Company’s access to capital and unique investment opportunities. Phoenitron is comprised of six primary business segments, including smartcard manufacturing services, e-commerce, artificial intelligence, financial consulting, recycled resources investment and media and entertainment investments. Its principal activities are manufacturing and sale of smart cards, provision of customised smart card application systems, operation of private domain e-commerce platform, AI speech technology data service, provision of financial and management consultancy services, sale and trading of scrap metals and investment in the media and entertainment industry. Headquartered in Hong Kong, the Company has primary holdings and investment across Greater China. About Shanxi Dongchuang Digital Entertainment Technology Group Company LimitedShanxi Dongchuang Digital Entertainment Technology Group Company Limited (formerly known as “Hainan Dongchuang Digital Entertainment Technology Group Company Limited”) operates a pan-entertainment digital ecosystem membership e-commerce platform, which primarily provides entertainment e-commerce with private domain traffic, including the provision of digital products and services.About CyberMirage (HK) LimitedCyberMirage (HK) Limited (formerly known as "PMIS Limited") provides artificial intelligence voice services. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

SAN DIEGO, Aug 6, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - International Land Alliance, Inc. (OTCQB: ILAL), a leading international land investment and development firm, announced today the launch of a series of live Zoom webinars designed to provide prospective homebuyers and investors with an immersive, real-time look at the Company’s flagship development, Rancho Costa Verde, located in the scenic San Felipe region of Baja, Mexico.The inaugural webinar, hosted by ILAL’s Vice President of Marketing Robert Rios, will be held Thursday, August 6 at 7:00 p.m. PDT (10:00 p.m. EDT). Attendees can register in advance at: Zoom Registration Link“There has been so much interest nationwide, and not everyone can travel to San Diego and then Baja—so we decided to bring Baja to them,” said ILAL President Frank Ingrande. “This is the first of many events, and we’re excited to eventually broadcast future sessions directly from the resort community itself.”The webinars aim to bridge the gap between lifestyle homebuyers and the investment community by offering both groups a transparent look into ILAL’s unique vision. Rancho Costa Verde is a sustainable, solar-powered residential resort development offering affordable, high-quality homes along the Sea of Cortez.“Why can’t we create crossover excitement between intelligent homebuyers and savvy pubco investors” Ingrande added. “The Zoom webinars are a vehicle for transparency and engagement. Our goal is to show—not just tell—what makes our company and properties so unique.”As a special incentive, participants who complete the post-event survey will receive a complimentary 3-day, 2-night Baja Weekend Getaway, which includes transportation from San Diego, accommodations, and most meals.In a further strategic development, ILAL has secured an exclusive agreement to become the sole licensed reseller in Mexico for a popular U.S.-based tiny home product line, furthering its commitment to sustainable living. Full details will be released in a separate announcement scheduled for pre-market Tuesday, August 12.For more information about ILAL and its properties, visit www.ila.company About International Land Alliance, Inc. International Land Alliance, Inc. (OTCQB: ILAL) is an international land investment and development firm based in San Diego, California. As its’ core mission, the Company has embraced technology for sustainable and socially responsible solutions, in addition to using proptech and construction tech advanced applications to meet these goals. The Company is focused on acquiring attractive raw land primarily in Northern Baja California, often within driving distance from Southern California. The Company serves its shareholders by allotting considerable resources to seek out the finest sites available and obtaining the necessary development permits to build a compelling portfolio of properties, which provide a diversity of investment and living options. Please visit: www.ila.companyMedia Contact:Investor RelationsInternational Land Alliance, Inc.Email: info@ila.companyPhone: (877) 661-4811Safe Harbor StatementThe press release may include certain statements that are not descriptions of historical facts but are forward looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements may include the description of our plans and objectives for future operations, assumptions underlying such plans and objectives, and other forward-looking terminology such as "may," "expects," "believes," "anticipates," "intends," "projects,” or similar terms, variations of such terms or the negative of such terms. There are a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements made herein. Such information is based upon various assumptions made by, and expectations of, our management that were reasonable when made but may prove to be incorrect. All such assumptions are inherently subject to significant economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies beyond our control and upon assumptions with respect to the future business decisions which are subject to change. Accordingly, there can be no assurance that actual results will meet expectations, and actual results may vary (perhaps materially) from certain of the results anticipated herein. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

- Food Expo, Food Expo PRO, Hong Kong International Tea Fair, Beauty & Wellness Expo, and Home Delights Expo will be held from 14 August at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre - Featuring some 1,890 exhibitors, the five exhibitions present global gourmet foods and lifestyle products- The Hong Kong International Tea Fair fully opens to both the public and trade buyers for the first time, promoting tea culture- Five theme days including Shall We Tea (14 August), Flavours of Intangible Cultural Heritage (15 August), Asian Delights (16 August), Body, Mind & Soul (17 August), and Taste of HK (18 August) - offer engaging activities and highlight trending products- To celebrate Food Expo’s 35th edition, there are more than 100 special offers provided by the exhibitors including products priced at HK$35.HONG KONG, Aug 6, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the 35th Food Expo, 9th Beauty & Wellness Expo, and 11th Home Delights Expo will take place from Thursday, 14 to Monday, 18 August 2025 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) in Wan Chai. Running concurrently, the trade-focused 3rd Food Expo PRO and the 16th Hong Kong International Tea Fair will be held from 14 to 16 August, with the Tea Fair opening to both trade and public visitors for all three days for the first time. Together, these five fairs feature some 1,890 exhibitors, showcasing a diverse global gourmet foods and wines, teas, health and beauty products, and innovative home appliances, providing a one-stop sourcing and shopping experience for trade buyers and the public. Additionally, the International Conference of the Modernization of Chinese Medicine and Health Products (ICMCM), co-organised by the HKTDC, the Modernized Chinese Medicine International Association (MCMIA), and 10 research institutions, will be held on 14 and 15 August, offering industry professionals the latest insights into Chinese medicine.At today’s pre-event press conference, Sophia Chong, HKTDC Deputy Executive Director, commented: “The 35th Hong Kong Food Expo and its concurrent events are key highlights in Hong Kong’s event calendar. There are five curated theme days across the fairs, each delivering diverse experiences for visitors seeking gourmet delights, wellness, and elevated lifestyles. This year, exhibitors will present a comprehensive line up of products and special deals, complemented by interactive activities and special celebrations for the 35th Food Expo, including lucky draws and engaging games with prizes. These initiatives aim to create a memorable experience for visitors and stimulate local consumption.”The five fairs bring together exhibitors from 35 countries and regions, including first-time participants such as Brazil, Mongolia and Zimbabwe, and representatives from nine ASEAN countries highlighting diverse culinary cultures. With 45 regional pavilions – an increase from last year – the events showcase an extensive international presence, featuring provinces from Mainland China, as well as Macao, Japan, Kenya, Korea, Thailand, the Philippines, Poland, Sri Lanka and Vietnam.Food Expo PRO and Tea Fair Showcase Diverse Products – Halal Food, and Food Science and Coffee in Focus (14-16 August) The 3rd Food Expo PRO opens exclusively to trade buyers for the first two days, with both public and buyers welcome on the final day (16 August). Global exhibitors present premium food products, services, and technologies, highlighted by the new “Coffee Zone”, featuring coffee products, accessories, and machines from various countries and regions. Mainland China’s leading coffee bean producer, Yunnan Province, presents enterprises from Pu’er City showcasing Kunlu Mountain and Jinpaoshan roasted beans, alongside other specialty products. On 16 August, the Hong Kong Specialty Coffee Association hosts a coffee cupping competition, challenging professional baristas’ taste and smell, fostering exchange among coffee enthusiasts.Building on last year’s introduction of halal food and beverage label, Food Expo PRO and Food Expo feature more than 120 exhibitors from Mainland China, Japan, Korea, Thailand, the Philippines, Vietnam and beyond, showcasing premium halal products and strengthening Hong Kong’s position as an international food hub. A seminar on the halal food market will feature Kowloon Shangri-La, the first Hong Kong hotel to earn a Level 5 Muslim-Friendly Accommodation Certification from Crescent Rating, alongside experts discussing opportunities in the halal industry and promoting Hong Kong as a Muslim-friendly destination. In partnership with the Islamic Trust Fund of Hong Kong, the city’s recognised halal certification body, halal certification certificates will be awarded to local restaurants during the event, supporting businesses in tapping into the Islamic market.The “Food Science and Technology” zone highlights health-focused and future foods tailored for the silver economy, featuring innovative products like soft-textured mooncakes and cognitive health supplements developed by local exhibitors. The Food Technology Seminar will explore the development of additive-free foods in Hong Kong and advocate for a “Clean Label” standard.The 16th Hong Kong International Tea Fair welcomes trade buyers and the public over three days, promoting tea culture through health-focused tea and tea-related activities. Visitors can sample premium teas, including Bai Hao Yin Zhen (Silver Needle Tea), mild-acidity German fruit teas, cherry blossom black tea made from Yunnan’s century-old tea trees, raw Pu-erh tea from 1,500-meter-high ancient trees, award-winning Bai Yun Chun Hao tea, Iranian black and herbal teas, Kenyan orthodox tea, antioxidant-rich Sri Lankan purple tea, paired with exquisite teaware from various regions. The fair also features innovative tea beverages, such as Hong Kong-style Yuan Yang Tea capsules, herbal wellness tea capsules, sparkling tea, kombucha champagne tea, non-alcoholic ice wine tea, and matcha beverages. The “Friends of Tea” zone offers tea-infused snacks and perfumes, blending traditional and modern tea culture.In collaboration with the Chinese Tea Culture International Exchange Association, the fair hosts the inaugural Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Youth International Tea Art Competition 2025, with the theme of “Bridging Eras in Greater Bay Area’s Tea Culture”, fostering cultural exchange among youth in Hong Kong, Macau, and Guangdong. The judging panel for the “Hong Kong International Tea Competition” will select the winners for the “Best Taste” and “Best Aroma” across six categories, with free tastings of the winning teas available to the public on 16 August. Additional event highlights include the “China & Greater Bay Area KamCha Competition 2025 (HK Milk Tea) - Hong Kong Final”, “2025 Hong Kong International Tea Culture Forum and China Tea Tourism City Brand Ceremony”, and the “International Tea Event Space Design Competition 2025”.Food Expo: A Global Culinary Adventure with New Taste Experiences (14-18 August) The 35th Food Expo presents a five-day celebration of global gourmet foods and beverages. The “Gourmet Zone” features seven themed areas, covering fine dining, craft beverages, and indulgent desserts. Highlights include first-time exhibitor Meigetsudo, an 80-year-old Taiwanese confectionery brand offering wagashi and souvenirs, alongside award-winning beef noodles, tea gelato blended with locally made nut butter, specialty coffee, plum-lemon honey soda, Dubai chocolate, and Chinese sake. Local brand Mezzanine Makers has collaborated with six Hong Kong brands to create the “Mezzanine Pub”, featuring Kowloon Spirits (Hong Kong’s first locally crafted whiskey brand), N.I.P. Gin , and Magnolia Lab , a liqueur brand blending Western mixology with Chinese herbs.The “Gourmet Zone” invites 10 star chefs, including Dong Lai Shun’s Sze Chiu Kwan, Fook Lam Moon (Kowloon Bay)’s Chan Chun Hung, The Royal Garden Le Soleil’s Do Thi Thuy Linh, OOAK LAMMA’s Stefanie Leung, and Deli Labo’s Nancy Fung, to demonstrate exquisite dishes using premium ingredients. The “Premium Food” zone showcases more than 30 renowned brands, including Chewy, CHOYA, Kee Wah, Lee Kum Kee, Maxim’s, Nissin, On Kee, Original Taste Workshop, Wing Wah, and first-time exhibitor Häagen-Dazs.The China National Agricultural Pavilion, organised by the Agricultural Trade Promotion Centre, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of Mainland China, will present a thousand agricultural and food products from 13 provinces, including Anhui, Guangdong, Hainan, Xinjiang, and Shandong. This will fully showcase the distinctive regional characteristics of agriculture in Mainland China.Beauty & Wellness Expo: Embracing Natural Beauty and Nurturing Mind and Body (14-18 August) The 9th Beauty & Wellness Expo presents premium skincare, haircare, health supplements, and slimming products. A new Polish pavilion introduces high-quality caviar essence creams, natural essential oils, and hair-growth serums.The new “Scentsation” zone focuses on perfumes and aromatherapy, featuring over 20 renowned brands, including Eternal Group, and first-time exhibitor Lush with its hit product Deep Sleep Magnesium Massage Bar. In collaboration with the Hong Kong Association of Flower Arranging Societies, a “Scentsation” showcase explores the power of fragrances in nurturing mind, body, and soul, alongside more than 30 artistic floral displays with the theme of Brilliant Floral Banquet.The Body Mind Spirit zone offers stress-relieving activities such as gong baths, sand painting, and hand massages. Industry partners, including the Hong Kong China Federation of Bodybuilding & Fitness, Federation of Beauty Industry (H.K.), Hong Kong Hair & Beauty Merchants Association, International Beauty & Health General Union, and the Cosmetics & Perfumery Association of Hong Kong, present the Beauty Salon, providing complimentary eyebrow trimming, manicures, body painting, and hairdressing services with limited availability.Home Delights Expo: Future Homes for Elevated Lifestyles (14-18 August) The 11th Home Delights Expo showcases products such as home technology, massage chairs, kitchen appliances, bedding, furniture, and interior design services. New exhibitors include EMMAS, KuKa, Leung So Kee and Maxell. The “Avenue of Delights” showcases over 35 lifestyle brands, including LAURASTAR, Osim, Owell, Tiger, and Zwilling.Featured home tech includes Towngas’ steam washing machine with smart stain treatment, German Pool’s Induction Cooker Food Warmer Turntable for simultaneous cooking and heat retention, and Thermomix’s multifunctional kitchen appliance, combining over 30 appliances in one compact unit, saving time and space. Celebrating Snoopy’s 75th anniversary, the “Snoopy Hide & Seek” activity invites visitors to snap photos with Snoopy and friends for a chance to win special prizes.Five Theme Days: Unique Activities Every Day The fairs feature cross-exhibition theme days, each offering curated experiences: 1.Shall We Tea (14 August): The opening day includes Northern and Southern dim sum demonstrations, tea therapy workshops, and talks such as The Legacy and Contemporary Dialogues of Chinese Tea Culture and The Beauty of Tea, Where Small Things Reveal Greatness.2.Flavours of Intangible Cultural Heritage (15 August): Highlights include Hakka Sau Fan making, and demonstrations of traditional steamers and bamboo crafts. Master Choi Wing-kei share some behind-the-scenes stories related to floral plaque craftsmanship, alongside Tai Chi and Wing Chun performances. 3.Asian Delights (16 August): Showcases Asian cuisine and culture with Chinese sake brewing demonstrations, Vietnamese and molecular Thai cooking demonstrations, Japanese shamisen performances, and Thai yoga massage experiences.4.Body, Mind & Soul (17 August): Focusing on the silver economy, exhibitors like Mannings offer a Smart Health Station with free health tests for seniors. Seminars explore immunity-boosting diets, therapeutic soups, and cross-border medical trends in Hong Kong.5.Taste of HK (18 August): Partnering with DRAGONS' DEN, the Vegetable Marketing Organization, and the Fish Marketing Organization, the event promotes local produce, inspiring healthy, delicious home-cooked meals that embody the farm-to-table dining.ICMCM: Experts Discuss Trends in Chinese Medicine and Health Products (14-15 August) The Modernized Chinese Medicine International Association (MCMIA) is partnering with the HKTDC, and ten scientific research institutions to present at the latest International Conference of the Modernization of Chinese Medicine & Health Products (ICMCM). Under the theme “Latest Research Progress in Preventing and Treating Tumors, Inflammation, and Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Diseases with Traditional Medicine”, the conference features 21 prominent speakers from Hong Kong, Mainland China, and abroad, sharing insights on innovations, global trends, challenges, and successful case studies. Conducted in a hybrid format to enable global participation, the conference also offers Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits for Hong Kong-registered Chinese medicine practitioners.Food Expo Celebrates 35th Edition with Exclusive Offers To celebrate the 35th Food Expo, free admission tickets are available each day before noon, with 350 each at Halls 3FG and 5FG entrances respectively and redeemable with the designated advertisement. Over 100 promotions are priced at HK$35 to tie in the 35th Food Expo. The “Food Expo 35th Edition – Treasure Hunt” game engages visitors in Hall 3, where they can hunt for ‘treasure’, scan QR codes, answer questions correctly, and redeem gifts. Together with daily lucky draws, prizes are worth over HK$1 million, including kitchenware, furniture, beauty products, gourmet foods, health items; a lucky draw entry is granted for a single transaction of HK$300 or more. The “Smart Bidding” session allows visitors to bid on favourite items starting at 10% of their original price. Visit the “August Happy Buy” promotional website for flash sales and exclusive discounts.Physical ticket sales are unavailable at the venue. E-tickets can be purchased in advance through AlipayHK, Alipay, 01 Space, 7-Eleven, Circle K, Octopus app, or The Club app, or at venue entrances using AlipayHK, Alipay, or Octopus. Discounted “Morning Admission” and “Evening Admission” are offered on select dates.Photo download: http://bit.ly/3HlVfiXThe Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) will host a series of events in August, including the 35th Food Expo, 9th Beauty & Wellness Expo, 11th Home Delights Expo, 3rd Food Expo PRO, and 16th Hong Kong International Tea Fair. These five exhibitions, along with the International Conference of the Modernization of Chinese Medicine and Health Products, will commence on 14 August at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). At a press conference today, Sophia Chong, HKTDC Deputy Executive Director, announced the exciting details of these eventsThe Food Expo PRO empowers industry professionals to seize opportunities, with the Food Science and Technology zone as a key highlight, showcasing innovative advancements shaping the future of diningThis year’s Food Expo PRO and Food Expo feature more than 120 exhibitors with the halal food and beverage label, showcasing premium halal productsFor the first time, The Hong Kong International Tea Fair opens to both trade professionals and the public for all three days. Visitors can sample premium teas and teaware from various regions and explore innovative tea beverages, including Bai Hao Yin Zhen (Silver Needle Tea), the finest Chinese white tea, and Canadian ice wine tea crafted from grapes grown below -8°CThe Gourmet Zone offering fine food and wine that will surely satisfy the taste buds of every food lover, including chocolates by five-star hotel chocolatiers using famous wines from across AsiaThe Premium Food Zone featuring a wide range of renowned brands highlighting the quality flavours This year, the Beauty & Wellness Expo introduces a new zone: Scentsation with a focus on perfumes and aromatherapy, featuring over 20 renowned brands, allowing visitors to explore the charm of different scents and experience the benefits of aromatic products for physical, mental, and spiritual healthThe Home Delights Expo showcases innovative products including a multifunctional kitchen appliance of a German brand that combines over 20 appliances in one compact unit, saving time and spaceArtist Chan Ka-sin unboxing the highlighted products from the five theme days at today's press conferenceThe theme of ICMCM this year is “Latest Research Progress in Preventing and Treating Tumors, Inflammation, and Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Diseases with Traditional Medicine”. Last year's conference is shown in the photoOpening dates and times of the exhibitions:DateHKTDC Food Expo PROOpen to trade buyers only: 14-15 August (Thursday to Friday)Open to trade buyers and public: 16 August (Saturday)Hong Kong International Tea FairOpen to trade buyers and public: 14-16 August (Thursday to Saturday)HKTDC Food Expo, HKTDC Beauty & Wellness Expo, HKTDC Home Delights Expo14-18 August (Thursday to Monday)International Conference of the Modernization of Chinese Medicine and Health Products14-15 August (Thursday to Friday)TimeHKTDC Food Expo PRO, Hong Kong International Tea Fair14-15 August: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm16 August: 10:00 am to 5:00 pmHKTDC Food Expo, HKTDC Beauty & Wellness Expo, HKTDC Home Delights Expo14-17 August: 10:00 am to 10:00 pm18 August: 10:00 am to 6:00 pmVenueHong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Wan ChaiAdmissionFood Expo Public Hall, Home Delights Expo, Beauty & Wellness Expo and Hong Kong International Tea Fair 2025 single ticket: HK$30 per person (Ticketholders can pay a top-up fee of HK$10 for admission to the Gourmet Zone on the same day)Food Expo Public Hall and Gourmet Zone, Home Delights Expo, Beauty & Wellness Expo and Hong Kong International Tea Fair 2025 combo tickets: HK$40 per person**HK$36 per person during the pre-sale period from 31 July to 13 August (Tickets are available for pre-sale and walk-in at all 7-Eleven and Circle K convenience stores for HK$36 per person.)Remarks: Holders of 16 August single ticket & combo ticket can visit the Food Expo PRO and Hong Kong International Tea FairMorning admission tickets: Entry before noon on 14, 15 and 18 August, Thursday, Friday and Monday, to the Food Expo Public Hall, Home Delights Expo, Beauty & Wellness Expo and Hong Kong International Tea Fair on the same day: HK$10 (pay directly by AlipayHK, Alipay or Octopus card for admission at the hall entrances only)Night admission tickets: Entry after 6:00 pm on 14 to 17 August, Thursday to Sunday, to the Food Expo Public Hall, Home Delights Expo, Beauty and Wellness Expo on the same day: HK$10 (pay directly by AlipayHK, Alipay or Octopus card for admission at the hall entrances only)Concessionary price for persons with disabilities: HK$10 (top-up fee for the Gourmet Zone on the same day is HK$10)Note: Persons with disabilities need to present a “Registration Card for Persons with Disabilities”, issued by the Labour and Welfare Bureau (pay directly by AlipayHK, Alipay or Octopus card for admission at the hall entrances only)Tourist tickets: HK$20 (HK$30 including admission to the Gourmet Zone)Note: Tourists need to present valid travel documents at the fairground to purchase tickets.Free admission is available for children aged three and under and senior citizens aged 65 or above (presenting valid age proof).TicketsE-tickets are available for sale at AlipayHK and Alipay, the 01 Space e-ticketing platform, all 7-11, Circle K convenience stores, Octopus app and The Club app.HKTDC Food Expo PROfoodexpopro.hktdc.comHKTDC Hong Kong International Tea Fairhkteafair.hktdc.comHKTDC Food Expohkfoodexpo.hktdc.comHKTDC Beauty & Wellness Expohkbeautyexpo.hktdc.comHKTDC Home Delights Expohomedelights.hktdc.comThe International Conference of the Modernization of Chinese Medicine and Health Products (ICMCM)icmcm.hktdc.comAugust Happy Buy websiteecoupon.hktdc.com/food/Media EnquiriesOgilvy Public Relations:Rex CheukTel:(852) 5618 9908email:rex.cheuk@ogilvy.comLeanne PokTel:(852) 9379 9694 email:leanne.pok@ogilvy.comDaisy LeungTel:(852) 9275 7704email:daisy.leung@ogilvy.comHKTDC’s Communications and Public Affairs Department:Stanley SoTel:(852) 2584 4049email:stanley.hp.so@hktdc.orgSerena CheungTel:(852) 2584 4272email:serena.hm.cheung@hktdc.orgClayton LauwTel:(852) 2584 4472email:clayton.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 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. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

HONG KONG, Aug 6, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) announced today the appointment of Sophia Chong as the Executive Director with effect from 1 October succeeding Margaret Fong, who is to retire. Ms Chong is currently a Deputy Executive Director of HKTDC.Professor Frederick Ma, Chairman of HKTDC, stated, "Sophia is an innovative, resolute and wise leader. Over the years, she has worked closely with small- and medium-sized enterprises (“SMEs”) with a view to enhancing Hong Kong's commercial and trade influence with remarkable achievements. I firmly believe that she will lead the HKTDC to a new chapter upholding the enterprising spirit of innovation and pragmatism to further consolidate Hong Kong's advantage as a global trading hub, help enterprises seize and explore unlimited business opportunities".Professor Ma also expressed his gratitude to Margaret Fong for her outstanding contributions over the years, praising her for helping the industry expand its global reach, deepening international connections, overcoming various challenges and laying a solid foundation for HKTDC. He also wished her a fulfilling and happy retirement life.Ms Chong, Executive Director (designate), said, "I am honoured and fully aware of the responsibility on my shoulders. The global economy is changing rapidly. Together with the HKTDC team, I will continue to keep pace with the times and leverage Hong Kong's unique advantages as a global hub, drive transformation through innovation and fully connect the local, mainland and international business communities. This will create broader business opportunities for enterprises and inject inexhaustible impetus into Hong Kong's economy".Ms Chong has served HKTDC for more than 30 years. She was promoted to Deputy Executive Director in 2022 overseeing exhibition and digital businesses. She has successfully turned several exhibitions into world-leading sourcing and marketing events, led the innovation of digital commerce, created opportunities for SMEs, connected global buyers and guided HKTDC to become a leading trade promotion organisation.The appointment was unanimously approved by the Council and announced after obtaining the consent of the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in accordance with the Hong Kong Trade Development Council Ordinance.Photo download: http://bit.ly/4of4WjQSophia CHONG, Executive Director (designate), Hong Kong Trade Development CouncilSophia CHONG will assume the role of Executive Director of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) with effect from 1 October 2025. In that position, Ms Chong will lead HKTDC to support Hong Kong small- and medium-sized enterprises to explore business opportunities internationally via its global network.From 2001 to 2003, she was the Regional Director for Southern China based in Guangzhou, spearheading the Council’s promotional programmes in Guangdong, Guangxi and Fujian. From 2004 to 2009, she was responsible for promoting Hong Kong’s creative industries covering film & entertainment, design & licensing, and information technology.In 2010, Ms Chong was appointed as Director, Exhibitions to oversee Visitors Promotion for HKTDC international fairs and forged close collaboration with industry multipliers and global buyers via the network of HKTDC worldwide offices. She was Director, Publications & E-Commerce from 2011 to 2014, overseeing the Council’s online marketplace and the mobile applications of over 20 product magazines and industry supplements.Ms Chong graduated from the University of Hong Kong with an honours degree in Arts. She attended the Stanford Executive Program of the Stanford University Graduate School of Business in 2016.Media enquiriesPlease contact the HKTDC’s Communications & Public Affairs Department:Sam HoTel: (852) 2584 4569Email: sam.sy.ho@hktdc.org 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. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

CYBERJAYA, MALAYSIA, Aug 6, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The University of Cyberjaya (UoC) welcomes the Government’s forward-looking vision for education and talent development as outlined in the Thirteenth Malaysia Plan (RMK13) and the National AI Action Plan 2030. These blueprints signal a decisive move toward nurturing ethical, digitally fluent, and globally competitive Malaysians, goals that are fully aligned with UoC’s mission.Prof. David Whitford, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cyberjaya“RMK13 is not just a plan for national development, it’s a roadmap for reshaping the human capital landscape of Malaysia,” said Prof. David Whitford, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cyberjaya. “We applaud its emphasis on character, AI literacy, digital skills, and entrepreneurship, all of which are integrated into our programmes.”As a healthcare and technology-focused university, UoC is committed to:Embedding AI exposure and digital competencies across all disciplines;Supporting lifelong learning through flexible pathways and adult education initiatives;Enhancing graduate employability via compulsory internships, employer engagement, and soft skills development.“The government’s commitment to paid, compulsory internships and new metrics for graduate outcomes directly supports the work we’ve been doing to strengthen real-world readiness,” Prof. Whitford noted. “Our graduates are already achieving high employability thanks to strong industry linkages and soft skills infused curriculum.”UoC also supports the RMK13’s proposed pilot autonomy for universities, recognising this as a critical step toward greater innovation, agility, and accountability in higher education. The University is prepared to work closely with both public and private stakeholders to ensure high-impact research, academic excellence, and internationalisation remain core to Malaysia’s tertiary education future.“The University of Cyberjaya stands ready to play its part in supporting Malaysia’s ambition to become a top 30 global economy and a top 20 innovation nation by 2030,” said Prof. Whitford. “The future begins with the talent we develop today."Issued by MNAIR PR Consultancy Sdn. Bhd. on behalf of University of Cyberjaya:For media enquiries:MNAIR PR ConsultancyShuman VasuAssociate Director, Public Relations+6017 354 6461shumanv@mnairpr.comUniversity of Cyberjaya’s Public Relations Office:Sharon Oh or Asyraf ShipurizanCommunicationsCyberjaya Education Group Berhadgcmc@cyberjaya.edu.my Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

MyFintech Week 2025 Highlights Transformative Forces in FinanceMyFintech Week 2025 (MyFW 2025) highlights the forces reshaping the financial sector through digitalisation, sustainability and demographic shifts.The event features experts on key issues in finance, such as digitalisation and innovation, financial inclusion and sustainability.The four-day event showcases transformational insights from thought leaders and masterclasses by industry experts.KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 6, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - MyFW 2025 spotlights the forces reshaping the financial sector – digitalisation, sustainability and demographic shifts. Emerging technologies such as generative AI and blockchain are transforming business models and redefining consumer expectations. Malaysia’s commitment to achieving net-zero emissions is also driving demand for innovative financial solutions. In addition, the challenges posed by an ageing population stress the need for inclusive policies in long-term welfare, healthcare and social protection.Reflecting these realities, MyFW 2025 is structured around three thematic tracks. From closed-door dialogues to expert-led masterclasses and in-depth focus sessions, these themes form the week’s conversations:‘Finance for the Future’ focuses on building a digitally enabled and forward-looking financial system;‘Finance for Change’ supports sustainability and social impact; and‘Finance for a Resilient Ecosystem’ aims to strengthen financial system resilience.Held from 4 to 7 August 2025 at Sasana Kijang and AICB Centre of Excellence, MyFW 2025 is co-organised by Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM), Securities Commission Malaysia (SC), Asian Institute of Chartered Bankers (AICB), Fintech Association of Malaysia (FAOM) and Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC). The event brings together regulators, financial institutions, digital banks, fintech innovators, technology providers, policymakers, investors and academia for bold conversations, practical insights and regional alignment.The event was officiated by Yang Berhormat Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan, Minister of Finance II. “The financial sector must play a more active role in shaping outcomes that matter to society in the years ahead, supporting these new growth areas, broader entrepreneurship and innovation, as well as fostering economic resilience and social mobility,” he said during his Special Address.The event started with a series of high-level keynotes exploring innovation, inclusion and regulatory clarity. In his opening remarks, BNM Governor Dato’ Sri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour outlined the importance of collaboration in shaping the future of finance, which requires a whole-of-ecosystem solution. “The future we are building demands that policymakers, regulators, technologists, investors and innovators sit at the same table,” he said.Former central banker and Chairman of George Town Institute of Open and Advanced Studies Tan Sri Andrew Sheng, in his keynote themed “Unlocking Tomorrow: Transformative Innovations in Financial Services”, explored how pivotal technologies, including cloud computing, AI and open data are rapidly transforming the financial landscape. Douglas Feagins, President of Ant International explored the mobile interoperability between different countries and how AI is redefining cross-border transactions and user experiences in digital payments, in his keynote on “Beyond Borders: Mobile Payment in AI Era”.The flagship panel session, “Navigating the Fintech Frontier: Bridging Innovation and Regulation”, gathered central bank governors and financial regulators from across the region. Moderated by Erik Feyen, Head of Global Macro-financial Monitoring at the World Bank, the panel featured Dato’ Sri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour, Dato’ Mohammad Faiz Azmi, Executive Chairman of SC, Eddie Yue, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, and Chia Der Jiun, Managing Director of the Monetary Authority of Singapore. The discussion focused on balancing innovation with consumer trust and the growing need for cross-border collaboration to ensure coherent, future-ready policy frameworks.“Regulatory clarity is essential for fostering responsible innovation, but equally important is the ability to stay agile. Our experience with crypto asset regulation highlights the need for an iterative approach to address fast-paced innovation and market evolution,” Dato’ Faiz said.“We are advancing the next iteration of our approach to digital assets to build a stronger regulated market, boosting competitiveness, resilience, and investor protection. Through regulatory support and ecosystem partnership, we are also facilitating blockchain use cases like bond tokenisation to broaden retail access and democratise wealth creation."The conference features an exciting lineup of sessions on topics including open finance, digital assets and sustainable finance. Participants can also look forward to focused sessions delivered by key partners and industry experts, which will provide in-depth exploration of issues, such as asset tokenisation, generative AI and cybersecurity resilience.About MyFintech WeekMyFintech Week (MyFW) is Malaysia’s flagship finance and innovation event co-organised by Bank Negara Malaysia, Securities Commission Malaysia, Asian Institute of Chartered Bankers (AICB), Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) and Fintech Association of Malaysia. The event brings together leaders, policymakers and innovators to shape the future of finance and serves as a launchpad for collaboration and progress toward a more inclusive, innovative and resilient financial ecosystem.For media enquiries (The appointed PR agency of MyFW 2025):Nazira Yusof, Client ExecutivePRecious Communications+6 011 6230 3806nazira@preciouscomms.com Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.