HONG KONG, Dec 20, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Leading international index provider, MSCI, recently announced the updated ESG ratings for Huatai Securities Co., Ltd. (the "Company"; stock codes: 601688.SH, 6886.HK, HTSC.L). Due to its exemplary ESG practices, Huatai Securities' MSCI ESG rating has been upgraded from AA to AAA. This marks the second consecutive year of improvement, earning the Company the highest rating in the global investment banking industry.The rating report underscores Huatai Securities' industry-leading performance in five key areas: Corporate Governance, Financing Environmental Impact, Responsible Investment, Human Capital Development, and Corporate Behavior. This demonstrates the Company's robust ESG governance capabilities and its strong commitment to stakeholders.In recent years, Huatai Securities has fully adopted new development philosophies, incorporating sustainable development into its operations and management. The Company continues to make significant progress in aligning its business practices with global ESG standards.In Corporate Governance, Huatai Securities' Board of Directors and ESG Committee have adopted a global perspective while remaining deeply attuned to local realities. By closely monitoring societal and economic developments, the Company has identified core ESG issues that align with current priorities, positioning itself as a market leader in corporate citizenship and responsibility.In terms of the Financing Environmental Impact, Huatai Securities has integrated ESG principles into its due diligence processes for investment and financing activities. The Company has established guidelines for investments in environmentally sensitive industries, actively expanded its green finance product portfolio, and extended its carbon finance services. Initiatives such as the "One Yangtze River" ecological protection project have supported biodiversity mainstreaming and contributed to the green transformation of economic and social development.In Responsible Investment, Huatai Securities has consistently elevated the importance of ESG factors in its investment decision-making processes. By leveraging its industry-leading digital capabilities, the Company has integrated ESG data across its research and investment platforms to generate actionable insights. Furthermore, Huatai has embraced its role as an active shareholder, promoting sustainable development values across a wide range of companies and industries.In Human Capital Development, Huatai Securities has established platforms to empower employees and promote their comprehensive professional growth. The Company has prioritized enhancing employees' technical expertise and strengthening training in financial ethics and professional conduct, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration among its workforce.In Corporate Behavior, Huatai Securities has established robust systems for anti-bribery, anti-corruption, professional integrity, and whistleblower protection. The Company has prioritized strengthening corporate ethics and upholding principles of integrity, thereby laying a solid foundation for sustainable growth.Through years of consistent effort, the principles of ESG and sustainable development have become deeply embedded in the ethos and behavior of Huatai Securities' workforce. This collective commitment has been a driving force behind the Company's ongoing progress. Looking ahead, Huatai Securities remains steadfast in its dedication to ESG principles, establishing a strong foundation to build a world-class investment bank with both local strengths and global influence. The Company is determined to contribute to high-quality, sustainable economic and social development, delivering greater value and impact for the future.About Huatai SecuritiesIncorporated in April 1991, Huatai Securities is a leading technology-driven securities group in China, with a highly collaborative business model, a cutting-edge digital platform and an extensive and engaging customer base. It provides comprehensive financial services to individual and institutional clients, including wealth management, investment banking, sales and trading, investment management, etc., with a substantial international presence.For enquiries, please contact:Citigate Dewe RogersonBenny Liu Linda PuiTel: +86 10 6567 5056 Tel: +852 3103 0118Email: HTSC@citigatedewerogerson.com Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

The 19th Annual PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final revealed the region’s finest real estate and outstanding developersOVER 130 LEADING DEVELOPERS AND DESIGN PRACTICES FROM ACROSS ASIA GATHER IN BANGKOK FOR FINALE OF 2024 AWARDS SERIESBANGKOK, Dec 19, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The 19th Annual PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final, supported by V-ZUG Thailand, today revealed the region’s finest real estate and outstanding developers at The Athenee Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Bangkok.The conclusion of the 2024 PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards series hosted over 130 award-winning finalists from across Asia, elevating their achievements on the international stage.Zhuhai Huafa Properties Co., Ltd. was honoured as the Best Developer in AsiaZhuhai Huafa Properties Co., Ltd. was honoured as the Best Developer in Asia—a first for the company.This marked one of five wins for companies representing Mainland China. Winners from Mainland China included Lead8, awarded for its projects MixC Changchun and K11 Shanghai, Huaihai Middle Road. Other winning design practices were Jiang & Associates Creative Design, which won for ALIBABA BEIJING CHAOYANG SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY PARK, and Sybarite, which won for SKP Chengdu.Developers from Hong Kong and Macau also excelled with four winning titles. Winners included China Resources Land (Overseas) Limited and Poly Property (Hong Kong) Co., Limited, winning for PANO HARBOUR; Lek Hang Group for Hotel Central Macau; Lofter Group Limited for 1 Ki Lung Street; and New Orient Group for San Tung Fong Commerical Inn North Wing (Former LokKok Restaurant Building).The Philippines emerged as the most awarded market with 12 accolades. Federal Land, Inc. stood out as Best Luxury Developer (Asia), accompanied by a win for Riverpark, while Federal Land NRE Global, Inc. gained the Best Breakthrough Developer (Asia) title. Aboitiz InfraCapital Economic Estates was honoured as Best Industrial Developer (Asia), supported by a win for LIMA Estate.Adding to the Philippines’ impressive tally were titles for RLC Residences, winning for The Residences at The Westin Manila; Robinsons Offices for GBF Center 1; and work.able for work.able Robinsons Summit Center. Alveo Land won for Viento at Cerca while Sunshine Fort North Bonifacio Realty Development Corporation won for MITSUKOSHI BGC.PropertyGuru Icon Award was presented to Henry T. Sy, Jr., non-executive director and chairman of the board at SM Prime HoldingsThe Estate Makati—a collaboration between SM Development Corporation (SMDC) and Federal Land—received two titles. This year’s PropertyGuru Icon Award was presented to Henry T. Sy, Jr., non-executive director and chairman of the board at SM Prime Holdings, by the editorial team of Property Report by PropertyGuru, the official magazine of the Awards.A wide array of companies from Malaysia triumphed with 11 wins. They included Bangsar Heights Pavilion, winning for Quayside JBCC; Berinda Group for Ponderosa Callista; City Motors Group for Alfa Bangsar; Eupe Corporation Berhad for Helix2 @ PJ South; Gunung Impian Development Sdn Bhd for Iconia Garden Residence; Iskandar Investment Berhad for Medini Innopolis; JLand Group Sdn Bhd for Sanubari @ Bandar Dato Onn; Malton Berhad for The Park 2 Pavilion Bukit Jalil; Sime Darby Property Berhad for Serenia Industrial Park; Tropicana Corporation Berhad for Avisa Residences, Tropicana Alam; and Triterra Sdn Bhd for The MET Corporate Towers.Indonesia celebrated eight wins, led by Paramount Land, winner of the Best Township Developer (Asia) title. Sinar Mas Land garnered multiple titles for BSD City and Biomedical Campus, as well as its joint ventures: Greenland International Industrial Center (GIIC) at Kota Deltamas by JV Sinar Mas Land & Sojitz Corporation and Navapark by PT. Bumi Parama Wisesa, Hongkong Land & Sinar Mas Land J/V.Other victorious developers from Indonesia were DM Projects Group, winning for Salty Jim Villa; PT Adhi Commuter Properti Tbk. for LRT City Cibubur; and Summarecon Group for Flora at Summarecon BandungSingapore continued its winning streak with eight wins. UOL Group Limited was recognised as both Best Sustainable Developer (Asia) and Best Hospitality Developer (Asia), with Meyer Blue winning an award for both UOL Group Limited and Singapore Land Group Limited. Pan Pacific Orchard meanwhile yielded a win for both UOL Group Limited and Pan Pacific Hotels Group.Similarly, GuocoLand and Hong Leong Holdings Limited jointly won for Lentor Mansion. TID Pte. Ltd. won Best Lifestyle Developer (Asia), alongside a win for Lentoria, while FRX Capital Private Limited was named Best Boutique Developer (Asia).Australia also garnered seven wins, three of which went to BLVD by OSK Property. Other champions included BHC Property, winning for Mercer; FY Property, Kooringa Group, MA Financial, CPDM for Chatswood Garden; Golden Sedayu for Burswood Point; and Jean Yip Developments for Elements at Carousel.Thailand earned four titles, with Sansiri Public Company Limited winning for BuGaan Pattanakarn and Narasiri Phahol-Watcharapol. AP (Thailand) Public Company Limited also represented the kingdom with a win for The City Rama5-Nakhon In while APAC Land won for APAC Tower.Also claiming four titles, Vietnam emerged victorious with Phu Long Real Estates Corporation named asBest Community Developer (Asia). Gamuda Land won two titles for Eaton Park while Ecopark scored a win for Ecovillage Saigon River.From Japan, Niseko Woodlands Limited won for Grand Tsuru Niseko while Yoichi Dreams was recognised for Kisin.Saudi Arabia debuted at the Grand Final with Oud Real-Estate Development Company winning Best Mixed Use Developer (Asia), following a series of wins during the inaugural PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Middle East).From Cambodia, LP Residences Co., Ltd. received a win for its Palm Springs project. By the Waters by Suryam Developers LLP meanwhile gained a recognition for India.Jeremy Williams, managing director for Marketplaces at PropertyGuru Group, said: "PropertyGuru’s commitment to a sustainable future in Asia is truly reflected in this year’s award winners. By raising benchmarks for resilience and sustainability, we power communities to live, work, and thrive in tomorrow’s cities. These accolades not only honour the efforts of developers and design practices but also inspire innovation that benefits property seekers, agents, and investors alike. As we celebrate the 19th edition of the Grand Final, we look forward to a wave of progress creating what’s next for the region’s built environment."Jules Kay, general manager of PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards and Events, said: “The 2024 PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards series included many first-time accolades. We celebrated the strengths of emerging and established property markets, expanding to new regions and revisiting the region’s leading real estate destinations. We also honoured individuals—industry legends and rising stars poised to change the game. Through the People’s Choice Awards, we engaged with property buyers, giving them a platform to support developers who share their aspirations and values. We also recognised excellence in ESG, supporting those making our industry more sustainable for future generations of property seekers. It’s an honour to conclude this series by celebrating companies across a wide variety of real estate sectors and distinguishing multiple types of projects throughout Asia Pacific, a region that is becoming home to the cities of tomorrow.”Thien Duong, chairperson of the Grand Final, said: “This year’s winners across Asia Pacific have impressed the judges with their sustainable, functional masterplans and designs, spanning everything from expansive townships to livable homes and dynamic commercial spaces. Excellence in property development is incessantly redefined across the region, and we’re happy to contribute to this ongoing evolution. Congratulations to the Gold Standard bearers of real estate across Asia Pacific.”An independent panel of head judges from participating markets in the Awards selected the winners: Thien Duong, general director, GroupGSA Vietnam (Vietnam); Ajai A Kapoor, CEO, 360 degrees – Real Estate Services (India); Cyndy Tan Jarabata, president of TAJARA Leisure & Hospitality Group Inc. (Philippines); Eddie Guillemette, CEO, Midori no Ki (Japan); Datuk Ar. Ezumi Harzani Ismail, president, Malaysian Institute of Architects: 2020-2022 (Malaysia); Ivan Lam, executive director, international business, Charter Keck Cramer (Australia); Ken Ip, chairman, Asia MarTech Society (Mainland China); Kristin Thorsteins, co-founder & managing partner, Portman Investment Pte Ltd (Singapore); Dr. Nirmal De Silva, director and CEO, Paramount Realty (Sri Lanka); Paul Tse, president, board of directors, Macao Association of Building Contractors and Developers (China – Hong Kong and Macau); Sorn Seap, president, Cambodian Valuers and Estate Agents Association (Cambodia); Suphin Mechuchep, CEO, Sen X Group PCL (Thailand); and Vivin Harsanto, senior director and head of advisory, JLL Indonesia (Indonesia).HLB ensured the fairness, transparency, and credibility of the selection process under the supervision of Paul Ashburn of HLB International Real Estate Group. The global network of independent professional accounting firms and business advisers was recognised as the “2024 Network of the Year.”The 19th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final was a highlight of PropertyGuru Week, which also featured the PropertyGuru Asia Real Estate Summit; the debut of the Awards in the Middle East; and the latest editions of the Awards in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, Japan, India, Sri Lanka, and Cambodia.Organised by PropertyGuru Group, the 19th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final is supported by gold sponsor V-ZUG Thailand; official portal partner PropertyGuru; official magazine Property Report by PropertyGuru; media partners Bridges, BusinessWorld, d+a Magazine, Detik.com, Hot Magazine, Kiripost, Kompas.com, Luxury Society Asia, Manila Bulletin, Pattaya Trader, Prop2morrow, REm, SquareRooms, Tatler Asia Homes, The Philippine Star, and Think of Living; supporting partner REHDA Institute; and official supervisor HLB.For more information, email awards@propertyguru.com or visit the official website: AsiaPropertyAwards.com.COMPLETE LIST OF WINNERS19th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand FinalDEVELOPER AWARDS Best Developer (Asia)Zhuhai Huafa Properties Co., Ltd. – Mainland China (WINNER)BHC Property – AustraliaHome Lands Skyline (Pvt) Ltd – Sri LankaNew World Development Company Limited – China – Hong Kong and MacauRobinsons Land – PhilippinesSignature Global (India) Limited – IndiaSinar Mas Land – IndonesiaUOL Group Limited – SingaporeBest Luxury Developer (Asia)Federal Land, Inc. – Philippines (WINNER)Best Township Developer (Asia)Paramount Land – Indonesia (WINNER)Best Mixed Use Developer (Asia)Oud Real-Estate Development Company – Saudi Arabia (WINNER)Best Sustainable Developer (Asia)UOL Group Limited – Singapore (WINNER)King Square Development Co., Ltd. – ThailandBest Industrial Developer (Asia)Aboitiz InfraCapital Economic Estates – Philippines (WINNER)Best Lifestyle Developer (Asia)TID Pte. Ltd. – Singapore (WINNER)Best Hospitality Developer (Asia)UOL Group Limited – Singapore (WINNER) Best Community Developer (Asia)Phu Long Real Estates Corporation – Vietnam (WINNER)Best Boutique Developer (Asia)FRX Capital Private Limited – Singapore (WINNER)Lofter Group Limited – China – Hong Kong and MacauBest Breakthrough Developer (Asia)Federal Land NRE Global, Inc. – Philippines (WINNER)DEVELOPMENT AWARDSBest Mega Township Development (Asia)BSD City by Sinar Mas Land – Indonesia (WINNER)Best Township Development (Asia)Riverpark by Federal Land, Inc. – Philippines (WINNER)Koh Pich City by OCIC Group – CambodiaSummarecon Bogor by Summarecon Group – IndonesiaBest Mixed Use Development (Asia)Burswood Point by Golden Sedayu – Australia (WINNER)Gaysorn Village by Gaysorn Property Co., Ltd. – ThailandKingsQuare by King Square Development Co., Ltd. – ThailandShenzhen Huafa Snow World by Zhuhai Huafa Properties Co., Ltd. – Mainland ChinaBest Ultra Luxury Condo Development (Asia)The Estate Makati by SM Development Corp. and Federal Land – Philippines (WINNER)Jianfa Zichen by Jianfa Fangdichan Jituan – Mainland ChinaBest Luxury Condo Development (Asia)Meyer Blue by UOL Group Limited and Singapore Land Group Limited – Singapore (WINNER)R&F Princess Cove Phase 2 - Seine Region by R&F Development Sdn Bhd. – MalaysiaThe Seasons Residences by Sunshine Fort North Bonifacio Realty Development Corporation – PhilippinesWaterdale Residencies, bordering Colombo 7 by Home Lands Skyline (Pvt) Ltd – Sri LankaBest High End Condo Development (Asia)Viento at Cerca by Alveo Land – Philippines (WINNER)Cerule at Solinea by Alveo Land – PhilippinesXi'an Huafa Lijun ‧Center Glorous by Zhuhai Huafa Properties Co., Ltd. – Mainland ChinaBest Condo Development (Asia)The Estate Makati by SM Development Corp. and Federal Land – Philippines (WINNER)BLVD by OSK Property – AustraliaLentor Mansion by GuocoLand and Hong Leong Holdings Limited – SingaporeThe Pavilia Forest by Joint Venture by New World Development Company Limited & Far East Consortium International Limited – China – Hong Kong and MacauBest Mid End Condo Development (Asia)Helix2 @ PJ South by Eupe Corporation Berhad – Malaysia (WINNER)Aspen Peak by Rumapadu by Harmas Land & Integrasi Transit Jakarta (ITJ) – IndonesiaBest Completed Condo Development (Asia)The Park 2 Pavilion Bukit Jalil by Malton Berhad – Malaysia (WINNER)Best Luxury Waterfront Condo Development (Asia)PANO HARBOUR by China Resources Land (Overseas) Limited and Poly Property (Hong Kong) Co., Limited – China – Hong Kong and Macau (WINNER)Meyer Blue by UOL Group Limited and Singapore Land Group Limited – SingaporeBest Waterfront Condo Development (Asia)Eaton Park by Gamuda Land – Vietnam (WINNER)Oceana Beach Resort Apartments & Villas - Wadduwa by Home Lands Skyline (Pvt) Ltd – Sri LankaThe Residences at Terrazas de Punta Fuego by Landco Pacific Corporation – PhilippinesBest Connectivity Condo Development (Asia)1 Ki Lung Street by Lofter Group Limited – China – Hong Kong and Macau (WINNER)Best TOD Condo Development (Asia)LRT City Cibubur by PT Adhi Commuter Properti Tbk. – Indonesia (WINNER)Best Investment Condo Development (Asia)Elements at Carousel by Jean Yip Developments – Australia (WINNER)Best Lifestyle Condo Development (Asia)The Residences at The Westin Manila by RLC Residences – Philippines (WINNER)Best Eco Friendly Condo Development (Asia)Alfa Bangsar by City Motors Group – Malaysia (WINNER)Best Ultra Luxury Housing / Landed Development (Asia)BuGaan Pattanakarn by Sansiri Public Company Limited – Thailand (WINNER)Best Luxury Housing / Landed Development (Asia)Narasiri Phahol-Watcharapol by Sansiri Public Company Limited – Thailand (WINNER)Best Housing / Landed Development (Asia)Grand Tsuru Niseko by Niseko Woodlands Limited – Japan (WINNER)Kisin by Yoichi Dreams – JapanMount Rosie Signature Collection by FRX Capital Private Limited – SingaporeBest Mid End Housing / Landed Development (Asia)The City Rama5-Nakhon In by AP (Thailand) Public Company Limited – Thailand (WINNER)Leonora at Summarecon Serpong by Summarecon Group – IndonesiaBest Affordable Housing / Landed Development (Asia)Avisa Residences, Tropicana Alam by Tropicana Corporation Berhad – Malaysia (WINNER)Britania Bekasi by PT. Mekar Agung Sejahtera – IndonesiaSpring Residence at Spring City, Sentul City by PT Sentul City Tbk – Indonesia Villa Natura by Eupe Corporation Berhad – MalaysiaBest Completed Housing / Landed Development (Asia)Flora at Summarecon Bandung by Summarecon Group – Indonesia (WINNER)Best Waterfront Housing / Landed Development (Asia)By the Waters by Suryam Developers LLP – India (WINNER)Best Investment Housing Development (Asia)Iconia Garden Residence by Gunung Impian Development Sdn Bhd – Malaysia (WINNER)Best Branded Residential Development (Asia)Quayside JBCC by Bangsar Heights Pavilion – Malaysia (WINNER)The Residences at The Westin Manila by RLC Residences – PhilippinesBest Luxury Townhouse Development (Asia)Mercer by BHC Property – Australia (WINNER)Best Townhouse Development (Asia)Chatswood Garden by FY Property, Kooringa Group, MA Financial, CPDM – Australia (WINNER)Best Smart Home Development (Asia)Sanubari @ Bandar Dato Onn by JLand Group Sdn Bhd – Malaysia (WINNER)Best Integrated Work From Home Development (Asia)BLVD by OSK Property – Australia (WINNER)Best Wellness Residential Development (Asia)BLVD by OSK Property – Australia (WINNER)The Residences at The Westin Manila by RLC Residences – PhilippinesBest Heritage Development (Asia)Hotel Central Macau by Lek Hang Group – China – Hong Kong and Macau (WINNER)San Tung Fong Commerical Inn North Wing (Former LokKok Restaurant Building) by New Orient Group – China – Hong Kong and MacauBest Mega Scale Industrial Development (Asia)Greenland International Industrial Center (GIIC) at Kota Deltamas by JV Sinar Mas Land & Sojitz Corporation – Indonesia (WINNER)Best Industrial Development (Asia)Serenia Industrial Park by Sime Darby Property Berhad – Malaysia (WINNER)Light Industry & Science Park IV by Science Park of the Philippines. Inc. – PhilippinesBest Green Industrial Development (Asia)LIMA Estate by Aboitiz InfraCapital Economic Estates – Philippines (WINNER)Best Office Development (Asia)The MET Corporate Towers by Triterra Sdn Bhd – Malaysia (WINNER)83 King Lam Street by New World Development Company Limited – China – Hong Kong and MacauCybergate Iloilo Tower 3 by Robinsons Offices – PhilippinesFourE-com Center by SM Offices by SM Prime – PhilippinesJLC by Hongkong Land – Mainland ChinaOriental Square by OSI by Orient Success International Investment Joint Stock Company (OSI Holdings) – Vietnam Best Retail Development (Asia)MixC Changchun by Lead8 – Mainland China (WINNER)23 Paskal Shopping Center by PT Indonesian Paradise Property Tbk and Subsidiaries – Indonesia Best Smart Building Development (Asia)Biomedical Campus by Sinar Mas Land – Indonesia (WINNER)Best Green Development (Asia)Navapark by PT. Bumi Parama Wisesa, Hongkong Land & Sinar Mas Land J/V – Indonesia (WINNER)KingsQuare Residence by King Square Development Co., Ltd. – ThailandSignature Global Titanium SPR by Signature Global (India) Limited – IndiaBest Nature Integrated Development (Asia)Lentor Mansion by GuocoLand and Hong Leong Holdings Limited – Singapore (WINNER)Kisin by Yoichi Dreams – JapanThe Morizen at Summarecon Mutiara Makassar by Summarecon Group & Sumitomo Forestry – Indonesia DESIGN AWARDSBest Mega Township Masterplan Design (Asia)Medini Innopolis by Iskandar Investment Berhad – Malaysia (WINNER)Riverpark by Federal Land, Inc. – PhilippinesBest Township Masterplan Design (Asia)Ecovillage Saigon River by Ecopark – Vietnam (WINNER)Paramount Petals by Paramount Land – IndonesiaBest Mixed Use Architectural Design (Asia)K11 Shanghai, Huaihai Middle Road by Lead8 – Mainland China (WINNER)Quayside JBCC by Bangsar Heights Pavilion – Malaysia Best Condo Architectural Design (Asia)Lentoria by TID Pte. Ltd. – Singapore (WINNER)1 Ki Lung Street by Lofter Group Limited – China – Hong Kong and MacauLucky No. 16 by GAD Architectural Design (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. – Mainland ChinaMeyer Blue by UOL Group Limited and Singapore Land Group Limited – SingaporePANO HARBOUR by China Resources Land (Overseas) Limited and Poly Property (Hong Kong) Co., Limited – China – Hong Kong and MacauThe Hillshore by FRX Capital Private Limited – SingaporeThe Spinnaker by Landco Pacific Corporation – PhilippinesBest Housing / Landed Architectural Design (Asia)Ponderosa Callista by Berinda Group – Malaysia (WINNER)The Links Golf Villas by PT. New Kuta Golf And Ocean View – IndonesiaThe Palazzo Pinklao-Borom by AP (Thailand) Public Company Limited – ThailandVong Residence by V.I Land Investment Co., Ltd. – Cambodia Best Resort Housing Architectural Design (Asia)Kisin by Yoichi Dreams – Japan (WINNER)Best Office Architectural Design (Asia)APAC Tower by APAC Land – Thailand (WINNER)GBF Center 1 by Robinsons Offices – PhilippinesJuli Road No.1 by GAD Architectural Design (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. – Mainland ChinaTHE CENDAS by S E A Holdings Limited – China – Hong Kong and MacauBest Retail Architectural Design (Asia)MITSUKOSHI BGC by Sunshine Fort North Bonifacio Realty Development Corporation – Philippines (WINNER) Best Condo Interior Design (Asia)BLVD by OSK Property – Australia (WINNER) 2C Boundary Street by Lofter Group Limited – China – Hong Kong and MacauCasa Rivera by HWCD Design – Mainland ChinaCentury of Cultural Collection by HWCD Design – Mainland China Best Housing / Landed Interior Design (Asia)Salty Jim Villa by DM Projects Group – Indonesia (WINNER)Regalità by Da Vinci Land – SingaporeBest Suburban Housing / Landed Interior Design (Asia)Palm Springs by LP Residences Co., Ltd – Cambodia (WINNER)Best Heritage Interior Design (Asia)San Tung Fong Commerical Inn North Wing (Former LokKok Restaurant Building) by New Orient Group – China – Hong Kong and Macau (WINNER) Best Mega Scale Office Interior Design (Asia)ALIBABA BEIJING CHAOYANG SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY PARK by Jiang & Associates Creative Design – Mainland China (WINNER) Best Office Interior Design (Asia)GBF Center 1 by Robinsons Offices – Philippines (WINNER) Best Co Working Space (Asia)work.able Robinsons Summit Center by work.able – Philippines (WINNER)Best Retail Interior Design (Asia)SKP Chengdu by Sybarite – Mainland China (WINNER)Best Hospitality Interior Design (Asia)Pan Pacific Orchard by UOL Group Limited and Pan Pacific Hotels Group – Singapore (WINNER)Best Condo Landscape Design (Asia)Eaton Park by Gamuda Land – Vietnam (WINNER) 1 Ki Lung Street by Lofter Group Limited – China – Hong Kong and MacauLentor Mansion by GuocoLand and Hong Leong Holdings Limited – SingaporeMeyer Blue by UOL Group Limited and Singapore Land Group Limited – Singapore PUBLISHER’S CHOICEPropertyGuru Icon AwardHenry T. Sy, Jr., Non-Executive Director/Chairman of the Board, SM Prime Holdings Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, SM Development Corporation (WINNER)About PropertyGuru’s Asia Property AwardsPropertyGuru’s Asia Property Awards, established in 2005, are the region’s most exclusive and prestigious real estate awards programme. The Asia Property Awards are recognised as the ultimate hallmark of excellence in the Asian property sector. Boasting an independent panel of industry experts and trusted supervisors, the Awards have an unparalleled reputation for being credible, ethical, fair, and transparent. In 2024, the Awards series is open to key property markets around the region. The exciting gala events welcome senior industry leaders and top media, as well as reach property agents and consumers via live streaming. Recognising excellence within each Asian market with a variety of categories, including green and sustainable development, each local awards programme will culminate in the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final, which takes place after the PropertyGuru Asia Real Estate Summit during ‘PropertyGuru Week’ in December 2024. For more information, please visit AsiaPropertyAwards.comAbout PropertyGuru GroupPropertyGuru is Southeast Asia’s leading(1) PropTech company, and the preferred destination for over 28 million property seekers(2) to connect with almost 46,000 agents(3) monthly to find their dream home. 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香港, 2024年12月20日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 拥有逾千卡算力平台、亚洲领先人工智能（AI）基础设施服务供应商 Trio AI 持续丰富区内科技应用与生态系统，日前宣布与香港电讯有限公司（「香港电讯」）签署谅解备忘录（「备忘录」），透过双方的业务网络和专业知识，探索人工智能超级计算（Artificial Intelligence Super Computing, AISC）解决方案的机遇。此外，Trio AI 与沐曦（METAX）携手建立深度合作，取用由沐曦（METAX） 芯片所支援的人工智能（AI）相关运算资源，引进更多元化的云端服务，有助企业客户在数码转型中发挥最大潜力，推动香港发展成为国际创新科技中心方面迈出了重要一步，为大模型训练提供了算力解决方案。在 AI 算力迅猛发展的人工智能时代，GPU 作为并行计算的主要组成部份，市场正在快速成长。Verified Market Research1 数据显示，2021 年全球 GPU 芯片市场规模为 335 亿美元，预计 2030 年将增长至 4774 亿美元，2022-2030 年的 CAGR 为 33.3%，GPU 市场呈现出强劲增长态势。2024 年 12 月 11 日，Trio AI 行政总裁钟伟强博士及香港电讯商业客户业务产品市务及方案顾问部高级副总裁钟伟康先生，在 Valuetronics 执行董事周国杰先生及香港电讯商业客户业务董事总经理吴家隆先生见证下签署谅解备忘录。双方将在备忘录合作框架下，探索在香港、大湾区及东南亚地区转售、市场推广和宣传 AISC 解决方案的机会。Trio AI 行政总裁钟伟强博士表示：「人工智能将彻底改变所有行业，推动前所未有的创新、效率和增长。无论是物流、创意、医疗、金融、制造还是零售行业，AI 正在赋能各企业解决复杂问题、优化营运及开创新机遇。我们在 8 月 23 日上线及运营香港首个千卡算力集群，未来将持续扩大投资，具备万卡扩展性。我们感谢香港电讯的支持，建立策略伙伴关系，让我们共同期待未来在 AI 领域的更多成就，与我们的伙伴携手推动香港的科技创新。」香港电讯商业客户业务董事总经理吴家隆先生表示：「作为可靠的企业科技解决方案提供者，香港电讯致力于发掘企业AI的潜力，并加速其在大湾区企业的应用。我们与Trio AI的策略伙伴关系扩大了高效能运算服务的可及性，惠及更广泛的企业和机构，以应对由AI带动的日益增长的超级运算需求，同时促进创新并提高各行业的营运效率。透过香港电讯的 AI Superhighway作为基础，我们提供超高速2和超低时延3的网络连接，将Trio AI的1024-GPU算力集群与本地企业和机构的数据中心紧密连接。」捉紧 AISC 在香港、大湾区及东南亚的机遇未来两年，Trio AI 将与香港电讯紧密合作，识别、开发和落实 AISC 解决方案的行销策略。此次合作还将专注于多品牌 GPU 管理和 AI 专业服务，凭借 Trio AI 的 AIDC 平台管理软件及其 AI 专业服务团队，为客户提供优质 AI 解决方案和营运体验。此外，双方将探索如何利用 Trio AI 的 AI 算力和伺服器，为香港客户提供高质量的 AI 算力资源。作为市场领先的数码转型合作伙伴，香港电讯提供一站式企业应用方案、网络及智能生活服务组合。通过是次合作，Trio AI 将获得更高的品牌认可度，并让更多企业接触其AISC解决方案，从而增强其在行业中的地位。提升算力以支持更广泛的应用与常规AI相比，AISC利用高效能运算系统，通过多个强大处理器并行运作，显著地提升了计算能力，使其得以在科研及需要大量计算资源的行业进行先进的模拟和预测分析。常规AI专注于执行较小规模的智能任务，而AISC利用超级计算来提升 AI 能力，从而高效处理更大数据集并解决更复杂的问题。Trio AI 行政总裁钟伟强博士（右一）及香港电讯商业客户业务产品市务及方案顾问部 高级副总裁钟伟康先生（左一），在Valuetronics 执行董事周国杰先生（右二） 及香港电讯商业客户业务董事总经理吴家隆先生（左二）见证下签署谅解备忘录。与沐曦（METAX）共创强大伙伴关系，建立香港首个国产高效能千卡集群， 帮助企业出海与此同时，Trio AI 与沐曦（METAX）携手建立深度合作，取用由沐曦（METAX） 芯片所支援的 AI 相关运算资源，大力发展人工智慧基础设施服务，既配合香港政府于人工智慧的策略方向，服务香港本地企业，亦帮助内地企业经由香港第一站出海到一带一路国家。人工智慧三大元素包括算力、演算法及数据。Trio AI 正建立和管理专有的 GPU 算力集群，提供多元算力及万卡算力平台的扩展性，通过客制化部署、灵活按需付费的两种模式提供算力服务。在此之上，进一步提供AI平台服务，包括模型即服务和数据池等开发所必须的增值服务，端到端一站式帮助各大小企业与 AI 相结合的应用落地。由左至右：Votee AI 行政总裁兼联合创始人丁柏生先生、Trio AI 首席运营官杜斐璐女士、 香港电讯商业客户业务产品市务及方案顾问部高级副总裁钟伟康先生、香港电讯商业客户 业务董事总经理吴家隆先生、Valuetronics 执行董事周国杰先生、Trio AI 行政总裁 钟伟强博士、沐曦（METAX）项目总监梁伟明先生、云途科技副总裁陈宇杰先生、Yedpay 营运总监戴锦瑜女士及一众尊贵嘉宾参加谅解备忘录签约活动。Trio AI 行政总裁钟伟强博士表示：「我们11 月在数码港成立人工智能超算中心推动产学研用深度融合，融合人工智能和数字世界打造先进的加速计算平台。在这个快速变化的时代，香港的战略地位使我们能够高效支持各类客户和项目，实现多种大模型算法在多元芯片上的高效、统一部署，为更多人工智能企业提供充足的算力资源。我们与沐曦（METAX）不仅是采用新技术合作，更是引领变革，重塑行业的未来，我们旨在为内地、大湾区、香港及亚洲区企业，提供专业、自主、创新的服务，帮助客户成长，助力智能化转型，共创未来。双方的合作，将大大缩短企业获取AI 运算资源的距离，使得尖端科技服务触手可及。我们期待这次合作成为业界范例，引领更多企业进一步加速数码化及智能化转型，共同创造无限可能。」沐曦（METAX）项目总监梁伟明先生表示：「Trio AI首选国产高效能GPU厂商沐曦，建立香港首个国产高效能千卡集群，当中采用400G IB网路+全快闪储存+高效能GPU Server，利用GPGPU架构有效地适配各类大模型以及相关调优。沐曦公司热烈祝贺Trio AI和HKT的战略合作签署，共同推广在香港千卡集群多方面的应用场景。沐曦GPU将继续致力于为香港AI行业提供强有力的算力支持！」AI 算力提速企业数码转型：专家为香港客户洞察 AI 先机在签约仪式后，此次活动还举行了一场以「释放 AI 算力和解决方案的价值 赋能香港客户」为题的专题讨论会。讨论会上，跟 Trio AI 一直紧密合作友好的伙伴包括 Votee AI、云途科技和 Yedpay 的代表在会上分享了有关香港客户数码转型的宝贵见解，并强调采用 AI 技术对策划和简化营运及增强客户参与的重要性。Votee AI 行政总裁兼联合创始人丁柏生先生表示：「Votee AI 对能参加此次签约活动感到兴奋和荣幸。我们认为这些合作将有助于提升香港创新中心的优势。作为领先的生成式 AI 平台之一，我们对能见证这个重要时刻感到非常欣喜。」云途科技副总裁陈宇杰先生表示：「作为专注于 AI 领域的国家级高新技术企业，云途科技很高兴能作为 Trio AI 的伙伴参加本次活动。 我们的云上坦途系统致力于应用 AI 给城市道路做体检，希望能进一步加深合作，从香港推广应用到更多地区，为客户提供更智慧的解决方案，通过改善道路让城市更美好。」Yedpay 营运总监戴锦瑜女士表示：「我们很高兴能够运用 Trio AI重塑企业和消费者的支付格局。我们在支付处理中的 AI应用不仅限于自动化，还通过3i框架— 身份（Identity）、个性化（Individualization）和洞察（Insight），提升安全性和用户体验。我们将借助 AI，彻底变革支付流程，加强身份验证以防止欺诈、个性化用户体验、并提供宝贵的洞察，以促进更智能的决策。」在专题讨论会上， Votee AI 行政总裁兼联合创始人丁柏生先生（左）、云途科技副总裁陈宇杰先生（中）及 Yedpay 营运总监戴锦瑜女士（右）共同探讨香港客户数码转型的未来。注： 1.数据来源：Verified Market Research 报告https://www.verifiedmarketresearch.com/product/graphic-processing-unit-gpu-market/2.超高速是指每秒可传输800 Gbps的数据速率 3.超低时延是指端对端数据传输过程的时延少于 1 毫秒关于Trio AI拥有逾千卡算力平台、亚洲领先人工智能（AI）基础设施服务供应商Trio AI，持续丰富区内科技应用与生态系统，以推动香港发展成为国际创新科技中心为愿景，并提供可靠、稳定和具成本效益的AI基础设施服务。我们提供多元异构的GPU算力，以及整合基本开发工具的软件平台，以支援AI模型的训练和推理，为您的AI需求提供全面的弹性AI基础设施服务。我们致力于满足来自政府、各行业、大学和AI初创企业的需求，并提供客制化部署、按需付费及针对初创企业的GPU，确保具成本效益的解决方案能灵活应对不同的使用需求。我们总部设在香港，致力于服务整个亚洲，这个战略定位使我们能够高效支持各种客户和项目。如有传媒垂询，请联络：AJA (IR and Communications)庾婉华电邮：：avy.yu@ajacapital.com.hk电话：(852) 9500 4443罗思正电邮：eudice.law@ajacapital.com.hk电话：(852) 9326 1113 Copyright 2024 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com.