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HONG KONG, Sep 2, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and sponsored by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA) of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), CENTRESTAGE – the annual gala event for the Asian fashion industry – takes place from 3 to 6 September 2025 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The prestigious opening event, CENTRESTAGE ELITES, took place last night at M+ in the West Kowloon Cultural District, with internationally acclaimed couturier Guo Pei presenting a stunning couture collection.The showcase at CENTRESTAGE ELITES marked the designer’s first solo couture show in Hong Kong. She presented more than 30 one-of-a-kind couture creations under the theme "Gilternity: An Everlasting Radiance” that drew inspiration from the dazzling, fleeting moment of flowing molten gold. Fusing traditional craftsmanship with modern art, the collection epitomises her unparalleled artistry and technical mastery. Guo Pei worked with students and researchers from Hong Kong Polytechnic University to collaborate on the opening piece for the show. It incorporated a unique luminous fabric, representing a breakthrough in the fusion of art and technology and highlighting a spirit of heritage and innovation in fashion design.Among the distinguished guests joining CENTRESTAGE ELITES were government officials, including Rosanna Law, Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism of the HKSAR Government. Celebrities, industry icons and fashion aficionados including Myolie Wu, Ayla Sham, Louise Wong, Ali Lee, Kathy Chow, Ashley Lin, Tiffany Lau and Elva Ni added a sprinkle of stardust to the event.Top models Qi Qi and Cissy Wang also made an appearance to show their support, with leading model Ella Yam showcasing Guo Pei's latest designs.Celebrating its 10th anniversary edition, CENTRESTAGE opens tomorrow (3 September) and sees a record participation of over 260 brands from 25 countries and regions. The UK is participating for the first time as Partner Country of the event, showcasing unique creations from various British designers. The four-day fashion spectacle is open to industry professionals and the public free of charge. The programme features more than 40 events, including around 30 fashion shows and parades, welcoming visitors from Hong Kong, Mainland China and overseas to experience the charm and creativity of Asia’s fashion capital. On Thursday, 4 September, Guo Pei will appear in person for a master sharing session, offering rare in-person insights into her creative journey and design philosophy.To ensure the event could be widely enjoyed, CENTRESTAGE ELITES was livestreamed across various official websites and online platforms. Fashion enthusiasts around the world can revisit the spectacular show on the following platforms:- CENTRESTAGE official website: https://www.hktdc.com/event/centrestage/en/livestream- CENTRESTAGE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/centrestage_hktdc- HKTDC exhibition channel Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1AAMjms6eB/'mibextid=wwXIfr- HKTDC YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/live/dsECvOgiYNE'si=0OLm1S_9hXhjLiYIPhoto download:  http://bit.ly/3HOnszlGuo Pei’s inaugural solo couture show in Hong Kong showcased a collection under the theme "Gilternity: An Everlasting Radiance".Joining the glittering spectacle at CENTRESTAGE ELITES were Rosanna Law, Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism of the HKSAR Government (seventh left); Prof Frederick Ma, Chairman of the HKTDC (seventh right); acclaimed fashion designer Guo Pei (sixth left); Andrew Leung, President of the Legislative Council (sixth right); Margaret Fong, Executive Director of the HKTDC (fifth left); Katherine Fang, Chairman of the HKTDC Garment Advisory Committee (fifth right); Vivian Sum, Permanent Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism of the HKSAR Government (fourth left); Dr Peter K N Lam, Council Member of the HKTDC (fourth right);  Dr Lo Kam Wing, Council Member of the HKTDC (third left); Lowell Cho, Acting Commissioner for Cultural and Creative Industries of the HKSAR Government (second left); Sophia Chong, Deputy Executive Director of the HKTDC (second right); and Shirley Chan, Council Member of the HKTDC  and other guests.Celebrities at CENTRESTAGE ELITESMyolie WuAyla ShamLouise WongAli LeeKathy ChowAshley LinTiffany LauElva NiGuo Pei’s couture collection under the theme "Gilternity: An Everlasting Radiance"Ella Yam- wearing collection under the theme “Gilternity: An Everlasting Radiance”The opening look – a special collaboration between Guo Pei and PolyU students and researchersFinale piece- worn by international supermodel Lauren de GraafWebsites- CENTRESTAGE: www.centrestage.com.hk- CENTRESTAGE buyer online registration: https://bit.ly/4m8mv33- CENTRESTAGE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/centrestage_hktdc/'hl=en- Fashion Hong Kong: https://www.fashionhongkong.com.hk/en- Hong Kong Young Fashion Designers' Contest (YDC): www.fashionally.comMedia enquiriesBest Crew Public Relations & MarketingDiana Tang  Tel: (852) 3594 6443  Email: diana.tang@bestcrewpr.comReni Kwok  Tel: (852) 3594 6443  Email: reni.kwok@bestcrewpr.comHKTDC’s Communications and Public Affairs Department:Sharon Ha  Tel: (852) 2584 4575  Email: sharon.mt.ha@hktdc.orgKaty Wong  Tel: (852) 2584 4524  Email: katy.ky.wong@hktdc.orgHKTDC Newsroom: http://mediaroom.hktdc.com/enAbout the HKTDCThe Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With 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. About Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA)The Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA) established in June 2024, formerly known as Create Hong Kong (CreateHK), is a dedicated office set up by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR Government) under the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau to provide one-stop services and support to the cultural and creative industries with a mission to foster a conducive environment in Hong Kong to facilitate the development of arts, culture and creative sectors as industries. Its strategic foci are nurturing talent and facilitating start-ups, exploring markets, promoting cross-sectoral and cross-genre collaboration, promoting the development of arts, culture and creative sectors as industries under the industry-oriented principle, and promoting Hong Kong as Asia’s creative capital and fostering a creative atmosphere in the community to implement Hong Kong’s positioning as the East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange under the National 14th Five-Year Plan. CCIDA’s website: www.ccidahk.gov.hk. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

HONG KONG, Sep 2, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - On August 29, Yuzhou Group Holdings Company Limited (01628.HK) announced that its offshore debt management and restructuring efforts, which spanned over three years, have yielded decisive results. The offshore restructuring has officially taken effect, marking a key step in improving the Company’s liquidity and optimizing its financial structure, laying a solid foundation for future robust operations.Optimize Capital Structure, Enhance Financial Stability and Achieve Sustainable DevelopmentAfter multiple rounds of negotiations, the final arrangement encompassed 15 senior notes, one perpetual bond, four secured notes, one syndicated loan, and one bilateral loan. As consideration for the restructuring, Yuzhou Group issued new bonds with an optimized structure, including short-term, medium-term, and long-term bonds. This arrangement significantly reduced financing costs, lowered the Group’s outstanding offshore debt, alleviated financial pressure, optimized its capital structure, and enhanced financial soundness and sustainability.Gain Support from Shareholders and the Market, Consolidate the Interests of all Parties, and Work Together to Move ForwardAs a key component of the plan, certain creditors will receive 5,645 million newly issued shares, representing approximately 37.94% of Yuzhou Group’s issued shares after the restructuring. This further solidified the shared interests of creditors and the Company. In addition, Yuzhou Group raised nearly HK$100 million through a rights issue to cover restructuring-related expenses and replenish working capital. The arrangement not only set a market precedent but also garnered a positive response from minority shareholders, reflecting strong recognition and confidence from shareholders and the market in both the rationale of the plan and the Group’s future development prospects.The core objective of this restructuring plan was to adjust the scale of Yuzhou Group’s offshore debt to a reasonable level, restore the soundness and sustainability of the capital structure, and ensure the continued operation and healthy development of the business. At the same time, the plan aims to ease liquidity pressure, align the new repayment schedule with the operating environment of China’s real estate industry and the Group, and ensure the fair treatment and protection of all stakeholders’ rights, striving to maximize overall value.Respond to Policy Calls, Fulfill Social Responsibilities, and Consolidate Corporate ValueFollowing the completion of the restructuring, Yuzhou Group will continue to respond to policy initiatives, fulfill its commitment to “guaranteeing housing delivery”, strengthen cash flow management, enhance internal revenue generation capabilities, and ensure stable business operations. Structural deleveraging measures are expected to help the Group achieve a long-term sustainable capital structure and reduce overall operational risks. The Company will steadily enhance its operating capacity and remain focused on creating value for all stakeholders.Industry observers note that the completion of the restructuring not only relieves near-term financial pressure but also represents an important step for Yuzhou Group in pursuing long-term stability and growth amid the ongoing adjustment of China’s real estate sector. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

First in Sabah and second in Sarawak, totaling to 14 digital classrooms across ASEANSimunjan - SARAWAK, Sept 2, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - EdgePoint Infrastructure (“EdgePoint”), an ASEAN-based independent telecommunications infrastructure company, has announced two additional digital classrooms in East Malaysia under its regional corporate social responsibility (CSR) Connectivity for Communities (CFC). The first digital classroom is in Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Kuala Abai in Kota Belud, Sabah and the second was launched by their local partners in Sarawak, Demanlink Connexion Sdn Bhd, in Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Simunjan No. 1.Both initiatives share the objective of bringing connectivity to underserved areas, fostering digital inclusivity and bridging the digital gap, and brings the total number of digital classrooms established to four in Malaysia and fourteen across ASEAN.At the launch of the digital classroom in Kota Belud, Muniff Kamaruddin, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of EdgePoint Towers, said, “The launch of the two new digital classrooms in Sabah and Sarawak is an extension of our focus to bridge the digital divide across underserved communities in East Malaysia. We have seen how students in other locations have benefited from connectivity and we are committed to creating more opportunities for education and growth by bringing digital access to those who need it most. The response to our CFC programs has been very encouraging, with surrounding communities also using access to the internet to improve their quality of lives. We are grateful for the continued support from all stakeholders who have worked together with us to equip teachers, students, and their families with the tools to achieve equitable digital literacy towards upward social mobility.Present to launch the digital classroom in Simunjan, Sarawak were Demanlink Connexion Sdn. Bhd, and representatives from the Sarawak State Education Department and Simunjan District Education Office. Hanad Yusuf, CEO of Demanlink, said "Connectivity is more than just access to the internet for students in Sarawak, it is access to opportunity. Many rural areas in Sarawak still struggle with limited or no internet coverage, which continues to widen the digital divide and hinder access to education, economic participation, healthcare and other essential services. The Connectivity for Communities project is helping to close that gap by empowering children in rural communities here with the tools to thrive in a digital world. We launched the first digital classroom last year in Long Miri, and we have already seen real results where student attendance and exam scores have improved significantly, as they now have access to online learning platforms, more engaging teaching material and even options for self-improvement online."In the past year, EdgePoint launched two other schools in Malaysia located in Karak, Pahang and Miri, Sarawak. The CFC program includes ongoing digital literacy initiatives, delivered in partnership with local teachers and NGOs, to ensure students can maximise their learning and navigate the digital future confidently. To date, the program has impacted over 7,800 students in Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines with significant improvement in attendance and exam scores recorded among these students. Our in-house assessments have shown that students in Malaysia have recorded an 85% improvement in digital skills. EdgePoint aims to expand the program to a total of 23 schools by the end of 2025, reaffirming its commitment to supporting digital inclusion and literacy in underserved communities across ASEAN. ABOUT EDGEPOINT INFRASTRUCTUREEdgePoint Infrastructure is an ASEAN based independent telecommunications infrastructure company that aspires towards Building a Connected, Digital ASEAN. Headquartered in Singapore with operations in Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines, through EdgePoint Towers Sdn Bhd, PT Centratama Telekomunikasi Indonesia, Tbk and EdgePoints Towers Inc. respectively, the company is focused on providing sharable and leading-edge telecom structures, small cells and in-building systems. EdgePoint aims to be an industry leader through scale and innovation, driving operational efficiencies through the adoption of analytics and digital technologies. ABOUT DEMANLINK CONNEXION SDN. BHD.Demanlink is an independent Sarawakian telecommunications infrastructure company focusing on providing sharable and future-ready telecommunications solutions in Sarawak. Demanlink aims to be a key player in Sarawak’s growth journey through achieving its digital goals and ensuring digital equity throughout the state, in partnership with investor(s) such as EdgePoint Infrastructure.For more information on EdgePoint, please visit https://edgepointinfra.com/  Issued on behalf of EdgePoint Infrastructure by Narro Communications Sdn BhdFor media inquiries, please contact:Annushia BalavijendranCommunications, EdgePoint InfrastructureEmail: annushia@edgepointinfra.comTimothy GunapalanNarro CommunicationsEmail: timothy@narrocomms.com Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

HONG KONG, Sep 2, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - In the first half of 2025, Shoucheng Holdings reported revenue of HK$731 million, up 36% year-on-year, and attributable net profit of HK$339 million, up 30% year-on-year. Revenue from its capital recycling segment surged 69% year-on-year, highlighting the effectiveness of its “Asset Operation + Capital Recycling” dual-engine strategy.The robotics sector has become the company’s strategic core. Shoucheng has invested in leading enterprises such as Unitree Robotics, Galbot, and the Beijing Humanoid Robotics Innovation Center, covering humanoid, industrial, and medical robotics. Through its “Capital + Scenario” approach, the company is driving commercialization in areas such as NEV production line upgrades and smart charging station operations.At the interim results roadshow, Kang Yu, General Manager of the Board Office, stated: “The robotics industry has moved from technological breakthroughs to scenario-based commercialization, but large-scale mass production still requires resolving bottlenecks in upstream materials.” To address this, the company simultaneously announced the establishment of Shoucheng Robotics Advanced Materials Industrial Co., Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary focusing on key materials such as electronic skin, tendon cables, and lightweight PEEK. Kang emphasized that this initiative will complement investments in systems and applications, truly unlocking the “Upstream Materials — Midstream Systems — Downstream Applications” full value chain.On the financial side, Shoucheng maintains cash reserves exceeding HK$8 billion, with an interest-bearing debt ratio of just 7.9%, and has secured an AAA credit rating for three consecutive years, providing a solid financial safety buffer. For FY2025, the company plans total dividends of HK$1.159 billion, with a dividend yield of nearly 8%, alongside over 40 million shares repurchased year-to-date—demonstrating management’s strong confidence in long-term value.Strategically, the company is transitioning from a traditional infrastructure operator to a technology-driven new infrastructure platform. Parking and REITs businesses provide stable cash flow, while robotics has become its key growth engine. Downstream applications are already materializing: collaborating with IAT Automobile Technology on automated production lines; co-developing the Chengdu ICD automatic charging station with Wanxun Technology; deploying the Surgerii surgical robot at Peking University Shougang Hospital; and launching the “Shoucheng Robotics Experience Store” outside the Beijing National Speed Skating Oval (“Ice Ribbon”), which generated over RMB 30,000 in daily revenue. The company also plans to open its first “Robotics 4S Store” during the National Day holiday to bring robotics further into consumer markets.During the roadshow, Kang further highlighted that Shoucheng is the only listed company represented on Unitree Robotics’ board of directors, holding approximately 4% of the company through the Beijing Robotics Industry Development Fund. With Unitree’s IPO underway, Shoucheng’s assets are expected to undergo revaluation, further strengthening capital market expectations for its long-term growth.With the establishment of its advanced materials subsidiary, the continuous build-out of its full robotics ecosystem, and IPO progress among its portfolio companies, Shoucheng’s ecosystem synergies are rapidly unlocking, and its enterprise valuation is poised for a new round of re-rating.Posted by All Way Success Company Limited for Shoucheng Holdings www.shouchengholdings.com [HKSE:0697, FRA:SHVA, OTCPK:SHNHF] Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

HONG KONG, Sep 1, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Black Spade Capital Limited (“Black Spade”) recently held a private meeting with Ark Invest.Mr. Dennis Tam, President and CEO of Black Spade, met with Ms. Catherine Wood, CEO and CIO of Ark Invest, to discuss key trends in AI, robotics, blockchain applications, energy storage, and cellular sequencing. Ms. Wood expressed optimism about AI and robotics, noting these technologies will not just displace jobs but also create new opportunities. She highlighted the potential of blockchain and space exploration, emphasizing that the world is advancing toward a more innovative and interconnected future. Mr. Tam advised family offices to focus on digital assets, AI, and robotics-focused funds, stocks, and ETFs, as these sectors are set to drive global economic growth. He explained that industries integrating these innovations will see significant productivity gains, boosting competitiveness in a fast-paced market. He encouraged family offices to adjust their asset allocations based on risk tolerance and invest in these emerging fields to support development and pursue higher returns. Ms. Wood predicted strong growth in cryptocurrencies, forecasting Bitcoin could reach USD 1.5 million and Ethereum USD 166,000 around 2030. She expressed confidence in the long-term potential of digital assets. Mr. Tam added that digital assets are becoming a mainstream asset class, with growing adoption by banks and government institutions creating strong momentum. In summary, Black Spade Capital urges family offices to act swiftly by investing in funds, stocks, and ETFs linked to AI, robotics, and digital assets. These sectors will drive economic and technological development, improve efficiency in traditional industries, and offer significant returns, positioning investors at the forefront of the next technological revolution.Photo caption:From the left: Mr. Dennis Tam, President and CEO of Black Spade and Ms. Catherine Wood, CEO and CIO of Ark InvestAbout Black Spade Capital LimitedBlack Spade Capital Limited is an established family office that manages the private investments of Mr. Lawrence Ho. Headquartered in Hong Kong, its global portfolio consists of a wide spectrum of cross-border investments as it consistently seeks to add new projects and opportunities to its investment mix. Black Spade’s investment strategy maximizes coverage of geographic regions and sectors whilst maintaining a portfolio of diversified asset classes, ranging from equity, fixed income, medical technology, leisure and culture, green energy, real estate to Pre-IPO investments. In August 2023, Black Spade Acquisition Co, a blank check company (SPAC) sponsored by Black Spade, completed a US$23 billion business combination with VinFast Auto Ltd. In 2024, Black Spade listed its second SPAC, Black Spade Acquisition II Co, which completed a business combination with global media and entertainment powerhouse The Generation Essentials Group in about 9 months in June 2025.Media Enquiries:Strategic Financial Relations Limited     Vicky LeeTel: +852 2864 4834Email: vicky.lee@sprg.com.hkIris Au YeungTel: +852 2114 4913Email: iris.auyeung@sprg.com.hkWebsite: www.sprg.com.hk Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

SHANGHAI, Sep 1, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - 28th August, The 2025 19th Frost & Sullivan Global Growth, Innovation and Leadership Summit and the 4th New Investment Event, hosted by Frost & Sullivan and co-organized by LeadLeo, was successfully held at the Jing'an Shangri-La Hotel in Shanghai from August 27 to 28, 2025. With the theme of "Intelligence Initiates a New Journey·Jointly Shaping Global Growth Engines", the Summit consists of an opening ceremony, eight parallel forums and a series of thematic activities, gathering over 200 heavyweight guests from home and abroad, more than 100 speeches/roundtable discussions, and attracting over 4,000 professional attendees.Frost & Sullivan has a history of nearly 30 years hosting Growth, Innovation and Leadership Summits worldwide, and this marks the 19th consecutive year of hosting the Summit in China. The 2025 Frost & Sullivan 19th GIL Summit featured in-depth discussions on hot topics such as AI and digital economy, new investments in life sciences, new consumption trends, ESG and new quality productive forces, high-quality development of listed companies, intelligent manufacturing going global and the global development of Chinese enterprises, jointly exploring new growth drivers, new markets and new tracks for China's economy in the new era. Focusing on cutting-edge industrial trends and capital movements, the Summit covers areas including macroeconomics, technological innovation, healthcare, energy storage, artificial intelligence and ESG practices, and released nearly 20 significant research findings on-site.Mr. David Frigstad, Global Chairman of Frost & Sullivan, highlighted the importance of the “Transformational Growth Journey,” which Frost & Sullivan defines as a seven-stage process to help companies navigate disruption and achieve sustainable success. He explained that the journey begins with understanding industry ecosystems across nine value chains, then leveraging data through the Growth Generator to enable rapid decision-making. Mr. David Frigstad emphasized that CEOs must view the world through a lens of prioritized growth opportunities and benchmark their organizations against global best practices. He also pointed to the Frost Radar as a tool for measuring future growth potential, built on both execution and innovation. Finally, Mr. David Frigstad underlined the role of community and collaboration, noting that true transformation requires openness to partnerships, new ideas, and global perspectives.Mr. Aroop Zutshi, Global President and Managing Partner of Frost & Sullivan, centered his speech on "Empowering Enterprises' Transformational Growth Journey", delivering an in-depth sharing focusing on global economic changes and corporate development, illuminating the growth path for enterprises seeking breakthroughs. He pointed out that the global economy is currently experiencing an unprecedented wave of change, and most enterprises are trapped in transformation dilemmas. The root causes lie in the difficulty in responding to change, missing hidden strategic opportunities and lacking a clear transformation framework. Only by taking proactive actions and focusing on strategic priorities can enterprises gain a firm foothold in the market reshuffle. To address the transformation challenges of enterprises, Mr. Aroop Zutshi proposed the "Top 5 Strategic Imperatives", including: 1. Transformation; 2. Ecosystem; 3. Growth Generator; 4. Growth Opportunities; 5. Frost Radar, Best Practices and Companies to Action, forming a systematic solution to support enterprises' transformational growth.Mr. Aroop Zutshi also detailed the six phases of Frost & Sullivan's "Growth Pipeline Engine", from growth audit and opportunity screening to strategy implementation and dynamic optimization, forming a interlocking systematic growth process to ensure that corporate growth is implementable and sustainable. Facing the Intelligence Revolution that began in 2023, he emphasized that this round of revolution is different from the Agricultural Revolution and the Industrial Revolution. By leveraging intelligent AI architectures, enterprises can deeply integrate deep web data, internal enterprise data and real-time public information. Only by equipping themselves with adaptive systems can enterprises seize technological dividends and occupy competitive high grounds. This sharing not only pointed out a way for enterprises to break through from "survival" to "development", but also conveyed clear growth value: by unifying team goals, stimulating innovation vitality and transforming strategies into practical actions, enterprises can not only avoid the risks of change, but also enhance their future growth potential, achieve sustainable high-quality development in the era of the Intelligence Revolution, and inject strong momentum into industrial transformation.Dr. Neil Wang, Global Partner and Greater China Chairman of Frost & Sullivan, stated that the theme of the Frost & Sullivan Summit has always centered on growth, innovation and leadership, adding value to enterprises, empowering industries and contributing to the national socio-economic development. He pointed out that the long-term, sustained and steady growth of China's economy is one of the greatest positives for the world. Frost & Sullivan not only studies the current growth of China's economy, but also focuses on predicting the future. At this Summit, Frost & Sullivan once again updated and released the White Paper on China's Industrial Development Trends in the Next 50 Years (4th Edition), hoping to help enterprises better grasp market opportunities and cope with challenges. According to his introduction, since entering China nearly 30 years ago, Frost & Sullivan has not only served a large number of innovative technology enterprises, but also actively engaged in technological innovation, such as proposing the concept of "AI + HI" (Artificial Intelligence + Human Intelligence) to empower the transformation and upgrading of traditional industries. Dr. Neil Wang believes that the core competitiveness of an enterprise lies in the leadership of entrepreneurs. The mission of Frost & Sullivan China is to convey China's growth, innovation, and leadership to the world, enabling the world to more clearly understand China's value and helping China accelerate its embrace of global opportunities.About Frost & SullivanFrost & Sullivan, the Transformational Growth company, enables clients to accelerate their growth and achieve best-in-class positions in growth, innovation, and leadership. The company’s Growth Pipeline as a Service provides the CEO’s Growth Team with transformational strategies and best-practice models to drive the generation, evaluation, and implementation of powerful growth opportunities. Let us be your growth coach on this transformational journey, as we actively support you in fostering collaborative initiatives within your industry’s ecosystem.About Frost & Sullivan GIL SummitThe Growth, Innovation and Leadership Summit founded by Frost & Sullivan has a history of nearly 30 years and is held in more than 20 countries and regions around the world. It has attracted in-depth participation from a large number of Global 1000 companies, top domestic and foreign financial institutions and other leading enterprises, helping them identify opportunities, continuously innovate, accelerate growth and gain a leading position in an increasingly complex and changing world. Since its launch in China in 2008, the Frost & Sullivan GIL Summit has been held for the 19th time. It has become an important platform for outstanding domestic enterprises, the investment community and regulatory authorities to exchange successful experiences and jointly explore development directions, as well as a key window for the world to understand China's cutting-edge development trends.Media ContactFrost & SullivanShanghai, ChinaRachel ZhangE: rachel.zhang@frostchina.comT: +86 021-3209-6800W: http://www.frostchina.com/ Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

HONG KONG, Aug 29, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Analogue Holdings Limited (“Analogue” or the “Company”, together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”) (stock code: 1977), a leading provider of electrical and mechanical (“E&M”) engineering solutions, and information and communications technology services for smart cities, today announced its interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2025 (the “Period”) with contracts-in-hand achieving a record high of HK$13,085.0 million, providing a solid business foundation for the coming two years and beyond.Business Highlights- Revenue was HK$2,874.2 million with profit attributable to the owners of the Company at HK$80.8 million.- The total order intake increased by 39.8% year-on-year to HK$4,906.5 million. Within this, the intake of new maintenance contracts for infrastructure, housing programmes, and lifts and escalators increased 143.0% in the Period to HK$862.5 million, contributing to the recurrent revenue stream.- Overseas expansion was continually built on. The Group set up a new company in Germany for capturing opportunities in Europe and Central Asia, and our associate TEI opened a second branch in the southern part of the US.- Interim dividend amounted to HK2.60 cents per share.Chairman Dr Mak Kin Wah said, “We are pleased to report a record high in contracts‑in‑hand in the first half of 2025. Since early years, we have been engaging in research and development on our own and in collaboration with leading universities and international technology partners, which gives us the early-mover advantage in putting the fast-developing innovative technologies to effective use in the engineering industry. Leveraging continuous advancements in construction techniques and innovative technologies, and comprehensive engineering capabilities, we have won the recognition and support of customers in diverse sectors, including public and private housing, commercial and industrial development projects, environmental engineering, data centres, universities, as well as lifts and escalators.”“Our strong cash position (with HK$1,140.1 million and gearing ratio of 19.5%) positions us for taking on additional work as appropriate, and valuable opportunities arising in the market. We aim to stay agile in pursuit of opportunities across our wide base of business in Hong Kong, Macau and Mainland China. Additionally, with the presence we have already established in the UK, the US and other international markets, we are pursuing project and technical services opportunities in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. We will tirelessly put into action our motto of ‘We Commit. We Perform. We Deliver.’, to maximise value for shareholders, suppliers and other stakeholders, while contributing to the wider communities we serve.”Business Review: Building Services- This segment remains as the largest revenue contributor, with revenue recorded at HK$1,565 million.- Competitive edge in multidisciplinary packaged projects and industry leadership in innovative MiMEP and other new engineering techniques were instrumental in securing major contracts. Contracts-in-hand were at a high level of HK$6,934 million.- With strategic investments to accelerate innovation and modern manufacturing facilities in Zhuhai and Hong Kong, the Group continues to lead in MiMEP and DfMA technologies.- Obtained the property management licence, which allows the Group to offer integrated solutions throughout the building lifecycle, from construction through maintenance and operations to long-term facility management, and to create a potential revenue stream that complements core services.Environmental Engineering- The revenue increased by 15.5% year-on-year to HK$717 million.- This segment secured the order intake of HK$966 million in 1H2025, including the award of a four-year water supply maintenance contract in the News Territories East region.- Maintained active tendering activities throughout 1H2025 with the award of many of the submitted tenders due for finalisation in phases later in the year.- In addition to the project opportunities in Asia and the Middle East, the segment is exploring opportunities to extend its expert services to European projects through a newly-established company in Germany.Information, Communications and Building Technologies (“ICBT”)- The revenue increased by 2.7% year-on-year to HK$303 million.- This segment continued to sustain its leadership in green and intelligent building solutions under the DigiFusion brand.- Continued to expand its technological reach through strategic collaborations with leading manufacturers in Mainland China and around the world, reinforcing its commitment to innovation and our ability to deliver scalable, high-performance solutions in diverse sectors.Lifts and Escalators- Order intake and revenue grew significantly by 26.8% to HK$341 million and by 20.9% to HK$289 million respectively.- The associate in the US secured the contract for the world-class vertical transportation system in the iconic 56-storey luxury hotel skyscraper on the border of Times Square in New York.- Machine-Room-Less lift products have gained significant traction in key international markets, including the US and South Korea, by virtue of their space-saving design, energy efficiency, simplified installation and low maintenance requirements.For further details of the 2025 Interim Results, please refer to the announcement filed with The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited.About Analogue Holdings LimitedEstablished in 1977, Analogue Holdings Limited is a leading provider of electrical and mechanical (“E&M”) engineering solutions and information and communications technology (“ICT”) services for smart cities, with headquarters in Hong Kong and operations in Macau, Mainland China, the United States and the United Kingdom. Serving a wide spectrum of customers from public and private sectors, the Group provides multi-disciplinary and comprehensive E&M engineering and technology services in four major segments, including Building Services, Environmental Engineering, Information, Communications and Building Technologies (“ICBT”) and Lifts & Escalators.The Group also manufactures and sells lifts and escalators internationally and has entered into an alliance with Transel Elevator & Electric Inc. (“TEI”), one of the largest independent lifts and escalators companies in New York, the United States. The Group’s associate partner, Nanjing Canatal Data-Centre Environmental Tech Co., Ltd (603912.SS), specialises in manufacturing of precision Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

HONG KONG, Aug 29, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Black Spade Capital Limited (“Black Spade”) recommends that family offices place stronger emphasis on mainstream digital assets, artificial intelligence (AI), and robotics-related funds, stocks or ETFs, as these three sectors are poised to become the core drivers of future economic growth. With the deepening of digitalization and intelligent technologies, traditional industries that integrate these emerging innovations can not only significantly boost productivity but also greatly enhance operational efficiency —helping businesses maintain a competitive edge in an increasingly fierce market.Recently, Mr. Dennis Tam, President and CEO of Black Spade attended a private meeting with renowned investor Ms. Catherine Wood, CEO and CIO of Ark Invest to explore cutting-edge trends within her investment portfolio. Ms. Wood has made forward-looking investments in areas such as AI, robotics, blockchain applications, energy storage, and cellular sequencing. Companies in these sectors are seen as having tremendous growth potential and represent key opportunities within the wave of technological advancement. Funds under her management are widely regarded as crucial investment portfolio for capturing the upside that innovation brings.Mr. Tam remarked that family offices should adjust their asset allocations based on their own risk tolerance level and make room for stocks or ETFs in these emerging industries which not only support their development but also to pursue higher returns. Ms. Wood also forecasted that by around 2030, the value of Bitcoin could reach USD1.5 million while Ethereum might rise to USD166,000 — reflecting her strong confidence in the future growth of cryptocurrencies. Mr. Tam believes that digital assets will gradually become a widely accepted new asset class and enter mainstream financial markets. Currently, although only less than 5% of investors have deep knowledge of this field, an increasing number of banks and government investment institutions are actively embracing the trend, creating strong market momentum.In summary, Black Spade Capital believes that family offices should act fast under the backdrop of changing times and proactively invest in funds, stocks and ETFs related to mainstream digital assets, AI, and robotics. In addition to driving future economic and technological development, these three sectors will also serve as key pillars for enhancing efficiency and competitiveness in traditional industries. Through scientific and rational asset allocation, family offices can not only improve investment returns but also participate in the next wave of the technological revolution.Photo caption: From the left: Mr. Dennis Tam, President and CEO of Black Spade and Ms. Catherine Wood, CEO and CIO of Ark InvestAbout Black Spade Capital Limited Black Spade Capital Limited is an established family office that manages the private investments of Mr. Lawrence Ho. Headquartered in Hong Kong, its global portfolio consists of a wide spectrum of cross-border investments as it consistently seeks to add new projects and opportunities to its investment mix. Black Spade’s investment strategy maximizes coverage of geographic regions and sectors whilst maintaining a portfolio of diversified asset classes, ranging from equity, fixed income, medical technology, leisure and culture, green energy, real estate to Pre-IPO investments. In August 2023, Black Spade Acquisition Co, a blank check company (SPAC) sponsored by Black Spade, completed a US$23 billion business combination with VinFast Auto Ltd. In 2024, Black Spade listed its second SPAC, Black Spade Acquisition II Co, which completed a business combination with global media and entertainment powerhouse The Generation Essentials Group in about 9 months in June 2025.Media Enquiries:Strategic Financial Relations LimitedVicky LeeTel: +852 2864 4834Email: vicky.lee@sprg.com.hk Iris Au YeungTel: +852 2114 4913Email: iris.auyeung@sprg.com.hkWebsite: www.sprg.com.hk Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

HONG KONG, Aug 29, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Gome Retail Holdings Limited (Stock code: 493.HK, "Gome Retail" or the "Company", together with its subsidiaries, “the Group”) announced its unaudited six-month results for the six months ended June 30, 2025 (the "Reporting Period").Focusing on the main industry to consolidate the border, breakthrough in debt resolutionIn the first half of 2025, the external environment was complex and severe. Structural contradictions persisted in China, while the industry where the Group belongs showed some signs of recovery, they were still in the bottomingout phase. However, since the fourth quarter of last year, national policies have become more proactive, with the introduction of a number of important stimulus policies. The effects of these policies were further realised in the first half of 2025. Benefiting from these policy initiatives, the Group’s revenue, profit, and other indicators improved significantly during the Reporting Period. During the Reporting Period, the Group recorded sales revenue of RMB297 million, a year-on-year increased by 75.74%; Gross profit was RMB20 million, a year-on-year increased by 11.11%; and loss attributable to owners of the parent during the Reporting Period was RMB1,346 million, a year-on-year decreased by 69.63%.In the first half of 2025, China’s economic growth met expectations. Policy initiatives continued to strengthen, with stimulus measures such as trade-ins and equipment upgrades continuing and expanding in the consumer sector. This has led to a rebound in the growth of durable goods consumption, including home appliances, and initial signs of a bottoming-out recovery in the industry. The Group accelerated its efforts in transformation projects and emerging businesses, including franchise model innovation and car experience centers, achieving progress in each area during the Reporting Period. Debt disposal efforts progressed in an orderly manner during the Reporting Period, the Group actively negotiated debt solutions with various creditors, including financial institutions, suppliers, and convertible bondholders. The Group gradually reduced its debt burden through debt-to-equity swaps, franchise expansion, discussions with banks on debt disposal solutions, and the disposal and sale of non-core assets，and achieved significant progress during the Reporting Period, laying a solid foundation for continued operations.Continuing to promote the asset-light model, the strategic results are gradually showing Gome Retail adheres to a strategy of "asset-light, operations-focused, strong control, and replicability," focusing on sales, revenue, and positive cash flow. Leveraging its supply chain advantages, it optimizes its operating model and details, empowering franchise opportunities. Regarding franchising, the Group continues to expand brand licensing opportunities to franchisees, focusing on supply chain model innovation to assist franchisees in market expansion, avoid high self-development costs, and precisely allocate resources to brand building and user experience. Regarding franchising, the Group continues to strengthen its equity-based partnership model, primarily through the "single-store franchising" format, with the " urban experience Center" at its core, to build a extensive franchise network for the home appliance and related products. Through supply chain empowerment, asset-light operations, and refined management, the Groups is creating a new model for scenario-based digital marketing.New business launch accelerates, with the Car Experience Center officially operationalGome Retail is actively cultivating new growth points. The first Gome Car Experience Center Xibahe Store officially opened on April 29, 2025, marking the Group's official entry into the automobile distribution field. The center has already drawn dozens of mainstream new energy marques, offering early proof that its intensive operating model can lower single store costs and sharpen customer acquisition. Several automakers have responded with concrete partnerships.Looking ahead, the year 2025 marks the final year of China’s 14th Five-Year Plan. Moreover, the Central Politburo has decided to commence the formulation of the 15th Five-Year Plan ahead of schedule in the second half of this year, in order to accelerate the recovery of domestic demand. As a result, it is expected that there will be more substantial policy support at the national level in the coming months.Gome Retail management said: “Despite the significant challenges the Group has faced in recent years, management has remained proactive and unwavering in its efforts. Through persistent dedication, the Group achieved its first signs of performance recovery during the Reporting Period and made substantive progress in strategic transformation and the exploration of new business areas. In the second half of the year, we will continue to devote our full efforts to overcoming current challenges as swiftly as possible, thereby laying the groundwork for a sustained recovery.”About GOME RETAIL HOLDINGS LIMITEDGOME RETAIL HOLDINGS LIMITED was listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in July 2004 (Stock Code: 493HK). Founded in 1987 in China, GOME is committed to building China's leading technology-based, experiential, entertainment-oriented and socialized home-life technology retailer. With the strategy of "Home Living", Gome Group focuses on retailing of electrical appliances and consumer electronics products, and builds a closed-loop ecosystem for the entire product line.Please visit our website for more information: www.gome.com.hkIssued by EVER BLOOM (HK) COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANTS GROUP LIMITED for and on behalf of GOME Retail Holdings Limited. For further information, please contact: EVER BLOOM (HK) COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANTS GROUP LIMITEDMr Matthew Li / Ms Isla GuTel: (852) 3468 8874  Fax:(852) 2111 1103Mail: Matthew.li@everbloom.com.cn/ jin.gu@everbloom.com.cn Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

HONG KONG, Aug 27, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The 10th Belt and Road Summit, co-organised by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), will take place on 10 and 11 September 2025 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Under the theme Collaborate for Change • Shape a Shared Future, the Summit will bring together over 90 key officials and business leaders from 18 Belt and Road countries and regions and feature in-depth discussions on the immense opportunities arising from the Belt and Road Initiative across sectors including finance and investment, innovation and technology, professional services, infrastructure and maritime services. The Belt and Road Summit fosters long-lasting international collaboration and promotes the building of a sustainable future.Marking its 10th edition this year, the Summit will build on the successes of the past nine editions, by developing further into a leading platform for policy dialogue and business collaboration between Belt and Road economies and other countries and regions. Since the first Belt and Road Summit in 2016, more than 700 distinguished speakers from over 30 countries and regions have shared their insights at the Summit. Over 660 exhibitors have showcased a wide range of professional services and investment projects, attracting more than 45,000 participants from over 120 countries and regions. The Summit has also facilitated around 5,400 business matching meetings and supported over 2,000 projects, originated or facilitated more than 30 deals involving over 50 companies. These agreements span key areas such as infrastructure, finance, technology, and green development, underscoring the Summit’s important role in advancing Belt and Road cooperation.Algernon Yau, Secretary for Commercial and Economic Development, said: "The Belt and Road Initiative (B&RI) has been put into practice, turning an idea into action and a vision into reality. The HKSAR Government contributes to the B&RI in various areas, and actively participates in the eight major steps to support Belt and Road development. Since 2013, Hong Kong's merchandise trade with Belt and Road countries and regions has grown substantially by nearly 80%, which is 3.2 times the growth rate of Hong Kong's external merchandise trade during the same period, reaching about US$280 billion. This demonstrates Hong Kong's capabilities as an international trade and investment hub, and highlights the growth potential of Belt and Road markets. The theme of this year's Summit is “Collaborate for change ‧ Shape a shared future”. We will further enhance Hong Kong's role in taking forward the B&RI, raising the awareness of the B&RI among different sectors of the community and helping them to capture Belt and Road opportunities."Nicholas Ho, Commissioner for Belt and Road, Commercial and Economic Development Bureau said: "We will embrace changes and promote greater collaboration at the 10th Belt and Road Summit. New elements of the Summit include sessions featuring signature projects and market spotlights, a roundtable session promoting sustainable development, and more opportunities to exchange in the session for young business leaders. We will also enhance promotion beyond the Summit - over 20 activities in various fields will be organised in different venues over an extended period, including art and cultural exhibitions, Chinese and Western music concerts, a film festival and quizzes for secondary school students, enabling the public to participate in and experience the global collaborative achievements of the B&RI.”Patrick Lau, Deputy Executive Director of the HKTDC, said: "The HKTDC has a longstanding commitment to leveraging Hong Kong’s unique advantages in connectivity, strengthening the city’s role as both a ‘super connector’ and a ‘super value-adder’. Through its global network of 51 offices, enhanced information platforms and outbound missions, the HKTDC has contributed to advancing the Belt and Road Initiative. As one of the world’s most important platforms for exploring Belt and Road policies and opportunities and fostering concrete cooperation, the Belt and Road Summit has successfully promoted regional connectivity and economic development. Marking its tenth anniversary this year, the HKTDC remains dedicated to enhancing this international cooperation platform, enabling all parties to explore new markets and opportunities, deepen engagement and collaboration along the Belt and Road economies, and continue turning the Initiative’s vision into tangible partnerships and achievements, opening a new chapter together."Diverse sessions gather distinguished guests to explore regional cooperation trendsThe Belt and Road Summit features various sessions and activities, including the Opening Session, Policy Dialogue, Business Plenary, Keynote Luncheon, Thematic Breakout Session, Project Investment Session and Cocktail Reception.The Opening Session will feature welcome remarks by Professor Frederick Ma, Chairman of the HKTDC, followed by opening remarks from John Lee, Chief Executive of the HKSAR. Sun Chanthol, Deputy Prime Minister and First Vice Chairman of the Council for the Development of Cambodia, and Serik Zhumangarin, Deputy Prime Minister of Kazakhstan’s Minister of National Economy, will deliver keynote address, officially inaugurating the Summit.The subsequent Policy Dialogue will be chaired by Algernon Yau, Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, and will feature contributions from Anthony Loke, Minister of Transport of Malaysia; Ahmed Shide Mohamed, Minister of Finance of Ethiopia; Mehmet Simsek, Minister of Treasury and Finance of Turkey; and Wasantha Samarasinghe, Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development of Sri Lanka. The session will explore the latest Belt and Road policies and cross-regional economic cooperation. On the second day of the Summit, special remarks will be delivered by Jam Kamal Khan, Federal Minister of Commerce of Pakistan, followed by thematic breakout sessions to enable participants to engage in in-depth discussions on the development of individual markets and industries.The Keynote Luncheon, themed Building a Connected World with Green and Digital Innovation, will feature welcome remarks by Paul Chan, Financial Secretary of the HKSAR, and opening remarks by Chen Liang, Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chairman of the Management Committee, China International Capital Corporation Limited. Eduardo Pedrosa, Executive Director of the APEC Secretariat, will deliver a keynote address, sharing strategies for sustainable development at the intersection of green initiatives and digitalisation.Promoting multilateral cooperation with a focus on new opportunities in the Middle East and ASEANThe Summit has always aimed to provide participants with opportunities to showcase project achievements, exchange the latest information, and establish long-term partnerships. Among the sessions are two business plenaries to explore emerging opportunities and frontier developments across different regions and industries.In May this year, a business delegation led by John Lee, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), and organised by the HKTDC, visited Qatar and Kuwait in the Middle East. This trip marked a significant milestone as it included representatives from mainland enterprises for the first time, aimed at fostering collaboration and creating new business opportunities. The visit has facilitated the signing of an MoU between Dongchao Information Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd and Qatari developer Fikri Group, to establish a factory in Qatar, further solidifying Hong Kong's connections with the Middle Eastern market. Wang Chaoyou, President of Dongchao Technology Group will share his successful experience of “going global” through Hong Kong’s business platform at one of the plenary sessions. Themed Exploring Frontiers in New Markets and Industries, the session will be chaired by Professor KC Chan, Chairman of WeLab Bank. Keynote speakers include H.E. Abdulsalam Al Murshidi, President of Oman Investment Authority; Elton Chan, Director of Jardine Matheson Limited; Ronald Lam, CEO of Cathay Group; and Gansha Wu, Co-founder, Chairman and CEO of UISEE Technologies (Beijing) Co., Ltd.The other business plenary session, themed ASEAN: Unveiling New Opportunities for Growth and Collaboration, will be chaired by Dr Victor K Fung, Chairman of  Fung Group, and feature speakers Zeng Qi, Vice President of CITIC Group Corporation; Dong Mingzhu, Chairperson and President of Gree Electric Appliance Inc. of Zhuhai; Tony Fernandes, CEO of Capital A; Antony Leung, Chairman of Nan Fung Group; and Dr. Hashim S. Djojohadikusumo, CEO and Chairman of Arsari Group of Companies.This year, the conference will continue to feature thematic breakout forums focusing on finance, green, and youth. The Youth Chapter will include interactive elements to facilitate deeper engagement between participants and young leaders.During the Summit, the Project Investment Session, the Belt and Road Deal-Making, and Exhibition will highlight developments from around the world, particularly in the Middle East and ASEAN markets, facilitating interaction among regional opinion leaders and business decision-makers, and promoting substantive cooperation across different sectors.The Project Investment Session will feature a new segment themed Middle East & ASEAN Market Focus, showcasing high-potential projects from these two fast-growing regions. Additionally, a new Signature B&R Projects-featured Session will feature forward-looking initiatives, underscoring the Belt and Road Initiative’s role in driving economic transformation and innovation. The investment project sessions will continue to cover four popular themes from previous editions - Energy, Natural Resources and Public Utilities; Urban Development; Transport and Logistics Infrastructure; and Innovation and Technology - showcasing over 300 investment projects across these sectors. The Belt and Road Deal-Making will provide participants with key opportunities for negotiation and collaboration. Held concurrently with the Summit and extended online from 15 to 16 September, this will bring together global resources and facilitate long-term partnerships and resource integration through one-to-one project matching meetings.The Exhibition will bring together global project collaboration opportunities, featuring a newly introduced ASEAN Pavilion highlighting the latest projects across diverse sectors in the region. Also included will be the Hong Kong Zone, Global Investment Opportunities Zone, InnoTech Zone, and Mainland Pavilions, collectively showcasing professional services, innovative technologies, and investment prospects. In addition, the Belt and Road Global Forum Annual Roundtable 2025 will be held on 12 September morning, alongside Belt and Road Week, bringing together Hong Kong, Mainland and international organisations and associations to share information, interact and explore multilateral cooperation.The 10th Belt and Road Summit is supported by a wide range of partners, including China International Capital Corporation Limited as Strategic Partner, and Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited as the Banking Partner. Other supporters include The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited as the Global Connectivity Partner, Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited as Cross-border Business Partner, Huatai International Financial Holdings Company Limited as Innovative Finance Partner, as well as China Mobile International Limited, China Telecom Global Limited and China Unicom Global Limited as Platinum Sponsors.The 10th Belt and Road SummitDate10 to 11 September 2025VenueHall 5B-E, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition CentreRemarksVideo and audio recordings at the Summit should be used only in the context of media reportingMediaRegistrationPlease contact lsong@yuantung.com.hk or tleung@yuantung.com.hk for media registrationWebsitesBelt and Road Summit: https://www.beltandroadsummit.hk/conference/bnr/enProgramme:https://www.beltandroadsummit.com/conference/bnr/en/programmeSpeaker list:  https://www.beltandroadsummit.com/conference/bnr/en/speakerMedia representatives who would like to conduct interviews with the speakers, please complete the Interview Request Form and email it to lsong@yuantung.com.hk or tleung@yuantung.com.hk.Photo download: http://bit.ly/41V7v0W(left to right) Patrick Lau, Deputy Executive Director of HKTDC, Algernon Yau, Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development and Nicholas Ho, Commissioner for Belt and Road shared the latest developments of the Belt and Road Initiative, reviewed the achievements of the Belt and Road Summit, and introduced the upcoming 10th edition of the Summit at a press conference held todayAlgernon Yau, Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, shares Hong Kong’s role in the Belt and Road Initiative, the latest development opportunities, and the Government’s achievements in advancing the InitiativeNicholas Ho, Commissioner for Belt and Road, shares the highlights of this year’s Belt and Road SummitPatrick Lau, Deputy Executive Director of HKTDC, reviews the contributions of the past nine editions of the Belt and Road Summit and highlights successful casesThe 10th Belt and Road Summit, themed Collaborate for Change • Shape a Shared Future, will bring together key officials and business leaders from Belt and Road countries and regions and feature in-depth discussions on the immense opportunities arising from the Belt and Road Initiative across a wide range of sectors, including finance and investment, innovation and technology, professional services, infrastructure and maritime services. This will also foster international collaboration and promote the building of a sustainable future (This photo shows the 9th Belt and Road Summit in 2024)Media EnquiriesYuan Tung Financial Relations:Louise SongTel: (852) 3428 5690Email: lsong@yuantung.com.hkTiffany LeungTel: (852) 3428 2361Email: tleung@yuantung.com.hkFung WongTel: (852) 3428 3122Email: hfwong@yuantung.com.hkHKTDC’s Communications & Public Affairs Department:Serena CheungTel: (852) 2584 4272Email: serena.hm.cheung@hktdc.orgJane CheungTel: (852) 2584 4137Email: jane.mh.cheung@hktdc.orgSam HoTel: (852) 2584 4569Email: sam.sy.ho@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.

RESULTS HIGHLIGHTS:- The Revenue for the six months ended 30 June 2025 (“the Period”) was approximately HK$1,834.8 million, representing an increase of approximately 7.8% as compared with the same period last year. The increase in the revenue was mainly due to the continued organic growth of the Group (mainly in Europe and Australia regions) and accelerated by our acquisition of Hexa Ceram Company Limited (“Hexa Ceram”), Thailand’s largest dental laboratory, which was completed in January 2025.- The Gross Profit Margin for the six months ended 30 June 2025 was approximately 54.8%; the gross profit was approximately HK$1,005.5 million, representing an increase of approximately 10.0% as compared with the same period last year.- The Group’s EBITDA for the six months ended 30 June 2025 was approximately HK$456.7 million, representing an increase of approximately 21.6% as compared with the same period last year.- The Group’s Net Profit for the six months ended 30 June 2025 was approximately HK$288.7 million, representing an increase of approximately 34.7% as compared with the same period last year.- Basic earnings per share for the six months ended 30 June 2025 amounted to HK30.37 cents.- The Board declared an interim dividend of HK10.7 cents per ordinary share for the six months ended 30 June 2025.- For the six months ended 30 June 2025, the Group’s digital solution cases (overseas and domestic) that are produced from its Mainland China, Thailand and Vietnam production facilities increased to approximately 457,653 cases, reflecting an increase of 24.4% as compared with the same period in 2024 as a result of our clients’ continued adoption of intra-oral scanners.HONG KONG, Aug 29, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - 28 August, Modern Dental Group Limited (“Modern Dental” or “the Group”, stock code: 03600.HK), a leading global dental prosthetic device provider, is pleased to announce the unaudited interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2025.During the six months ended 30 June 2025, the Group’s multi-dimensional strategies and continuous enhancement of operational efficiency and productivity as supported by the ongoing trend of digitalization in the dental industry have resulted in the Group reporting record revenues, net profit and EBITDA numbers during this period. This occurred in a period of challenging macro-economic environment with general softness in demand for dental procedures and trade war uncertainties. The Group has been proactive in its approach to deal with the unprecedented international trade environment leveraging its international production facilities located in Thailand, Vietnam and Mainland China.The global digitalization trend continues to drive consolidation within the dental prosthetics industry, enabling the Group to further expand its market share. Our ongoing digital transformation initiatives are enhancing both customer and patient experiences while improving operational efficiency, further differentiating the Group from competitors and positioning us to outperform industry peers. By leveraging on our sales and distribution network, we achieved a leading position in the dental prosthetics industry across Europe, North America, Greater China, Australia, and other countries.European BusinessesThe revenue generated from sales in the European markets accounted for the largest portion of our revenue for the period under review. During the period, the European market recorded a revenue of approximately HK$920.3 million, representing an increase of approximately HK$97.3 million as compared with the six months ended 30 June 2024. This geographic market accounted for approximately 50.2% of the Group’s total revenue. The increase in revenue from the European market was attributable to the increase in sales order volume driven by the launch of new products, such as digital dentures, and our state-of-the-art digital workflows.The Group has been the front runner providing comprehensive digital solutions offerings, ranging from numerous minimal invasive and aesthetic prosthetic solutions to intra-oral scanners and clear aligners, and is well positioned to capture the opportunities arising from the accelerated digitalization trend of the dental industry. The Group continues to aggressively gain market share from international and domestic competitors through our established dental ecosystem solutions with a focus on education and digitalization, which is available within close proximity to our clients; effectively meeting our clients’ high expectations through our various onshore and offshore resources. The Group is committed to and will continue to equip ourselves to provide the state-of-the-art digital solutions offering to the dental community in the market.North American BusinessesThe North American market represented the second largest portion of our revenue in the period under review. During the period, the North American market recorded a revenue of approximately HK$365.7 million, representing a decrease of approximately HK$19.6 million as compared with the six months ended 30 June 2024. This geographic market accounted for approximately 19.9% of the Group’s total revenue.While demand for discretionary cosmetic treatments remained soft throughout the first half of 2025, our centralized digital workflows and network-wide production oversight enabled us to deliver enhanced service quality and operational efficiencies to our North American customers. Our diversified supply bases in the US, China, Vietnam and Thailand continue to provide greater flexibility to navigate US tariff uncertainties - an advantage that sets us apart from competitors. Although digitalization of imported product lines initially drove growth in mass-market cases, implementation of the US tariff in April 2025 introduced new uncertainties and contributed to a subsequent decline in sales for our import-focused business unit.Greater China BusinessesDuring the period under review, the Greater China market recorded a revenue of approximately HK$293.2 million, representing a decrease of approximately HK$42.6 million as compared with six months ended 30 June 2024. This geographic market accounted for approximately 16.0% of the Group’s total revenue. The Mainland China market faced headwinds from the volume-based procurement policies and a prolonged period of intense price competition. This also led to aggressive promotions for dental implant treatments by Mainland China dental clinics in Hong Kong (which experienced a notable decrease in patient visits in Hong Kong). The Group’s has deliberately pivoted away from low-margin segments and stay focused on serving mid- and high-value customers, ensuring long-term sustainable profitability of the Group’s business.The Group is optimistic in its mid/long-term outlook for this market in particular where the latest procurement-related government measures are expected to (i) standardize the pricing of dental prosthetics and develop price transparency, which would level the playing field; (ii) allow the Group’s leading brand name and reputation to be a key consideration for its client and customer; and (iii) have the Group benefit from its large production team and its ability to allocate resources efficiently according to the customer or client.Australian BusinessesDuring the period under review, the Australian market recorded a revenue of approximately HK$137.9 million, representing an increase of approximately HK$10.0 million as compared with the six months ended 30 June 2024. This geographic market accounted for approximately 7.5% of the Group’s total revenue. The double-digit increase in revenue from Australia reflected a strong uptake of new digital products driven by the digitalization trend in dental industry and the revenue contribution from the acquisition of Digital Sleep which is partially offset by the depreciation of AUD against HK$ by 4.0% compared with the six months ended 30 June 2024.Other MarketsOther markets primarily include Indian Ocean countries, Malaysia, Taiwan, Singapore and Thailand. For the six months ended 30 June 2025, these markets recorded a revenue of approximately HK$117.8 million, representing an increase of approximately HK$87.9 million as compared with the six months ended 30 June 2024. This geographic market accounted for approximately 6.4% of the Group’s total revenue. The increase in revenue from other markets was primarily driven by the revenue contribution from the newly acquired Hexa Ceram.Future Prospects and StrategiesThe global macroeconomic environment remains uncertain, with geopolitical challenges creating headwinds for businesses worldwide. However, the Group’s well-diversified global presence, spanning multiple regions and markets, positions it uniquely to navigate these challenges. Unlike competitors who operate in single countries or limited regions, the Group’s balanced and diversified country risk strategy ensures resilience and stability, even in turbulent times. This global footprint, combined with our ability to adapt to local market conditions, places the Group in the best position to outperform competitors and capitalize on emerging opportunities.Digitalization is an irreversible trend driving the consolidation of the dental prosthetics industry. The Group is taking full advantage of this trend, leveraging its centralized digital workflows, advanced production capabilities, and global network to enhance operational efficiencies and deliver superior customer experiences. Our continued investment in digitalization not only strengthens our competitive edge but also accelerates the consolidation of the industry, enabling the Group to capture a larger market share.Following our landmark acquisitions in previous years, including the recent acquisition of Hexa Ceram, Thailand’s largest dental laboratory, in January 2025, the Group’s global distribution and sales network is further diversified with a larger presence in Southeast Asia region. This expansion, coupled with our diversified supply bases in the US, China, Vietnam, and Thailand, provides the Group with unparalleled flexibility to navigate challenges in connection with trade uncertainties and other geopolitical risks. With the Board’s extensive experience and determination to overcome short-term challenges, the Group is well-positioned to seize new business opportunities while remaining cautious and prudent in safeguarding shareholders’ interests.About Modern Dental GroupModern Dental Group Limited (Stock code: 03600.HK) is a leading global dental prosthetics provider, distributor and consultant with a focus on providing custom-made prostheses to customers in the growing prosthetics industry. Our product portfolio is broadly categorized into three product lines: fixed prosthetic devices, such as crowns and bridges; removable prosthetic devices, such as removable dentures; and other devices, such as orthodontic devices, sports guards, clear aligners, and anti-snoring devices.Modern Dental Group has a global portfolio of respected brands, including Labocast, Permadental and Elysee Dental in Western Europe, YZJ Dental in China, Modern Dental Lab in Hong Kong, Modern Dental USA and MicroDental in the United States, Modern Dental Pacific in Australia and New Zealand, Modern Dental SG in Singapore, Modern Dental TW in Taiwan, Apex Digital Dental in Malaysia and Hexa Ceram in Thailand. We have grown these brands by providing premium and consistent quality products and superior customer service. We have more than 80 service centers in over 28 countries and serve over 30,000 customers. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

West Palm Beach, FL, Aug 28, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - U.S. Polo Assn., the official sports brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), has agreed to a multi-year partnership as the new title sponsor of The Palm Beaches Marathon. The U.S. Polo Assn. Palm Beaches Marathon, a race owned and managed by Ken Kennerly's K2 Sports Ventures, will be held in Downtown West Palm Beach, Florida, on December 13-14, 2025.USPA MarathonThis renowned marathon event is recognized for its beautiful views of the waterfront and palm-tree-lined streets and welcomes runners from across the country and around the world to the warmth of Florida during the cold winter months. It is also a qualifier for the legendary Boston Marathon."U.S. Polo Assn. is honored to be the Title Sponsor of The Palm Beaches Marathon, an iconic event that, like our brand, is deeply rooted in this vibrant community of Palm Beach County," said J. Michael Prince, President and CEO of USPA Global, the company that oversees the global, multi-billion-dollar U.S. Polo Assn. brand. "While our sport-inspired brand has a worldwide footprint in more than 190 countries, our heart and heritage are right here in The Palm Beaches, home to USPA Global, the United States Polo Association, and the USPA National Polo Center, the most prestigious polo destination in the world."The race weekend will include the 5K and 10K at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, December 13, followed by the featured Marathon, Half Marathon, and Marathon Relay on Sunday, December 14 at 6 a.m. Early registration is now open. Cost is $130 for the Marathon and $100 for the Half Marathon. The early registration fee for the 10K is $60, and $45 for the 5K. To register for The U.S. Polo Assn. Palm Beaches Marathon, visit palmbeachmarathon.com.A Health and Fitness Expo will coincide with race packet pickup on Friday, December 12, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, December 13, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Meyer Amphitheatre, 104 Datura St., West Palm Beach. The Expo will feature the latest in health and fitness products and services, running apparel, and upcoming race information."We are excited to add a renowned global brand like U.S. Polo Assn. as the Title Sponsor of The Palm Beaches Marathon," Kennerly said. "This is a massive deal for the future of our race and its appeal to runners throughout the world. The Palm Beaches are a globally recognized blue-chip destination, and we are looking forward to continuing to grow the race not only in our community, but also on an international level."U.S. Polo Assn. brand products include apparel for men, women, and children, as well as accessories, luggage, watches, shoes, home furnishings, and more, with distribution across 190 countries through independent retail stores, department stores, U.S. Polo Assn. brand stores and e-commerce."Partnering with The Palm Beaches Marathon allows us to celebrate athletic excellence, community spirit, health and wellness, as well as the shared passion for sport that connects us locally and around the world. From the polo fields to the streets of Palm Beach, we are inspired by the athletes who give their all, and we look forward to sharing in the energy, camaraderie, and world-class competition that make The Palm Beaches Marathon truly special," Prince added.The race will support local charities, soon to be announced.WPBF 25, the Hearst-owned ABC Affiliate, will return as the Official Broadcast Station of the race and will provide extensive pre- and post-race coverage on all on-air and digital channels, as well as produce a live broadcast on Marathon race morning."WPBF 25 is thrilled to extend our partnership for a second year in a row as the Official Broadcast Station of the U.S. Polo Assn. Palm Beaches Marathon, reaffirming our commitment to help bring such a unique and exciting event like this to our community," said President and General Manager, Caroline Taplett. "Working together with our incredible partners, Ken Kennerly and the Marathon team, we are dedicated to promoting a more connected community, supporting local businesses, and inspiring participants, locally, nationally, and internationally to join us in beautiful South Florida for this one-of-a-kind experience."About U.S. Polo Assn.U.S. Polo Assn. is the official sports 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 (NPC) 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. The brand sponsors major polo events around the world, including the U.S. Open Polo Championship®, held annually at NPC in The Palm Beaches, the premier polo tournament in the United States. Historic deals with ESPN in the United States, TNT and Eurosport in Europe, 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, PGA Tour, and Formula 1, according to License Global. In addition, the sport-inspired brand is being recognized internationally with awards for global 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.About The U.S. Polo Assn. Palm Beaches MarathonThe U.S. Polo Assn. Palm Beaches Marathon is a premier winter running event held annually in West Palm Beach, which features a range of race distances designed for runners of all abilities, including a full marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K, and a 4-person marathon relay. Highlighted by a 100% flat, USATF-certified course, the Marathon serves as a Boston Marathon qualifier. The scenic route allows runners to experience West Palm Beach's vibrant downtown as it winds along palm-lined Flagler Drive, past historic neighborhoods, and features sparkling waterfront views. The event also supports community and charity efforts. Visit palmbeachmarathon.com.Contact InformationStacey KovalskyU.S. Polo Assn.skovalsky@uspagl.com(954) 673-1331Gary FermanSpecialty Sports(954) 558-5203SOURCE: U.S. Polo Assn. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

HONG KONG, Aug 28, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - China Everbright Limited ("CEL" or "the Company", stock code: 165.HK) announced its Interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2025 ("the reporting period").Highlights of the 2025 Interim Results- Strong Growth: Total income reached HK$2,068 million, representing a significant increase compared with  the same period last year;- Turning Around from Loss to Profit: During the reporting period, the Company recorded a profit of HK$650 million, of which the net profit attributable to shareholders of the Company was HK$399 million, successfully turning around from a net loss;- Fundraising Increase: The total assets under management (AUM) of CEL's funds amounted to approximately HK$119.4 billion, with new fundraising amounting to approximately HK$2,741 million;- Successful Exits: The total exits from funds and principal investments amounted to HK$2.018 billionï¼›with a MOIC (multiple on invested capital) of approximately 2.78 times;- Cost Control and Efficiency Enhancement: Enhanced lean management led to a 10% year-on-year decrease in operating costs and a 38% year-on-year reduction in finance costs;- Adequate Liquidity:  The Company had cash and cash equivalents of approximately HK$8.1 billion;- Steady Dividend:  An interim dividend of HK$0.05 per share for 2025.In the first half of 2025, China's private equity industry entered a more stable stage of development. Leveraging its strengths as patient capital, CEL maintained strategic focus, seized market opportunities with precision, and promptly adjusted its fundraising, investment, management, and exit strategies. By consolidating its core businesses, gradually unlocking value potential, and significantly improving overall operational efficiency, the Company achieved a strong rebound in performance.During the reporting period, CEL realised total income of HK$2,068 million, representing a significant increase of HK$2,182 million from the same period last year. This was mainly due to a significant increase in investment income, which fully demonstrated the Company's sound investment vision and solid foundation in long-term investing. The Company recorded a profit of HK$650 million, of which the net profit attributable to shareholders of the Company amounted to HK$399 million, successfully turning around from a net loss attributable to shareholders of HK$1,282 million in the same period last year, representing a significant improvement in performance.Meanwhile, the Company continued to strengthen its refined management, sustaining healthy and steady business development. During the reporting period, operating costs represented a year-on-year decrease of 10%, with proactive leverage reduction measures implemented. The gearing ratio decreased by 2% compared with the end of 2024, while finance costs fell 38% year-on-year, demonstrating significant results in cost control and efficiency improvement. As at the end of June 2025, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of approximately HK$8.1 billion, representing sufficient liquidity.By concentrating its resources and business focus on high-potential products, the Company further reinforced its core business. During the reporting period, with new fundraising amounting to approximately HK$2,741 million, the total AUM of CEL’s funds amounted to approximately HK$119.4 billion, managing 72 fund products and covering primary market funds, secondary market funds, and fund of funds. During the reporting period, the Company invested in a total of 9 projects and exited, fully or partially, from 46 project.Following the practice of sharing the Company's operating results with shareholders, the Board declared interim dividend of HK$0.05 per share for 2025 (2024 interim dividend: HK$0.05 per share).Business Highlights in the First Half of 2025Firstly, CEL Harnessed the Strengths of Group-Based Operations to Enhance Fundraising SynergyIn the first half of 2025, the Company successfully launched the Huaian Hongze Guangqi Fund and the Xiamen Marine High-Tech Industrial Development Fund, with a total scale of RMB2.5 billion. The Huaian Fund targets growth-stage projects in the areas of new energy, new materials, and intelligent manufacturing, with its first round of capital contribution completed in the first half of the year. The Xiamen Marine Fund is dedicated to incubating and transforming scientific and technological innovations in the marine sector, driving the high-quality development of the marine economy. At the same time, several other funds have been approved and are progressing smoothly, following the established plan.Secondly, CEL Strengthened Core Businesses to Drive Robust Recovery in PerformanceDuring the reporting period, the Company total exits from funds and principal investments amounted to HK$2.018 billion. This include the full exit from Xpeng Motors, DAPU Telecom, and Taboola, alongside partial exit from iSoftStone, Dekon Food and Agriculture, 4Paradigm, and other projects. With a MOIC (multiple on invested capital) of approximately 2.78 times, these exits significantly boosted the DPI of multiple funds, generating substantial returns for LPs. Several listed projects, including Circle, Dekon Food and Agriculture, and NetEase Cloud Music, delivered strong market performance in the first half of the year, making notable contribution to the Company's investment returns. In the first half of the year, secondary market funds expertly capitalised on structural opportunities, achieving impressive investment performance. Notably, the Everbright Convertible Bond Opportunity Fund ranked second among similar funds in Barclays' performance rankings.Thirdly, CEL Anchored Strategy Around Scientific and Technological Innovation, With a Particular Focus on Key Industry SectorsGuided by deep industrial insight and a forward-looking strategic vision, the Company accelerated its investment activity in the first half of the year. It targeted emerging strategic industries such as artificial intelligence, chips and semiconductors, and biomedicine, with a total investment of approximately HK$264 million by funds. We have nurtured and supported a number of technology leaders, including Yangtze Memory and Wuhan Xinxin (both prominent domestic memory chip producers), HengYi Biotech (a company engaged in the research and development of innovative drug for tumors and autoimmune diseases), J-Sensor (astrategic supplier of domestic industrial automation modules and core sensors for new energy vehicles), and Tec-Do (a service provider in the field of big data and BI), among others. These investments reflect our commitment to strengthening China’s science and technology enterprises. Meanwhile, CEL supported excellent sub-funds such as Jinyi Capital and Eastern Bell Capital through its FoF platforms. These FoF investments allow us to fully leverage the advantages of resource amplification, risk diversification, and diversified returns.Fourthly, CEL Optimise Business Management to Unlock Growth MomentumIn the first half of the year, the Company continued to optimise its financing structure and took full advantage of the domestic interest rate cut cycle, issuing RMB3 billion in the first tranche of its 2025 medium-term notes at a coupon rate of 2.09% per annum — the lowest coupon rate in the Company's bond issuance history. During the reporting period, the Company's overall financing cost declined by 133 basis points year-on-year to 3.14%, while its finance costs reduced by 38% year-on-year. Operating costs also recorded year-on-year decrease of 10%, underscoring the solid progress made in reducing costs and increasing efficiency. The Company continued to optimise its risk management framework. CEL advanced the classification of risk assets, reinforced dynamic valuation management, and established a risk monitoring and early warning system, thereby improving the effectiveness of risk prevention and control across the full business cycle.Fifthly, CLE Enhanced Public Services and Upgraded Commercial Consumption.CEL leveraged its industrial strengths to enhance the quality of its products and services, catering to the growing demand for consumer services among citizens. In the commercial consumption arena, EBA successfully launched 18 "IMIX Park" shopping centres across nine cities nationwide,managing approximately 2.6 million square metres in total. These centres created approximately 37,700 jobs, attracted approximately 121 million customer visits, and hosted more than 4,500 tenant merchants in the first half of 2025. During the reporting period, Phase I of the "Zhongguancun ART PARK IMIX Parks", a flagship consumption infrastructure and urban renewal project in Beijing, opened smoothly, significantly upgrading the consumer experience and giving a strong boost to domestic demand.Sixthly, Key Portfolio Companies Maintain Stable Growth with Strong ResilienceThe core business of China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings Limited (CALC) progressed steadily with remarkable improvements in operating quality and efficiency. The net profit attributable to shareholders recorded a year-on-year increase. As of June 30, 2025, CALC’s fleet reached 181 aircraft, leased to 41 airlines across 22 countries and regions. Everbright Senior Healthcare has been seizing the development opportunities in China's healthcare industry. As of 30 June 2025, Everbright Senior Healthcare has 237 institutions of various types in 49 cities across the country, it managed more than 30,000 beds, with occupancy rates increasing by 1.77%. Meanwhile, Terminus continued to deepen the integration of AI technology across multiple industries, driving intelligent transformation and implementing localised AI applications and digital-intelligent solutions, while receiving multiple authoritative certifications.Seventhly, CEL Strengthened ESG Framework to Promote Sustainable DevelopmentDuring the reporting period, CEL continued to promote the construction of its ESG system. the Company maintained an "A" rating in the MSCI ESG Rating and received the "BEST ESG (S)" award from the Hong Kong Investor Relations Association (HKIRA). The Company earnestly fulfilled its role as a corporate citizen by leveraging its own capabilities, organizing and participating in 46 cultural and social welfare activities in the first half of the year, serving over ten thousand people, and upholding high standards in discharging its social responsibilities.In the first half of 2025, under the strong leadership of the Everbright Group, the guidance of the Board of Directors, and the collective efforts of all employees, the Company achieved significant improvements in operational efficiency and quality, with new drivers of growth continuing to strengthen, resulting in hard-won achievements. As China's economy continues to improve and policy support intensifies, the Chinese private equity industry will embark on a new journey of high-quality development. CEL will seize market opportunities, capitalise on the momentum, and lay a solid foundation for a strong start to the 15th Five-Year Plan. In the second half of the year, CEL will continue to adhere to the overall principle of seeking progress while maintaining stability, continue to focus on revenue growth and cost control, optimise operational management, seize opportunities in key business areas such as fundraising, investment, management, and exit, leverage the cross-border platform and the synergistic advantages of the group, cultivate long-term patient capital, and advance the "five major financial initiatives", through scientific strategic planning, professional investment teams, and rigorous risk management,  and continuously create value for shareholders.China Everbright Limited, https://www.everbright.com/en [SHSE:601818][HKEX:00165][OTCPK:CEVIF][OTCPK:CEVIY] Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

Financial Highlights (Unaudited)(HKD Thousand)Six months ended 30 June20252024Revenue122,775135,347Gross Profit47,27748,767Profit Attributable to Owners of the Company8,17218,510Gross Profit Margin39%36%Basic Earnings per Share (HK cents)0.581.31HONG KONG, Aug 28, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com)  Dynasty Fine Wines Group Limited (“Dynasty” or the “Group”) (Stock Code: 00828), a premier grape winemaker in China, today announced its unaudited interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2025.In the first half of 2025, as the Group strengthened the effort for dry white market in coastal region and the new launch of white wine and sparkling wine products, the Group’s sales revenue of white wine products maintained a good momentum. But due to the impact of macroeconomy, fluctuations in consumer market in the PRC, as well as increase in marketing and promotion expenses, the Group's revenue for the first half of 2025 decreased by 9% to approximately HKD 123 million compared to the same period in 2024. Profit attributable to owners of the Company declined by 56% to approximately HKD 8.2 million year-on-year. Basic earnings per share were approximately HK0.58 cents per share. The overall gross profit margin increased to 39% from 36% for the corresponding period in 2024, mainly due to optimisation of product mix during the period.Sales of white wines products of the Group served as the Group’s primary revenue contributor during the period. Sales revenue of red and white wines products accounted for approximately 41% and 54% of the Group’s overall revenue respectively for the period. During the period, the gross profit margin of red wine products and white wine products were 38% and 39% respectively.The Group has been actively pursuing innovation, embracing the “5+4+N” product strategy, with “N” standing for developing various customised products and continuously creating new products to meet the diverse needs of different Chinese consumer groups. During the period under review, the Group continued launching new products and carrying out product upgrade, that can better suit different palates, and cater for consumers with different spending power. That was done with an aim to invigorate the brand, as well as consolidating the image of Dynasty representative of domestic grape wine brand. The Group produced a wide range of more than 100 wine products under the “Dynasty” brand to meet the demands and preferences of different consumer groups mainly in the mass-market segments in the PRC wine market. During the period under review, the Group launched a new high-end product, i.e. Dynasty Chinese Zodiac Commemorative Dry Red Wine for the Yi Si Year of Snake, integrating with the Chinese zodiac culture and the leading rise of Chinese style fashionable products, by presenting the zodiac culture in a youthful visual language to attract potential consumers. During this period, the Group continued strengthening cooperation with the Wine Association and carried out activities such as "Dragon University Tours" to further expand the brand's awareness and reputation among young people. Based on its existing high-quality products, the Group continues to introduce new products and promote product upgrades. The Group participated in the 112th China Food & Drinks Fair in March 2025, introducing new products such as Tianyang Tea-flavoured wine series, Dynasty Baifu VSOP brandy, etc., to further improve its product matrix and provide consumers with diverse consumption choices. Breaking through from the constraints of traditional wine, this tea-flavoured wine series, with its core concept of "tea and wine fusion", has captured market attention with its unique craftsmanship. Based on white wine, this Tea-flavoured wine infuses the aromas of jasmine and Pu'er tea, creating a new oriental flavour within the traditional sparkling wine landscape. During the China Food & Drinks Fair, the Group also held wine-tasting events, where the new wines from Dynasty Tianxia Winery won industry praise for their unique flavor and exquisite craftsmanship.Further to our commitment to core wine business in the PRC, the Group will develop new alcoholic beverages segments such as sauce-flavour baijiu, yellow wine and special yellow wine – Chenpi wine, through the newly set up joint venture companies, so as to diversify the sources of revenue. Dynasty sauce-flavour baijiu products, namely ‘Han’, ‘Tang’, ‘Song’ and ‘Ming’ have been newly launched in Tianjin core-market with enthusiastic responses and will be further strategically promoted to other regions in the second half of the year. The sauce-flavour baijiu products satisfy the needs of customer groups with different spending habits and contributing to the Group’s business. In the future, the continuous development and expansion of the sauce-flavour baijiu industry and the improvement of the level of customer groups will inevitably and effectively drive the increase in the sales of Dynasty wine and related products, thereby enhancing our industry influence and brand awareness. For the yellow wine project, after planning, a manufacturing plant with a tank capacity of 3,000 tonnes of yellow wine and special yellow wine – Chenpi wine in Jiangsu will be under construction in the second half of 2025. Upon completion of the construction works, the Group will be able to produce special yellow wine – Dongtai Chenpi Wine which allows the Group to effectively expand product categories, seize development opportunities in the Chinese yellow wine industry, and achieve a major strategic move towards high-quality development of the wine industry.Regarding E-commerce sales, the e-commerce team of the Group comprehensively operated online stores on traditional e-commerce platforms, such as JD.com, Tmall and Pinduoduo for product sales, as well as comprehensive innovation on its brand, product categories, and business systems, procedures and models via interest-based ecommerce platforms, including RED, Kuai and TikTok during the period under review. The Group’s autonomous brand communications could continue to gain the attention of mainstream consumer groups and demographic segments, and enhance effective market penetration of the Group’s products targeted at young consumers. The e-commerce team also actively cultivate e-commerce live broadcasting talents to further expand its sales channels so as to build up a new customer base.In addition, during the period under review, the Group had boasted brilliant results in major wine appraisal competitions. Among the numerous awards, “Dynasty Jin. Y Brandy XO barrel-aged 12 years” has won the Silver Award, at the 2025 International Wine & Spirit Competition (“IWSC”). The competition is considered the international standard for wine and spirits quality. Dynasty Baifu VSOP Brandy, Golden Dynasty Marselan Dry Red Wine, as well as Tianyang Tea-flavoured Wine series are also awarded at the “2024 Qingzhuo Awards” in respective categories by China Alcoholic Beverages Association. “Dynasty Mengyuan White wine” has also won the Grand Gold Medal at the France International Wine Awards (“FIWA”) China region, Spring 2025 for its excellent quality. In addition, “Dynasty Inherit series -Dry Red Wine” has garnered the Gold Award at the same competition. These wines stood out from other entries for their elegant aroma, smooth body and round taste, and won the awards at the competitions, showing the charm and strengths of Dynasty wines to the country and the world.Mr. Wan Shoupeng, Chairman of Dynasty, concluded, “Looking ahead to the second half of 2025, the Group will continue to focus on market and consumer demand and promote product quality through technological innovation. At the same time, the Group will continue to innovate marketing strategies to stimulate brand vitality, further expand the market share of Dynasty’s products, strengthen Dynasty’s brand image representative of domestic wines, and set a benchmark for the Chinese wine industry, with the aim of bringing Dynasty’s superior wines to more consumers in the PRC. The Group will continue to proactively develop new marketing prospects through innovation in product categories and consumption scenarios, and cross-industry co-operations in order to boost sales volume, which is in line with the country’s effort to promote domestic consumption and release the consumption growth potential.”About Dynasty Fine Wines Group LimitedDynasty Fine Wines Group Limited was listed on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited with the stock code 00828 on 26 January 2005. Founded in 1980, Dynasty is the premier grape winemaker in China. It is principally engaged in the production and sale of grape wine products under its reputable “Dynasty” brand. Dynasty is the first Sino-foreign joint venture wine company in China with Tianjin Food Group Limited and the French grape wine giant, Remy Cointreau, as its current major shareholders. The Group produces and sells more than 100 grape wine product series, and introduces imported wine products, providing high-quality and value-for-money grape wines to the full range of consumer groups in China. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.