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As Gulf cities hardwire sustainability into daily life, VinFast is shaping an electric lifestyle that feels like a smart, seamless routine, with its climate-ready design, long-term warranty confidence and software-driven convenience woven into everyday driving.

DUBAI, UAE – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 March 2026 – Over the past five years, GCC countries have made EV adoption a clear priority. Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, the UAE’s Net Zero 2050 strategy and Qatar’s National Vision 2030 have moved from policy language to pavement. Master-planned districts in Riyadh are wired for electric charging from day one. Residential towers in Dubai and Abu Dhabi market EV-ready parking as a premium amenity. In Doha and Manama, public chargers now stand in mall basements and along waterfront boulevards, quietly normalizing a different way to refuel.

With that, a new lifestyle is taking shape. The clearest sign is how refueling is moving into the home, often happening quietly overnight. In the not-so-distant future, some drivers may struggle to recall the last time they stood beside a pump in the heat, watching the numbers climb under fluorescent lights.

Into this transition steps VinFast, a young global brand intent on making those new habits stick. Its focus is to make the interactions around them feel at least as convenient as traditional ownership, if not more so. In other words, to make EV living workable at scale, for everyone.

The VF 8 sits at the center of that effort. Fine-tuned for Gulf conditions, it pairs vegan leather seating with ventilation and heating functions suited to dramatic seasonal swings. Dual-zone climate control integrates air-quality management and ionization, a practical feature in cities where dust storms are not rare events. The cabin is anchored by a large 15.6-inch infotainment display, sized generously enough that drivers are not left squinting at navigation prompts or climate settings mid-traffic.

More subtly, the VF 8 encourages new expectations around what a car should do. Over-the-air update capability allows the vehicle’s software to improve over time. Driver profiles synchronize settings and climate preferences, useful in households where one vehicle rotates between work commutes, school runs and weekend trips. Smart modes such as pet mode and camp mode extend the car’s role beyond transport, accommodating both urban density and the region’s fondness for desert getaways.

VinFast has also worked to address the psychological side of the green transition. An expectation-surpassing element of the VinFast ownership experience is its warranty package: a 10-year or 200,000-kilometer vehicle warranty, a 10-year unlimited battery warranty and five years of free maintenance up to 100,000 kilometers, all structured to make durability and cost predictability part of the standard equation rather than an added extra. A recently signed Memorandum of Understanding with PlusX Electric in the UAE focuses on portable charging pods, on-demand mobile charging and emergency roadside support.

Taken together, these elements frame sustainability as simply another way of moving through the world, rather than an act of sacrifice, and arguably a more efficient one at that. Fewer service visits. Predictable maintenance costs. Charging woven into the domestic routine.

Across the Gulf, greener living is unfolding in just that manner. The progress can be gradual, almost mundane, yet it is unmistakably forward. VinFast’s role is to ensure that when a driver chooses electric mobility, the surrounding experience feels stable, supported and suited to regional realities.

Hashtag: #Vinfast

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A year of partnership between Caravel, IMI, and Fleet Management delivers strengthened training and expanded career pathways, broadening opportunities for global maritime professionals and providing much-needed talent for a rapidly transforming industry

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 March 2026 – Today marks a significant milestone for the global shipping industry as The Caravel Group, celebrates the first anniversary of the International Maritime Institute (IMI) joining its family. This milestone marks a strategic move by The Caravel Group in addressing the critical talent shortage affecting the global shipping industry, while supporting India’s national goal to grow its share of seafarers to 20% of the global workforce by 2030. By combining IMI’s proud 35-year legacy as a premier maritime institute with sister company Fleet Management Limited’s operational excellence and depth, The Caravel Group has forged an integrated ecosystem that fosters the highest standard in training, broadens career opportunities for seafarers, and supports sustainable operations for the shipping industry.

The Caravel Group has upgraded IMI’s facilities and invested in its curriculum, including adding advanced simulator training and specialised courses in alternative fuels, emissions reduction, and digital navigation. This year, IMI has also initiated 13 Pre-Sea batches and graduated 400 Pre-Sea cadets, sending many into professional placements with Fleet Management, one of the world’s largest shipping management companies.

Dr. Harry S. Banga, Founder and Executive Chairman of The Caravel Group, said: ” With the International Maritime Institute and Fleet Management under The Caravel Group, we have strengthened the connection between education and enterprise. Fleet Management’s global operations provide real world exposure that anchors IMI’s training in practical experience and opens pathways into professional careers.”

To mark the strategic importance of IMI to The Caravel Group and long-term commitment to maritime excellence, IMI has unveiled a new logo that honours IMI’s 35-year legacy while bringing it visually closer to Fleet Management through shared colours and design elements. Its new tagline, “Anchored in Maritime Excellence, Broadening Horizons,” underscores IMI’s core mission of providing seafarers with exceptional training to unlock a world of opportunities.

Pioneering an Integrated Ecosystem that Benefits Seafarers and Shipowners

For Fleet Management, the integration of IMI directly enhances its ability to secure a sustainable and high-quality talent pipeline. The partnership ensures aspiring talents receive unparalleled real-world exposure and mentorships from its senior officers, with training that is aligned with operational requirements. This results in robust career pathways, from classroom to vessel, providing direct access to highly competent seafarers, a significant advantage for its customers. In a sector facing crew shortages, it means a reliable supply of professionals who maintain the highest standards of safety and performance across its managed fleet.

This partnership also ensures that the next generation of seafarers is fully prepared to navigate modern fleets, comply with evolving regulations, and operate the advanced technologies that the industry will need onboard ships in the future.

Elevating Maritime Education through Innovation and Future-Readiness

With global seafarer talent shortages, The Caravel Group, IMI, and Fleet Management will continue to develop the next generation of global maritime professionals and ensure the industry’s long-term sustainability in the years to come.

The Caravel Group is committed to preserving IMI’s legacy in training excellence and ensuring that IMI’s world-class education remains at the forefront of industry changes and advancements, preparing seafarers for the challenges and opportunities of modern shipping. For Fleet’s customers, the quality of training means customers could continue to count on Fleet to deliver quality of manning, operational safety, and vessel performance.

Nurturing a Diverse and Resilient Global Seafaring Workforce

Building on IMI’s proud legacy, Fleet Management is investing in a workforce that embodies competence, character, and confidence. Its commitment extends to championing diversity and inclusion. IMI now offers a scholarship on tuition fees exclusively for women cadets, directly contributing to India’s goal of 12% female representation in technical maritime roles by 2030 and employs over 20,000 Indian seafarers within its 27,000-strong force. Furthermore, Fleet Management implements market-leading initiatives for seafarer wellbeing, including the Fleet Care team for mental health support, Gender Awareness training, a Women’s Network, and women-centric PPE, underscoring its dedication to a psychologically safe and inclusive workplace for all its seafarers.

One year in, Fleet Management stands committed to this strengthened partnership. With a new look for IMI, robust training and professional development pathways, and an unwavering commitment to safety, ingenuity, responsibility, and excellence, Fleet Management continues to shape the future of maritime professionals for its fleet and the global industry.

Hashtag: #FleetManagementLimited

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About The Caravel Group

The Caravel Group, headquartered in Hong Kong, is a privately held and globally diversified group with operations across maritime services, dry bulk commodity trading, institutional investment management, and philanthropy. Its maritime division includes Fleet Management Limited, the world’s second-largest third-party ship manager with over 600 vessels under management, and strategic investments, including a major stake in Pacific Basin (HKEX: 2343). Caravel also owns the International Maritime Institute (IMI) in India, reinforcing its commitment to maritime talent development. Through Caravel Asset Management, the Group invests globally across public markets and private equity, while its philanthropic arm, The Caravel Foundation, supports the education and well-being of underprivileged youth across Hong Kong, China, and India.

www.caravel-group.com

About Fleet Management Limited

Fleet Management Limited, part of The Caravel Group, is the world’s second largest ship management company, managing more than 600 vessels. This rank bears testament to the resilience and commitment of 27,000+ seafarers and 1,200+ onshore maritime professionals, serving shipowners worldwide. Fleet manages a range of vessels, including bulk carriers, containers, car carriers, oil tankers, gas carriers and chemical tankers from 600 to 320,000 DWT in size – with many being young and energy-efficient with an age profile below the industry average. The company also has a dynamic newbuilding supervision department.

Learn more: www.fleetship.com

About the International Maritime Institute (IMI), Noida

The International Maritime Institute (IMI) is a premier maritime training institution established in 1991. Located in Noida, North India, IMI addresses the global shipping industry’s workforce needs by providing high-quality training and education. The institute boasts state-of-the-art simulators, experienced faculty, and a curriculum designed to equip cadets with essential skills for a successful maritime career. IMI’s commitment to excellence has earned it a strong reputation, making it a sought- after institution for aspiring seafarers. With a focus on holistic development, IMI prepares students to become responsible leaders and outstanding seafarers.

Learn more: https://imi.edu.in/

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 March 2026 – Regal Partners Holdings Limited (“Regal Partners” or the “Company”, together with its subsidiaries as the “Group”, stock code: 1575.HK) is pleased to announce the successful completion of a placement of 560,000,000 new shares at a price of HK$0.05 per share, raising net proceeds of approximately HK$28 million.

The net proceeds from this placement will strengthen the Group’s financial position and provide vital resources for ongoing operations and expansion plans. 65% of the proceeds will be allocated to expanding the Group’s production capacity and supply chain in Southeast Asia. This initiative involves purchasing additional equipment, new leasing of the production site, and hiring more personnel and hence expanding floor area and upgrading the production capabilities. By mid-2026, the Group anticipates increasing its capacity to meet rising demand, particularly from the North American market. 15% of the proceeds will be used to develop regional showrooms functioning as sales centres in Southeast Asia to promote products, connect with export buyers, and generate new business opportunities, while the remainder will support the Group’s general working capital.

Following a comprehensive business restructuring in 2025, which included strategic initiatives focusing on overseas production expansion, broadening customer outreach, resource reallocation, and product enhancements, the Group has established a robust foundation for sustainable development. The net proceeds from the placement will accelerate the strategic expansion in Southeast Asia, enhancing offshore manufacturing capabilities and bolstering supply chain resilience. These expansion efforts, targeted for completion by mid-2026, will fortify regional operations and long-term scalability. Concurrently, the Group will continue investing in sales, marketing, and brand visibility, including participation in major trade shows such as High Point Market and the establishment of additional regional showrooms to broaden its global clientele. By increasing production capacity and market presence, Regal Partners aims to enhance competitiveness, attract a diverse customer base, and respond efficiently to global demand.

Mr. Chong Tsz Ngai, Chairman and Executive Director of Regal Partners Holdings Limited, stated, “We sincerely appreciate the support from the capital markets. This placement will significantly strengthen our working capital, enabling us to respond to rapidly changing market demands and advance our next phase of expansion. Following a year of focused restructuring in 2025, we are now accelerating production enhancements while intensifying our business development and marketing efforts. We are also very grateful for the support of our existing and new customers. We anticipate a steady increase in order flow throughout 2026 and onwards, with expansion benefits expected to yield positive results in the near future. We remain committed to solidifying our operational foundation and capturing new growth opportunities to create values our customers and shareholders.”
Hashtag: #RegalPartners

https://www.theregalpartners.com/hk/

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Regal Partners Holdings Limited

Regal Partners Holdings Limited is one of the leading and long-established manufacturers of sofas and sofa covers in China with an integrated design, manufacturing, sales and marketing operation. The Group exports sofas, sofa covers and other furniture products to customers in overseas markets predominantly to Canada, the U.S and Europe, and other regions such as Mexico, Australia and Dubai.

江南区新晋现代韩国餐厅San融合法式料理风格 展现非凡美食及未来上榜潜力

香港 – Media OutReach Newswire – 2026年3月12日 – 首尔备受瞩目的新晋高级餐厅San荣获由圣培露和普娜（S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna）赞助的2026年度Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants”亚洲50最佳餐厅” 颁发的One To Watch Award“最值得关注奖”。该奖项旨在表彰近期崭露头角、并有潜力在未来几年跻身亚洲50最佳餐厅榜单的餐厅。

San于2024年开业，仅短短一年便已在首尔广获赞誉，并凭借其卓越表现获得”最值得关注奖”提名。餐厅坐落于时尚的江南区，以主厨Jo Seung-Hyun精心构思、融入法式料理风格的精致现代韩国品鉴菜单而闻名。

Jo的资历深厚，曾在三家久负盛名的餐厅磨炼厨艺。最初在名厨Thomas Keller于纳帕谷主理的The French Laundry及法国殿堂级餐厅La Maison Troisgros学艺，其后获韩裔美籍名厨Corey Lee任命要职，为其位于旧金山的亚洲料理餐厅Benu执掌厨房。在Benu担任行政总厨长达八年后，Jo终于回到家乡首尔，实现开设San的梦想。匠心独运的品鉴菜单展现了他对经典法式料理注入韩国特色的创意诠释，呈现精彩纷呈的时令佳肴。

亚洲50最佳餐厅发言人表示：”San迅速成为首尔最受瞩目的高级餐厅之一，获颁’最值得关注奖’实至名归。其团队在烹饪卓越性、复杂度及对本国传统的尊重方面均树立了新标杆，延续了首尔近年涌现创新餐厅这一鼓舞人心的潮流。”

对于荣获2026年度”最值得关注奖”，主厨Jo表示：”能够获得’最值得关注奖’，我深感荣幸，无比感恩。San仍是一家年轻的餐厅，开业不久便得到如此肯定，对我们来说意义重大。感谢亚洲50最佳餐厅给予我们这份鼓励。”

Jo以精湛厨艺展现韩国风味，专注于通过深度与精准度重塑经典菜式。其招牌创作包括：以虾头熬制浓缩高汤制成的虾味韩式辣酱搭配鲜虾，呈现极致鲜味；重新演绎的经典韩式白灼鱿鱼，选用精心处理的枪鱿鱼，佐以墨汁醋辣酱。此外，Jo从自己在釜山成长的童年回忆中汲取灵感，打造出猪肉汤饭的精致版本。这道菜传统上会配咸虾酱享用，如今则改以鱼子酱作点缀，在保留熟悉感的同时，为韩式菜肴带来令人耳目一新的现代诠释。

除上述创新美馔外，向经典传统致敬的招牌菜还包括香瓜水泡菜，为韩国国民美食萝卜水泡菜的变奏版。与此同时，由侍酒师Ju Jaemin主理的餐酒搭配进一步升华San的餐饮体验。宾客可选择五杯或八杯配酒，每款葡萄酒皆经过精心挑选，与层次丰富的佳肴相得益彰。

San是自2017年以来首家获此殊荣的首尔餐厅。最近几届得奖餐厅包括：班加罗尔Farmlore（2025年）——主打极具地方特色的印度食材；北京兰斋（2024年）——以藏传哲学为灵感，注重可持续发展；以及雅加达August（2023年）——通过现代精致料理技巧演绎印尼风味。

“最值得关注奖”是2026年度亚洲50最佳餐厅颁奖典礼前率先公布的三项大奖中的最后一项。本年度颁奖典礼将于2026年3月25日在香港嘉里酒店举行，这是该盛事首次在香港举办，届时将公布亚洲顶尖餐厅榜单。颁奖典礼亦将于当地时间20:00开始，通过50 Best的YouTube频道进行现场直播，直播链接请点击此处。

50 Best与专业服务咨询公司德勤（Deloitte）合作，由其作为官方独立审裁合作伙伴，以确保投票程序及2026年度亚洲50最佳餐厅榜单的公正性与真实性。关于亚洲50最佳餐厅投票程序的详情，请参阅此处。

投票制度

Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants”亚洲50最佳餐厅”榜单由Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants Academy”亚洲50最佳餐厅评审委员会”投票产生，该委员会由超过350位在亚洲餐饮业最具影响力的领袖组成，每位成员均凭借其对亚洲餐饮界的专业见解而获邀加入。评审委员会分为7个地区：印度及印度次大陆；东南亚南部；东南亚北部；香港、台湾及澳门；中国内地；韩国；以及日本。每位投票人须根据其过去18个月内的最佳餐厅体验投出10票，其中至少4票须投予其所属国家／特别行政区以外的餐厅。所有投票人均须保持匿名，投票过程保密、安全，并由专业服务顾问公司Deloitte（德勤）独立裁定。

关于主办目的地合作伙伴：香港旅游发展局

香港旅游发展局（旅发局）是专责推广香港旅游业的政府资助机构，主要职能是提升旅游业对香港社会和经济的贡献，并致力巩固香港作为世界级旅游胜地的地位。旅发局与政府、旅游业界和其他相关界别紧密合作，在全世界各地宣传香港，为旅客提供更多元化的旅游产品和更具质量的服务，同时致力提升旅客在香港的旅游体验。旅发局在全球设有15个办事处，并于7个不同市场设有代办。

关于主要合作伙伴：圣培露和普娜

圣培露和普娜（S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna）为Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants”亚洲50最佳餐厅”的主要赞助商。圣培露和普娜为世界各地的高级餐厅提供优质天然矿泉水。两大品牌在国际市场上象征着追求卓越、愉快和健康于一身的意大利生活方式。

合作伙伴：

• Hong Kong Tourism Board香港旅游发展局——官方主办目的地合作伙伴
• S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna圣培露和普娜——主要合作伙伴及官方饮用水合作伙伴；The Best Restaurant in Asia”亚洲最佳餐厅”赞助商
• Inedit Damm——官方啤酒合作伙伴；Inedit Damm Chefs’ Choice Award”Inedit Damm厨师之选奖”赞助商
• SevenRooms ——官方预订平台合作伙伴；SevenRooms Icon Award”SevenRooms标志人物奖”赞助商
• Doordash——官方外送合作伙伴
• Aspire Lifestyles奥思礼礼宾——官方礼宾合作伙伴
• Lee Kum Kee李锦记——官方酱料及调味品合作伙伴；Highest Climber Award”最佳进步奖”赞助商
• Valrhona法芙娜——官方巧克力合作伙伴；Asia’s Best Pastry Chef Award”亚洲最佳糕点师奖”赞助商
• Vik – 官方葡萄酒合作伙伴；Asia’s Best Sommelier Award”亚洲最佳侍酒师奖” 赞助商
• Nongshim Shinramyun农心辛拉面– 官方合作伙伴；The Best Restaurant in South Korea”韩国最佳餐厅” 赞助商
• Maison Kaviari——官方鱼子酱合作伙伴
• Dassai獭祭——官方清酒合作伙伴
• Langjiu郎酒——官方中国白酒合作伙伴
• Woodford Reserve伍德福德珍藏 ——官方美国威士忌合作伙伴
• Cinco Jotas——官方伊比利亚火腿合作伙伴
• Kerry Hotel, Hong Kong 香港嘉里酒店——官方酒店场地合作伙伴
• The Murray, Hong Kong, a Niccolo Hotel尼依格罗香港美利酒店——官方酒店场地合作伙伴
• Grand Hyatt Hong Kong 香港君悦酒店——官方酒店场地合作伙伴
• The Peninsula Hong Kong 香港半岛酒店——官方酒店场地合作伙伴
• Pier 1929 ——官方场地合作伙伴

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江南區新晉現代韓國高級食府San融合法式料理風格 展現非凡美食及未來上榜潛力

香港 – Media OutReach Newswire – 2026年3月12日 -首爾新晉高級食府San，榮獲S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna（聖沛黎洛和巴娜）贊助的Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants「亞洲50最佳餐廳」頒發2026年度One To Watch Award「最值得關注獎」。此獎項旨在表彰近期嶄露頭角，並有潛力於未來幾年躋身Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants「亞洲50最佳餐廳」榜單的餐廳。

San於2024年開業，在首爾廣受讚譽，短短一年多便憑著卓越表現獲提名競逐One To Watch Award「最值得關注獎」。該餐廳坐落於時尚的江南區，以主廚Jo Seung-Hyun精心構思、融入法式料理風格的精緻現代韓國嚐味菜單而聞名。

Jo 的資歷非凡，曾在三間享負盛名的食府磨鍊廚藝──包括最初在名廚Thomas Keller於納帕谷主理的著名餐廳The French Laundry及法國殿堂級餐廳La Maison Troisgros學藝，其後獲韓裔美籍名廚Corey Lee任命要職，為其三藩市高級亞洲料理餐廳Benu執掌廚房。在Benu擔任行政總廚長達八年後，Jo終於回到家鄉首爾，實現開設San的夢想。匠心獨運的嚐味菜單展現出他對經典法式料理注入韓國特色的創意詮釋，呈現精彩紛呈的時令佳餚。

Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants「亞洲50最佳餐廳」發言人表示：「San迅速成為首爾最受矚目的高級食府之一，獲頒One To Watch Award『最值得關注獎』實至名歸。其團隊在烹飪卓越性、複雜度及對國家傳統的尊重方面均樹立了新標竿，延續首爾近年湧現創新餐廳這股鼓舞人心的潮流。」

對於榮獲2026年度One To Watch Award「最值得關注獎」，主廚Jo表示：「能夠獲得One To Watch Award『最值得關注獎』，San深感榮幸，無比感恩。San仍是一間年輕的餐廳，開業不久便得到如此肯定，對我們來說意義重大。感謝Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants『亞洲50最佳餐廳』給予我們這份鼓勵。」

Jo以精湛廚藝展現韓國風味，專注於透過深度與精準度重塑大家耳熟能詳的菜式。其招牌創作包括：以蝦頭熬煮濃縮高湯製成的蝦味韓式辣醬搭配鮮蝦，呈現極致鮮味；重新演繹的經典韓式白灼魷魚，選用精心處理的槍魷魚，佐以墨汁醋辣醬。此外，Jo從自己在釜山成長的童年回憶中汲取靈感，炮製出豬肉湯飯的精緻版本。這道菜傳統上會配鹹蝦醬享用，如今則改以魚子醬作點綴，在保留熟悉感的同時，為韓式菜餚帶來耳目一新的現代詮釋。

除上述創新美饌外，向經典傳統致敬的招牌菜還包括香瓜水泡菜，為韓國國民美食蘿蔔水泡菜的變奏版。與此同時，由侍酒師Ju Jaemin主理的餐酒搭配進一步昇華San的餐饗體驗。賓客可選擇五杯或八杯配酒，每款葡萄酒皆經過精心挑選，與層次豐富的佳餚相得益彰。

San是自2017年以來首間獲此殊榮的首爾餐廳。最近幾屆得獎餐廳包括：班加羅爾 Farmlore（2025年）──主打極具地方特色的印度食材；北京Lamdre蘭齋（2024年）──以藏傳哲學為靈感，著重可持續發展；以及雅加達August（2023年）──透過現代精緻料理技巧演繹印尼風味。

One To Watch Award「最值得關注獎」是 2026 年度Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants「亞洲50最佳餐廳」頒獎典禮前率先公布三項大獎中的最後一項。本年度頒獎典禮將於2026年3月25日在香港嘉里酒店舉行，乃此項盛事首次在香港舉辦，屆時將公布亞洲頂尖餐廳榜單。頒獎典禮亦將由本地時間20:00開始，通過50 Best的YouTube頻道作現場直播，直播連結請點擊此處。

50 Best與專業服務顧問公司Deloitte（德勤）合作，由其作為官方獨立審裁合作夥伴，以確保投票程序及2026年度Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants「亞洲50最佳餐廳」榜單的公正性與真實性。關於Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants「亞洲50最佳餐廳」投票程序的詳情，請參閱此處。

投票制度

Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants「亞洲50最佳餐廳」榜單由Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants Academy「亞洲50最佳餐廳評審委員會」投票產生，該委員會由超過350位在亞洲餐飲業最具影響力的領袖組成，每位成員均憑藉其對亞洲餐飲界的專業見解而獲邀加入。評審委員會分為7個地區：印度及印度次大陸；東南亞南部；東南亞北部；香港、台灣及澳門；中國內地；韓國；以及日本。每位投票人須根據其過去18個月內的最佳餐廳體驗投出10票，其中至少4票須投予其所屬國家／特別行政區以外的餐廳。所有投票人均須保持匿名，投票過程保密、安全，並由專業服務顧問公司Deloitte（德勤）獨立裁定。

關於主辦目的地合作夥伴：香港旅遊發展局

香港旅遊發展局（旅發局）是專責推廣香港旅遊業的政府資助機構，主要職能是提升旅遊業對香港社會和經濟的貢獻，並致力鞏固香港作為世界級旅遊勝地的地位。旅發局與政府、旅遊業界和其他相關界別緊密合作，在世界各地宣傳香港，為旅客提供更多元化的旅遊產品和更具質素的服務，同時致力提升旅客在香港的旅遊體驗。旅發局在全球設有15個辦事處，並於7個不同市場設有代辦。

關於主要合作夥伴：S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna（聖沛黎洛和巴娜）

S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna（聖沛黎洛和巴娜）為Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants「亞洲50最佳餐廳」的主要贊助商。S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna（聖沛黎洛和巴娜）為世界各地的高級食府提供優質天然礦泉水。兩大品牌在國際市場上象徵著追求卓越、愉快和健康於一身的意大利生活方式。

合作夥伴：

• Hong Kong Tourism Board香港旅遊發展局 – 官方主辦目的地合作夥伴
• S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna 聖沛黎洛和巴娜 – 主要合作夥伴及官方飲用水合作夥伴；The Best Restaurant in Asia「亞洲最佳餐廳」贊助商
• Inedit Damm – 官方啤酒合作夥伴；Inedit Damm Chefs’ Choice Award「Inedit Damm廚師之選獎」贊助商
• SevenRooms – 官方預訂平台合作夥伴；SevenRooms Icon Award「SevenRooms標誌人物獎」贊助商
• Doordash – 官方外送合作夥伴
• Aspire Lifestyles奧思禮禮賓 – 官方禮賓合作夥伴
• Lee Kum Kee李錦記 – 官方醬料及調味品合作夥伴；Highest Climber Award「最佳進步獎」贊助商
• Valrhona 法芙娜 – 官方朱古力合作夥伴；Asia’s Best Pastry Chef Award「亞洲最佳糕點師獎」贊助商
• Vik – 官方葡萄酒合作夥伴；Asia’s Best Sommelier Award「亞洲最佳侍酒師獎」贊助商
• Nongshim Shinramyun農心辛拉麵 – 官方合作夥伴；The Best Restaurant in South Korea「韓國最佳餐廳」贊助商
• Maison Kaviari – 官方魚子醬合作夥伴
• Dassai 獺祭 – 官方清酒合作夥伴
• Langjiu郎酒 – 官方中國白酒合作夥伴
• Woodford Reserve渥福 – 官方美國威士忌合作夥伴
• Cinco Jotas – 官方伊比利亞火腿合作夥伴
• Kerry Hotel, Hong Kong 香港嘉里酒店– 官方酒店場地合作夥伴
• The Murray, Hong Kong, a Niccolo Hotel尼依格羅香港美利酒店 – 官方酒店場地合作夥伴
• Grand Hyatt Hong Kong 香港君悅酒店– 官方酒店場地合作夥伴
• The Peninsula Hong Kong 香港半島酒店– 官方酒店場地合作夥伴
• Pier 1929 – 官方場地合作夥伴

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The new French-influenced, modern Korean fine-dining spot in Gangnam demonstrates exceptional culinary talent and potential for future glory

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 March 2026 – Restaurant San, Seoul’s most outstanding new fine-dining restaurant, has been named the winner of the One To Watch Award 2026 by Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants, sponsored by S.Pellegrino and Acqua Panna. The award singles out a restaurant which has recently started making a big impact and has the potential to secure a spot in the Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants list in the coming years.

San’s nomination comes just over a year since opening in 2024 to widespread admiration in the South Korean capital. Located in the fashionable Gangnam district, San is acclaimed for its refined, French-influenced, modern Korean tasting menu conceived by chef Jo Seung-Hyun.

Chef Jo brings exceptional credentials to the venture, having honed his culinary skills at three distinguished restaurants – starting under the tutelage of Thomas Keller at The French Laundry in Napa Valley and La Maison Troisgros in France, before going on to helm the kitchen at Korean-American celebrity chef Corey Lee’s fine-dining restaurant Benu in San Francisco. After eight years as chef de cuisine at Benu, he finally returned home to Seoul to realise his dream of opening San. The sophisticated tasting menu explores a vibrant range of seasonal dishes presenting his creative interpretation of classical French cuisine with a Korean twist.

A spokesperson for Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants says: “San has quickly become one of the most talked-about fine-dining restaurants in Seoul. With richly deserved recognition as the winner of One To Watch Award, the team is raising the bar for culinary excellence, complexity and respect for national tradition – following an inspiring trend of innovative restaurants to emerge from the capital in recent years.”

On winning the One To Watch Award 2026, Chef Jo says, “I’m incredibly grateful and honoured for San to receive the One To Watch Award. San is still a young restaurant and to be recognised in this way so soon after opening means a great deal to us. Thank you to Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants for this encouragement.”

Showcasing Korean flavours through refined technique, Chef Jo’s cuisine focuses on familiar dishes reimagined with depth and precision. Signature creations include a prawn dish paired with a shrimp-gochujang crafted from a deeply concentrated broth extracted from shrimp heads, delivering intense umami, and a reinterpretation of ojingeo sukhoe, a classic Korean poached squid, using delicately prepared spear squid accompanied by squid-ink chojang. Drawing from his childhood memories growing up in Busan, Chef Jo also presents a refined interpretation of dwaeji-gukbap, traditionally enjoyed with salted shrimp but finished with caviar, offering a sense of familiarity while introducing an unexpected modern expression of Korean cuisine.

Beyond these innovations, signature dishes paying homage to iconic tradition include chamoe dongchimi, a water kimchi twist on Korea’s national dish. The wine pairing, led by Ju Jaemin, meanwhile enhances the dining experience at San. Guests can choose between a five or eight-glass pairing, with each wine meticulously selected to complement the multi-layered dishes.

San is the first restaurant from Seoul to win the award since 2017. Recent winners include Farmlore in Bengaluru (2025), a celebration of hyper‑local Indian ingredients; Lamdre in Beijing (2024), a sustainability focused restaurant inspired by Tibetan philosophy; and August in Jakarta (2023), which reinterprets Indonesian flavours through modern fine‑dining techniques.

The One To Watch Award is the final of three pre-announced awards ahead of the Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026 awards ceremony, which will announce the region’s premier restaurants. The ceremony is being held for the first time in Hong Kong at the Kerry Hotel on 25 March 2026. The awards ceremony will also be streamed live on the 50 Best YouTube channel via the link here, beginning at 20:00 Hong Kong time.

50 Best works with professional services consultancy Deloitte as its official independent adjudication partner to help protect the integrity and authenticity of the voting process and the resulting list of Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026. See more details on Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants voting process here.

How the voting works

The list is compiled by votes from the Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants Academy, an influential group of more than 350 leaders in the restaurant industry across Asia, each selected for their expert opinion of Asia’s restaurant scene. The Academy is divided into seven regions: India & Subcontinent; South-East Asia – South; South-East Asia – North; Hong Kong, Taiwan & Macau; Mainland China; Korea; and Japan. Each voter casts ten votes based on their best restaurant experiences of the previous 18 months, with at least four of these from outside their home country/SAR. Voters are required to remain anonymous and voting is confidential, secure and independently adjudicated by professional services consultancy Deloitte.

About the host destination partner: Hong Kong Tourism Board

The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) is a government-subvented body tasked with maximizing the contribution of tourism to Hong Kong’s economy and upholding Hong Kong as a world-class travel destination. The HKTB works in partnership with relevant government departments and organisations, the travel-related sectors, and other entities related to tourism, to market and promote Hong Kong worldwide, while enhancing visitors’ experiences through providing diverse and high-quality tourism products and services. The HKTB has a worldwide network of 15 offices and has representatives in seven different markets.

About the main partner: S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna

S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna are the main sponsors of Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants. S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna are the leading natural mineral waters in the fine dining world. Together they interpret Italian style worldwide as a synthesis of excellence, pleasure and well-being.

Our Partners:

• Hong Kong Tourism Board – Official Host Destination Partner
• S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna – Main Partner & Official Water Partner; sponsor of The Best Restaurant in Asia
• Inedit Damm – Official Beer Partner; sponsor of the Inedit Damm Chefs’ Choice Award
• SevenRooms – Official Booking Platform Partner; sponsor of the SevenRooms Icon Award
• Doordash – Official Delivery Partner
• Aspire Lifestyles – Official Concierge Partner
• Lee Kum Kee – Official Sauces & Condiments Partner; sponsor of Highest Climber Award
• Valrhona – Official Chocolate Partner; sponsor of Asia’s Best Pastry Chef Award
• Vik – Official Wine Partner; sponsor of Asia’s Best Sommelier Award
• Nongshim Shinramyun – Official Partner; sponsor of The Best Restaurant in South Korea
• Maison Kaviari – Official Caviar Partner
• Dassai – Official Sake Partner
• Langjiu – Official Baijiu Partner
• Woodford Reserve – Official American Whiskey Partner
• Cinco Jotas – Official Iberico Ham Partner
• Kerry Hotel, Hong Kong – Official Hotel Venue Partner
• The Murray, Hong Kong, a Niccolo Hotel – Official Hotel Venue Partner
• Grand Hyatt Hong Kong – Official Hotel Venue Partner
• The Peninsula Hong Kong – Official Hotel Venue Partner
• Pier 1929 – Official Venue Partner

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