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The following announcement was issued today to a Regulatory Information Service approved by the Financial Conduct Authority in the United Kingdom.

Highlights

• Underlying profit from continuing businesses¹ grew 44% to US$117 million
• Reported profit was US$118 million, compared to a US$38 million loss in the prior year period
• Like-for-like (LFL) subsidiary sales growth from continuing businesses² improved to 3%
• Health & Beauty sustained strong LFL sales; Convenience and Home Furnishings returned to growth
• E-commerce and DFIQ Media contributed to approximately 35% of sales growth
• Return on capital employed improved to 12%, up from 9% as of December 2025
• Interim dividend of US¢6.20 per share, up 77% year-on-year. Maintain full-year dividend payout of 70%
• Raised full-year organic revenue³ growth guidance to be between 3.0% and 4.0%, and underlying profit to be between US$285 million and US$305 million
• Announced 100% interest acquisition of Cody Hong Kong (Cody HK), one of the leading outdoor advertising solution providers in Hong Kong

Group Chief Executive

DFI RETAIL GROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED

HALF-YEAR RESULTS FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 JUNE 2026

OVERVIEW

The Group delivered strong performance in an evolving macroeconomic climate, underpinned by disciplined execution and a focus on driving higher returns. A portfolio built on everyday essentials, combined with a strong value proposition with convenience, continues to resonate with customers against the backdrop of oil price volatility. For the first half of 2026, subsidiary LFL sales growth from continuing businesses⁴ further improved to 3%. This was driven by sustained strong momentum in the Health & Beauty segment, as well as a return to growth in both the Convenience and Home Furnishings businesses. Price reinvestment, supported by a reset in sourcing strategy, drove Food volume growth with Wellcome’s basket price now trading at a discount relative to the Greater Bay Area⁵, compared to a premium in the prior year.

The Group’s commitment to retail excellence, a lean overhead structure and expanded omnichannel touchpoints enables us to serve our customers with better pricing and better experience. The DFI Omni Platform further strengthens this by seamlessly integrating our extensive store network with digital capabilities, delivering greater convenience and personalisation while unlocking new value pools through rich, cross-format data insights. Developing and scaling high-margin revenue streams, including retail media (DFIQ Media) and insights monetisation (DFIQ Insights), will diversify our profit base and support long-term value creation.

To enhance operational efficiency and improve productivity of team members, the Group introduced GenAI-powered tools in the first half of 2026, with plans to scale deployment across operating markets in the coming months. In parallel, AI capabilities are increasingly embedded across core retail functions, including assortment optimisation, promotion planning and demand forecasting, to drive better, more data-driven decisions.

The Group undertook a thorough review of the cost structure with the aim of driving sustainable savings and improving long-term cost efficiency. This has led to a reallocation of resources and costs toward format-level operations, driving greater agility and responsiveness to evolving market conditions, while continuing to reduce central selling, general and administrative (SG&A) costs through overhead optimisation. Combined with improving digital economics, underlying operating profit from continuing businesses⁶ grew 14% year-on-year in the first half of 2026. Improved operating performance and lower financing costs contributed to an 11% increase in underlying profit attributable to shareholders, or 44% from continuing businesses⁷ only.

The Group maintained a healthy balance sheet with a net debt position of US$22 million as of 30 June 2026. Return on capital employed further improved to 12%, up from 9% as of December 2025.

The Group declared an interim dividend of US¢6.20 per share, representing a significant increase of 77% compared to the same period last year. This enhanced interim dividend distribution underscored the Board’s confidence in the Group’s underlying business momentum and strong cash flow generation, while ensuring sufficient capital for future growth in line with our 70% payout policy.

OPERATING PERFORMANCE

Overall
For the first half of 2026, underlying subsidiary revenue from continuing businesses⁶ was US$4.1 billion, up 4% year-on-year and 3% on a LFL basis. The growth was driven by strong performance in the Health & Beauty division, as well as a return to growth in the Convenience and Home Furnishings segments. Total revenue, including Maxim’s, was US$5.6 billion. Excluding divestments⁷, total revenue increased by approximately 4%.

Overall underlying profit attributable to shareholders from continuing businesses⁷ grew 44% year-on-year to US$117 million, primarily driven by improved operating profit and lower financing costs.

Underlying subsidiary profit from continuing businesses⁶ was US$101 million, reflecting a 49% year-on-year increase, primarily driven by earnings recovery in the Home Furnishings and Food segment with lower SG&A expenses as a result of overhead reduction.

Underlying profit from associates was US$16 million, down from US$30 million in the prior comparable period, which included share of profits from Robinsons Retail ahead of its disposal. Excluding this, profit contribution from associates was up 22% year-on-year due to robust sales growth and effective cost optimisation at Maxim’s.

The Group reported operating cash flow after lease payments of US$178 million, 16% higher than the prior year period, driven by underlying operating profit growth. Free cash flow for the period was a net inflow of US$85 million, down 5% year-on-year, due to increased capex investment in priorities that will further strengthen the Group’s competitive position while driving long-term value for shareholders.

Digital
Capturing a significant share of daily essential customer missions in Hong Kong, the DFI Omni Platform – powered by yuu – enables deeper customer engagement across offline and online touchpoints, maximises data capture and unlocks incremental margin opportunities beyond core retail through DFIQ Media and DFIQ Insights. Overall digital turned profitable, with e-commerce and DFIQ Media contributing to approximately 35% of total revenue growth in the first half of 2026. This was supported by improved underlying e-commerce economics, a rising online sales penetration⁸ to 6.9% and 3 times in DFIQ Media revenue compared to first half of 2025. As of June 2026, more than 10,000 digital media-ready screens were available across DFI outlets.

Subsidiaries
Sales for the Health & Beauty division were US$1.4 billion, up 8% year-on-year from continuing businesses⁹, 7% in constant currency, or 6% on a LFL basis, with continued market share gains across key operating markets. Mannings and Guardian deepened their leadership as the trusted advisors for wellness through an enhanced, wellness-focused assortment and continued roll-out of skin and scalp assessment services across a wider store network. The recently announced exclusive distribution partnership with Holland & Barrett, a leading UK health and wellness retailer, will further expand customer access to trusted wellness solutions in Hong Kong and Singapore, followed by a broader rollout across selected Asia markets in the coming years. In Hong Kong and Macau, Mannings delivered 5% LFL sales growth, driven by increased basket size and robust tourist store sales amid higher visitor arrivals. In Southeast Asia, Guardian achieved strong LFL sales growth of 9%, supported by higher basket sizes and improved promotional efficiency, with Indonesia and Vietnam delivering close to 20% LFL growth. Excluding the impact of cost reallocation and closure of Mannings China offline stores, divisional profit increased moderately by 2% to US$109 million. Margin declined primarily due to increased strategic promotions to drive stronger sales and market share in Southeast Asia, particularly in Malaysia where health & beauty retailers did not benefit from the SARA Cash Aid Programme.

Total Convenience sales were US$1.2 billion, up 4% year-on-year or 2% on a LFL basis, as continued growth in higher-margin categories, including ready-to-eat (RTE) and exclusive collectibles, more than offset the decline in lower-margin cigarette volumes. Hong Kong LFL sales returned to growth in the second quarter following ten consecutive quarters of decline, supported by RTE and an expanded non-food assortment, including limited-edition collectibles and K-pop merchandise. Excluding cigarettes, LFL sales were up 3% for the period. In Singapore, effective promotional campaigns and collectible product launches drove strong LFL sales growth of 8%. In South China, continued store network expansion through a capex-light franchise model – including a net addition of 112 stores since June 2025 to nearly 1,980 locations – contributed to 12% sales growth year-on-year or 6% on constant currency basis. LFL sales were 1% higher compared to the prior year period, driven by the successful launch of Own Brand in key categories of frozen products and packaged drinks. The team remains focused on driving footfall and sales through further expansion of the RTE offering across both offline and online channels. This includes a broader rollout of the Food Bar to 453 stores as of June 2026, up from 325 at year-end 2025, and strong overall online sales growth of more than 35%. Excluding cost reallocation impact, profit for the division increased by 2% to reach US$37 million.

Reported sales for the Food division from continuing businesses¹⁰ were US$1.1 billion, up 1% year-on-year. LFL sales returned to positive growth of 0.5% in the second quarter of 2026. In Hong Kong, investment in reduced pricing on core basket items, a stronger fresh proposition, and Own Brand offering drove 2% increase in total volume and 0.5% LFL sales growth in the first half of 2026. As of June 2026, Wellcome’s “Everyday Value” range has expanded to nearly 500 items, offering savings of up to 40%, bringing its basket price down from a premium to a discount relative to the Greater Bay Area. The team also accelerated omnichannel growth with more than 35% growth in online order volume. In Cambodia, Lucky reported strong double-digit sales growth, with profit more than doubling year-on-year. The plan to open 50 new stores over the next few years remains on track. Macau Food sales remained challenging as a result of cross-border grocery shopping. Excluding the impact of cost reallocation and the divestment of Singapore Food, overall divisional profit increased by 27% year-on-year to US$17 million.

The Home Furnishings division delivered strong recovery in performance during the first half of 2026, with LFL sales growth of 4%, compared to a decline of 6% in the prior year period. Price reinvestment in core value SKUs, a stronger focus on locally relevant ranges and IKEA Food innovation drove increased footfall and items per baskets, resulting in a 3% LFL sales growth in Hong Kong and 5% in Taiwan. IKEA Food remains a critical traffic and revenue driver, accounting for 15% of total sales. In Indonesia, while offline sales momentum remained soft, LFL sales trend improved on a strengthening IKEA’s omnichannel proposition with online sales penetration reaching 24%. Sales recovery and effective cost optimisation measures contributed to 85% growth in overall divisional profit, excluding cost reallocation impact.

Associates
The Group’s share of Maxim’s underlying profits was US$16 million for the first half of 2026, up 15% year-on-year, underpinned by continued cost optimisation and operational efficiency measures. Sales for the period increased by 4%, driven by strong restaurant performance in Southeast Asia and a return to growth in the Chinese mainland, partially offset by weaker sales in Hong Kong.

RECENT BUSINESS DEVELOPMENTS

On 30 June 2026, the Group announced the acquisition of 100% interest in Cody Hong Kong (Cody HK), one of the leading outdoor advertising solution providers in Hong Kong, for a cash consideration of HK$30.2 million (approximately US$3.8 million) from ARN Media Network Limited (ASX: A1N), subject to customary adjustments.

The acquisition advances DFI’s strategy to build a full-funnel advertising solution in Hong Kong through DFIQ Media. By integrating Cody HK’s strategic assets – including multi-year exclusive advertising rights with Kowloon Motor Bus (KMB) and Hong Kong Tramways (HKT) – with DFI’s extensive store network, growing online user base, and closed-loop measurement capabilities, DFIQ Media strengthens its ability to deliver high-impact advertising solutions to a broader advertiser base across online, in-store, and outdoor channels.

Subject to satisfaction of third-party consents, the transaction is expected to complete in the second half of 2026.

PEOPLE

On 6 July 2026, the Group announced four senior leadership appointments effective from 1 August 2026. These moves reflect the Group’s continued focus on strengthening its leadership pipeline and driving the next phase of growth with experienced, proven leaders.

Andrew Wong will be appointed Chief Executive Officer, DFI IKEA. Formerly CEO of Health & Beauty, Andrew brings extensive experience in driving customer-led growth, operational discipline and in-store digitalisation across multiple markets. His earlier leadership of franchise operations at Jardine Restaurant Group positions him well to lead the IKEA business into its next phase of development.

Curtis Liu, having most recently served as Chief Executive Officer of Food, will be appointed Chief Executive Officer, Health & Beauty. His proven leadership in driving customer value repositioning in Hong Kong, combined with deep operational retail knowledge and digital experience at JD.com, positions him well to drive continued momentum and omnichannel growth in Health & Beauty.

Tom van der Lee will be appointed Chief Executive Officer, Food. Tom has played an instrumental role as Group Chief Financial Officer, driving financial discipline and supporting key strategic decisions across the Group. His prior experience at FrieslandCampina, a global food company, and his broad financial leadership across DFI banners in Southeast Asia supported his strong commercial grounding to lead the Food business.

Kaizhi Wu will succeed Tom as Group Chief Financial Officer. Kaizhi currently serves as Group Finance Director, Planning & Reporting, based in Hong Kong. Prior to joining DFI, he served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Yonghui Superstores Co., and earlier held senior roles at Jardine Matheson, Fosun Group and PwC in London. Kaizhi will join the Group’s Management Committee upon assuming his new role.

OUTLOOK

The Group remains confident in our ability to navigate the evolving trading environment, supported by sharpened business priorities, a strong balance sheet and low-cost operating model. Financial outlook outlined at the Investor Day in December 2025 remains intact as DFI continues to execute our multi-year strategic initiatives that are critical to driving sustainable revenue and earnings growth. These initiatives include strengthening our value proposition, strategically expanding store network, enhancing omnichannel capabilities and accelerating digital asset monetisation through data-driven insights. In particular, the growing DFI Omni Platform will deepen our customer engagement, further reinforce our core retail strength and enhance overall earnings resilience in the long term.

Despite an elevated oil price outlook for the remainder of the year, the Group expects to deliver stronger profitability supported by enhanced operational efficiency. As a result, the Group revises up its full-year organic revenue growth¹¹ outlook to be between 3.0% and 4.0% (up from previously 2.0% to 3.0%), and underlying profit attributable to shareholders to be between US$285 million and US$305 million (up from previously US$270 million and US$300 million).

Scott Price
Group Chief Executive

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¹ Excluding impacts of divestment of Singapore Food business, closure of Mannings China and disposal of minority stake of Robinsons Retail
² Excluding impacts of divestment of Singapore Food business and closure of Mannings China
³ Excluding Singapore Food and Mannings China
⁴ Excluding impacts of divestment of Singapore Food business and closure of Mannings China
⁵ Based on a third-party assured price comparison of a 200-item comparable basket between DFI and Shenzhen
⁶ Excluding impacts of divestment of Singapore Food business and closure of Mannings China
⁷ Excluding impacts of divestment of Singapore Food business, closure of Mannings China and disposal of minority stake of Robinsons Retail
⁸ Excluding cigarettes under Convenience and IKEA Food
⁹ Excluding Mannings China
¹⁰ Excluding Singapore Food business
¹¹ Excluding Singapore Food and Mannings China
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DFI Retail Group

DFI Retail Group (the Group) is a leading Asian retailer, driven by its purpose to ‘Sustainably Serve Asia for Generations with Everyday Moments’.

At 30 June 2026, the Group and its associates operated 7,659 outlets across 12 markets, of which 5,593 stores were operated by subsidiaries. The Group, together with its associates, employed over 81,000 people, with more than 43,000 people employed by subsidiaries. The Group had reported revenue of US$8.9 billion in 2025.

The Group is committed to delivering quality, value and service to consumers across the region through trusted brands, strong local market positions, and a broad retail ecosystem supported by extensive store networks, digital capabilities and efficient supply chains.

The Group and its associates operate a portfolio of well-known brands across five key divisions. The principal brands are:

Health and Beauty

• Mannings in Hong Kong and Macau S.A.R.; Guardian in Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and Vietnam.

Convenience

• 7-Eleven in Hong Kong and Macau S.A.R., Singapore and Southern China.

Food

• Wellcome and Market Place in Hong Kong S.A.R.; San Miu in Macau S.A.R.; Lucky in Cambodia.

Home Furnishings

• IKEA in Hong Kong and Macau S.A.R., Indonesia and Taiwan.

Restaurants

• Hong Kong Maxim’s group on the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong and Macau S.A.R., Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.

The Group’s parent company, DFI Retail Group Holdings Limited, is incorporated in Bermuda and has a primary listing in the equity shares (transition) category of the London Stock Exchange, with secondary listings in Bermuda and Singapore. The Group’s businesses are managed from Hong Kong. DFI Retail Group is a member of the Jardine Matheson group.

We.R.Wira Season 4 Equips Youth with Industry Ready Skills Aligned with UN SDGs

SELANGOR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 July 2026 – Centriq PR, independent Malaysian public relations consultancy, marked another milestone in its commitment to purposeful communication as Season 4 of its social impact initiative, We.R.Wira, culminated in the Golden Wira Awards Ceremony at Tan Yew Sing Auditorium, INTI International College Subang.

At its core, We.R.Wira reflects Centriq PR’s belief that heroism lives in ordinary individuals—the everyday heroes (“Wira” ) who choose to act with passion and purpose for causes they believe in. By empowering youth to uncover and tell these stories, Centriq PR aims to nurture purposeful storytellers and future changemakers.

Equipping Youth with Industry‑Ready Skills
As the communication industry evolves, Centriq PR recognises that practitioners need more than creativity. They must develop a deeper understanding of the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs), communicate their relevance to different audiences and connect with collaborators across sectors. We.R.Wira equips students with these industry‑relevant skills by combining real‑world storytelling, SDG alignment and academia‑industry partnerships.

In her opening remarks, Managing Director of Centriq PR, Jacqueline Arnold, shared, “At Centriq PR, we believe storytelling has the power to educate, inspire and bring people together. Storytelling is more than creative expression; it is practice for life. Beyond learning to craft authentic narratives, students gain the ability to identify stakeholders with shared values, build meaningful collaborations and amplify stories across multiple platforms to inspire real impact. This is what PR is all about. Through We.R.Wira, we encourage young communicators to listen with empathy and give voice to everyday heroes who create positive change in their communities.”

Season 4 recorded its strongest participation to date, receiving 41 submissions from four institutions: UOW Malaysia Glenmarie, UTAR Kampar, UiTM Shah Alam, and newcomer INTI International College Subang, which proudly hosted the ceremony. Collectively, participants explored 12 of the 17 UN SDGs, with SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), SDG 15 (Life on Land), and SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities) most represented.

Building Skills Through Workshops and Resources
Centriq PR also led a workshop at INTI International College Subang, supported by a video series and workshop deck, to introduce strategic communications, SDG alignment and ESG‑focused narratives. These resources gave students practical skills to connect their stories to sustainability goals and prepare to collaborate with stakeholders as future communicators.

Celebrating Storytelling as a Catalyst for Change
Entries were evaluated by a panel comprising Loke Pak‑Yen (United Nations Association Malaysia), Frank Chan (MDEC), Norhizam Abdul Kadir (EVD Berhad), and Arnold.

The event brought together students, educators and industry leaders to celebrate storytelling as a catalyst for positive change, demonstrating how strategic communications can help advance the UN SDGs.

Academic Dean of INTI International College Subang, Mr. Eric Lee, noted, “This semester, INTI International College Subang aligned its Mass Communication module assessments with the We.R.Wira campaign, encouraging students to submit their coursework to the national competition.”

Honouring Champions and Outstanding Stories
For its compelling storytelling and lasting community impact, the submission titled Anak Pulau: Below the Surface by UiTM Shah Alam emerged champion. Another submission by UiTM Shah Alam, Where Heart Meets: The Story of Tender Hearts Cafe secured the first runner‑up spot, while Beyond the Sirens by UOW Glenmarie took second runner‑up position.

For demonstrating exceptional merit and strong performance, four Honourable Mentions were presented to Colouring Lives (UOW Glenmarie) and Keep Wildlife Wild: Animal Neighbours Project, Sixteen Pillars, One Heritage, and Invisible Citizens: The Fight For A Name, all submitted by UiTM Shah Alam.

In the new Outstanding SDG Alignment category, the submissions titled Invisible Citizens: The Fight For a Name (SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities) and The Lost Food Project: More Than Leftovers (SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production; SDG 2: Zero Hunger), UiTM Shah Alam emerged as winners for their powerful alignment with selected SDGs and ability to inspire awareness and action.

Looking Ahead to Season 5
Through We.R.Wira, Centriq PR is cultivating the next generation of communicators by equipping students with practical experience in strategic storytelling, SDG alignment, stakeholder engagement, and industry collaboration—skills essential in today’s PR profession.

Season 4 leaves a resounding message: Change begins when those who care enough, dare to act. Looking ahead, We.R.Wira will return for Season 5, reaffirming Centriq PR’s long‑term commitment to nurturing future communicators through meaningful storytelling, collaboration and social impact initiatives.

Hashtag: #WeRWira #WeRWiraS4 #SocialImpact #SDG #BeTheChange #SustainableDevelopmentGoals

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About Centriq PR

Centriq PR is a Malaysian independent public relations consultancy, recognised for its expertise in strategic content development, corporate communications, media relations, reputation management, ESG communications, and crisis response.

The consultancy focuses on human intelligence, ethical guidance, and trust-building to provide strategic communications counsel, partnering with organisations across industries to build trust, strengthen stakeholder relationships, and deliver measurable outcomes.

Beyond client work, Centriq PR champions communications as a force for social impact. Its flagship youth initiative, We.R.Wira, equips students with practical storytelling skills and amplifies inspiring stories aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs), showing how communication can drive lasting positive change.

That success has never been built around a single mode of transport. Copenhagen is not simply a cycling city, nor is it defined by its metro or buses. It is an integrated mobility ecosystem where every mode serves a distinct purpose. Bicycles are ideal for short trips. Public transport moves large numbers of people efficiently across the city. Walking remains part of daily life. Taxis fill the journeys that other options do not always serve well, whether it is an early morning airport transfer, an elderly passenger travelling home, a family carrying luggage or visitors arriving in the city for the first time. Rather than competing with one another, each mode strengthens the overall system.

Yet even one of the world’s most successful mobility systems now faces a new challenge.

According to a joint mobility analysis by the Capital Region of Denmark and the City of Copenhagen, the Greater Copenhagen area is expected to generate around 800,000 additional journeys every day by 2035. That growth will be shared across every mode of transport, including approximately 290,000 additional walking trips, 110,000 cycling trips, 80,000 public transport journeys and 310,000 car trips each day.

These figures reveal an important reality. Copenhagen is not expecting people to abandon bicycles for cars, nor is it attempting to replace one mode of transport with another. As the population grows, tourism expands and economic activity increases, demand will rise across the entire mobility system.

The real challenge is therefore not deciding which mode of transport should dominate. It is finding ways to accommodate hundreds of thousands of additional journeys while preserving the quiet streets, public spaces and quality of life that have made Copenhagen one of the world’s most liveable cities.

This philosophy is increasingly reflected in the city’s approach to mobility. Walking, cycling, public transport, cars and taxis are no longer viewed as competing alternatives, but as complementary parts of the same transport ecosystem, each serving different travel needs.

The challenge is not unique to Copenhagen.

According to the European Environment Agency (EEA), road traffic remains Europe’s largest source of environmental noise, affecting around 92 million people. The report concludes that electrification alone will not solve the problem. Cleaner vehicles are essential, but so are better urban planning and a more balanced transport system.

In other words, the future of urban mobility will not be determined by how many electric vehicles a city puts on its streets. It will depend on whether every journey is served by the right mode, at the right time and in the right place.

Even the best transport systems leave certain journeys uncovered.

Not everyone can cycle to the airport before sunrise. Elderly passengers may struggle with luggage on public transport. Visitors arriving in Copenhagen for the first time may not feel confident combining several transport options simply to reach their hotel. These journeys represent only a small proportion of daily travel, but they will always exist. This is where ride-hailing finds its place within the mobility ecosystem. It complements public transport and cycling rather than competing with them.

The quality of that service, however, depends on far more than the vehicle itself.

Ultimately, every journey is shaped by the person behind the wheel. A safe drive, professional conduct, punctuality, a warm greeting or a helping hand with a suitcase all contribute to the passenger’s experience. In a city like Copenhagen, these small moments help shape the city’s reputation just as much as its infrastructure.

This is the context in which Green SM enters Copenhagen.

Over the past three years, Green SM has accumulated experience from millions of journeys every day and billions of kilometres travelled in fully electric vehicles across Asia. Yet in Copenhagen, scale alone means very little. The more important question is whether a mobility service can integrate seamlessly into an already successful transport system and make it work even better.

For that reason, Green SM invests not only in an all-electric fleet, but also in rigorous driver recruitment and training covering safety, customer service, operational excellence and local cultural understanding. The objective is not simply to move passengers from one destination to another, but to deliver journeys that reflect the standards Copenhagen has spent decades building.

Perhaps that is why Copenhagen became Green SM’s first destination in Europe.

The ambition is not to introduce a new model of urban mobility. It is to become a trusted addition to one that already works exceptionally well.

Ultimately, success in Copenhagen will never be measured by the number of vehicles on the road. The city does not need more cars simply to fill its streets. It needs mobility services that are available when people need them, complement the existing transport network and quietly step back once their role is complete, leaving the city every bit as liveable as before.

If Green SM can help make thousands of daily journeys more convenient, safer and more reliable, while preserving the rhythm of life that makes Copenhagen unique, that may be success enough.

Hashtag: #GreenSM

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HKT.AI aggregates a wide range of Chinese Mainland-based and global AI resources, enabling businesses and individuals to seamlessly access and switch across specialised applications and tools on a single platform to meet diverse work and everyday needs. At initial launch, HKT.AI offers four key features, including Image Studio, Writing Studio, Social Content Studio, and an AI Arena that help users select the suitable model. The platform also provides secure dedicated storage that automatically preserves chat histories, eliminating the need for users to search across different apps and facilitating future reference and reuse. This is reinforced by enterprise-grade security that safeguards customers’ uploaded data.

HKT.AI initially comes with around 20 preconfigured AI agents to facilitate an easy start. Addressing the needs of SMEs, HKT.AI offers a collection of Hong Kong-focused business AI agents that take on routine tasks, such as company filing and documents generation for assisting tax-related matters, to drive greater efficiency and competitiveness among SMEs. Designed for supporting a variety of business scenarios, the AI agents are categorised by job function to help users locate the appropriate tools, including auto roster planner and complaint response assistant, at ease.

For consumers, the platform features engaging and educational AI agents such as a personal fitness trainer, a star‑chef cooking coach, and a creative naming tool. New features will be added on gradually, including PowerPoint and video generating tools.

HKT will offer businesses and individual users with a dedicated, round‑the‑clock hotline dedicated for AI support, along with a range of training sessions and workshops, ensuring users can master the applications and receive assistance in a timely manner. Designated specialists will also be provided to assist businesses with platform setup as needed.

Starting today, HKT will invite selected businesses and 1O1O customers to trial HKT.AI for free, with plans to gradually enrich the range of AI resources and agents and make it available to more customers.

Susanna Hui, HKT Group Managing Director, said, “HKT has been proactively capitalising the opportunities arising from the rapid advancement of AI, while accelerating its transformation from a traditional telecommunications service provider into an integrated data and intelligent technology enabler serving both enterprise and individual customers. We are committed to leveraging our network infrastructure, cross-industry ecosystem, diverse partner network, and extensive customer base to build an end-to-end innovation value chain spanning connectivity, data and intelligence, leading customers in embracing new technologies, empowering every step of their journey, as well as accelerating the broad adoption of AI. To advance this commitment, we are introducing HKT.AI, our self-developed, purpose-driven platform that transforms cutting-edge AI capabilities into intuitive, secure and reliable tools, all accessible through a single gateway designed to serve and empower businesses and consumers. Our goal is to support Hong Kong’s “AI for All” vision and proactively align with the nation’s “AI+” initiative, fostering the growth of the digital economy and a smart society.”

Recently, HKT has introduced other AI-driven services, including the AI CMO marketing solution, which can rapidly generate marketing videos incorporating local language and scenarios based on social listening insights together with data analytics from The Club ecosystem for merchants’ use on The Club and their platforms. Tap & Go has also launched Hong Kong’s first Single Use Card for consumers, enabling users to manage the risks associated with Agentic AI in transactional workflows and merchant data breaches.

Hashtag: #HKT

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About HKT

HKT is a technology, media, and telecommunications leader with more than 150 years of history in Hong Kong. As the city’s true 5G provider, HKT connects businesses and people locally and globally. Our end-to-end enterprise solutions make us a market-leading digital transformation partner of choice for businesses, whereas our comprehensive connectivity and smart living offerings enrich people’s lives and cater for their diverse needs for work, entertainment, education, well-being, and even a sustainable low-carbon lifestyle. Together with our digital ventures which support digital economy development and help connect Hong Kong to the world as an international financial centre, HKT endeavours to contribute to smart city development and help our community tech forward.

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HKT.AI匯聚多元化的中國內地及全球AI資源，讓企業及個人用戶在單一平台上，無縫使用及切換至不同的專用應用程式及工具，以滿足不同的工作及日常需要。平台推出初期提供四個核心功能，包括圖片工作室、寫作工作室、社交內容工作室及協助用戶挑選合適模型的大模型擂台。平台亦設有安全的專屬儲存空間，能自動保存對話紀錄及生成內容，令用戶毋須在不同應用程式中找尋對話紀錄，日後亦能輕鬆查閱或重用；同時具備企業級安全保障，保護用戶上載的數據。

HKT.AI平台推出初期設有約二十個預設AI助理，讓用戶輕鬆上手。平台亦特別為中小企設有一系列針對香港商務的AI助理分擔日常工作，如公司申報和協助處理稅務事項的文書生成等，藉此提升中小企營運效率及市場競爭力。各種AI助理亦為支援不同業務場景而設，並以工作職能分類，方便用戶快速找到如AI自動排班助理、客戶投訴回覆助手等合適工具。

在個人用戶方面，平台亦提供如個人健身教練、星級大廚和命名神器等具趣味和益智性的AI助理。平台稍後亦將逐步增加新功能，包括PPT簡報和影片生成工具等。

香港電訊將為企業及個人用戶提供24小時專屬AI支援熱線及各類培訓和工作坊，確保用戶能掌握各種應用及獲得及時協助，亦會為有需要的企業用戶，提供專人平台設置服務。

即日起，香港電訊將邀請特選企業及1O1O客戶率先免費試用HKT.AI，並會逐步豐富涵蓋的AI資源及助理，供更多客戶使用。

香港電訊集團董事總經理許漢卿表示：「香港電訊一直積極把握AI急促發展帶來的契機，隨著集團提速由傳統電訊服務供應商，升級為面向企業與個人客戶的綜合數據與智能科技推動者，我們銳意透過自身的網絡基建、跨領域生態圈、多元產業夥伴網絡及龐大客戶基礎，打通從連接、數據到智能的端到端創新價值鏈，引領客戶擁抱新技術，賦能每一步，加快推動AI普及應用。就此，我們特別推出自主開發的HKT.AI，將尖端的AI能力匯聚至單一平台，並轉化為易用、安全及可靠的工具，藉以服務並賦能企業及個人客戶，支持實踐香港『全民AI』願景，並主動對接國家『人工智能+』行動，促進數字經濟及智慧社會發展。」

香港電訊近日亦推出其他多項AI相關服務，包括營銷方案AI CMO，能夠根據社交聆聽結果，以及The Club生態圈的數據分析，快速生成結合本地用語及場景的營銷影片，供商戶在The Club及其自身平台使用。此外，Tap & Go「拍住賞」亦已推出全港首張個人Single Use Card，協助用戶管控與自主AI代理 (Agentic AI) 執行交易流程時相關及商戶資料外洩的風險。

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香港電訊是科技、媒體及電訊的領導者，扎根香港逾150 年。香港電訊作為真正的 5G 網絡營運商，為企業及大眾接通本地和全球。我們的全方位企業應用方案，成為企業進行數碼轉型的不二之選。與此同時，我們全面的網絡及智能生活服務組合，豐富大眾日常生活，並滿足他們對工作、娛樂、教育、健康，以至可持續低碳生活的各種需要。連同我們支援數碼經濟發展及協助香港作為國際金融中心連繫世界的數碼企業業務，香港電訊致力為智慧城市發展作出貢獻，以科技成就未來。

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Featuring a diverse range of activities, including nomadic culture performances, intangible cultural heritage (ICH) exhibitions, and folk customs experiences, this year’s festival showcases the region’s unique nomadic culture with modern cultural tourism development. The event has attracted numerous visitors eager to experience the charm of grassland culture.

The opening ceremony transformed Yuke Grassland into a natural stage. Local herders drove cattle across the vast grasslands, carrying black yak-hair tents traditionally used by Kham pastoralists and holding urdah—traditional stone-throwing ropes used by Tibetan herders for livestock management. The scenes vividly recreated the millennia-old nomadic lifestyle of Kham communities, who have long followed seasonal migration routes in search of water and pasture.

Behind them came a grand procession of heavy cavalry and the legendary Gesar riders. Riders in traditional attire galloped across the grassland, valiant and heroic in bearing. A vibrant parade of ethnic costumes then took the stage, showcasing pulu—a traditional Tibetan handwoven wool textile—alongside modern tailoring designs, highlighting the blending of ancient culture and modern fashion.

“As the scenes of nomadic migration gradually unfolded before my eyes, a long-lost yearning for a simpler pastoral life suddenly welled up within me,” said Mr. Zhang, a visitor who traveled from Beijing especially for the event. “My whole family loves the grassland lifestyle in Daofu. It is something you cannot experience in the city.”

The Sichuan Ganzi Mountain Culture & Tourism Festival has been successfully held for seven editions to date. Running through July 26, this year’s festival features eight major events, including the opening ceremony, the Ganzi 1,000-person ICH livestream showcase, and the fashion-inspired Guozhuang gala. Moreover, a range of grassland market activities—including ICH workshops, local produce exhibitions, local food tasting, and music-themed leisure gatherings—are being held in parallel, offering visitors an immersive cultural experience.

Daofu County, where this event took place, is situated in northwestern Sichuan Province, with an average summer temperature of around 24°C. The county boasts a remarkable blend of natural landscapes—including Yala Snow Mountain, Stone Forest Park, Yuke Grassland, alpine meadows, and Tianlong Lake—and cultural heritage, such as Kham traditions and the Highland Silk Road. From July 2021 to June 2026, Daofu County received a cumulative total of 10.4123 million tourists, generating nearly 11.454 billion yuan in tourism revenue.

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致富證券

致富證券創立於 1979 年，是香港具有深厚傳承的港資科技零售券商。47年來，致富證券始終秉持誠信務實、以客為本的服務理念，陪伴投資者穿越 1987 年全球股災、1997 年亞洲金融風暴及 2008 年全球金融海嘯等多個市場週期，如今擁有全港券商最多的15間分行服務網絡遍佈港九新界，為客戶提供全面的投資、理財服務及方案，包括股票、期貨、基金、加密貨幣、債券及資產管理等一站式投資理財服務。如今，致富證券積極推動數碼交易、金融科技創新及人工智能技術，以科技創新優化投資服務，打造覆蓋全球市場的一站式數碼化投資交易平台，為投資者提供便捷、高效、以及值得信賴的全新投資服務，繼續引領港資券商發展的新篇章。致富證券有限公司（中央編號：BWN872）為香港證監會認可的持牌法團，持有1、2、4、5、7、9 號牌，具有提供證券交易、期貨合約交易、就證券提供意見、就期貨合約提供意見、提供自動化交易服務、提供資產管理的資質。

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该通讯社在《今日美国》（USA Today）提供线上新闻发布，并扩大了在美国高域名评分的本地新闻网站上的保证发布范围，以提升 AI 可见性

香港特别行政区 – Media OutReach Newswire – 2026年7月28日 – 亚太地区首家全球新闻通讯社传讯拓展（Media OutReach Newswire）通过新增保证发布的新闻数量，进一步扩大了美国的发布网络。

通过新的战略协议，传讯拓展现可为客户提供覆盖《今日美国》（USA Today）、雅虎财经（Yahoo Finance）、美联社（AP）等美国旗舰媒体，以及 770多家具有域名权威性的可信新闻网站上的保证线上发布服务。此次服务升级聚焦于在具有域名权威性的媒体平台上保证发布新闻，以提升 AI 可见性。通过将新闻稿发布与 JSON-LD 结构化数据标记相结合，传讯拓展的新闻稿发布服务能够为搜索引擎和 AI 模型提供理解新闻稿内容所需的上下文和语义信息，帮助优化内容呈现，使其更易被 AI 发现和引用。传讯拓展的新闻稿分发服务一直致力于帮助企业和政府机构提升 AI 可见性。

传讯拓展保证将新闻稿刊登于《今日美国》官方对外公开的新闻稿专区。《今日美国》的域名权威度（Domain Authority, DA）评分达到 92 至 94 分（满分 100 分），是生成式引擎优化（GEO）领域备受信赖的新闻来源之一。《今日美国》每月吸引超过 1.205 亿独立访客。此次整合将为客户带来覆盖全美的广泛曝光，助力提升品牌公信力与消费者信任。

此外，该通讯社已实现新闻稿在多家美国本地及区域新闻网站上的保证发布，包括 The Arizona Republic、Detroit Free Press、Indianapolis Star、Milwaukee Journal Sentinel、The Tennessean 及 The Oklahoman。

传讯拓展创始人兼首席执行官郭妙娥（Jennifer Kok）女士表示：”通过提升我们在值得信赖、被谷歌收录且具有域名权威性的新闻网站上保证新闻发布服务的质量，并结合将新闻稿直接发送至记者收件箱的做法，传讯拓展已成功帮助众多亚洲企业在美国市场树立了品牌声誉。”

“我们很高兴建立了一个专注于满足公关专业人士需求的美国新闻稿发布网络，该网络能够精准触达记者，并提供在真实媒体上发布新闻的优质服务。由我们内部媒体研究人员构建的全面记者数据库，涵盖了500多个行业新闻类别，以及68,000个记者及编辑。这帮助我们的客户赢得了来自美国商业、科技、ESG 、汽车、旅游等众多媒体领域的媒体报道和记者询问。此外，传讯拓展与美联社合作，将客户的新闻稿直接推送至全美各地的新闻编辑部。”郭妙娥女士补充道。

多年来，该通讯社已与美国媒体机构的记者建立了品牌信任，这些记者会积极关注其客户发布的新闻稿。通过”媒体与记者分析”，传讯拓展能够报告美国各媒体中有多少记者打开了客户的新闻稿，以及由此产生的赢得媒体报道数量。

通过”全方位公关与传播解决方案”，传讯拓展的全球分发网络将客户的新闻稿直接送达记者手中，保证在具有域名权威性的可信新闻网站上逐字发布新闻稿，从而增强搜索引擎优化（SEO）和生成式引擎优化（GEO）效果，并提供包含数据洞察的成效报告，以及可追踪长期表现的公关活动分析报告。

这一全方位解决方案满足了公关与传播专业人士从新闻稿发布到成效报告的全流程的需求，并为国内及全球公关活动提供数据洞察和公关活动分析。该通讯社已赢得来自中国、香港、新加坡、马来西亚、泰国、台湾、日本、韩国以至整个亚太地区的数百家客户的信赖，帮助其将业务和品牌知名度拓展至海外市场，包括加拿大、美国、英国及欧洲、拉丁美洲、亚太地区、东盟、东南亚、中东、海湾国家和非洲。

Hashtag: #MediaOutReachNewswire #pressrelease #USA #传讯拓展

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关于传讯拓展

传讯拓展是首家创立于亚太地区的全球新闻通讯社，是备受亚太乃至全球媒体、企业、机构及政府信赖的合作伙伴。

自2009年创立以来，传讯拓展致力推动公关行业发展，运用 AI 及 SaaS 技术，以全方位公关及传播解决方案重新定义新闻稿发布。核心服务包括：将新闻稿发送至目标媒体的记者及编辑、在具域名权威（DA）的真实媒体网站发布客户新闻稿，并提供包含数据洞察的成效报告，以及可追踪长期表现的公关活动分析。2026 年 3 月，传讯拓展在线上新闻发布中整合 JSON-LD 结构化数据标记，以提升客户的 AI 可见性。

传讯拓展拥有庞大的全球网络，涵盖逾 200,000 名记者及编辑、70,000 多个媒体平台、1,500 多家媒体合作伙伴，并支持超过 40 种语言。传讯拓展致力确保客户新闻稿原文刊登于真实媒体网站，这些网站具备域名权威，获搜索引擎及 AI 模型信赖，能有效驱动 SEO 与 GEO，提升品牌信任度及 AI 可见性。

传讯拓展总部设于香港特别行政区，新闻稿发布网络遍及全球，覆盖美国及加拿大、拉丁美洲、英国及欧洲、中东、海湾国家、非洲、亚太地区、东南亚及东盟。

如需进一步了解其服务内容、解决方案及发布网络，请浏览 www.media-outreach.com

該通訊社在《今日美國》（USA Today）提供保證線上新聞發布，並擴大在高域名評級的美國本地新聞網站上保證發布範圍，以提升 AI 可見性

香港特別行政區 – Media OutReach Newswire – 2026年7月28日 – 首家創立於亞太地區的全球新聞通訊社傳訊拓展（Media OutReach Newswire）透過新增保證新聞發布，進一步擴展於美國的發布網絡。

透過全新策略協議，傳訊拓展現為客戶提供於《今日美國》、《雅虎財經》（Yahoo Finance）及美聯社（The Associated Press）等美國旗艦媒體的保證線上新聞發布，同時涵蓋超過 770 個具域名權威的可信新聞網站。是次服務升級特別聚焦於在具備域名權威的媒體提供保證線上新聞發布，以提升 AI 可見性。傳訊拓展將新聞稿發布與 JSON-LD 結構化資料標記結合，為新聞稿補充語境與語義，讓搜尋引擎及 AI 模型準確解讀內容，並將新聞稿內容組織成便於 AI 發現及引用的答案形式。傳訊拓展的新聞稿發布服務一直協助企業及政府機構積極建立 AI 可見性。

傳訊拓展保證將新聞稿刊登於《今日美國》官方對外公開的新聞稿專區。《今日美國》的域名權威（Domain Authority, DA）評分介乎 92 至 94 分（滿分 100 分），是生成式引擎優化（GEO）領域最受信賴的新聞來源之一。《今日美國》每月吸引逾 1.205 億名獨立訪客；是次整合可為客戶提供在全美層面建立品牌公信力與信任度所需的公眾曝光度。此外，該通訊社亦已確保新聞可刊登於多家真實的美國地方及區域新聞網站，包括 The Arizona Republic、Detroit Free Press、Indianapolis Star、Milwaukee Journal Sentinel、The Tennessean 及 The Oklahoman。

傳訊拓展創始人兼首席執行官郭妙娥（Jennifer Kok）表示：「我們提升了在具有可信度、獲 Google 收錄且具域名權威的新聞網站上保證新聞發布的品質，同時配合將新聞稿直接送到記者收件匣，傳訊拓展已成功協助眾多亞洲企業在美國市場建立品牌聲譽。」

「我們很高興建立了一個完全切合公關專業人員需要的美國新聞稿發布網絡，既能將新聞稿送達記者，亦能在真實媒體上提供優質新聞發布。我們由內部媒體研究員建立的全面記者資料庫，涵蓋超過 500 個行業新聞類別，以及68,000 個記者及編輯。此舉協助我們的客戶在美國獲得來自商業、科技、ESG、汽車、旅遊等眾多媒體界別的贏得媒體報導及記者查詢。此外，傳訊拓展與美聯社的合作，更將客戶新聞稿直接送達全美各地的新聞編輯室。」郭妙娥補充道。

多年來，該通訊社逐步贏得美國媒體記者對其品牌的信任；這些記者亦積極關注其客戶發布的新聞稿。透過媒體及記者分析（Media and Journalist Insights），傳訊拓展能追蹤哪些美國傳媒的記者曾閱覽客戶新聞稿、有多少名記者閱覽，以及所取得的贏得媒體報導。

透過全方位公關及傳播解決方案，傳訊拓展的全球發布網絡將客戶新聞稿直接送達記者，保證客戶新聞稿逐字刊登於具有域名權威的可信新聞網站，以提升搜尋引擎優化（SEO）及生成式引擎優化（GEO）成效，並提供載有豐富數據見解的成效報告，以及可追蹤長期表現的公關活動分析報告。

這套全方位解決方案切合公關及傳播專業人員的需要，涵蓋由新聞稿發布，以至結合數據洞察與公關活動分析的成效報告，適用於本地及全球公關活動。數以百計來自中國、香港、新加坡、馬來西亞、泰國、臺灣、日本、韓國以至亞太各地的客戶均信賴此方案，將業務及品牌知名度拓展至加拿大、美國、英國及歐洲、拉丁美洲、亞太地區、東盟、東南亞、中東、海灣國家以及非洲等海外市場。

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關於傳訊拓展

傳訊拓展是首家創立於亞太地區的全球新聞通訊社，是備受亞太以至全球媒體、企業、機構及政府信賴的合作夥伴。

自2009年創立以來，傳訊拓展致力推動公關行業發展，運用 AI 及 SaaS 技術，以全方位公關及傳播解決方案重新定義新聞稿發布。核心服務包括：將新聞稿發送至目標媒體的記者及編輯、在具域名權威（DA）的真實媒體網站發布客戶新聞稿，並提供包含數據洞察的成效報告，以及可追蹤長期表現的公關活動分析。2026 年 3 月，傳訊拓展在其線上新聞發布中整合 JSON-LD 結構化資料標記，以提升客戶的 AI 可見性。

傳訊拓展擁有龐大的全球網絡，涵蓋逾 200,000 名記者及編輯、70,000 多個媒體平台、1,500 多家媒體合作夥伴，並支援超過 40 種語言。其致力確保客戶新聞稿原文刊登於真實媒體網站，這些網站具備域名權威，獲搜尋引擎及 AI 模型信賴，能有效驅動 SEO 與 GEO，提升品牌信任度及 AI 可見性。

傳訊拓展總部設於香港特別行政區，新聞稿發布網絡遍及全球，覆蓋美國及加拿大、拉丁美洲、英國及歐洲、中東、海灣國家、非洲、亞太地區、東南亞及東盟。

如欲進一步了解其服務、解決方案及發布網絡，請瀏覽 www.media-outreach.com