HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 September 2026 – The School of Business (SBUS) at The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong (HSUHK) held the Inaugural Orientation Dinner and Launch Ceremony for its Master of Business Administration (in Chinese) programme (MBA (in Chinese)) on 29 August 2026 at The Rosewood Hong Kong, welcoming the first cohort of students into the University community.
In his welcome address, Professor Joshua Mok, President of HSUHK, highlighted the University’s leading position in liberal arts education and its commitment to nurturing leaders who combine innovation with humanistic care to serve local and global communities. He encouraged students to broaden their horizons, care for society, and translate their learning into a force for social progress.
Professor Sam Park, Dean of SBUS, said, “As the first cohort and the earliest participants, this is both a responsibility and an extraordinary opportunity for all of you.” He encouraged students to build an ecosystem of capabilities throughout the programme, learn to let go of outdated approaches and relearn, and develop the critical judgement essential in the AI era, becoming leaders who can responsibly harness AI and drive future business transformation.
Professor Victor Lau, Associate Dean (Taught Postgraduate Programmes) of SBUS and MBA (in Chinese) Programme Director, noted that SBUS at HSUHK is the first private university business school in Hong Kong to be accredited by AACSB International, placing it among the fewer than 6% of business schools worldwide with this distinction. The MBA (in Chinese) is the University’s first business master’s programme conducted in Chinese, with close to 220 students admitted in its inaugural intake. Professor Lau encouraged students to seize this valuable opportunity and work together with faculty and fellow students to build a vibrant culture, alumni network and future direction.
The MBA (in Chinese) aims to cultivate future business leaders equipped with business management knowledge, ethical leadership, environmental, social and governance (ESG) awareness, digital transformation capabilities, and an understanding of both Chinese and Western business practices. Set against the backdrop of the Greater Bay Area’s development, the curriculum integrates the wisdom of the Chinese classic I Ching (Book of Changes), artificial intelligence, liberal arts education and professional business training to help students develop international perspectives, strategic thinking and cross-cultural understanding.
Distinctive modules include “Wisdom of I-Ching in Business Context”, “AI, Data Analytics, and Robotics in Business”, and “Finance and Financial Technology (FinTech)”, enabling students to examine how emerging technologies affect corporate operations, management decisions and business models, and to explore shifts and opportunities in the new business landscape.
Photo 1: (From left) Dr Josiah Chan, Vice-President (Organisational Development); Professor David Tse, Acting Provost and Vice-President (Academic and Research); Professor Joshua Mok, President; Professor Jeanne Fu, Vice-President (Learning and Student Experience); Professor Sam Park, Dean of SBUS; and Professor Victor Lau, Associate Dean (Taught Postgraduate Programmes) of SBUS and MBA (in Chinese) Programme Director, officiate at the launch ceremony for the inaugural MBA (in Chinese) cohort.
Photo 2: A robot performance blending Tai Chi, traditional Chinese culture and AI elements illustrates the fusion of ancient wisdom and technological innovation.
Photo 3: A group photo of HSUHK senior management, distinguished guests and the first cohort of MBA (in Chinese) students.
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About The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong
The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong (HSUHK) is a non-profit private liberal-arts-oriented university with six Schools (Business, Communication, Decision Sciences, Humanities and Social Science, Translation and Foreign Languages, and Transdisciplinary Studies), and over 7,000 full-time undergraduate and postgraduate students. With its unique “Liberal + Professional” education model, HSUHK nurtures young talent with critical thinking, innovative minds, caring attitudes, moral values and social responsibility.
Aspiring to be a leading private university in the region, HSUHK prioritises stellar undergraduate education, top-quality faculty members, award-winning green campus facilities, innovative degree programmes, a unique residential college system that combines living and learning, interactive small-class teaching, close student-teacher relationships, impactful research, and excellent student development and support services.
HSUHK has earned various international recognitions. In the AppliedHE’s ALL ASIA Private University Ranking 2026, it secured 7th place in China. HSUHK ranked 24th in Social Sciences and Humanities and 23rd in both Business and Management and Economics and Finance among China’s top universities in the Research.com Top Universities and Top Scientists Rankings 2026. The MSc in Global Supply Chain Management programme achieved 84th place globally in the QS International Trade Rankings 2025. Additionally, HSUHK’s School of Business obtained AACSB International accreditation in 2023, a mark of excellence held by only 6% of the world’s leading business schools. HSUHK was also ranked among the top 200 worldwide on “Quality Education” and “Decent Work and Economic Growth” in the Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings 2021.
New participating whole-life insurance plan designed for high-net-worth individuals seeking enhanced protection leverage, life-stage flexibility, and thoughtful legacy planning
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 September 2026 – AIA Hong Kong & Macau announced the launch of Wealth Elite Life Insurance Plan 3 (“Wealth Elite 3”), a participating whole-life insurance plan designed for high-net-worth (HNW) customers. The plan supports customers in protecting their loved ones today, preparing for evolving needs in the future, and establishing structured arrangements for the next generation, helping to support thoughtful legacy planning.
AIA Hong Kong & Macau announced the launch of Wealth Elite Life Insurance Plan 3, a participating whole-life insurance plan designed for high-net-worth customers.
Meeting the Growing Need for Longevity
Hong Kong, one of the world’s longest-living regions, is facing new challenges brought by an ageing population. For HNW individuals, as life expectancy increases and people live longer lives, gaps in planning can accumulate and become amplified over time. Findings from the AIA Alta High-Net-Worth Optimal Longevity Index1 highlight that 23% of HNW individuals have no succession or inheritance preparations in place, underscoring the need for solutions that enable families to navigate longer lifespans with greater preparedness and confidence.
Alice Liang, Chief Proposition & Healthcare Officer of AIA Hong Kong & Macau, said: “As longevity reshapes financial priorities, HNW customers are increasingly focused on how to protect today, prepare for the future, and plan effectively for the next generation. This includes ensuring their loved ones are well protected from the outset, maintaining flexibility as circumstances evolve, and establishing clear and structured arrangements for legacy planning. Wealth Elite Life Insurance Plan 3 has been developed in response to these needs. By combining protection leverage with adaptable features and legacy planning capabilities, the plan enables customers to put in place thoughtful and continuous provisions for their families over time.”
Combining Enhanced Protection Leverage with Flexibility Across Life Stages
Wealth Elite Life Insurance Plan 3 offers coverage of over six times the premium under specified conditions2, enabling stronger protection leverage from the outset. In the unfortunate event of the insured’s passing, a death benefit will be paid to the designated beneficiary(ies), supporting loved ones in accordance with the policy owner’s intentions.
The plan also incorporates flexibility to adapt to changing needs across different life stages. The Policy Split Option allows policy owners to split a policy into separate policies to support evolving legacy or financial planning needs, enabling more tailored arrangements over time.
In addition, the Wealth Elite Life Insurance Plan 33 is an eligible life insurance plan under the Policy Reverse Mortgage Programme (PRMP)4 of The Hong Kong Mortgage Corporation Limited. As life stages progress, customers can allocate their policy to be converted into lifetime retirement income through the programme.
Supporting Wealth Succession Through Legacy Planning Features
To help customers plan for the next generation, the plan incorporates a well-structured suite of legacy planning features and value-added services:
First-in-market5 Future Wishes Arrangement6 allows customers to pre-set instructions that may take effect upon specified triggering events, such as death or health impairment conditions, enabling wealth planning decisions to be carried out in accordance with their wishes
Transitional Owner Arrangement7 allows a designated transitional owner to oversee the policy with limited administrative rights until the contingent owner assumes ownership
Contingent Owner8 designation facilitates the transfer of policy ownership upon the passing of the policy owner, subject to approval
First-in-market9 Health Impairment Option allows designated recipients to receive benefit payment and/or ownership transfer if the policy owner suffers from a mental condition or becomes unconscious for a certain period due to a specified illness, including Apallic Syndrome and Coma
Death Benefit Settlement Option10 allows policy owners to determine how beneficiaries receive the death benefit in accordance with their needs, including instalment-based payments
First-in-market11 Beneficiary Flexi Option10 enables beneficiaries to choose their preferred settlement option upon reaching a designated age or under specified conditions (such as being diagnosed with a specified illness)12
To further strengthen protection in the early policy years, the plan includes a coverage booster, a campaign-based offer available from 31 August 2026 to 31 December 2026 (both dates inclusive), which provides an additional death benefit during the first 10 policy years or up to the insured’s attained age of 60, whichever is earlier. The booster is set at 10% of the latest sum assured for individual policies and 20% for eligible family enrolment13. For details and terms and conditions, please refer to the promotional leaflet.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wealth Elite Life Insurance Plan 3?
Wealth Elite Life Insurance Plan 3 is a participating whole-life insurance plan designed for high-net-worth customers. It combines enhanced protection leverage, life-stage flexibility and legacy planning features to help customers protect their loved ones, prepare for the future and plan for the next generation.
Who is Wealth Elite Life Insurance Plan 3 designed for?
The plan is designed for high-net-worth individuals seeking life insurance protection and structured succession planning arrangements to put in place thoughtful and continuous provisions for their families over time.
How can Wealth Elite Life Insurance Plan 3 support legacy planning?
The plan offers a range of legacy planning features, including Contingent Owner8 designation, Health Impairment Option and Death Benefit Settlement Option10.
It also provides value-added services, including Future Wishes Arrangement6 and Transitional Owner Arrangement7. Together, these features and services help policy owners put structured arrangements in place for the next generation.
Remarks: 1 The survey covers 328 qualified respondents across Hong Kong and Chinese Mainland who participated in the survey and in‑depth interviews. Detailed analysis focuses on 201 high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth respondents with investible assets above US$1 million. High‑net‑worth means an individual with investable wealth of US$1 million to US$30 million. Ultra-high-net worth means an individual with investable wealth of more than US$30 million. Respondents were analysed by tier, geography, generation and gender.
2 Based on a 50-year-old male non-smoking Hong Kong resident insured, with standard risk classification assumptions and a single premium of US$1.53 million, the sum assured is US$10 million. The coverage leverage may vary depending on individual customer profile and underwriting assessment.
3 Wealth Elite Life Insurance Plan 3 is an eligible life insurance plan under PRMP, but it does not necessarily mean that your PRMP application will be approved. The eligibility of this product under the PRMP is based on the features of the product. You and your life insurance policy are still required to meet the eligibility criteria under PRMP before you apply for the policy reverse mortgage loan.
4 The PRMP is operated by HKMC Insurance Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Hong Kong Mortgage Corporation Limited. For further information, please refer to The Hong Kong Mortgage Corporation Limited website: www.hkmc.com.hk. Applicable to policies issued in Hong Kong only.
5 First-in-market refers to Future Wishes Arrangement’s feature which allows the policy owner to make different instructions for different specified triggering events in one integrated value-added service. This feature is first-in-market when compared against similar services offered by Hong Kong major insurance companies, pioneered by AIA in Wealth Flexi Savings Insurance Plan on 1 June 2026.
6 Future Wishes Arrangement is only available to specified insurance plans and designated policies which meet our eligibility requirements. The policy must be issued in Hong Kong and Transitional Owner Arrangement is not designated for or being exercised under the policy. It is not applicable to corporate-owned policies and trust-owner policies. It is a value-added service and not a product feature, therefore it is not offered under the policy contract of Wealth Elite Life Insurance Plan 3. Application is subject to our approval to be determined at our discretion. We reserve the right to withdraw the Future Wishes Arrangement or change its terms and conditions or any related requirements at any time at our sole and absolute discretion. Upon the designation of Future Wishes Arrangement for the policy, all designations of Contingent Owner, Designated Ownership Recipient and Designated Payment Recipient for the policy which have been made prior to the commencement of the Future Wishes Arrangement (if any) are automatically revoked.
7 Transitional Owner Arrangement is only available to specified insurance plans and designated policies which meet our eligibility requirements. The policy must be issued in Hong Kong. It is not applicable to corporate-owned policies. It is a value-added service and not a product feature, therefore it is not offered under the policy contract of Wealth Elite Life Insurance Plan 3. Application is subject to our approval to be determined at our discretion. We reserve the right to withdraw the Transitional Owner Arrangement or change its terms and conditions or any related requirements at any time at our sole and absolute discretion.
8 If you have designated Future Wishes Arrangement for your policy, upon the designation of Future Wishes Arrangement, all designations of Contingent Owner, Designated Ownership Recipient and Designated Payment Recipient for the policy which have been made prior to the commencement of the Future Wishes Arrangement (if any) are automatically revoked.
9 First-in-market refers to the Health Impairment Option’s specific feature where the policy owner can designate up to 2 different designated recipients and elect for both benefit payment and transfer of ownership under this option at the same time. This feature is first-in-market when compared with the savings insurance products and life insurance products provided by Hong Kong major insurance companies, pioneered by AIA in the Wealth Generation Savings Insurance Plan on 23 June 2025.
10 Death Benefit Settlement Option and Beneficiary Flexi Option may not be available once the policy is assigned (including but not limited to the policy assigned under PRMP).
11 First-in-market refers to the Beneficiary Flexi Option’s specific feature where the policy owner allows the beneficiary to choose to receive the death benefit payment in accordance with the beneficiary’s selected settlement option when the beneficiary has attained the Designated Age selected by the policy owner or when the beneficiary is diagnosed with a Specified Illness under Beneficiary Flexi Option. This feature is first-in-market when compared with the savings insurance products and life insurance products provided by Hong Kong major insurance companies, pioneered by AIA in the FlexiAchiever Savings Plan on 8 January 2025.
12 If the insured passes away, the beneficiary may apply to select the settlement option for his / her share of the unpaid balance of the death benefit, provided the beneficiary must be aged 18 or above when he / she applies to select his / her settlement option. The settlement options available for selection by the beneficiary will be subject to the settlement options made available by us under this Beneficiary Flexi Option at the time of the beneficiary’s application and our prevailing rules and conditions. If the beneficiary’s application is approved, his / her share of the unpaid balance of death benefit will only be paid according to his / her selected settlement option when such settlement option becomes effective upon (i) the beneficiary has attained the Designated Age or (ii) the beneficiary is diagnosed with a Specified Illness under Beneficiary Flexi Option, whichever is earlier. The Beneficiary Flexi Option arrangement is provided under the Death Benefit Settlement Option.
13 The coverage booster is subject to the availability of the campaign offer and is applicable only to insureds aged between 15 days and 59 years at the time of policy application.
Important Information:
All information above is for reference only and does not constitute any offer and/or insurance product recommendation. The product information in this material does not contain the full terms of the policy, for the details of the product features, terms and conditions, exclusions and key product risks, please refer to the product brochure and policy contract of relevant products or visit the AIA Hong Kong’s website. In case you want to read policy contract sample before making an application, you can obtain a copy from AIA. Life insurance policies are long-term contracts of insurance. Should you surrender the policy early, you may receive an amount considerably less than the total amount of premiums paid. You may choose to purchase the above Plan(s) as a standalone plan without purchasing other type(s) of insurance products at the same time.
All related findings in the AIA Alta High-Net-Worth Optimal Longevity Index do not represent AIA standpoint and do not mean any recommendation to apply for any insurance plan.
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About AIA Hong Kong & Macau
AIA Group Limited established its operations in Hong Kong in 1931. To date, AIA Hong Kong and AIA Macau have more than 19,000 financial planners*, as well as an extensive network of independent financial advisors, brokerage and bancassurance partners. We serve over 3.7 million customers^, offering them a wide selection of professional services and products ranging from individual life, group life, accident, medical and health, pension, personal lines insurance to investment-linked assurance schemes with numerous investment options. We are also dedicated to providing superb product solutions to meet the financial needs of high-net-worth customers.
* As at 30 June 2026 ^ Including AIA Hong Kong and AIA Macau’s individual life, group insurance and pension customers (as at 30 June 2026)
Completion strengthens STTGDC’s ability to scale AI-ready digital infrastructure, building on strong operating momentum while maintaining continuity of strategy, leadership and customer commitment
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 September 2026 – STTGDC today announced the completion of its acquisition by a KKR-led consortium comprising funds managed by global investment firm KKR and Singtel, and unveiled a refreshed global brand, marking the beginning of the company’s next chapter as a global digital infrastructure platform.
The transaction strengthens STTGDC’s ability to execute a strategy already in motion, with long-term capital, increased financial flexibility and the consortium’s global infrastructure experience providing continued growth and momentum. Customers will continue to be served by the same leadership team, operating discipline and long-term commitment that have underpinned the company’s growth for more than a decade.
Retaining the STTGDC name, the refreshed brand reflects the scale, capabilities and global platform the company has built over more than a decade. It is anchored in Built Ready, expressing STTGDC’s focus on delivering the reliable, resilient and AI-ready infrastructure required by customers across Asia, the United Kingdom and Europe.
“Today marks the most important turning point in STTGDC’s evolution since we founded the company more than 12 years ago,” said Bruno Lopez, President and Group CEO of STTGDC. “The completion of this transaction signals the beginning of a new chapter for our company. We have spent over a decade building a global platform with the scale, capabilities and operating discipline needed to support the next generation of cloud and AI growth. With the KKR-Singtel consortium’s investment, we have greater capacity to grow and execute at scale while remaining true to the values and customer commitment that have defined STTGDC from its inception. Our refreshed brand reflects both the company we have become and the responsibility we carry as digital infrastructure becomes increasingly critical to economies, businesses and communities. Built Ready is our commitment to delivering the critical infrastructure our customers need to grow with confidence, while building responsibly and sustaining the trust of governments, customers and communities.”
STTGDC enters this phase with strong operating momentum and a substantial development pipeline. Since the end of 2025, operational capacity has increased by 25% to 780MW. In addition, contracted capacity has grown by 50% and annualised earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation (EBITDA) has risen by 30%[1], reflecting continued demand from hyperscalers, cloud service providers, AI customers and enterprises across its markets.
As AI changes the scale, density and complexity of data centre development, the industry’s defining challenge is increasingly the ability to convert demand into delivered capacity. This requires more than capital or land. It depends on coordinated planning across power, cooling, design, supply chains, financing and local market conditions, together with the discipline to deliver and operate mission-critical infrastructure reliably.
STTGDC’s growth strategy remains focused on markets where customer requirements, power availability, infrastructure readiness, policy alignment and long-term fundamentals support responsible development. With close to 2GW of powered land secured for assets under construction and pipeline development, the company is well positioned to convert customer demand into delivered capacity. Its global platform capabilities and local execution experience enable it to navigate the distinct operating conditions in each market.
This approach guides STTGDC’s growth and investment across its global portfolio.
In India, STTGDC has 34 data centres across 10 cities and more than 613MW of IT capacity. The company is strategically scaling its IT load capacity to support the country’s expanding digital economy.
In Indonesia, STTGDC has been expanding its Jakarta campus, advancing a development pipeline of more than 360MW of AI-ready IT capacity backed by secured power. Recent development milestones continue to strengthen the company’s ability to support Indonesia’s growing cloud, AI and digital infrastructure requirements.
Singapore remains strategically important. The selection of STTGDC to develop 50MW of sustainable, AI-ready data centre capacity will support Singapore’s continued development as a trusted and resilient hub for AI, digital infrastructure and international connectivity, contributing to the country’s strategic, economic and sustainability priorities.
[1] For the period from December 2025 through June 2026
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About STTGDC
STTGDC is a leading data centre platform enabling the cloud, AI and digital services that power how people live, work and connect. Headquartered in Singapore, the company operates across Asia and Europe, serving major hyperscalers, cloud service providers and enterprises. Built on trust and proven execution, STTGDC combines global scale, operational discipline and deep local expertise to deliver the resilient, scalable and sustainable infrastructure customers rely on to grow with confidence, unlock new possibilities and seize the opportunities ahead. For more information, visit www.sttgdc.com.
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 September 2026 – JustCo Holdings Limited (“JustCo” or the “Company”, and together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”), a leading Singapore-grown flexible workspace operator with an extensive Asia Pacific network, today announced the launch of JustCo Raffles City Tower, its 24th centre in Singapore and latest move to expand its footprint in the City Hall precinct. Located across Levels 9 and 10 of Raffles City Tower, the new centre spans approximately 16,000 sq ft and can accommodate more than 300 members.
“Businesses today are much more deliberate about where they locate their teams. They want the flexibility of a managed workspace, but they are not willing to compromise on the quality of the address, connectivity or the experience they offer their employees,” said Kong Wan Long, Chief Commercial Officer, JustCo. “Raffles City Tower responds to that demand and gives us an important presence in the downtown business district, where we see continued opportunity to serve both established businesses and growing teams.”
A Landmark Address Backing Business Growth
The new centre is located within Raffles City, an integrated development in the heart of Singapore’s Civic District, combining Grade-A offices with retail, hospitality and convention facilities. As part of ongoing enhancements, Raffles City Tower is being refreshed with upgraded key touchpoints, improved wayfinding and new end-of-trip facilities.
The addition reflects JustCo’s strategy of anchoring its premium centres in landmark, high-connectivity locations. The office tower offers expansive city views, generous natural light, a fully sheltered drop-off point and concierge services, providing a convenient and professional setting for employees, clients and visitors.
JustCo Raffles City Tower sits directly above City Hall MRT Interchange, serving the North-South and East-West Lines, with seamless sheltered connectivity to Esplanade MRT on the Circle Line. Connectivity has become an increasingly important consideration in JustCo’s site selection strategy as businesses place greater emphasis on commute convenience when making return-to-office decisions.
Design Built Around How Businesses Actually Work Today
Beyond the address, the centre’s design draws on the site’s educational heritage as the former home of Raffles Institution, reinterpreting elements of the traditional classroom for the contemporary workplace. The concept takes cues from environments built around exchange, shared thinking and development, translating these qualities through natural materials, layered textures and refined detailing that support focused work and collaboration.
This reflects a broader shift among JustCo’s clients: as companies invest more in employee learning, workshops and cross-team collaboration, they are seeking environments built for knowledge-sharing, not just desks.
JustCo Raffles City Tower offers private offices, dedicated workspaces, and meeting and collaboration areas, giving businesses the flexibility to scale their footprint as needs change.
A Strategic Addition to JustCo’s Singapore Growing Network
JustCo Raffles City Tower adds to the company’s growing portfolio of Singapore locations, which includes the THE COLLECTIVE Labrador Tower, which opened in January this year, and upcoming centres at The Octagon by the boring office, as well as JustCo Place on Orchard Road. JustCo Place will see the Group expand its platform beyond flexible workspaces into coliving as an extension of an integrated service offering to our coworking customers. The new coliving project is a management contract while the coworking centre is already 100% occupied.
Across Asia Pacific, the Group continues to deepen its footprint across key growth markets. Since the start of the year, the Group has opened locations in Bengaluru, Gurugram, Kuala Lumpur, Manila, Mumbai, Singapore, Taipei and Seoul. In the coming months, there will be additional openings in Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand, reinforcing its disciplined expansion strategy and regional growth momentum.
Disclaimer
DBS Bank Ltd. and UBS AG, Singapore Branch are the joint issue managers (the “Joint Issue Managers”) for the initial public offering of shares in, and the listing of, the Company on the Mainboard of SGX-ST. The Joint Issue Managers assume no responsibility for the contents of this presentation or announcement.
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About JustCo Holdings Limited
JustCo is a platform building the future of work across Asia Pacific. Our vision is to be the global benchmark for flexible workspace by creating connected ecosystems where people, businesses and communities can thrive.
Through our portfolio of brands, including THE COLLECTIVE, JustCo and the boring office, we support organisations of all sizes, from startups and SMEs to multinational corporations, with flexible workspace solutions across multiple cities and markets.
Beyond workspace, JustCo helps businesses scale faster through flexibility, operational simplicity and access to a regional network. For landlords, we transform buildings into vibrant business destinations that attract demand, enhance asset performance and create long-term value.
Together with our members, partners and landlords, we are building an ecosystem that connects work, business, learning, wellness and community, enabling people and organisations to grow and succeed.
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 September 2026 – Malaysia-born. ASEAN-bound. Asia-ready. One of Malaysia’s longest running media publishers, Inovatif Media Asia Sdn. Bhd. (IMA) is honoured to welcome YABhg. Tun Dato’ Seri Utama Ahmad Fuzi Abdul Razak as its Strategic Advisor.
Setting the Regional Agenda – CT Cheah (L) and Tun Ahmad Fuzi (R) inked the Official Appointment, marking a new chapter in IMA’s regional growth
A distinguished leader who served as the 8th Governor (Yang di-Pertua Negeri) of the Malaysian state of Penang, Tun Fuzi will advise IMA on its regional growth strategy, strategic partnerships, and institutional engagement as the Publisher accelerates the expansion of its leading business magazine title, The SmartInvestor (TSI) across ASEAN.
“Onboarding Tun Fuzi is a milestone not only for IMA, but Malaysia’s media publication industry. Undoubtedly a seasoned leader fortified by his long diplomatic career experience, we are confident that his strategic insights will pave the way for TSI’s stronger regional voice,” said CT Cheah, IMA’s Managing Director and TSI’s Managing Editor.
Currently, TSI has established its presence in Hong Kong in addition to Malaysia via its magazine content and dedicated website platforms. The publication also recently relaunched https://smartinvestor.com.my and https://smartinvestor.hk and is also in progress to rolling out its China website by the first half of 2027.
Beyond expansion plans, Tun Fuzi also shares a common vision with IMA in empowering communities through financial literacy as the partnership will kickstart initiatives to promote practical grassroots financial education, strengthen awareness on governance and regulatory compliance as well as encourage informed financial-decision making among communities, business and future generations.
“A well-informed society is fundamental to sustainable economic growth. I believe the media has an important role in promoting financial awareness, encouraging good governance, and connecting businesses and communities across borders. Working with IMA, I am committed to supporting its nation-building initiative of advancing financial literacy and responsible investment knowledge across ASEAN,” stated Tun Fuzi.
With its expansion strategy in place and leveraging on the new appointment, IMA is exploring new opportunities for regional collaboration to broaden its reach and relevance across Asia. At the heart of this ambition is a commitment of combining credible journalism with education, contributing to a more informed, resilient and inclusive society.
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About Inovatif Media Asia (IMA)
Founded in 2002, IMA has built a reputation for producing high-quality business and lifestyle publications. Apart from its leading business magazine The SmartInvestor, the Publisher also owns titles including Calibre, FENG, The G.Mag and The Real Time.
With a new management onboard in 2023, IMA is slated to expand its regional presence for publications, business dialogues and cross-border collaborations.
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 September 2026 – The Macao Special Administrative Region (MSAR) Government hosted a reception and the Macao Economic, Trade, Tourism and Investment Promotion Seminar in Singapore on August 31, aiming to practically advance cooperation between Macao and Singapore across multiple official and non-governmental sectors. The event featured over 130 business matching sessions and witnessed the signing of more than 80 agreements, covering key areas such as high technology, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and big health, conventions and exhibitions (MICE), tourism, modern finance, and industry-academia-research collaboration.
The event gathered over 350 distinguished guests, including Sam Hou Fai, Chief Executive of the MSAR; Gan Siow Huang, Minister of State, Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Ministry of Trade and Industry; representatives from the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Singapore; members of the MSAR Government delegation; delegates from the Macao-Hengqin and Mainland China economic, trade, and tourism delegation; as well as representatives from Singapore’s political, business, cultural, tourism, and trade association sectors.
Sam Hou Fai stated that last June, coinciding with the 35th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Singapore, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong made a successful visit to China. President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Wong jointly charted the course for the stable and healthy development of China-Singapore relations in this new phase. He noted that leading the delegation to Singapore this time is both a concrete action to implement the important consensus reached by the leaders of both countries, and a key initiative for Macao to leverage its unique advantages, deepen and expand exchanges and cooperation with Singapore, and inject new momentum into China-Singapore relations.
This year marks the inaugural year of China’s “15th Five-Year Plan,” and to ensure seamless alignment and coordination, the Macao SAR Government recently promulgated the “Third Five-Year Development Plan for the Economic and Social Development of the Macao Special Administrative Region (2026-2030).” The key strategic deployments of the Plan focus on driving diversified economic development on a solid footing, with four major engineering projects and government-guided funds serving as the primary leverage, while deepening Macao-Hengqin integration to advance the high-quality development of the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Co-operation Zone in Hengqin. Furthermore, the Plan aims to accelerate urban renewal to build a beautiful and smart Macao, alongside actively participating in the high-quality development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) to position Macao as a vital bridgehead for the nation’s high-level opening-up and an essential window for mutual learning and exchanges between Chinese and Western civilizations. Concurrently, Macao will actively establish a convenient and highly efficient public service system, fostering a world-class, market-oriented, law-based, and internationalized business environment to earnestly protect the legitimate rights and interests of all market entities and investors, thereby offering foreign investors a more attractive and reliable investment climate.
Gan Siow Huang remarked that Macao and Singapore have long maintained close and friendly relations, achieving fruitful cooperation in fields such as economy, trade, tourism, education, and cultural exchanges. Looking ahead, both sides can leverage their complementary strengths to further deepen cooperation in tourism and urban development, working together to seize new opportunities for regional development and economic growth.
Both Singapore and Macao have established internationally renowned tourism industries and destination brands, allowing the two regions to draw on each other’s experiences in crafting premium visitor experiences, developing integrated tourism products, and building vibrant, highly livable cities. Singapore looks forward to sharing practical experiences in tourism industry development with Macao and fostering productive partnerships between their respective business sectors. Furthermore, as enterprises in both regions value their domestic markets while increasingly casting their eyes on broader overseas opportunities, Singapore and Macao can serve as mutually trusted partners to bridge the markets of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) and Southeast Asia, supporting businesses from both sides in tapping into new opportunities and constructing robust cross-regional networks. At the same time, by pooling corporate strengths, both sides can carve out new avenues of growth in key economic sectors such as digitalization, innovation, sustainable development, and eldercare services.
Saguenay, Québec – Newsfile Corp. – September 1, 2026 – First Phosphate Corp (NASDAQ: PHOS) (CSE: PHOS) (OTCQX: FRSPF) (FSE: KD0) (“First Phosphate” or the “Company“) is pleased to report the voting results for the Company’s Annual General and Special Meeting of Shareholders (the “Meeting“) held on August 28, 2026.
Voting Results
Detailed voting results of the election of the Company’s board of directors (the “Board“) are set out below:
Nominee
Votes For
% For
Votes Withheld
% Withheld
John Passalacqua
65,681,593
99.52%
317,515
0.48%
Laurence W. Zeifman
63,839,049
96.73%
2,160,059
3.27%
Bennett Kurtz
65,673,958
99.51%
325,150
0.49%
Peter Nicholson
65,691,489
99.53%
307,619
0.47%
Peter Kent
64,335,301
97.48%
1,663,807
2.52%
All nominees, as set forth in the Company’s Management Information Circular dated July 29, 2026 (the “Circular“), were elected as directors of First Phosphate at the Meeting.
At the Meeting, shareholders also approved: (1) the number of directors to be fixed at five, (2) the appointment of Davidson & Company LLP as auditor of the Company for the ensuing year and authorizing the Board to fix the remuneration of the auditor, (3) the Company’s advance notice policy (the “Policy“); and (4) the re-approval of the Company’s omnibus equity incentive plan, all as more particularly described in the Circular.
Matter
Votes For
% For
Votes Against – Withheld
% Against – Withheld
Number of directors
65,594,446
99.39%
404,662
0.61%
Appointment of auditors
64,206,061
97.28%
1,793,047
2.72%
Advance Notice Policy
64,112,942
97.14%
1,886,166
2.86%
Re-Approve Equity Incentive Plan
63,654,831
96.45%
2,344,277
3.55%
For further information regarding the matters considered at the Meeting, readers are encouraged to review the Circular, a copy of which is available under the profile for the Company on SEDAR+ (www.sedarplus.ca).
Increase in Shareholder Base
The Company is pleased to announce that its shareholders on record for the 2026 Meeting increased by 861% over the 2025 Meeting. The total registered shareholders reported are based on the registrar of the Company’s transfer agent plus beneficial shareholders reported by Broadridge.
AGM Record Date
Shareholders
2026
12,501
2025
1,301
2024
861
2023
800
2022
307
The Company believes that this increase in shareholders represents a positive sign of maturation in the Company’s corporate development, one that can be attributed to successful financings, management’s commitment to results, and a broader understanding and appreciation of the Company’s vision, initiatives and opportunities, among both retail and institutional investors.
Advance Notice Policy
The Board has, effective immediately, adopted the Policy which, among other things, and subject to certain exceptions, sets forth a procedure requiring advance notice to the Company by any shareholder who intends to nominate any person for election as director of the Company at a meeting of shareholders at which directors are to be elected. For additional details, please consult the full text of the Policy included in the Circular.
The Board believes that the Policy provides a clear and transparent process for all shareholders to follow, if they intend to nominate directors, by providing a reasonable time frame for shareholders to notify the Company of their intention to nominate directors and requiring shareholders to disclose information concerning proposed nominees that is mandated by applicable securities laws.
The Policy enables the Board to evaluate the proposed nominees’ qualifications and suitability as directors and respond as appropriate in the best interests of the Company.
About First Phosphate Corp
First Phosphate (NASDAQ: PHOS) (CSE: PHOS) (OTCQX: FRSPF) (FSE: KD0) is a mineral exploration and development and clean technology company dedicated to building and reshoring a vertically integrated mine-to-market supply chain for the production of LFP batteries in North America. Target markets include energy storage, data centers, robotics, mobility, and national security. First Phosphate’s flagship Bégin-Lamarche property, located in Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean, Québec, Canada, represents a rare North American igneous phosphate resource producing high-purity phosphate characterized by very low levels of impurities.
Forward-Looking Information and Cautionary Statements
This news release contains certain statements and information that may be considered “forward-looking statements” and “forward looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws. In some cases, but not necessarily in all cases, forward-looking statements and forward-looking information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “plans”, “targets”, “expects” or “does not expect”, “is expected”, “an opportunity exists”, “is positioned”, “estimates”, “intends”, “assumes”, “anticipates” or “does not anticipate” or “believes”, or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “would”, “might”, “will” or “will be taken”, “occur” or “be achieved” and other similar expressions. In addition, statements in this news release that are not historical facts are forward looking statements. Although the Company believes the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from those forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements include development and exploration successes, continued availability of capital and financing, and general economic, market or business conditions. These statements are based on a number of assumptions including, among other things: that engineering and construction timetables and capital costs for the Company’s, exploration, development and expansion projects are correctly estimated and not affected by unforeseen circumstances; the ability to obtain financing for its proposed operations on acceptable terms; no material deterioration in general business and economic conditions; no material delays in obtaining permits and other approvals; no significant disruptions affecting the activities of the Company or its ability to access required project equipment and services, and operating supplies in sufficient quantities and on a timely basis; inflation and prices for Company project inputs being approximately consistent with anticipated levels; the ability to complete the exploration and development programs consistent with the Company’s expectations; commodity price expectations including assumptions for P2O5; the Company’s relationship with local municipalities and First Nations remaining consistent with the Company’s expectations; the Company’s relationship with other third-party partners and suppliers remaining consistent with the Company’s expectations; and government relations and actions being consistent with Company expectations. Investors are cautioned that any such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking information contained in this press release. The Company does not assume any obligation to update or revise its forward-looking statements, whether because of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law. All forward-looking information contained in this release is qualified by these cautionary statements.
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Advanced packaging requires integrated cooling at the semiconductor level // TRUMPF uses ultrashort-pulse lasers to enable the industrial production of the microstructures needed for this // Ultra-fine structures are created directly within the chip stack
DITZINGEN,GERMANY / TAIPEI,TAIWAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 September 2026 – The next generation of high-performance AI chips requires new cooling solutions. At Semicon Taiwan, TRUMPF is showcasing for the first time a new ultrashort-pulse laser application that enables the industrial production of cooling systems integrated into AI chips. “Heat dissipation will become the bottleneck for future AI processors. Without new cooling concepts, the high requirements cannot be met. Our ultrashort-pulse lasers enable the cost-effective production of the microstructures required for this on an industrial scale,” says Cathrin Conrad, Business Development Manager at TRUMPF and responsible for chip cooling. With the new laser application, chip manufacturers can flexibly integrate cooling structures into the chip stack. The process is suitable for various materials, such as silicon carbide and diamond.
AI Boom drives demand for new cooling concepts
Manufacturers are increasingly turning to advanced packaging, a cutting-edge semiconductor technology in which chips are stacked or closely interconnected to enable greater computing power in a small space. As a result, heat is increasingly generated inside the chip stack and can only be dissipated to a limited extent using conventional cooling methods, such as cooling server racks or entire data centers. Leading semiconductor manufacturers have therefore included novel cooling solutions for chips in their development roadmaps, such as microfluidic cooling or heat spreaders. This involves incorporating extremely fine structures into the chip package that dissipate heat where it is generated.
Semiconductor manufacturers must integrate these cooling structures into materials such as silicon carbide. This material is suitable for demanding applications in the semiconductor industry and efficiently dissipates heat. However, manufacturing the required microstructures poses major challenges for the semiconductor industry, as silicon carbide is extremely hard, the required structures are extremely small, and they are difficult to produce using established etching processes.
TRUMPF lasers enable industrial production of cooling structures
This is where TRUMPF’s ultrashort-pulse lasers (USP) come into play. “The key advantage of our technology: It is the combination of high laser power, beam-shaping technology, and our many years of application expertise that makes the industrial production of integrated cooling systems in chip stacks possible,” says Conrad.
The USP lasers ablate the silicon carbide with micrometer precision and create the fine structures. High precision is crucial for reliable cooling. Compared to etching, ultrashort-pulse lasers enable at least five times the processing speed while delivering excellent surface quality and precise geometry of the cooling structures. This allows the semiconductor industry’s requirements for both quality and cost-effectiveness to be met simultaneously. After all, in addition to quality, productivity plays a central role for chip manufacturers.
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TRUMPF
TRUMPF is a high-tech company offering manufacturing solutions in the fields of machine tools, laser technology and semiconductor industry. It drives digital connectivity in manufacturing through consulting, platform products and software. TRUMPF is one of the technology and market leaders in highly versatile machine tools for sheet metal processing, in the field of industrial lasers and power electronics.
In 2025/26, TRUMPF employed 16,960 people and generated sales of 4.3 billion euros. With about 90 companies, the TRUMPF Group is represented in nearly every European country as well as in North America, South America and Asia. The company has production facilities in Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Austria, Switzerland, Poland, the Czech Republic, the United States, Mexico and China.
The future of AI chips is increasingly being shaped by packaging // With its HiPIMS product line, TRUMPF is addressing a key challenge facing the semiconductor industry: the reliable coating of highly complex glass substrates for the next generation of high-performance AI processors.
DITZINGEN, GERMANY / TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 September 2026 – The race for more powerful AI chips is increasingly shifting to packaging. To pack more computing power into a smaller space in the future, industry leaders are therefore investing in new substrate technologies such as glass substrates. These enable more functions to be integrated into a smaller space and allow data to be transmitted faster and more efficiently within the chip. To achieve this, however, manufacturers must drill millions of microscopic holes into the glass and then coat them with conductive material.
Millions of through-holes must be error-free
TRUMPF has now developed the first industrial process of its kind that enables the production of such structures with high quality and reproducible results. With its HiPIMS products, the high-tech company is supporting the semiconductor industry in bringing glass substrates for the next generation of high-performance AI processors to series production. “The computing power of modern AI chips is increasing rapidly. As a result, the demand for packaging is also growing. Through-glass vias are considered a promising approach for future generations of chips. However, it is crucial that millions of extremely fine structures can be reliably coated. This is exactly where our HiPIMS technology comes into play,” says Piotr Lach, Head of Next Technology Demands at TRUMPF Elektronik. The challenge: The holes in the glass substrates are both very deep and very narrow. Even a small number of incorrectly coated through-vias can render an entire glass panel unusable.
For mass production, therefore, reliable processes, consistent results, and a high yield of functional components are crucial. TRUMPF’s technology improves process stability and increases production yield compared to conventional methods. This enables TRUMPF to help chip manufacturers economically transition new packaging concepts for AI applications into series production.
HiPIMS products precisely direct charged particles into deep structures
HiPIMS is a particularly high-performance coating process. TRUMPF’s industrially manufactured HiPIMS generators produce a highly ionized plasma with a higher proportion of electrically charged particles than conventional methods. These ions can be precisely controlled using additional electric and magnetic fields and directed into deep, narrow structures. This results in a significantly more uniform coating, even in deep trenches.
HiPIMS generates significantly higher ionization, leading to a higher density of deposited molecules. “This improves the quality of the coating. The technology helps increase manufacturing yield and lays the foundation for cost-effective mass production of future AI chips,” says Lach.
A Pioneer in the Industry
TRUMPF has many years of experience with HiPIMS technologies in industrial production environments. The company launched its first HiPIMS solutions for other application areas many years ago and has continuously refined the technology. Today, this high-tech company has extensive experience gained from real-world manufacturing processes.
“For our customers, it’s not just about technological performance. What matters most is that processes can be scaled and replicated consistently worldwide. With our industrialization expertise and technological lead, we support leading chip manufacturers in bringing advanced packaging technologies into mass production quickly and reliably,” says Lach.
TRUMPF covers several key technologies for advanced packaging
In addition to HiPIMS, TRUMPF offers other technologies for advanced packaging. These include ultrashort-pulse lasers for the production of through-glass vias, as well as plasma power supplies for coating and etching processes in semiconductor manufacturing. Together, these technologies form an important foundation for the production of high-performance chips for artificial intelligence, data centers, and high-performance computers.
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TRUMPF
TRUMPF is a high-tech company offering manufacturing solutions in the fields of machine tools, laser technology and semiconductor industry. It drives digital connectivity in manufacturing through consulting, platform products and software. TRUMPF is one of the technology and market leaders in highly versatile machine tools for sheet metal processing, in the field of industrial lasers and power electronics.
In 2025/26, TRUMPF employed 16,960 people and generated sales of 4.3 billion euros. With about 90 companies, the TRUMPF Group is represented in nearly every European country as well as in North America, South America and Asia. The company has production facilities in Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Austria, Switzerland, Poland, the Czech Republic, the United States, Mexico and China.
Awarded first pilot area in the Northern Metropolis, demonstrating the Group’s confidence in Hong Kong’s prospects
Summary of 2025/2026Annual Results
The Group’s revenue for the year ended 30 June 2026 (“Financial Year”) was HK$9,273 million (2024/25: HK$8,183 million), representing an increase of 13.3% year-on-year. The Group’s net profit attributable to shareholders was HK$4,589 million (2024/25: HK$4,019 million).
Stable final dividend at HK43 cents per share (2024/25: HK43 cents per share). Together with the interim dividend of HK15 cents per share, the total dividend for the Financial Year is HK58 cents per share.
Attributable segment profit from property sales for the Financial Year, including share from associates and joint ventures, was HK$1,103 million (2024/25: HK$1,021 million), representing an increase of 8.0% year-on-year.
Total contracted sales in Hong Kong, including projects managed by our joint venture partners, exceeded 3,500 units during the Financial Year, generating HK$12.1 billion in attributable sales proceeds. The recent positive sales momentum was driven by the well-received launches of Grand Mayfair III, ONE PARK PLACE and La Mirabelle I.
During the Financial Year, the Group acquired three sites in Jordan Valley, Tuen Mun, and Kam Sheung Road Station, demonstrating our confidence in Hong Kong’s long-term prospects and our disciplined and strategic approach to land bank replenishment.
Subsequent to the Financial Year, the Group, together with its cross-sector joint venture partners, was awarded the development project for the first pilot area within the Hung Shui Kiu/Ha Tsuen New Development Area (the ‘HSK Pilot Area’) in the North Metropolis. This demonstrates our confidence in Hong Kong and aligns with the strategic directions of the National 15th Five-Year Plan, which states the accelerated development of the Northern Metropolis as a key priority of Hong Kong’s future growth engine. It is believed that the cross-sector collaboration will bring together diverse expertise and contribute to the region’s innovation and technology development.
Results and Business Highlights
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 September 2026 – Sino Land Company Limited (Stock Code: 83) today announced its annual results for the year ended 30 June 2026 (“Financial Year”). The Group’s underlying profit attributable to shareholders, excluding the effect of fair-value changes on investment properties for the Financial Year, was HK$4,789 million (2024/25: HK$5,118 million). Underlying earnings per share was HK$0.51 (2024/25: HK$0.58).
Hung Shui Kiu Ha Tsuen New Development Area first ‘large-scale land disposal’ project
After taking into account the revaluation loss (net of deferred taxation) on investment properties of HK$192 million (2024/25: revaluation loss of HK$1,084 million), which is a non-cash item, the Group reported a net profit attributable to shareholders of HK$4,589 million for the Financial Year (2024/25: HK$4,019 million). Earnings per share for the Financial Year was HK$0.49 (2024/25: HK$0.45).
Attributable segment profit from property sales for the Financial Year, including share from associates and joint ventures, was HK$1,103 million (2024/25: HK$1,021 million), representing an increase of 8.0% year-on-year. Market sentiment gained further traction in the first half of 2026, buoyed by supportive policies, an active financial market, and sustained inflows of talent and overseas students, collectively underpinning housing demand.
The Group won three land tenders during the Financial Year, namely New Kowloon Inland Lot No. 6674 in Jordan Valley, Tuen Mun Town Lot No. 569 in Tuen Mun, and the Kam Sheung Road Station Phase Two Property Development in Yuen Long. The Kam Sheung Road Station Phase Two project represents a major milestone in expanding our footprint in the Northern Metropolis. These strategic investments reflect our disciplined, selective approach to land acquisition, prioritising projects that offer good development value and sustainable returns while maintaining financial prudence.
As at 30 June 2026, the Group had over HK$6.6 billion in attributable contracted sales from projects already launched and sold but not recognised. Subsequent to the Financial Year, the Group launched selected units of La Mirabelle II in Tseung Kwan O, which received an encouraging market response. Together with La Mirabelle I, the two projects have recorded sales of over 1,060 units, reflecting healthy end-user demand and demonstrating market confidence in the quality and appeal of the Group’s residential developments.
Looking ahead, the Group has one new residential project scheduled for launch, namely the Wing Kwong Street/Sung On Street Development project. The launch timetable will be subject to the receipt of the relevant pre-sale consent and prevailing market conditions.
A diversified and balanced investment property portfolioreinforces long-term resilience
For the Financial Year, the Group’s attributable gross rental revenue, including share from associates and joint ventures, was HK$3,432 million (2024/25: HK$3,486 million), representing a 1.5% year-on-year decline. This decrease was primarily attributable to the continued challenging operating environment in the retail and industrial sectors, partly offset by increased contributions from the residential portfolio and improved office occupancy. Overall occupancy of the Group’s investment property portfolio improved to 90.0% during the Financial Year (2024/2025: 89.6%), representing an increase of 0.4 percentage point compared with last year, reflecting improved business sentiment and stronger tenant confidence.
Hong Kong remains well positioned to benefit from the Central Government’s ongoing support for deeper economic integration, the continued development of the Greater Bay Area and new growth drivers associated with the Northern Metropolis. To strengthen tenant sales and foot traffic, the Group continues to roll out targeted marketing and promotional campaigns while leveraging the growing Sports Economy to attract customers and enhance retail experience. These initiatives have delivered positive results, with the Group’s major flagship malls recording year-on-year growth in visitor traffic. The office sector is also showing encouraging signs of stabilisation supported by robust financial market activity and supportive government measures.
As at 30 June 2026, the Group has approximately 13.6 million square feet of attributable floor area of investment properties and hotels in the Chinese Mainland, Hong Kong, Singapore and Sydney.
Hotel Operations – Continuousimprovement in occupancy rates
For the Financial Year, the Group’s hotel revenue, including attributable share from associates and joint ventures, was HK$1,565 million compared to HK$1,506 million in the last year, and the corresponding operating profit was HK$519 million (2024/25: HK$475 million).
Tourist arrivals to Hong Kong continued to recover steadily in the first half of 2026, supported by the HKSAR Government’s ongoing efforts to promote integrated culture, sports and tourism initiatives. With a strong pipeline of mega-events and the opening of the new Terminal 2 at Hong Kong International Airport, the Group remains positive in the outlook for Hong Kong’s tourism sector.
With solid fundamentals and a strong balance sheet, the Group is well–positioned to capitalise on opportunities
“Hong Kong’s economy demonstrated encouraging momentum in the first half of 2026, supported by vibrant capital market activity, resilient external trade and continued growth in visitor arrivals. Real GDP expanded by 5.1% year-on-year, marking the strongest half-year growth in nearly five years, while IPO fundraising reached a five-year high in the first half of the year. The improving macroeconomic environment supported steady performance across key sectors of the economy.
The HKSAR Government is formulating Hong Kong’s first Five-Year Plan, which is expected to provide a strategic roadmap for the city’s long-term development, strengthen its competitive advantages and create new growth opportunities, with particular emphasis on the Northern Metropolis. In line with the National 15th Five-Year Plan, which states the accelerated development of the Northern Metropolis as a key priority of Hong Kong’s future growth engine, the Group, together with our distinguished corporate partners, was honoured to be awarded the HSK Pilot Area project. We have full confidence in Hong Kong’s prospects and hope that, through cross-sector collaboration, we can help bring together diverse expertise to contribute to the region’s innovation and technology development. In the HKSAR Government’s first Five-Year Plan, the Chief Executive also highlighted the pivotal role of the Northern Metropolis in enriching the housing ladder and creating more opportunities and space for home ownership. We are committed to bringing high-value industries and a quality living community to the Northern Metropolis, providing more housing and employment opportunities while enhancing connectivity between Hong Kong and cities across the Greater Bay Area.
Looking ahead, Hong Kong remains well positioned for continued growth, underpinned by vibrant financial market activity, successful talent attraction policies, growing international student enrolment, rising visitor arrivals and ongoing enhancements to cross-boundary transport infrastructure. The Group will continue to uphold prudent financial management and enhance operational efficiency. Supported by a solid financial position and forward-looking strategies, we are well positioned to navigate market fluctuations, capture growth opportunities, and create long-term value for our stakeholders,” said Mr. Daryl Ng Win Kong, Chairman of Sino Land.
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