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STUTTGART, GERMANY & SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 April 2026 – Blending the worlds of high-performance automotive engineering and architectural permanence, Porsche Design Tower Bangkok will make its highly anticipated regional showcase at the Singapore Yachting Festival 2026. Taking place from 23 to 26 April at ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove, the festival offers an exceptional opportunity to showcase a unique project that transcends conventional luxury real estate.

Arriving not merely as a residential property, but as a collectible, design-led, ultra-luxury real estate project, Porsche Design Tower Bangkok presents a once-in-a-generation offering. Amidst a spectacular showcase of the world’s finest superyachts, the festival offers Asia’s most discerning yacht owners and collectors a rare opportunity to discover a masterclass in structural originality and absolute privacy. The goal is to connect directly with a global audience of yacht owners and collectors, aligning perfectly with the project’s target group of collectors of exceptional assets.

The centerpiece of this regional showcase is a highly exclusive, invitation-only gathering held within the festival’s newly introduced Spotlight Zone. On Sunday, 26 April, from 2:45 PM to 4:00 PM, an intimate group limited to just 50 guests will be immersed in a bespoke narrative titled “Porsche Design: Shaping Performance, Designing the Future.”

For invited guests, this truly unique experience is meticulously crafted as a curated and intimate occasion. Attendees will be invited into a sophisticated and comfortable setting, designed to facilitate meaningful connections within an exclusive global community of like-minded collectors, prominent thought leaders, and Luminaries

During this intimate afternoon, guests will discover how the philosophy behind Porsche’s legendary sports cars has been seamlessly translated into an outstanding living environment limited to just 22 units. The discourse will highlight the ingenuity behind the tower’s defining architectural features and qualities—revealing how engineering marvels like ‘The Loop’ spiral vehicle ramp and ‘The Passion Space’ elevate automotive ownership into a refined collector’s ritual.

For the region’s exclusive global clientele, this debut represents an exclusive invitation to experience the future of automotive-inspired residences, reinforcing Porsche Design Tower Bangkok’s status as a highly sought-after masterpiece and the definitive reference point in global architectural design.

For discerning individuals wishing to experience this architectural masterpiece in person, the Show Suite based in Bangkok welcomes guests by private appointment only. To inquire about a private viewing, please contact sales@pdtowerbangkok.com or visit pdtowerbangkok.com.

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About Porsche Design Tower Bangkok

The Porsche Design Tower Bangkok sets a new standard for ultra luxury living with its limited offering of just 22 exclusive residences. Located on Sukhumvit 38, one of Bangkok’s most prestigious addresses, this groundbreaking project is the first of its kind in Asia and the third globally, following Miami and Stuttgart. Designed for ultra-high-net-worth individuals seeking unparalleled exclusivity, the tower offers residents the perfect blend of serene living in the coveted Thonglor neighborhood, with easy access to the city’s most vibrant attractions and amenities. Among its standout features are the customizable “Passion Spaces”—private, in-unit garages that allow residents to showcase their prized car collections, creating a truly unique living experience.

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 April 2026 – The Ascott Limited (Ascott), the wholly owned lodging business unit of CapitaLand Investment (CLI), today announced a decisive push into AI-ready infrastructure to position itself at the forefront of agentic commerce, as intelligent agents increasingly take over how travellers plan and book their stays. Three strategic collaborations with Accenture, Amadeus and EHL Hospitality Business School will advance this AI-ready transformation across digital architecture, distribution and people capabilities. As one of the global hospitality companies frontrunning to invest in agentic AI, Ascott seeks to accumulate data, operating experience and process efficiencies that would compound over time.

Mr Kevin Goh, Chief Executive Officer, Ascott, said: “Distribution shifts, labour pressures and rising guest expectations are reshaping hospitality. While AI is already helping Ascott make meaningful strides across commercial and operational functions, the bigger opportunity lies in what comes next. Instead of waiting to see how agentic AI plays out in travel, we are building the infrastructure to shape how it does. With more than 1,000 properties across 14 brands in over 230 cities, the opportunity before us is significant. The work we are announcing today covers how our workflows are redesigned, how our inventory reaches guests and how our people are equipped to deliver. AI can power our operations, but only our people can exercise the judgement that turns a stay into a memory. That balance will guide how we continue to invest and operate.”

Ms Tan Bee Leng, Chief Commercial Officer, Ascott, said: “In an agent-led travel ecosystem, Ascott properties will have to be visible where the real decisions are made — inside algorithms. Brand and property information must become machine-readable and optimised for generative engines. That requires smarter recommendations, more precise inventory matching and loyalty experiences that recognise our Ascott Star Rewards members at every touchpoint, whether they are searching on their own or through an agent. Our work with Accenture and Amadeus is building exactly that foundation. But technology alone cannot deliver the heartfelt experiences that define an Ascott stay. Our collaboration with EHL is about keeping our people as the human advantage, bringing warmth and genuine care that no AI can fully replicate.”

Ascott’s move into agentic commerce is grounded in AI capabilities already delivering impact. Since the launch of Cubby in 2023, the digital concierge has supported more than 900,000 guest enquiries, autonomously handling most routine interactions and contributing to booking outcomes. Beyond guest engagement, Ascott has continually invested in AI-enabled capabilities across marketing, revenue management, loyalty and sales. The company has identified and even redesigned cross-functional workflows supported by AI — such as sales enablement and prospecting, pricing and discounting, lead-to-deal conversion, and marketing content creation.

Ascott has also been strengthening the content ecosystem that shapes how its properties are found and recommended by AI‑powered search and generative engines. By focusing on meaningful guest interactions that translate into positive reviews and digital advocacy, Ascott is improving the discoverability of its properties in an increasingly AI‑led travel environment. As it builds towards agentic commerce, Ascott is tracking clear outcomes, including stronger booking values, greater efficiency, faster time‑to‑market and improved AI visibility.

Preparing for Agent-Enabled Travel with Accenture
Ascott is working with Accenture, a leading solutions and services company that helps the world’s leading enterprises reinvent by building their digital core and unleashing the power of AI. Together, the companies will design the foundational architecture required for a next-generation AI-enabled travel ecosystem, with responsible AI practices and data privacy built in by design. This foundation layer will help create value at speed through enabling seamless communication across Ascott’s core systems, including its central reservation, property management, customer relationship management and loyalty platforms. Ascott will be pilot testing a range of next-generation capabilities, including model context protocol frameworks, large language model (LLM)-enabled applications and early-stage unified commerce concepts. The goal is to facilitate machine-mediated interactions which do not require workarounds as they become more prevalent.

The new tech infrastructure will prepare Ascott to deploy a standardised agentic layer across different guest interfaces, such as LLM chats, messaging apps and its own direct booking platforms. Accenture is contributing to the commerce and personalisation vision that sits atop this foundation – one where Cubby could evolve from travel companion to personal travel agent. Moving from conversation to orchestration, agentic Cubby could compare options, plan itineraries and complete bookings on behalf of guests. This would give rise to a new era of personalisation, where Cubby does not just respond to guests, but anticipates their needs and acts before they have to ask.

Ms Emily Weiss, Senior Managing Director and Global Travel Industry Lead, Accenture, said: “Agentic commerce represents the biggest shift in commerce in the last 20 years. In travel specifically, we see this shift taking place across the entire end to end journey; from inspiration and planning to booking and loyalty. Ascott recognised early on that brands who have systems that agents can trust enough to transact with, have the advantage. Therefore, a technology overlay is not sufficient – platforms needed to be re-architected while reimagining how brands present themselves to machines. With Ascott, we are collaborating to build that foundation, positioning Cubby to move from travel companion to booking agent.”

Redefining Hospitality Distribution with Amadeus
Most hotel reservations systems are built around fixed room types and rates. That works well for many portfolios but is less efficient for one as diverse as Ascott’s, where serviced residences, hotels, resorts and social living properties each offer a variety of accommodation options with different demand drivers, catering to all lengths of stay and purposes. With AI agents quickly becoming a key interface for travel discovery and planning, it is becoming imperative for reservations systems to be primed for AI agents to effectively evaluate accommodation options and suggest personalised stay experiences.

To address this, Ascott is implementing the Amadeus Central Reservations System (ACRS), developed by Amadeus, a global travel technology leader. Once deployed, with an API-first architecture, ACRS will enable Ascott to define and distribute inventory by both room categories and richer property attributes, giving guests and AI agents access to a complete picture of what each property offers. The result will be a distribution model that activates properties and promotions faster, propagates rate logic more consistently and reduces friction for owners bringing new offers to market. For guests and the AI agents acting on their behalf, it means being matched to stays based on what actually matters to them.

Mr Paul Wilson, Vice President, Asia Pacific, Hospitality, Amadeus, said: “Ascott operates one of the most diverse hospitality portfolios globally, with deep roots in Asia and growing scale across multiple regions. Attribute-based shopping is where distribution is heading, and Ascott understands that better than most. We are pleased to bring these modern retailing capabilities to our customers as we transform the hospitality industry in partnership with forward-thinking customers like Ascott.”

Keeping Talent and Brand at the Core with EHL
Along with robust, integrated data, an essential enabler for implementing AI is the workforce. Ascott is making sure its people, the talent and change-management capabilities to lead the transformation, are keeping pace. As the company expands across a broader range of property types – from serviced residences and limited-service properties to full-service hotels and resorts, building an AI-ready workforce requires a clear talent development strategy. The company’s primary objective of this strategy is to design smarter, more productive operations, prioritising high-value engagements rather than scattered initiatives, thereby freeing up its associates to focus more on guests.

Working through Ascott’s Global Brand Academy, EHL – a global leader in hospitality education – is developing training programmes to build internal certified trainers at Ascott, giving regional and property teams the skills, models and tools to uphold brand standards and service philosophy. The aim is to grow brand pride, preference and performance from within, so that a shared hospitality mindset holds across the portfolio. And because AI transformation is as much a cultural exercise as it is a technical one, Ascott hopes to equip its associates with the confidence and capabilities they will need to embrace AI. The rollout has started with the Ascott brand, and will be followed by Oakwood, Citadines and others.

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The Ascott Limited

The Ascott Limited (Ascott) is driven by a vision to be the preferred hospitality company, enriching global living with heartfelt experiences. With a portfolio of more than 1,000 properties spanning over 230 cities across more than 40 countries, Ascott’s presence spans Asia Pacific, Central Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and the USA. Its diverse collection of award-winning brands includes Ascott, Citadines, lyf, Oakwood, Somerset, The Crest Collection, The Unlimited Collection, Fox, Harris, POP!, Preference, Quest, Vertu and Yello.

Ascott specialises in managing and franchising a wide range of lodging options, including serviced residences, hotels, resorts, social living properties and branded residences, catering to the varying needs and preferences of global travellers. Through the Ascott Star Rewards (ASR) loyalty programme, members enjoy exclusive privileges and curated experiences, enhancing every aspect of their travel journey.

As a wholly owned business unit of CapitaLand Investment Limited, Ascott generates fee-related revenue by leveraging its expertise in both lodging management and investment management. It also drives the expansion of funds under management by growing its sponsored CapitaLand Ascott Trust and private funds.

For more information on Ascott and its sustainability programme, please visit www.discoverasr.com/the-ascott-limited. Alternatively, connect with Ascott on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn.

CapitaLand Investment Limited

Headquartered and listed in Singapore in 2021, CapitaLand Investment Limited (CLI) is a leading global real asset manager with a strong Asia foothold. As at 31 December 2025, CLI had S$125 billion of funds under management. CLI holds stakes in eight listed real estate investment trusts and business trusts and a suite of private real asset vehicles that invest in demographics, disruption and digitalisation-themed strategies. Its diversified real asset classes include retail, office, lodging, industrial, logistics, business parks, wellness, self-storage, data centres and credit.

CLI aims to scale its fund management, lodging management and commercial management businesses globally and maintain effective capital management. As the investment management arm of CapitaLand Group, CLI has access to the development capabilities of and pipeline investment opportunities from CapitaLand Group’s development arm.

CLI is committed to growing in a responsible manner, delivering long-term economic value and contributing to the environmental and social well-being of its communities.

获奖无数的综合度假城为汇丰香港的指定信用卡客户提供尊属优惠， 宾客可尽享一站式优越购物及美馔体验

澳门特别行政区 – Media OutReach Newswire – 2026年4月23日 – 「澳門銀河」宣布与汇丰香港联乘推出一系列信用卡推广，结合双方于旅游、金融及高端客户服务领域的优势，携手拓展粤港澳大湾区市场。「澳門銀河」屡获”全球最多福布斯五星殊荣的综合度假城”头衔，一向致力创造独具匠心的奢华体验。是次联乘汇丰香港推出指定信用卡客户一站式礼遇，升华”傲视世界 情系亚洲”的旅游及度假生活。

「澳門銀河」首次与汇丰香港建立信用卡推广合作关系，推出专为汇丰信用卡持卡人而设的餐饮及购物优惠。此举旨在拓展汇丰信用卡持卡人于外地旅游期间的消费场景，促进双方业务增长，实现互利共赢。

三大尊属优惠 缔造极致度假体验

1. 消费回赠优惠：于即日至6月30日期间，凭汇丰香港之指定信用卡于「澳門銀河」旗下逾百间餐饮或”银河时尚汇”指定商户消费累积满指定金额，可享高达澳门币1,800元的餐饮及购物现金券回赠，让宾客享受独特的消费休闲体验。
2. 星级餐饮礼遇：米芝莲一星意大利料理8½ Otto e Mezzo BOMBANA、米芝莲一星高级粤菜”丽轩”、顶级铁板料理”承‧铁板料理”及莱佛士品牌全球首家秘密酒吧”长廊酒吧”等19间获奖及人气餐厅推出星级礼遇，于5月8日至12月31日凭汇丰香港之指定信用卡签账，即可获赠特选香槟、精致甜品或特色小点等；生日月莅临指定餐厅更享8折优惠及免费蛋糕款待，让重要时刻增添难忘滋味。
3. 高端客户联动：「澳門銀河」将为汇丰香港之指定信用卡客户呈多元化璀璨活动及VIP体验等尊荣礼遇，为高净值客群缔造更臻完善的跨界生活体验。

「澳門銀河」：亚洲顶级多元旅游体验典范

「澳門銀河」是次与汇丰香港合作推出的信用卡联乘优惠标志着奢华度假城在拓展粤港澳大湾区市场上踏出重要一步，加强整合金融服务与世界级旅游、餐饮、娱乐及奢华体验优势。另再结合广泛高端的汇丰香港之信用卡客户网络，为跨境的旅客带来更具价值与深度的度假体验，升华区内旅游与生活质量。

展望 2026 年，「澳門銀河」作为澳门首屈一指且于亚洲具领导地位的奢华综合度假城，将持续以世界级设施与体验迎接来自全球的宾客，尽享多元而精致的餐饮、购物及娱乐选择。度假城全年呈献多项瞩目盛事，以及定期举行的国际级演唱会与综艺汇演，为宾客带来连场精彩体验。

「澳門銀河」汇聚多间荣获《福布斯旅游指南》、《香港澳门米芝莲指南》及《黑珍珠餐厅指南》等国际权威肯定的餐厅，并持续邀请海内外顶尖厨艺巨匠携手合作，推出一期一会的限定餐宴，为追求极致味觉享受的宾客呈献层次丰富、质量卓越的世界级餐饮体验。

同时，”银河时尚汇”云集超过200个国际精品品牌，并定期连手度假城举办期间限定的新品优先体验，让宾客率先感受最新时尚脉动。住宿体验方面，「澳門銀河」旗下九间屡获殊荣的酒店，包括最新璀璨启幕、全套房及天际别墅雅居”澳门银河 嘉佩乐”，结合世界最大的空中水上乐园”天浪淘园”，为宾客呈献独一无二、难以忘怀的奢华住宿体验。

有关「澳門銀河」及是次推广的最新消息，敬请造访：www.galaxyresorts.com.cn。

Hashtag: #GalaxyMacau #澳門銀河

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有关「澳門銀河」综合度假城

「澳門銀河」综合度假城打造全世界最多元化的娱乐及综合旅游度假热点。整个项目的总投资额高达430亿港元，占地110万平方米，为澳门带来崭新的休闲娱乐设施。「澳門銀河」云集九家世界知名豪华酒店，包括澳门悦榕庄、「銀河酒店」、澳门大仓酒店、澳门银河 JW万豪酒店、澳门银河 丽思卡尔顿酒店、「百老汇酒店」、澳门银河 莱佛士、澳门安达仕酒店，以及澳门银河 嘉佩乐，共提供约5,000间豪华客房、奢华套房及别墅。天浪淘园占地75,000平方米，设有全球最长575米空中激流、能掀起1.5米人造海浪的空中冲浪池、全长150米的白沙滩，以及澳门首个高达9米的刺激滑水天梯冲天激流。两间五星级国际水疗品牌——澳门悦榕SPA和澳门丽思卡尔顿水疗中心让宾客焕发心灵、彻底放松。

「澳門銀河」其他设施包括超过120个餐饮选择，涵盖米其林星级体验及地道美食，以多元风味、独特体验及顶级食材打造「舌尖品亚洲 峰味聚银河」的餐饮体验。银河时尚汇集合国际顶尖奢华品牌，礼遇非凡的悦心购物体验，让宾客一步到位选购全球追捧的经典及限量版名品，探索充满惊喜亮点的名牌独家限时店，享受尊尚的礼遇回馈及优惠购物赏。成为VIP更可尊享贴心的礼宾购物服务，获邀参与专属的大牌联乘活动，奢华礼遇提升至全新层次。瞩目的时尚喜悦，在此一触即发，令宾客变成潮流焦点所在。

「银河影院」配备最顶尖的影音科技、超豪华舒适的配套，以及细心周到的服务，将身临其境的影院体验提升到全新境界; 以上海流金岁月为设计灵感的顶级娱乐圣殿【红伶】，在华丽典雅的氛围下呈献醉人娱乐表演; 悠然自足以传统手法带领宾客领略养生奥秘恢复活力。从「澳門銀河」穿过设有空调的行人天桥，90秒即可直达「澳门百老汇」，零距离体验最地道的澳门特色及亚洲魅力。百老汇美食街搜罗了35种澳门及亚洲地道特色美食，从街头小吃至老字号餐厅，每家店的招牌名菜都令人难忘。设有约2,500个座位的百老汇舞台汇聚世界级表演盛事。

「澳門銀河」备有独特完善的活动场地，专业的服务团队为宾客筹办不同类型的会议展览活动。银河国际会议中心（ GICC ）将为澳门会展业开启新篇章，同时拓展集团在澳门的度假城版图。其会展空间总面积达40,000平方米，并设有16,000座位、全澳最大的室内综艺馆——银河综艺馆。

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獲獎無數的綜合度假城為滙豐香港的指定信用卡客戶提供尊屬優惠， 賓客可盡享一站式優越購物及美饌體驗

澳門特別行政區 – Media OutReach Newswire – 2026年4月23日 – 「澳門銀河」宣佈與滙豐香港聯乘推出一系列信用卡推廣，結合雙方於旅遊、金融及高端客戶服務領域的優勢，攜手拓展粵港澳大灣區市場。「澳門銀河」屢獲「全球最多福布斯五星殊榮的綜合度假城」頭銜，一向致力創造獨具匠心的奢華體驗。是次聯乘滙豐香港推出指定信用卡客戶一站式禮遇，昇華「傲視世界 情繫亞洲」的旅遊及度假生活。

「澳門銀河」首次與滙豐香港建立信用卡推廣合作關係，推出專為滙豐信用卡持卡人而設的餐飲及購物優惠。此舉旨在拓展滙豐信用卡持卡人於外地旅遊期間的消費場景，促進雙方業務增長，實現互利共贏。

三大尊屬優惠 締造極致度假體驗

1. 消費回贈優惠：於即日至6月30日期間，憑滙豐香港之指定信用卡於「澳門銀河」旗下逾百間餐飲或「銀河時尚匯」指定商戶消費累積滿指定金額，可享高達澳門幣1,800元的餐飲及購物現金券回贈，讓賓客享受獨特的消費休閒體驗。
2. 星級餐飲禮遇：米芝蓮一星意大利料理8½ Otto e Mezzo BOMBANA、米芝蓮一星高級粵菜「麗軒」、頂級鐵板料理「承‧鐵板料理」及萊佛士品牌全球首家秘密酒吧「長廊酒吧」等19間獲獎及人氣餐廳推出星級禮遇，於5月8日至12月31日憑滙豐香港之指定信用卡簽賬，即可獲贈特選香檳、精緻甜品或特色小點等；生日月蒞臨指定餐廳更享8折優惠及免費蛋糕款待，讓重要時刻增添難忘滋味。
3. 高端客戶聯動：「澳門銀河」將為滙豐香港之指定信用卡客戶呈多元化璀璨活動及VIP體驗等尊榮禮遇，為高淨值客群締造更臻完善的跨界生活體驗。

「澳門銀河」：亞洲頂級多元旅遊體驗典範

「澳門銀河」是次與滙豐香港合作推出的信用卡聯乘優惠標誌著奢華度假城在拓展粵港澳大灣區市場上踏出重要一步，加強整合金融服務與世界級旅遊、餐飲、娛樂及奢華體驗優勢。另再結合廣泛高端的滙豐香港之信用卡客戶網絡，為跨境的旅客帶來更具價值與深度的度假體驗，昇華區內旅遊與生活品質。

展望 2026 年，「澳門銀河」作為澳門首屈一指且於亞洲具領導地位的奢華綜合度假城，將持續以世界級設施與體驗迎接來自全球的賓客，盡享多元而精緻的餐飲、購物及娛樂選擇。度假城全年呈獻多項矚目盛事，以及定期舉行的國際級演唱會與綜藝匯演，為賓客帶來連場精彩體驗。

「澳門銀河」匯聚多間榮獲《福布斯旅遊指南》、《香港澳門米芝蓮指南》及《黑珍珠餐廳指南》等國際權威肯定的餐廳，並持續邀請海內外頂尖廚藝巨匠攜手合作，推出一期一會的限定餐宴，為追求極致味覺享受的饕客呈獻層次豐富、品質卓越的世界級餐飲體驗。

同時，「銀河時尚匯」雲集超過200個國際精品品牌，並定期聯手度假城舉辦期間限定的新品優先體驗，讓賓客率先感受最新時尚脈動。住宿體驗方面，「澳門銀河」旗下九間屢獲殊榮的酒店，包括最新璀璨啓幕、全套房及天際別墅雅居「澳門銀河 嘉佩樂」，結合世界最大的空中水上樂園「天浪淘園」，為賓客呈獻獨一無二、難以忘懷的奢華住宿體驗。

有關「澳門銀河」及是次推廣的最新消息，敬請造訪：www.galaxymacau.com。

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有關 「澳門銀河」 綜合度假城

「澳門銀河」世界級奢華綜合度假城打造全世界最多元化的娛樂及綜合旅遊度假熱點。整個項目的總投資額高達430億港元，佔地110萬平方米，為澳門帶來嶄新的休閒娛樂設施。 「澳門銀河」雲集9家世界知名豪華酒店，包括澳門悦榕庄、「銀河酒店」、澳門大倉酒店、澳門JW萬豪酒店、澳門麗思卡爾頓酒店、「百老匯酒店」、澳門銀河 萊佛士、澳門安達仕酒店，以及澳門銀河 嘉佩樂，共提供約5,000 間豪華客房、奢華套房及別墅。天浪淘園佔地75,000平方米，設有全球最長 575 米空中激流、能掀起1.5米人造海浪的空中衝浪池、全150米的白沙灘，以及澳門首個高達9米的刺激滑水天梯衝天激流。兩間五星級國際水療品牌─澳門悦榕SPA和澳門麗思卡爾頓水療中心讓賓客煥發心靈、徹底放鬆。

「澳門銀河」其他設施包括超過120個餐飲選擇，涵蓋米芝蓮星級體驗及地道美食，以多元風味、獨特體驗及頂級食材打造「舌尖品亞洲 峰味聚銀河」的餐飲享受。銀河時尚匯集合國際頂尖奢華品牌，禮遇非凡的悅心購物體驗，讓賓客一步到位選購全球追捧的經典及限量版名品，探索充滿驚喜亮點的名牌獨家限時店，享受尊尚的禮遇回饋及優惠購物賞。成為VIP更可尊享貼心的禮賓購物服務，獲邀參與專屬的大牌聯乘活動，奢華禮遇提升至全新層次。矚目的時尚喜悦，在此一觸即發，令賓客變成潮流焦點所在。

「銀河影院」配備最頂尖的影音科技、超豪華舒適的配套，以及細心周到的服務，將身臨其境的影院體驗提升到全新境界；以上海流金歲月為設計靈感的頂級娛樂聖殿【紅伶】，在華麗典雅的氛圍下呈獻醉人娛樂表演；悠然自足以傳統手法帶領賓客領略養生奧秘恢復活力。從「澳門銀河」穿過設有空調的行人天橋，90秒即可直達「澳門百老匯」，零距離體驗最地道的澳門特色及亞洲魅力。百老匯美食街搜羅了 35 種澳門及亞洲地道特色美食，從街頭小吃至老字號餐廳，每家店的招牌名菜都令人難忘。設有約2,500個座位的百老匯舞台匯聚世界級表演盛事。

「澳門銀河」備有獨特完善的活動場地，專業的服務團隊為賓客籌辦不同類型的會議展覽活動。銀河國際會議中心（GICC）為澳門會展業開啟新篇章，同時拓展集團在澳門的度假城版圖。其會展空間總面積達40,000平方米，並設有16,000座位、全澳最大的室内綜藝館——銀河綜藝館。

詳情請瀏覽：www.galaxymacau.com, www.broadwaymacau.com.mo及www.galaxyicc.com。

Award‑winning luxury resort introduces a magnificent roster of bespoke privileges for HSBC Hong Kong cardholders, where elevated shopping and refined gastronomy converge through thoughtfully curated luxury rewards

MACAU SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 April 2026 – Galaxy Macau today unveiled an exclusive credit card collaboration with HSBC Hong Kong (HSBC HK) to deliver elevated lifestyle privileges across the Guangdong‑Hong Kong‑Macao Greater Bay Area. Leveraging Galaxy Macau’s expertise in luxury travel and hospitality alongside HSBC’s leadership in premium financial services, the partnership introduces a seamless suite of curated experiences for select cardholders. As the integrated resort with the most Forbes Five‑Star awards in the world, Galaxy Macau continues to redefine destination‑led luxury through thoughtful, guest‑centric offers and experiences.

Marking Galaxy Macau’s first credit card partnership with HSBC HK, the collaboration offers holders of the bank’s select credit cards tailored dining and shopping privileges designed to enhance cross‑border travel experiences. Together, the two brands aim to unlock new lifestyle moments, deepen engagement with discerning travellers and create sustainable value through a shared commitment to excellence and refinement.

The pinnacle of luxury resort offers for HSBC HK selected credit cardholders:

1. Elevated spending rewards
   From April 1 to June 30, Galaxy Macau elevates the rewards of indulgence as HSBC HK selected cardholders who meet designated spending across its selected acclaimed dining venues and selected shops at the illustrious Galaxy Promenade are rewarded with vouchers worth up to MOP1,800. The privilege unlocks a world of refined pleasures curated seamlessly within a single, extraordinary resort destination.
   
2. Stellar dining privileges
   From May 8 to December 31, Galaxy Macau’s handpicked collection of its most acclaimed restaurants, including one-Michelin-starred Italian fine-dining 8½ Otto e Mezzo BOMBANA, one-Michelin-starred Cantonese cuisine Lai Heen, refined omakase-style teppanyaki institution Teppanyaki Shou and the world’s first Raffles’ speakeasy Long Bar, among other leading restaurants, invites HSBC HK cardholders to savour elevated dining privileges. Eligible cardholders enjoy complimentary champagne, signature snacks and desserts, as well as 20% off and complementary cake during their birthday months at the selected restaurants, turning every celebration into an elegant gala.
3. Bespoke privileges for premium clients
   Galaxy Macau will introduce further customised rewards and elevated privileges exclusively for HSBC premium credit cardholders, covering an array of areas, aiming to deliver a more immersive, cross‑sector luxury experience for the resort’s most valued guests.

Galaxy Macau: a paragon of Asia’s most distinguished resort experiences

Galaxy Macau’s collaborative credit card offering with HSBC HK marks a significant milestone in the resort’s expansion across the Greater Bay Area. By seamlessly integrating premium financial services with world‑class travel, dining, entertainment and luxury experiences, the partnership creates added value for today’s cross‑border travellers. Leveraging HSBC HK’s extensive network of high‑net-worth credit cardholders, the collaboration enhances the depth and quality of regional travel lifestyle experiences, setting a new benchmark for elevated leisure within the Greater Bay Area.

Looking ahead to 2026, Galaxy Macau—Macau’s flagship luxury integrated resort and a leader across Asia—will continue to welcome guests from around the world with its world‑class facilities and experiences. Visitors can look forward to a refined and diverse selection of dining, shopping and entertainment, alongside a year‑round calendar of headline events, including regular international concerts and large‑scale live shows, delivering a continuous stream of memorable moments throughout the year.

Galaxy Macau’s culinary landscape is equally distinguished, featuring over 120 restaurants with a collection of them recognised by international authoritative bodies such as Forbes Travel Guide, MICHELIN Guide Hong Kong & Macau and the Black Pearl Restaurant Guide. Collaborations with world‑renowned chefs and limited‑edition dining experiences ensure that each visit offers a rare and memorable gastronomic journey.

Complementing the dining experience, Galaxy Promenade brings together more than 200 prestigious luxury brands, regularly unveiling exclusive previews and limited‑time launches. The resort’s nine award‑winning hotels, including the newly unveiled all‑suite and penthouse sanctuary Capella at Galaxy Macau, together with the world’s largest skytop aquatic attraction Grand Resort Deck, complete a stay defined by elegance, scale and imagination.

For more information about Galaxy Macau and this collaboration, please visit www.galaxymacau.com.

Hashtag: #GalaxyMacau

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ABOUT GALAXY MACAU INTEGRATED RESORT

Galaxy Macau, The World-class Luxury Integrated Resort delivers the “Most Spectacular Entertainment and Leisure Destination in the World”. Developed at an investment of HK$43 billion, the property covers 1.1 million-square-meter of unique entertainment and leisure attractions that are unlike anything else in Macau. Nine award-winning world-class luxury hotels provide close to 5,000 rooms, suites and villas. They include Banyan Tree Macau, Galaxy Hotel, Hotel Okura Macau, JW Marriott Hotel Macau, The Ritz-Carlton, Macau, Broadway Hotel, Raffles at Galaxy Macau, Andaz Macau, and Capella at Galaxy Macau. Unique to Galaxy Macau, the 75,000-square-meter Grand Resort Deck features the world’s longest Skytop Adventure Rapids at 575-meters, the largest Skytop Wave Pool with waves up to 1.5-meters high and 150-meters pristine white sand beach. Two five-star spas from Banyan Tree Spa Macau and The Ritz- Carlton Spa, Macau help guests relax and rejuvenate.

As the dining destination in Asia, Galaxy Macau offers a wide variety of gastronomic delights, exquisite experiences and ingredients of the finest quality with over 120 dining options from Michelin dining to authentic delicacies.

Embark on a delightful and rewarding journey at Galaxy Promenade, the one-stop shopping destination boasting some of the world’s most iconic luxury brands. Be the first to get the latest limited-edition items; explore fascinating pop-ups by coveted labels and revel in fabulous shopping rewards and privileges. Our VIPs are entitled to a highly-curated experience with dedicated personal shoppers at guests’ service, and be invited to exclusive luxury brand events. A different calibre of privileges and rewards also await. Discover the joys of fashion and stand at the forefront of style and sophistication—Galaxy Promenade has everything guests need to stay ahead of the style game.

Galaxy Cinemas takes immersive movie experiences to the next level with the latest audio-visual technology, ultra-luxurious facilities and bespoke services; CHINA ROUGE, one-of-a-kind cabaret lounge that evokes the glamor of Shanghai’s golden era with stylish entertainment and customizable surrounds; and Foot Hub, which presents the traditional art of reflexology for authentic relaxation and revitalization. For Authentic Macau Flavours and Vibrant Asian Experiences, Broadway Macau – just a 90-second walk via a bridge from Galaxy Macau, has over 35 Authentic Macau & Asian Flavours at Broadway Food Street. The 2,500-seat Broadway Theatre plays host to world-class entertainers and a diverse array of cultural events.

Meeting, incentive and banquet groups are also catered to with a portfolio of unique venues in Galaxy Macau and an expert service team. Galaxy International Convention Center (GICC) is the latest addition to the Group’s ever-expanding integrated resort precinct and will usher in a new era for the MICE industry in Macau. GICC is a world-class event venue featuring 40,000-square-meters of total flexible MICE, and the 16,000-seat Galaxy Arena – the largest indoor arena in Macau.

For more details, please visit www.galaxymacau.com,www.broadwaymacau.com.mo and www.galaxyicc.com

香港 – Media OutReach Newswire – 2026年4月23日 – 澳洲會計師公會最新發佈的《亞太區小型企業調查2025-2026》顯示，香港中小型企業在 2025 年的表現創下十年來最強勁的紀錄，同時對未來一年的信心亦攀升至新高。

調查顯示，香港中小企業務在 2025 年表現強勁，錄得增長的比例由 2024 年的 65% 升至 68%的新紀錄。該正面勢頭預期可延續至今年，71% 中小企預計今年業務將持續擴張，76% 預期本地經濟會有所提升，兩項指標均刷新調查以來的新高。客戶忠誠度及增强的勞動力被視為去年中小企穩健表現的關鍵驅動力。

澳洲會計師公會大中華區分會理事葉耘開先生表示，營商環境的改善是支持中小企增長的關鍵。他指出：「去年香港在資本市場穩定、旅遊與消費復甦，以及房地產市場平穩發展的多重帶動下，整體商業信心和經濟動力都明顯增強。在這樣有利的環境下，小型企業不單受惠於商業活動轉趨頻繁，更有空間去實現健康、可持續的擴張。」

展望未來，葉先生留意到全球地緣政治緊張與外部不確定性帶來挑戰，不過他認爲香港的內在優勢仍是中小企的核心競爭力。他表示：「地緣政治風險上升，的確會為貿易與物流等行業帶來阻力，例如推高燃料成本或導致供應鏈中斷。不過，我對香港今年的整體商業前景依然充滿信心。當全球許多地區的局勢變得難以預測時，香港穩定一致的營商環境，配合簡單低稅制等政策優勢，反而令我們在吸引國際企業與投資者方面脫穎而出。」

葉先生補充，這些局勢也為本地中小企帶來新機遇，特別是國際關注度提升，為建立合作夥伴關係、擴大網絡及開拓新市場創造了空間。「目前的環境也為年輕創業者創造了有利條件，讓他們能更積極地探索新興市場，把握新商機。」

業務表現提升強化了許多本地中小企的財務穩健性。調查顯示，報告支付債務有困難的企業比例從 2024 年的 22% 銳減至 2025 年的 3%；對於今年的展望亦保持樂觀，僅有 4% 預期償債方面會面臨困難，較先前的 26% 大幅改善，該結果亦顯示香港的中小企在所有受訪地區中，對債務償還最有信心。

葉先生表示：「過去一年，受惠於業務增長帶來的充裕資金，加上資本市場穩健及房地產市場復甦，許多中小企的償債能力已顯著提升。這種更為穩健的現金流狀況，不僅讓企業在尋求外部融資時更具優勢，同時也因自身資金充足，減少了對外來貸款的依賴。」

隨著數碼轉型加速，香港中小企正積極透過投資科技獲利。2025 年，認為科技投資有助提升盈利的中小企比例升至 64%，較 2024 年的 59% 有所增長。在各項科技中，AI 最受青睞，五分之二的受訪企業去年已投入相關資金，緊隨其後的是 CRM 系統。

與此同時，本港中小企的網絡安全防護見成效。報告因網絡事件遭受損失的企業比例，從 2024 年的 72% 驟降至 2025 年的 43%。然而，隨著數碼化進程加速，網絡風險依然不容忽視。近五分之三的中小企預期今年將面臨網絡威脅，顯著高於調查平均值（42%）。

澳洲會計師公會大中華區分會中小企及創業委員會副主席梁迪峰先生表示，隨著 AI 工具日益成熟且普及，正有效協助中小企提升生產力、優化營運成本並強化客戶體驗。

梁先生指出：「然而，隨著網絡詐騙升溫、AI 普及，加上中小企對虛擬銀行的依賴度提高，促使香港政府在過去一年顯著強化了銀行體系與網絡安全的韌性。這包括推出『網絡防禦一站通』等低成本且實用的計劃，並持續實施『9+5』中小企支持措施。調查顯示網絡攻擊損失有所下降，正反映出這些政策已初見成效。」

「隨著網絡安全威脅和數碼詐騙風險持續升級，中小企應更好利用現有資源，包括免費的網站風險評估和漏洞識別服務，以強化防禦能力，保障業務營運。」

梁先生亦建議政府考慮再推「科技券」計劃，以支持更廣泛的數碼化轉型，涵蓋 AI 及非 AI 技術的應用。他補充，加強培訓支援將有助中小企識別並採納現代化工具，從而推動創新、提升效率，並鞏固長遠競爭力。

成本上漲仍是 2025 年香港中小企面臨的主要挑戰，有 29% 的受訪企業表示其業務受此負面影響。然而，該比例在所有受訪市場中位列第二低，反映出香港去年相對溫和的通脹環境。值得留意的是，員工成本被視為負面因素的比例從 35% 升至 42%，成為香港企業在 2025 年最沉重的成本負擔。這亦解釋了為何計劃增聘人手的中小企比例，由去年的 42% 回落至 38%。

梁先生認為：「成本上漲仍是亞太區許多中小企面臨的主要障礙。但香港的通脹水平相對溫和，這在一定程度上緩解了成本壓力，為本地中小企業提供了緩衝空間。」

梁先生補充，雖然員工人數增長放緩，但隨著企業轉向投資高價值人才，整體員工成本持續上升。他指出：「提升數碼化與自動化水平有助於緩解勞動力短缺的壓力。中小企目前在招聘時，更傾向於尋找具備數碼及 AI 技能的專才，或設立新職位以驅動業務轉型。這類職位的薪資水平通常較高，這也解釋了為何在招聘步伐放緩的情況下，整體員工開支依然錄得增長。」

《亞太區中小企業調查 2025–26》共訪問亞太區 11 個市場的 4,166 家中小企業，包括新加坡、中國大陸、澳洲等地。其中香港受訪者佔 305 名。
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澳洲會計師公會是全球最大的專業會計團體之一，在100多個國家和地區擁有近175,000名會員，其中大中華地區的會員超過22,500名。我們的主要服務包括教育、培訓、技術支援和倡議。澳洲會計師公會就影響當地、國家及國際會計行業和公共利益的議題發表倡議，彰顯思想領導力。我們與政府、監管機構和行業合作，倡導實施促進經濟可持續增長的政策，並取得積極的商業和公共成果。點擊cpaaustralia.com.au了解更多。

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 April 2026 – Hong Kong’s small businesses delivered their strongest performance in a decade in 2025, while confidence in the year ahead has climbed to a record high, according to CPA Australia’s latest Asia‑Pacific Small Business Survey 2025–26.

The survey shows that 68 per cent of Hong Kong SMEs recorded growth in 2025, up from 65 per cent in 2024 and marking the highest result on record. This positive momentum is expected to continue this year, with 71 per cent of SMEs expecting their businesses to grow and 76 per cent anticipating growth in the local economy — both at record highs. Customer loyalty and a strong workforce were identified as key drivers behind SMEs’ solid performance last year.

Mr Cliff Ip, Councillor of CPA Australia’s Greater China Divisional Council, said Hong Kong’s improving business environment played a critical role in supporting SME growth. “Hong Kong’s business confidence and economic growth strengthened last year, supported by robust capital markets, a recovery in tourism and consumption, and signs of stabilisation in the property market,” said Mr Ip. “Against this stable and supportive backdrop, small businesses not only benefited from increased business activity, but were also able to expand in a healthy and sustainable manner.”

Looking ahead, Mr Ip noted that while global geopolitical tensions and external uncertainties pose rising challenges, Hong Kong’s underlying strengths remain a key advantage for SMEs. “Rising geopolitical risks are likely to create headwinds for many sectors such as trade and logistics through higher fuel costs and supply chain disruptions. However, I remain confident about Hong Kong’s overall business outlook this year,” he said. “As many regions become more unpredictable or less secure, Hong Kong’s stable and consistent business environment, together with supportive policy settings including the city’s low and simple tax regime stand out as important advantages in attracting international companies and investors.”

Mr Ip added that these developments also present new opportunities for local SMEs, particularly as increased international interest creates scope to build partnerships, expand networks and tap into new markets. “This environment also creates favourable conditions for younger entrepreneurs to explore emerging markets and pursue new business opportunities,” he said.

Improved business performance has strengthened the solvency of many local SMEs. The share of businesses reporting difficulty paying debts fell sharply from 22 per cent in 2024 to just 3 per cent in 2025, while only 4 per cent expect to face difficulties this year, down markedly from 26 per cent previously. As a result, Hong Kong small businesses are now the least likely among the surveyed businesses to report solvency concerns.

Mr Ip said, “The solvency of many SMEs has notably improved, driven by stronger cash flow from improved business growth, a robust capital market and a recovering property market over the past year. This healthier cashflow has both supported easier access to external finance and reduced the need for such finance.”

Hong Kong SMEs have also strengthened their capability to invest in technology that delivers rapid improvements in profitability. In 2025, 64 per cent of SMEs reported that their technology investment in that year helped improve profitability, up from 59 per cent in 2024. Two in five Hong Kong SMEs invested in artificial intelligence (AI) last year, making it the leading technology investment among local SMEs, followed by customer relationship management (CRM) software.

At the same time, cyber protection has improved, with the share of Hong Kong businesses reporting losses from cyber incidents falling sharply from 72 per cent in 2024 to 43 per cent in 2025. However, as digitalisation accelerates, cyber risks remain elevated, with nearly three in five SMEs expecting to face cyber threats this year, above the survey average 42 per cent.

Mr Davy Leung, Deputy Chairperson of CPA Australia’s SME and Entrepreneurship Committee of Greater China, said the growing maturity and availability of AI tools is helping SMEs enhance productivity, reduce operating costs and improve customer experience.

“However, rising digital fraud, wider AI adoption and SMEs’ increasing reliance on digital banking have prompted the Hong Kong Government to significantly strengthen banking security and cybersecurity resilience over the past year. This includes the rollout of low-cost and practical initiatives such as the Cybersec One Programme and the continued implementation of the ‘9+5’ SME support measures. The decline of cyberattack-related losses reported in the survey in part reflects the effectiveness of these measures.

“As cybersecurity threats and digital fraud risks continue to escalate, SMEs should make better use of these available resources, including free website risk assessments and vulnerability identification services, to strengthen their defence capabilities and safeguard business operations.”

Mr Leung also suggested that the Government consider revamping the Technology Voucher Programme to support broader digitalisation efforts, including the adoption of both AI and non-AI technologies. He added that enhanced training support would help SMEs identify and implement modern tools to drive innovation, improve efficiency and strengthen long-term competitiveness.

Rising costs remain a key challenge for Hong Kong SMEs in 2025, with 29 per cent reporting it having a negative impact on their business. However, this was the second‑lowest level among all surveyed markets, underscoring Hong Kong’s relatively low inflationary environment last year. Notably, the share of SMEs citing staff costs as a negative factor rose from 35 per cent to 42 per cent, making it the most significant cost pressure for Hong Kong businesses in 2025. This increase may help explain why the proportion of SMEs hiring additional staff declined from 42 per cent to 38 per cent last year.

Mr Leung said, “Increasing costs remain a significant barrier for many SMEs across Asia‑Pacific region, but Hong Kong’s relatively low inflation has helped cushion the impact on local small businesses,” Mr Leung said.

Mr Leung added that while headcount growth has moderated, overall staff costs have continued to rise as businesses invest in higher‑value talent. “Greater digitalisation and automation have helped ease labour constraints in Hong Kong. When SMEs do add staff, they are increasingly recruiting employees with digital and AI capabilities, or creating new roles to support business transformation. These positions typically command higher salaries, which has contributed to higher overall staff costs despite slower hiring growth.”

The annual survey collected the views of 4,166 small businesses across 11 Asia-Pacific markets, including Singapore, the Chinese Mainland, and Australia, with 305 respondents from Hong Kong.
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Driving Intelligent Transformation of Property Management with AIoT

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 April 2026 – NineSmart attended the “AI-Powered Property Operations: From Strategy to Execution” conference hosted by HKBN Enterprise Solutions on 17 April, where it exchanged insights with industry peers from property management and technology sectors on how AI and IoT can help transform property operations from traditional models into a truly intelligent one. The event focused on smart property management, security operations, tenant experience and system integration, and featured keynote sharing and live demonstrations showcasing how AIoT is driving property management from “passive monitoring” to “active detection” and “predictive management.”

Presentation: A People-Centred Approach to Intelligent Transformation

During the session, Sing Wong, Director of Business Development at NineSmart, noted that true intelligence should go beyond device automation and address the practical needs of residents, frontline property staff, and management or owners alike. In traditional property management, access control, lifts, sensors and clubhouse facilities are often managed separately. Even with automation systems in place, these systems may still fail to connect with one another, resulting in more back-end systems for frontline teams to monitor.

Wong said, “The real shift in intelligent management lies in data flow and system connectivity. When data from different devices is brought into a single platform, management teams can better anticipate and address potential issues early, freeing frontline staff from repetitive tasks so they can focus on higher-value service work.”

Showcase: Smart Property Management Solution

In addition to the presentation, NineSmart also showcased its Smart Property solution and one of its functional modules, Smart Access, demonstrating how a unified platform can connect different devices to help the industry improve operational efficiency and service experience. Through an integrated IoT platform, access control is no longer just a standalone function, but one that can be connected with other operational workflows, notification mechanisms and data analytics, enhancing overall efficiency and security.

Driving Smart Transformation and Automation Toward Unmanned Operations

As AIoT technology continues to mature, property operations are moving away from manual patrols and reactive follow-up to predictive and automated management. More repetitive tasks will be handled automatically by systems, allowing frontline teams to focus on higher-value work and helping property operations move toward a sustainable unmanned operating model.

Lucas Mo, Co-founder of NineSmart, said, “The future of property management is not just automation, but a true intelligent transformation driven by data and AIoT, enabling residents, frontline teams and management to collaborate efficiently on one platform. This allows property teams to better understand usage patterns and service needs, make more forward-looking decisions, and enhance both operational efficiency and long-term asset value.”

Positive Feedback from Attendees and Industry Representatives

Visitors and industry representatives said NineSmart’s showcase clearly demonstrated the practical implementation of smart property management, particularly in access control, system integration and operational automation, with clear use cases and tangible value. Some attendees also noted that the showcase successfully combined the ideas of “automation” and “people-centric design,” advancing smart transformation from a simple hardware upgrade to a shift in operational thinking. This closely aligned with the event theme of moving from strategy to execution, helping to advance property operations toward a higher level of intelligent transformation.

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NineSmart is a leader in property technology, specialising in IoT and AI-driven solutions that transform property management. We are dedicated to developing and deploying innovative solutions for smart building automation and digital transformation to comprehensively optimize management efficiency. As a Cyberport incubatee, NineSmart is dedicated to creating innovative, sustainable, and user-centric smart living experiences. Visit ninesmart.io to learn more.