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LOS ANGELES, USA – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 October 2026 – Drivers in Los Angeles spend an average of approximately 87 hours each year in rush-hour traffic, equivalent to more than three full days. According to the INRIX 2025 Global Traffic Scorecard, this figure is slightly lower than the 88 hours recorded the previous year, while Los Angeles moved from eighth to tenth place among the world’s most congested urban areas.

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CUHK’s Dean of Medicine Professor Philip Chiu Wai-yan appointed Dean of Medicine at CUHK-Shenzhen Leveraging the two CUHK medical centres in Hong Kong and Shenzhen to foster an international hub for medical talent and innovation in the region

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 October 2026 – The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) has been deeply engaged in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) for more than two decades. Through 45 years of dedicated development, the CUHK Faculty of Medicine (CU Medicine) has become a world-leading medical school. Recognising the immense growth potential and future healthcare needs of the GBA, CUHK will fulfill its distinctive “One Brand, Two Campuses” vision, integrate the complementary strengths of its campuses in Hong Kong and Shenzhen, and advance cross-campus collaboration by appointing Professor Philip Chiu Wai-yan, Dean of Medicine at CUHK, to concurrently serve as Dean of Medicine at The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen (CUHK-Shenzhen). Professor Chiu will also be appointed as Associate Vice President (Medical Affairs) of CUHK-Shenzhen, with a term aligned with his current tenure as Dean of Medicine at CUHK. The appointments will take effect on 1 November 2026. He will oversee the strategic development, academic planning and collaboration initiatives of both medical schools, while leading global recruitment efforts to attract top medical talent.

This appointment marks a significant strategic move under the “One Brand, Two Campuses” vision. It will further strengthen the capabilities and advantages of both campuses in medical education, translational research and clinical excellence. By leveraging the crucial clinical and research platforms provided by the two CUHK medical centres in Hong Kong and Shenzhen, CUHK aims to advance medical innovation and the internationalisation of medical education, cultivate top global healthcare professionals, elevate regional healthcare standards and serve the broader GBA. The initiative is also aligned with the National 15th Five-Year Plan and the First Five-Year Plan of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

Under the governance and management framework of CUHK, Professor Chiu will be accountable to both CUHK and CUHK-Shenzhen campuses. He also serves as a member of the Board of Directors of CUHK Medical Centre. Under his leadership, the two medical schools will further deepen collaboration under their respective governance principles and frameworks, making full use of the two teaching hospitals, namely CUHK Medical Centre and CUHK-Shenzhen Medical Centre, to enhance clinical research capacity, accelerate the translation of cutting-edge medical technologies, strengthen medical talent development and contribute to improving medical education and clinical research across the GBA.

Deep roots in the GBA and a strong foundation of Hong Kong-Shenzhen collaboration

CUHK has maintained a presence in the GBA for more than 20 years. As early as 2006, it co-established the Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, gradually building a multi-layered network of academic, research and healthcare partnerships. Founded in 2014, CUHK-Shenzhen inherits CUHK’s educational philosophy to “combine tradition with modernity, and to bring together China and the West”. It serves as CUHK’s campus in Shenzhen and extends CUHK’s educational brand into the GBA.

To support the national GBA development strategy, CUHK and CUHK-Shenzhen have prioritised medical collaboration since 2018 through the establishment of the School of Medicine at CUHK-Shenzhen and the development of a comprehensive teaching hospital. The two campuses will maintain close strategic coordination in management and development. while continuing collaboration in teaching, research and talent cultivation.

Drawing on the experience of CU Medicine, these initiatives aim to nurture healthcare professionals with international perspectives, professional excellence and humanistic values to meet the healthcare and public health needs of the GBA, as well as the nation as a whole.

Strategic appointment to realise the synergy of “One Brand, Two Campuses”

Professor John Chai Yat-chiu, Chairman of the CUHK Council, highly commended the appointment: “As an important manifestation of the ‘One Brand, Two Campuses’ strategy, this dual-appointment brings together the medical research strengths and advantages of Hong Kong and Shenzhen. It will expand the clinical research network and educational platforms of both medical schools, enhance the Greater Bay Area’s competitiveness in international medical innovation and cultivate globally-minded healthcare talent. It will also help attract leading medical professionals from around the world to the region, creating mutual benefits for the development of academic medicine and healthcare systems across the Greater Bay Area, while supporting the National 15th Five-Year Plan and the First Five-Year Plan of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.”

Professor Dennis Lo Yuk-ming, CUHK’s Vice-Chancellor and President and Chairman of the Governing Board of CUHK-Shenzhen, said: “Rooted in Hong Kong, contributing to the nation and connected to the world, CUHK is taking an important step in focusing on the long-term development of the Greater Bay Area and advancing its strategic footprint in healthcare innovation across the region through this appointment. Professor Philip Chiu’s outstanding academic achievements and international vision make him exceptionally well suited for this role. Under his leadership, the two medical schools will deepen collaboration while adhering to the established governance principles, injecting new momentum into the development of medical technology and higher education in Hong Kong, Shenzhen and across the nation.”

Professor Xu Yangsheng, President of CUHK-Shenzhen, warmly welcomed Professor Chiu’s appointment: “Since its establishment, the School of Medicine at CUHK-Shenzhen has been committed to developing a world-class system for medical education and research, raising healthcare standards across the Greater Bay Area and the broader nation. Professor Chiu is internationally renowned and possesses extensive leadership experience. We look forward to his leadership in accelerating the growth of the medical school, attracting outstanding global talent and serving the healthcare and public health needs of the Greater Bay Area, as well as the nation as a whole.”

Professor Chiu expressed his gratitude and shared his vision for the future: “Strengthening collaboration between Hong Kong and Shenzhen in medical education and research is key to driving high-quality healthcare development in the Greater Bay Area and across the wider nation. I will devote my full efforts to fostering deep-level synergy between the two medical schools across education, research and clinical innovation to achieve a powerful ‘1 + 1 > 2’ effect. This appointment will enable CU Medicine to further expand its clinical data and translational research platforms, reinforcing Hong Kong’s position as an international hub for medical innovation. At the same time, it will accelerate the internationalisation of the School of Medicine at CUHK-Shenzhen, attract top-tier medical talent and drive breakthroughs at the frontiers of medicine. Through close collaboration between the two campuses, we aim to align with the national “Healthy China” agenda and the Greater Bay Area’s innovation development strategy, jointly building a globally influential hub for medical innovation and talent development.”

This strategic cross-boundary appointment reflects the forward-looking strategic vision and holistic perspective of both Hong Kong and Shenzhen. CU Medicine has a strong foundation in medical education, clinical services, frontier research and healthcare innovation, while Shenzhen offers a vibrant innovation ecosystem and significant opportunities for clinical research and technology translation.

By serving concurrently as dean of both medical schools, Professor Chiu will help align and complement the development strategies of the two institutions, strengthen communication and coordination, capitalise on the unique advantages of Hong Kong and Shenzhen, support the advancement of the School of Medicine at CUHK-Shenzhen toward greater internationalisation and academic excellence, and expand CUHK’s footprint in healthcare innovation.

This initiative not only serves as a key measure to align with the national GBA strategy and support the implementation of the “Healthy China” agenda, but also represents a visionary, epoch-making alignment with the global frontier of medicine. It will inject powerful momentum into jointly building an internationally influential medical technology innovation ecosystem across both cities, while advancing the development of human health and healthcare worldwide.

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Video of CUHK Integrating into the Greater Bay Area: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTZtdXKJu-Q

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Demonstrating Leadership in Robust Risk Governance and Strategic Partnerships

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 October 2026 – YF Life Insurance International Ltd. (“YF Life”) has achieved outstanding recognition at the prestigious Hong Kong Insurance Awards 2026. Leveraging its forward-looking business strategies and exceptional innovative strength, YF Life stood out among top industry competitors to win two Top 3 honors: the “Outstanding Risk Management Award (Top 3)” and the “Best Partnership Project Award (Top 3)“. This recognition highlights YF Life’s leadership in corporate governance, cross-sector synergy, and driving industry excellence.

Agile Enterprise Risk Management Framework Builds Solid Business Foundation

Receiving the “Outstanding Risk Management Award (Top 3)” validates YF Life’s excellence in Enterprise Risk Management (ERM). Moving beyond passive compliance, YF Life transforms risk management into a strategic business enabler that drives sustainable growth. The company pioneers responsible AI risk governance, implementing a tiered, risk-proportional architecture with “Human-in-the-Loop” oversight, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), and active participation in regulatory sandboxes. Coupled with zero-trust cloud resilience and a multidisciplinary team, YF Life ensures robust business continuity while balancing technological innovation with stringent safeguards to build deep trust with clients.

Strategic Alliance with Barings Leads the “Invesurance” Ecosystem

In the “Best Partnership Project Award (Top 3)” category, YF Life’s long-standing strategic alliance with Barings was highly commended by the judging panel. Over the past two decades, the two partners have jointly developed Hong Kong’s premier “Invesurance” ecosystem, seamlessly integrating world-class asset management with disciplined insurance liability expertise. Under YF Life’s pioneering “Invesurance” framework and “1+N” investment architecture, Barings serves as a core partner, leveraging robust FX risk management to significantly expand YF Life’s access to global fixed income, Asia-Pacific private credit, and alternative credit opportunities. This synergy extends beyond traditional insurance portfolios to enhance MPF retirement solutions and distribution enablement, creating long-term value for clients.

Looking ahead, YF Life will continue to uphold its brand philosophy, “Envision, Invesurance”, leveraging its strengths to deepen technological applications and strategic partnerships to open broader horizons for clients and the Hong Kong insurance market.

Organized by The Hong Kong Federation of Insurers (HKFI), the Hong Kong Insurance Awards is one of the most prestigious and authoritative honors in the local insurance sector, recognizing outstanding achievements and innovative benchmarks across the industry.

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HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 October 2026 – Crown Worldwide Group is proud to announce that Crown Workspace Hong Kong has been awarded the Gold Award for Best Workplace Consultancy at the prestigious HR Vendors of the Year Awards Hong Kong 2026, organised by Human Resources Online. In addition, Crown Workspace received the special “Trinity Champion of Achievement” recognition, honouring its consistent and outstanding achievements in elevating the HR solutions ecosystem across 2024-2026. Together, these accolades recognise Crown Workspace’s continued excellence in workplace transformation, relocation management, sustainability consulting, and innovative solutions that help organisations create future-ready workplaces.

The HR Vendors of the Year Awards is widely regarded as one of Asia’s most respected platforms for recognising excellence among HR and workplace solution providers. Entries are evaluated by an independent judging panel of HR leaders and experts, assessing nominees on criteria including people, products and services, innovation, leadership, and industry contribution. The awards recognise organisations that demonstrate exceptional expertise, business impact, and commitment to helping clients address evolving workplace challenges. The Trinity Champion of Achievement holds particular significance as it recognises Crown Workspace’s sustained achievements over three consecutive years, from 2024 to 2026. This special recognition further reinforces Crown Workspace’s consistent contribution to the HR and workplace solutions ecosystem in Hong Kong.

What distinguishes Crown Workspace is its ability to combine workplace consultancy, relocation expertise, sustainability leadership, and project execution into a single integrated offering. In a market where many Hong Kong organisations are rightsizing their offices, adopting hybrid working models, and seeking cost-effective ways to optimise their workplaces, Crown Workspace helps clients transform their offices while achieving ESG objectives through services such as furniture resale, storage solutions, and recycling programmes.

Complementing these sustainability-focused initiatives is Crown Workspace’s proven capability to deliver complex, business-critical projects, including high-security relocations, IT and infrastructure moves, and large-scale workplace transformations. Backed by strong customer satisfaction and industry-leading operational standards, Crown Workspace provides organisations with a trusted partner to navigate workplace change while creating more efficient, sustainable, and future-ready work environments.

“We are honoured to receive both the Gold Award and this special recognition at the HR Vendors of the Year Awards,” said Jeffrey Chong, General Manager, Hong Kong, at Crown Worldwide Group. “The Trinity Champion of Achievement is particularly meaningful as it reflects the consistency of our work and the dedication of our team over the past three years. Hong Kong organisations are rethinking the role of the workplace. Increasingly, our clients are asking how they can create more flexible, sustainable and employee-centric environments while maintaining business continuity. These recognitions reflect our commitment to helping businesses navigate that transformation successfully. We remain focused on delivering secure and sustainable solutions that support our clients’ business goals.”

Building on these latest recognitions, Crown Workspace will continue investing in people, technology, and innovative workplace solutions, helping businesses create workplaces that are resilient, efficient, sustainable, and ready for the future.

For more information, please visit Crown Workspace’s website at crownworkspace.com.

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About Crown Workspace

Crown Workspace helps organisations manage workplace change through commercial and specialist relocations, move management, storage, furniture solutions, IT relocation services, and workplace consultancy. Supported by the global capabilities of Crown Worldwide Group, Crown Workspace delivers tailored solutions that minimise disruption, maximise value, and create positive outcomes for businesses, employees, and the environment.

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Taking fan-favorite treats to the city, Building Excitement for the Ultimate Halloween Celebration at Booonus Wicked Night Party

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 October 2026 – From October 29 to November 1, Hong Kong Disneyland Resort (HKDL) is participating in the annual “Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival”, organized by the Hong Kong Tourism Board. For four consecutive days, HKDL will offer a selection of park-exclusive Halloween treats to the city, adding distinctive Disney storytelling and creativity to Hong Kong’s mega event tourism experience.

Visitors can embrace the Disney Halloween spirit in the city before joining HKDL’s Booonus Wicked Night Party on October 30 and 31 for one last chance to enjoy the ultimate Halloween celebration.

Manfred Wong, Director, Food & Beverage, Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, said, “At HKDL, we combine Disney storytelling and seasonal creativity to create distinctive dining experiences. By joining the “Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival”, we are showcasing some of our park-exclusive Halloween flavors into the city, extending the taste of HKDL’s creative seasonal offerings beyond the park to more locals and visitors at one of Hong Kong’s signature culinary events.”

Visitors can enjoy a selection of popular Disney treats at the event, including the Nightmare Before Christmas Glowing special drink, Mickey Halloween Cookie, and Halloween-themed Caramel Popcorn. Beyond the Halloween-themed treats, guests can also savor park favorites such as turkey leg and Lotso Waffle Sandwich, paired with wines available at the festival for a uniquely Disney take on the “Wine & Dine” experience. Guests who purchase any item at the HKDL booth will also receive a HK$100 dining voucher, redeemable upon spending HK$500 at designated hotel restaurants at the resort, extending the “Wine & Dine” experience at the resort.

Creep Deeper at the Booonus Night Party

The Halloween treats in the city are just the beginning. Hong Kong Disneyland will extend its park hours on October 30 and 31, giving locals and visitors one last chance to indulge in wicked fun at the The Booonus Night Party. Guests dressing their worst for the Booonus Night Party can head to the Clopin’s Festival of Foods to flaunt their wicked charm at the Disney-Style Booo-tiful Award for a chance to win complimentary park tickets and same-day access to the reserved viewing area for “Uninvited! A Villains Takeover Party.” Get ready to party into the night!

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Eight accolades span health product innovation, AI-powered claims, talent and community impact, marking eight consecutive years of recognition in health product innovation

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 October 2026 – FWD Hong Kong (“FWD”) is proud to announce its exceptional performance at the Hong Kong Insurance Awards 2026, claiming eight total accolades with three Grand Awards, and five top-three placements. The outstanding achievements highlight FWD’s leadership in areas including product innovation, cross-sector healthcare partnerships, artificial intelligence (AI)-powered claims transformation, talent development, and community impact, affirming its customer-led and tech-enabled strategy in changing the way people feel about insurance.

Ken Lau, Managing Director of Greater China and Hong Kong Chief Executive Officer, FWD said, “We are deeply honoured to once again receive the distinguished recognition at the Hong Kong Insurance Awards 2026. These accolades are a powerful validation of our entire team’s dedication to being customer-led and accelerating digital transformation. The accolades across tied agency and training excellence also highlight our continuous investment in talent development, as our tied agency force expanded by more than 10% since the start of the year to reach over 5,000 professionals. Moving forward, we remain steadfast in our vision of changing the way people feel about insurance, aiming to deliver simpler, easy-to-understand, and more meaningful protection for our customers.”

Advancing inclusive health protection through innovation and partnership

FWD continues to lead the health insurance market by developing accessible and flexible solutions that close Hong Kong’s 50%¹ medical protection gap and extend care beyond traditional financial payouts.

FWD’s One&All Medical Insurance Plan² with FWD Care was recognised among the top three in the “Most Innovative Product/Service Award – Health” category, marking eight consecutive years of winning in health product and service innovation. One&All addresses long waiting times and expensive self-financed items commonly experienced in public hospitals by covering the uncovered via simplified underwriting, and meets the increasing needs of cross-border medical treatment in mainland China, both at an affordable premium through a sustainable co-insurance model in a multi-tiered structure innovatively segmented by hospital type in addition to geographical segmentation, with an option to cover the parents without any heath underwriting³. Beyond financial protection, FWD Care complements our insurance plans with holistic support across prevention, treatment and recovery, offering timely access to specialists and leading hospitals across the Greater Bay Area.

To support long-term health management, FWD and the Hong Kong Pharmaceutical Care Foundation was recognised among the top three for “Best Partnership Project Award”. This marks FWD’s third win in this category. The collaboration addresses medication management challenges among Hong Kong’s ageing population by combining insurance protection with community pharmacy care. Through FWD Care, customers gain access to professional pharmacist consultations, health screenings, medication reviews, and ongoing guidance, establishing a new model for preventive health support in the insurance sector.

Enhancing the customer experience through technology and creativity

FWD leverages AI, machine learning, and data analytics to deliver instant, seamless service while creating relatable, life-moment-driven brand experiences.

In operations, FWD’s AI-Powered Claims Transformation Programme won the Grand Award in the “Outstanding Claims Management Award” category, marking two consecutive years of recognition for claims management. Powered by straight-through processing via a one-stop digital platform, optical character recognition and an AI rule engine, the programme enables eligible claims to be assessed and approved in as fast as 35 seconds. This automation process incorporates fraud, waste and abuse detection mechanisms to strengthen claims risk management, complemented by the human touch of the claim ambassadors service.

In digital marketing, FWD was recognised among the top three in the “Outstanding Integrated Marketing Excellence Award – General Insurance” category for its campaign, “Ready for Whatever Life Brings”. The recognition comes in the inaugural year of this newly introduced award category. Reimagining the familiar feng shui master as a modern protection advisor, the campaign brought together travel, home, motor, pet and helper insurance under one concept, making general insurance more relevant to everyday life while enhancing product awareness and customer engagement.

Reinforcing portfolio resilience through forward-looking risk management

FWD takes a prudent, forward-looking approach to investment risk management, applying data-driven tools that help safeguard policyholder investments and support stable, long-term development.

FWD’s Investment Risk Early Warning Indicators framework won the Grand Award for “Outstanding Risk Management Award”, representing two consecutive years of recognition in this category. Underpinned by innovation, FWD introduced a data-driven warning framework designed to identify emerging risks ahead of traditional credit indicators. This transforms risk management from a reactive to a proactive approach, improving monitoring efficiency and strengthening portfolio resilience.

Investing in talent and strengthening community impact

FWD Hong Kong’s continued success is driven by its investment in people. The company actively supports talent development and career growth while contributing meaningfully to the communities it serves.

FWD’s talent development programme, delivered through the FWD Business Academy, won the Grand Award in the “Outstanding Training & Development Award” category for the fifth consecutive year. The programme operates in partnership with world-class institutions including INSEAD, Tsinghua University, Fudan University, and Life Insurance Marketing and Research Association (LIMRA). The curriculum integrates executive study tours and AI tools to build leadership capabilities across the agency force.

Chan Yiu Kong, Gil, Agency Manager, was recognised as a top-three finalist in “Outstanding Community Intermediary of the Year Award”. Gil organised the “Hong Kong Outstanding University Student Award”, which generated over 2,500 volunteer hours. He also contributes his professional expertise by providing pro-bono retirement planning consultations to the community.

Lo Ching Yi, Doris, Executive Director, Wealth Management, was recognised as a top-three finalist in “Outstanding Community Intermediary of the Year Award”. Doris has organised over 30 community initiatives reaching more than 5,500 beneficiaries across 20 non-governmental organisations. As a Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) Life Member, she also raised funds for charity through MDRT Foundations.

This year’s remarkable performance at the Hong Kong Insurance Awards 2026 serves as a strong testament to FWD Hong Kong’s customer-led, tech-enabled strategy. FWD remains dedicated to delivering smarter, more inclusive protection solutions that empower customers to confidently navigate life’s journey.

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¹ Thematic Household Survey Report No. 78, Census and Statistics Department (https://www.censtatd.gov.hk/tc/press_release_detail.html?id=5515).

² The “One&All Medical Insurance Plan” is underwritten by FWD Life Insurance Company (Bermuda) Limited (incorporated in Bermuda with limited liability) (“FWD”). The above content is for reference only and does not constitute the full terms of coverage. Coverage is subject to the terms and conditions of the policy. For complete terms and conditions, benefits, exclusions, key product risks, and/or other details of the plan, please refer to the FWD website and relevant product brochure: https://www.fwd.com.hk/en/medical-cover/one-n-all-medical-insurance-plan/.

³ The “Family Booster for Parent Option” is an optional benefit available when the policyholder selects Level Connect of the “One&All Medical Insurance Plan”. Any benefit amount paid under the Family Booster for Parent Option will not count toward any applicable benefit limits under this plan and will not affect the insured person’s eligibility for benefits and/or no-claim premium discounts under this plan.

Appendix – List of FWD Hong Kong’s wins:

Award categories	Awards	Awardees/winning items	Project highlights
Outstanding Claims Management Award (Awarded for two consecutive years)	Grand award	AI-Powered Claims Transformation Programme	Reimagines the customer journey to settle eligible claims in as fast as 35 seconds via FPS/7-Eleven using straight-through processing, optical character recognition and an AI rule engine. Safeguarded by fraud, waste and abuse detection mechanisms and complemented by a human-led Claim Ambassadors Service.
Outstanding Risk Management Award (Awarded for two consecutive years)	Grand award	Investment risk early warning indicators	A proactive, data-driven credit risk framework that identifies emerging risks ahead of traditional indicators, enhancing independent risk challenges and strengthening portfolio resilience.
Outstanding Training & Development Award (Awarded for five consecutive years)	Grand award	Excellence, Social Responsibility, and TechnoloGy Development Programme	Cultivates next-generation insurance professionals through a learning ecosystem partnered with INSEAD, Tsinghua University, and others, turning learning into practical impact via immersive education and AI-enabled tools.
Best Partnership Project Award (Awarded for the third time in 2026)	Top-three finalist	FWD x Hong Kong Pharmaceutical Care Foundation	The cross-sector partnership bridges insurance and pharmaceutical care by providing professional, pharmacist-led medication support to address the needs of Hong Kong’s ageing population and growing prevalence of chronic diseases.
Most Innovative Product/Service Award – Health (Awarded for eight consecutive years)	Top-three finalist	One&All Medical Insurance Plan with FWD Care	Redefines medical insurance with a three-tier design (Level Access, Level Beyond, Level Connect). Breaks beyond traditional geographical segmentation, empowering customers with greater choice, affordability, and hassle-free enrolment for parents, backed by FWD Care.
Outstanding Community Intermediary of the Year Award (Awarded for four consecutive years)	Top-three finalist	Chan Yiu Kong, Gil	Integrating wealth management with social responsibility, Gil has mobilised 2,500+ volunteer hours and provided pro-bono retirement planning consultations to the community.
Outstanding Community Intermediary of the Year Award (Awarded for four consecutive years)	Top-three finalist	Lo Ching Yi, Doris	Doris has organised 30+ community initiatives benefiting 5,500+ people, mobilised professionals to raise funds via MDRT Foundations, and fosters an inclusive and caring community.
Outstanding Integrated Marketing Excellence Award – General Insurance (New award category – recognised in its inaugural year)	Top-three finalist	Ready for Whatever Life Brings	Transforms general insurance business into a unified protection proposition by reimagining a traditional Feng Shui Master as a modern protection advisor, addressing everyday protection needs across multiple product lines.

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About FWD Hong Kong

FWD Hong Kong is part of the FWD Group (1828.HK), a pan-Asian life and health insurance business that serves over 40 million customers across 10 markets, including BRI Life in Indonesia. FWD Hong Kong is firmly positioned as a top five pan-Asian insurer by business scale in Hong Kong^*.

FWD Hong Kong has been assigned strong financial ratings by international agencies. It offers life and health insurance, employee benefits, and financial planning.

FWD’s customer-led and tech-enabled approach aims to deliver innovative propositions, easy-to-understand products and a simpler insurance experience. Established in 2013, the company operates in some of the fastest-growing insurance markets in the world with a vision of changing the way people feel about insurance. FWD Group is listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange under the stock code 1828.

For more information about FWD Hong Kong, please visit www.fwd.com.hk.

^*According to Provisional Statistics on Hong Kong Long Term Insurance Business – January to December 2025, Insurance Authority of Hong Kong, as well as FWD’s own assessment based on market information, FWD ranks among the top five pan-Asian insurers in Hong Kong in both new business first year premium and new business case count rankings. Calculated based on individual and group businesses. Pan-Asian insurers refer to multinational insurers currently having a well-established operation in the Asian market with multiple distribution channels.

Ridger Delivers MUX Private AI Deployment to Shum Wong & Co., Solicitors in Hong Kong

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 October 2026 – Ridger, an AI infrastructure company, today announced the official delivery of its MUX private AI solution to Shum Wong & Co., Solicitors in Hong Kong. The solution features MIMO, the world’s first AI-native storage system, making Shum Wong & Co., Solicitors the first law firm in Hong Kong Northern Metropolis to deploy it.

Representatives from Ridger, Shum Wong & Co., Solicitors, xFusion, and Fadada’s RicheeAI team attended the delivery ceremony. During the event, Ridger presented the firm with the “Global AI Pioneer Law Firm” certificate in recognition of its forward-looking investment in private AI infrastructure.

The solution brings together AI-native storage and compute infrastructure, a dedicated large language model (LLM) environment, and AI applications tailored to legal workflows. Operating entirely within the firm’s own security perimeter, it marks a significant step toward enabling Hong Kong’s legal profession to harness the productivity of generative AI while safeguarding client data and meeting compliance requirements.

About the Deployment

In space-constrained Hong Kong, Ms. Careen H.Y. Wong, Founding Partner of Shum Wong & Co., Solicitors and Vice President of The Law Society of Hong Kong, set aside room in the Firm’s latest office in the Northern Metropolis for a standard equipment rack, ready for on-premise AI. It is more than a space decision: it reflects her view of the future of legal services—that while harnessing AI to improve efficiency, a firm must retain control of its data and technology boundaries, so that sensitive materials are always properly protected.

Under the engagement, Ridger built a privately owned, independently operable AI foundation for Shum Wong & Co., Solicitors, comprising high-performance storage and data infrastructure optimized for AI workloads, together with a dedicated LLM platform over which the client retains full control of model weights and the inference environment. The platform supports use cases including contract review and risk flagging, legal research and case-law retrieval, large-scale document review in due diligence, drafting and multilingual translation of legal documents, and internal Knowledge Base question answering. It also provides role-based access control, tiered permissions, comprehensive audit trails and content provenance to meet enterprise-grade governance requirements.

Called MUX, the private solution lets the firm begin with no barrier and without capital-intensive build-out or a dedicated server room, scaling on demand; it natively supports Hong Kong’s common law system and integrates seamlessly with existing systems such as email, document management and calendar, embedding AI into lawyers’ daily work. MUX can be ordered directly through Ridger’s website (https://ridger.tech), out of the box.

The delivery reflects the collaboration of legal expertise, AI infrastructure, compute platforms and industry applications: Shum Wong & Co., Solicitors defined the requirements for data confidentiality and on-premise deployment from its actual practice; Ridger provided the end-to-end MUX solution and led its design and integration; xFusion supplied the FusionXpark local AI compute platform and technical support; and Fadada provided the Richee Legal AI Agent Platform, leveraging specialized AI agents and skills to support lawyers in their daily work and improve workflow efficiency. Ridger notes that while an AI model determines capability for a moment, AI infrastructure determines long-term competitiveness.

Why Private AI Matters for the Legal Sector

1. Safeguarding client confidentiality and legal professional privilege

Client materials, transaction documents and dispute information handled by law firms are protected by legal professional privilege (LPP) and strict professional duties of confidentiality. Disclosure to third parties—including public cloud services—may be treated as a waiver of privilege, causing it to be lost and the materials to become disclosable in subsequent proceedings. Private deployment keeps storage, processing and inference entirely within the firm’s own environment, with no disclosure to external providers, preserving privilege and confidentiality at source.

2. Embedding data sovereignty and regulatory compliance

The solution aligns with Hong Kong’s Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (Cap. 486) and is designed with reference to the Privacy Commissioner’s “Checklist on Guidelines for the Use of Generative AI by Employees” and the “Model Framework on AI: Personal Data Protection,” as well as The Law Society of Hong Kong’s 2024 position paper on the impact of AI on the legal profession and the Manifesto on “Legal Ethical Code of Conduct Regarding the Deployment of AI.” It embeds the principles of lawfulness, transparency, traceability, interpretability, security and appropriate human oversight into a unified AI governance framework.

For a firm handling cross-border work, the same private environment also addresses the requirements of the major jurisdictions: for Mainland China, it aligns with the Personal Information Protection Law, the Data Security Law and data-export mechanisms such as security assessments and standard contracts; for Europe, it maps to the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and standard contractual clauses; for the United States, it meets the confidentiality and competence duties under the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct and Formal Opinion 512 on generative AI. Because data always remains within the firm’s own perimeter, the firm can confidently meet local data-confidentiality and regulatory expectations wherever its clients are based.

3. Eliminating the hidden risk of “shadow AI”

Where a firm offers no convenient, approved AI tool, individual lawyers may turn to consumer-grade public chatbots for work, creating “shadow AI” that sits outside IT and compliance visibility—unapproved, unlogged and unaudited, with unknown data flows and no clear accountability. MUX channels that demand into a single, visible, auditable controlled environment, giving lawyers the efficiency they want while bringing every use under the institution’s governance and oversight.

4. Keeping institutional knowledge within the firm

The case law, templates and practical know-how accumulated by a firm are core competitive assets. A private platform continuously refined on the firm’s own corpus keeps these assets within the institution and compounds their value over time, rather than depositing them with an external vendor.

5. Ensuring control and business continuity

Private deployment insulates the firm from external API changes, model versioning, service outages or shifts in vendor strategy, giving it full control over capabilities, upgrade timing, cost and availability — a foundation for durable, long-term AI adoption.

Executive Quotes

“For industries built on trust and confidentiality, such as the law, the value of AI should never come at the price of data sovereignty,” said Ray Hu, General Manager Asia-Pacific Region of Ridger. “Private deployment lets a firm turn generative AI into auditable, governable and sustainable productivity without crossing confidentiality lines. We are proud to set this benchmark with Shum Wong & Co., Solicitors”

Ray Hu, General Manager Asia-Pacific Region, Ridger

“In Hong Kong, office space is scarce and precious, but data sovereignty is worth setting aside a place for. Building our own AI infrastructure lets us embrace AI while always safeguarding our clients’ trust and the boundaries of our profession.”

Careen H.Y. Wong, Founding Partner, Shum Wong & Co., Solicitors, Solicitors

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Ridger Company Limited

Ridger is a technology company focused on data and storage infrastructure for the AI era. The company provides private, high-performance AI infrastructure and solutions that enable enterprises to deploy and run large models and AI applications within their own security perimeter. Through its proprietary storage and data management technologies, Ridger helps clients safeguard data sovereignty, security and compliance while fully realizing the business value of artificial intelligence.

Collective Flourishing in the Intelligent Age

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 October 2026 – The third One Earth Summit (the Summit), jointly organised by the Institute of Sustainability and Technology (IST) and The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), took place today at Regala Skycity Hotel. The Summit brought together more than 40 speakers and over 700 participants from government, business, academia and philanthropy to explore how human wisdom can guide technological progress towards a shared vision of “Collective Flourishing in the Intelligent Age”.

At the heart of the Summit was a clear conviction: in the age of AI, human wisdom, intention and values must guide the development and application of technology. By connecting leadership, capital, research and entrepreneurship, the Summit sought to harness innovation to deliver impactful solutions that benefit businesses and humanity, safeguard our mother Earth, and reach the communities that need them most.

The opening ceremony was officiated by Mr Leung Chun-ying, Vice-Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference; Mr Huang Runqiu, Minister of Ecology and Environment of the People’s Republic of China; Ms Poman Lo, Founder of One Earth Initiatives; Professor Harry Shum, Council Chairman of HKUST; and Dr Eric Cheng, Chairman of Environment and Conservation Fund Committee.

In his video welcome address, Mr John Lee, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, he said: “Climate research and technological progress in spurring concerted global action. Accelerating climate change and biodiversity loss demand results. That means bridging the gap between green capital, innovation and governance. In each of these areas, Hong Kong has much to contribute. Like the One Earth Summit, Hong Kong is committed to turning dialogue into impact. Working together, we can mobilise capital, technology and people to power sustainable growth across Asia and the world.”

In her welcome remarks, Ms Poman Lo said, “As AI agents and systems become more autonomous, the window to guide their development with human wisdom is narrowing. The Intelligent Age must go beyond smarter machines—it must advance collective flourishing, where innovation serves humanity, prosperity is shared, and no one is left behind. Through One Earth Summit and our initiatives, our mission is to advance purpose-driven innovations and scale their impact through a global ecosystem of leaders across sectors, ensuring that their benefits are shared equitably in communities that need them most.”

Professor Harry Shum stated, “Technological progress is not measured by capability alone, but by its capacity to foster collective flourishing, elevate human lives, and protect the planet we share. At HKUST, our responsibility is to translate that ambition into practice—through research, education, and partnerships that turn innovative ideas into real-world solutions. That means moving cutting-edge green technologies, from clean energy to climate resilience, out of the lab and into everyday life. Above all, it means nurturing the next generation by equipping them with the skills and judgment required in the era of artificial intelligence. While AI can accelerate the pace of scientific discovery, human wisdom must ultimately decide where it goes. We are preparing our people not just to master the Intelligent Age, but to become its stewards.”

“Planetary health and human health are inseparable,” said Mr Leung Chun-Ying. “Climate change is already putting public health at risk—from extreme heat and the spread of infectious diseases to mounting pressure on healthcare systems. We must accelerate the green transition through international cooperation, not fragment it with tariffs and market barriers. China’s large-scale manufacturing of solar panels, electric vehicles and other clean-energy technologies has helped bring down costs worldwide. By keeping markets open and sharing innovation, we can make these solutions more accessible—especially to the communities most vulnerable to climate change.”

Minister Huang Runqiu noted that the climate, biodiversity and pollution crises are intensifying, making the green transition an irreversible global trend. He said China has achieved the world’s fastest improvement in air quality and, as the largest supplier of clean-energy equipment, is bringing affordable clean-energy solutions to the Global South through the Green Belt and Road Initiative.

He described Hong Kong as an important contributor to China’s environmental progress and the global green transition and called on the city to leverage its role as an international financial centre to mobilise cross-border investment, expand international cooperation in green technology and finance, and share expertise with the Global South.

The Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan, said that finance should support innovation, and innovation should serve people and improve lives. Hong Kong will leverage its roles as a “super connector” and “super value-adder” to bring together capital, technology and talent, advance sustainable development through green and transition finance, and promote the translation of research into practical applications. The city will also provide a platform for testing and demonstrating innovative solutions, including AI, to accelerate their adoption in markets around the world. He stressed that investment in technology must go hand in hand with investment in people. Through its “AI Training for All” initiative and cross-sector collaboration, Hong Kong will help people acquire new skills and ensure that the benefits of technological progress are more widely shared.

Featuring twelve keynote addresses and eight panel discussions, the Summit brought together more than 40 speakers across three core themes: AI for Good, Energy and Climate, as well as Oceans and Nature.

Technology for Good

This theme explored how education can nurture AI literacy, human wisdom and responsible leadership, and how young innovators can turn ideas into practical solutions. Discussions highlighted that AI’s contribution to collective flourishing depends not only on technological advances, but also on responsible deployment, equitable access and talent development. Speakers examined how education, research partnerships and cross-sector collaboration can translate innovation into wider societal benefits.

Speakers and guests included:

• Professor Yang Bin, Vice-Chairman of the University Council, Tsinghua University;
• Mr Kevin Choi, Permanent Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government;
• Mr Alfred Chuang, Co-Founder and General Partner, Race Capital;
• Mr Feng Deng, Founder, Northern Light Venture Capital;
• Mr Elliott Donnelley II, Vice Chair, Synergos;
• Mr Boon Heong Ng, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer, Temasek Foundation; and
• Professor Ya-Qin Zhang, Chair Professor of AI Science, Tsinghua University.

Energy and Climate

Discussions focused on how clean technologies, energy efficiency and investment can work together to accelerate the green transition. Speakers explored the infrastructure, partnerships and local capabilities needed to turn climate ambitions into practical projects and build more resilient communities.

Speakers and guests included:

• Ms Vivian Cheung, Chief Executive Officer, Airport Authority Hong Kong;
• Dr. Arunabha Ghosh, Founder and Former Chief Executive Officer, Council on Energy, Environment and Water;
• Mr Huang Runqiu, Minister of Ecology and Environment of the People’s Republic of China;
• Mr Leung Chun-ying, Vice-Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference;
• Mr Liu Xueliang, Vice President, BYD Co Ltd.;
• Mr Jean-Pascal Tricoire, Chairman of the Board, Schneider Electric;
• Mr Terry Wong, Chief Executive Officer, Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation; and
• Mr Arthur Yuen, Deputy Chief Executive, Hong Kong Monetary Authority.

Oceans and Nature

This theme examined nature’s essential role in sustaining prosperity and community resilience, and the importance of integrating environmental considerations into investment, education and development. Speakers also discussed how long-term stewardship and partnerships responsive to local needs can safeguard the foundations of wellbeing for future generations.

Key speakers and guests included:

• Mr Aziz Abdukhakimov, Adviser to the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan;
• Her Royal Highness Princess Esméralda of Belgium, President, King Leopold III Fund for Nature Exploration and Conservation;
• Ms Irina Bokova, Former Director-General, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO);
• Dr Youssef Nassef, Director, Adaptation Division, United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Secretariat; and
• Mr Fred Tsao, Chairman, Tsao Pao Chee Group.

From Dialogue to Action

Throughout the Summit, speakers shared their visions, progress and practical experience to advance collective flourishing in the intelligent age. IST provides a platform for exchanging ideas, connecting resources and building partnerships, helping solutions move from discussion to implementation and fostering collaboration for the wellbeing of people and the planet.

One Earth expressed its deep gratitude to every speaker, partner, supporter and participant contributing to this movement. Beyond a single gathering, the Summit serves as a catalyst for year-round collaboration, aligning human intention with technological capability to create lasting value for business, humanity and the planet.

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About the One Earth Initiatives

One Earth Initiatives advance purpose-driven innovations and scale their impact to enhance the wellbeing of people and the planet. Through year-round programmes, One Earth brings together changemakers across sectors to develop new approaches, build partnerships and accelerate solutions.

Now in its third edition, One Earth Summit is one of Asia’s leading forums advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Up to date, the Summit has convened over 1,600 investors, business leaders, innovators, philanthropists, policymakers and academics from around the world. Recognised by the United Nations as a platform for building lasting impact and trust, it sets the direction for year-round collaboration. One hundred young entrepreneurs and founders of tech-for-good solutions from One Earth NextGen Innovators Program, coming from over 20 countries, join the Summit as youth delegates each year, as part of their week-long bootcamp in Hong Kong, Shenzhen, and Guangzhou. One Earth Alliance further fosters partnerships across the public, private and philanthropic sectors.

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 October 2026 – Hill’s Pet Nutrition has announced that it is promoting ActivBiome+ Multi-Benefit technology in Hong Kong and enhancing its life-stage cat food and dog food formulations to meet the nutritional needs of mature and senior pets. Incorporating prebiotics for dogs and prebiotics for cats, the technology forms part of the company’s approach to supporting digestive health and overall wellbeing.

Hill’s will also collaborate with veterinarians and pet care professionals to promote nutrition education, encouraging owners to incorporate nutritional management into preventive healthcare plans from an early stage.

Pet Food for Senior Dogs and Senior Cats Support Life-Stage Nutrition
The South China Morning Post, citing a recent survey, reported that Hong Kong cat owners spend an average of approximately HK$2,062 per cat each month, with expenditure increasing year on year. This reflects owners’ continued investment in pet healthcare and nutrition.

Ageing is a gradual process. Pets may experience increased digestive sensitivity, reduced activity, changes in immune function and a greater burden on the kidneys over time. Hill’s encourages owners to pay closer attention to everyday nutrition and adopt a proactive approach to health management through their pets’ diets.

When selecting pet food for senior dogs and pet food for senior cats, Hill’s recommends that owners work with their veterinarians to consider each pet’s age, breed, lifestyle and health status. Its life-stage ranges include options for mature and senior pets, alongside everyday and prescription nutrition for individual dietary needs

Prebiotics for Dogs and Cats Support a Healthy Gut Microbiome
Hill’s identifies gut health as an important factor in supporting pets’ immune health. To address the changing nutritional needs of aging pets, the company continues to advance the application of prebiotic fibres in its cat and dog food formulations.

According to Hill’s, these fibres nourish beneficial gut bacteria, helping maintain a balanced gut microbiome and supporting normal digestive function. A well-functioning digestive system helps pets absorb nutrients from food, supporting skin and coat condition, daily energy levels and overall vitality as they progress through mature and senior life stages.

Drawing on research published in Nature Reviews Immunology and the Journal of Animal Science, the original release states that approximately 70% to 90% of immune cells are located in the gut. It highlights the importance of a healthy gut environment in defending against external pathogens, supporting intestinal barrier function and maintaining overall health.

Improving Gut Health in Dogs and Cats Through Tailored Nutrition
For pet owners wondering how to improve their dog’s or cat’s gut health, Hill’s promotes a tailored nutritional approach. According to the company, prebiotic fibres nourish beneficial gut bacteria, helping maintain a balanced gut microbiome and supporting normal digestive function. Hill’s encourages owners to work with their veterinarians to select appropriate food based on each pet’s life stage, digestive needs and overall health.

According to Hill’s product information, cat and dog foods featuring ActivBiome+ Multi-Benefit technology combine fructooligosaccharides (FOS), oat beta-glucan fibre and antioxidant vitamins to provide balanced nutritional support. The company describes the technology as a blend of prebiotic fibres and antioxidants designed to support digestion, immune system health, vitality and overall organ health.

Selected Hill’s products also offer targeted nutritional solutions, including ActivBiome+ Digestion for digestive health and ActivBiome+ Kidney Defense for kidney-related nutritional needs. These solutions are intended for pets with specific or multiple nutritional requirements, following veterinary assessment

Hill’s Partners with Veterinary Teams to Promote Lifelong Care
Beyond product development, Hill’s will continue working with veterinary teams and pet care professionals to strengthen nutrition education and help owners recognise their pets’ changing needs throughout life.

Dr Karen Shenoy, Hill’s Global Chief Veterinary Officer, said: “Every meal is an opportunity to improve a pet’s health and wellbeing. At Hill’s, the veterinary profession has always been at the heart of what we do. We are committed to being their partner, helping them address evolving health needs through innovative and continuously improved pet nutrition.”

Hill’s encourages owners to schedule regular veterinary check-ups and review their pets’ diets in line with professional advice, making daily nutrition part of a consistent, lifelong approach to health and wellbeing.
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Hill’s Pet Nutrition

Hill’s Pet Nutrition is a science-led pet nutrition company with more than 75 years of history, dedicated to enriching and extending the bond between people and their pets. Its product ranges include Hill’s Science Diet and Hill’s Prescription Diet, providing cats and dogs with the nutrition they need every day.

Bringing “Solutions Beyond Machinery” to the World, Built on More Than 75 Years of Trust

TOKYO, JAPAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 October 2026 – Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. (President and Executive Officer: Masafumi Senzaki; hereafter referred to as “Hitachi Construction Machinery”) announces that it will change its trade name to LANDCROS Corporation and its corporate brand to “LANDCROS” effective April 1, 2027.

A global brand campaign has been launched to raise awareness of the new name “LANDCROS” among stakeholders worldwide, and to deepen their understanding of, and their expectations for, what LANDCROS is striving to achieve, and the value it brings. From November 2, we are unveiling four key graphics expressing “Solutions Beyond Machinery,” and will gradually roll them out worldwide.

This global brand campaign is being implemented as a global initiative, aimed at countries and regions across the world where we operate, including South East Asia, Oceania, and Latin America.

“Solutions Beyond Machinery” – The Message of the New Global Brand Campaign
Since launching a mechanical excavator in 1950, Hitachi Construction Machinery has been one of the industry leader as a construction and mining machinery manufacturer for over 75 years, and has built a reputation for “Reliable Solutions.”

“Solutions Beyond Machinery” is the message that expresses what LANDCROS is, the new corporate brand that will keep evolving into the future and its’ aims to be and the value it delivers. This expresses our determination to go beyond simply supplying hardware such as construction machinery and mining machinery, but to provide solutions that solve the real issues confronting customers with construction sites, and society, through open collaboration with partners.

In this global brand campaign, LANDCROS is portrayed as the response to customer challenges through Reliability, built on the Japanese manufacturing excellence and global service network we have inherited; Openness, through collaboration with partners both inside and outside the company; and professionalism, grounded in deep expertise and understanding of worksites.

In addition to developing next-generation construction machinery combining AI, robotics, sensing, and communication technologies, LANDCROS aims to provide integrated support that includes services and digital solutions. Through these efforts, we aim to contribute to stable machine operation and improved safety and productivity at worksites, while creating new value beyond the boundaries of the industry.

Hitachi Construction Machinery will continue to develop LANDCROS, its new corporate brand, as a brand that consistently delivers innovative solutions beyond the traditional boundaries of a construction machinery manufacturer.

Comment from Masafumi Senzaki, President and COO, Hitachi Construction Machinery
For more than 75 years, we have worked closely with customers at worksites around the world, continuously strengthening our Japanese manufacturing capabilities and our global sales and service capabilities. The unwavering trust we have built along the way will remain at the heart of who we are, even as we become LANDCROS.

At the same time, as the challenges facing our customers and their worksites become increasingly diverse and complex, the role expected of us is also changing significantly. That is why we will continue to evolve the strengths we have built over the years, demonstrating Professionalism through our deep understanding of worksites, listening closely to our customers, and embracing Openness by connecting and collaborating with a wide range of partners.

“Solutions Beyond Machinery” embodies our determination to go beyond the boundaries of machinery, create new value together with our customers, and shape the future of worksites. Through this global brand campaign, we will share this ambition with people around the world.

Trademark Notes
LANDCROS is a registered trademark of Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd.

Related Information
– October 28, 2025 News Release “Hitachi Construction Machinery Changes Trade Name to LANDCROS Corporation”
– LANDCROS Special Site

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About Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd.

Hitachi Construction Machinery (TSE: 6305), headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a global construction machinery manufacturer engaged in the development, manufacturing, sales, and servicing of products such as hydraulic excavators, wheel loaders, compaction equipment, and mining machinery. In addition to the company’s new machinery business, it is expanding its “value chain businesses” that include parts and services, remanufacturing (parts and machines), rentals, and used equipment. The company continues to grow with its customers as a solutions provider delivering innovative solutions. With roughly 25,000 employees around the world, the consolidated sales revenue for Hitachi Construction Machinery was 1,405.5 billion yen for fiscal year 2025 (ended March 2026), of which overseas sales revenue accounted for 84%. For more details, see the Hitachi Construction Machinery website.

The company plans to change its trade name to “LANDCROS Corporation” and its corporate brand to “LANDCROS” on April 1, 2027.

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