Portfolios Across the Chinese Mainland Launch the “66 Let Loose” Summer Carnival to Energize Local Communities
HONG KONG SAR & SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 July 2026 – Hang Lung Properties Limited (SEHK Stock Code: 00101) (“Hang Lung” or the “Company”) today announced the launch of its “66 Let Loose” SummerCarnival (「66放肆一夏」嘉年華) across 11 of its mixed-use commercial developments on the Chinese Mainland, officially kicking off the third phase of its “66 and beyond” anniversary celebration. Spanning July and August, the campaign is built around three signature themes: “Let’s Play,” “Let’s Move” and “Let’s Jam,” offering specialty markets, high-energy sports and live music parties.
Hang Lung launches “66 Let Loose” Summer Carnival (「66放肆一夏」嘉年華) across its 11 mixed-use commercial developments on the Chinese Mainland
Built around three core themes – pop up markets, sports and music – the “66 Let Loose” Summer Carnival seamlessly blends lifestyle experiences with community connection. “Let’s Play” spotlights trendy, locally inspired summer markets brimming with creative content and interactive experiences, encouraging young people to explore fresh ideas and discover lifestyle inspiration. “Let’s Move” connects communities through sports and wellness experiences, championing a lifestyle that nurtures both body and mind. “Let’s Jam” centers on the nationwide “66 Summer Music Festival” and Chinese Valentine’s Day programs, teaming up with a diverse lineup of renowned bands to deepen cultural and emotional ties with local communities.
Center 66 in Wuxi presents Summer Lemon Party, featuring the debut of limited-edition desserts and interactive engagement
Olympia 66 in Dalian brings together more than 50 curated brewers from over 40 cities, offering a vibrant hub for discovery and social connection
Spring City 66 in Kunming, in collaboration with SUNNYMORE, introduces the nationwide debut of a mushroom-themed creative pop-up
Among the highlights, Spring City 66 in Kunming blends local urban flair with SUNNYMORE’s signature mushroom-themed characters, marking the nationwide debut of the “Mushroom Island Tour” pop-up, alongside “Shroom Style Culture Market 2.0,” a limited-edition mushroom-themed bazaar. Parc 66 in Jinan is set to electrify the summer nights with its Qixi Music Festival, bringing together popular bands from the hit show The Big Band (樂隊的夏天) and beloved local online stars to deliver one of the city’s landmark summer music events. Meanwhile, Riverside 66 in Tianjin brings the spirit of speed and adventure to life through an immersive go-karting experience. Together, these standout events promise to infuse each city’s summer with boundless energy.
These themed activities – paired with exclusive HOUSE 66 member perks such as summer bonus points, 666-point redemptions, lucky draws and gift-with-purchase offers – come together to shape the multifaceted experience of the “66 Let Loose” Summer Carnival. Spanning retail, dining and lifestyle, this carefully curated series brings the “66 and beyond” anniversary theme to life across Hang Lung’s entire Mainland portfolio, infusing city living with fresh energy while co-creating enduring value with the communities we serve.
Appendix – Key Summer Campaign Highlights across Hang Lung Properties’ Mainland Portfolios
Mall / City
“Let’s Play” Curated Markets
“Let’s Move” Active Sports and Wellness
“Let’s Jam” Live Music and Celebrations
Exclusive Pop-ups and Featured Exhibitions
Grand Gateway 66, Shanghai
Let’s Play
(August 13 to 16)
Vitality in Surge
(July 25 to August 2)
Summer Music Festival
(August 13 to 16)
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Plaza 66, Shanghai
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Burberry “Tropical Summer” Pop-up
(From now to August 31)
Palace 66, Shenyang
Ice Cream & Dessert Festival
(July 31 to August 2)
FSMC Orienteering Run & Yoga Party
(July 25 to 26)
Summer Music Festival
(August 8, 9, 15, 16)
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Parc 66, Jinan
66 Inspiration Bazaar
(July 30 to August 2, 19 to 23)
“BUBBLE UP” Craft Beer Festival 2.0
(July 30 to August 2)
Ice Cream & Dessert Festival
(August 19 to 23)
Let Loose: Sweat It Out Summer Party
(July 25)
Let Loose: 66 Summer Music Party
(August 8, 9, 15, 16)
POP Bakery’s first “Crybaby” themed store in Shandong
(From now to September 8)
“Toy Story” Pop-up
(From now to August 2)
Forum 66, Shenyang
“Savor Southeast Asia” Summer Market
(August 7 to 9)
Summer Skate and Dancing Fest
(August 15 to 16)
Summer Music Festival
(July 25 to 26, Aug 1 to 2)
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Center 66, Wuxi
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Sports Community Activities:
(1) lululemon Training Community Classes
(July 15 and 29)
(2) On Running Summer Training Community Series
(July 4, 9, 18, 26)
66 Let Loose Summer Music Festival
(August 8, 9, 15, 16)
Summer Lemon Party
(Every Friday to Sunday from now to August 31)
Jo Malone British Countryside Pop-up
(August 15 to 23)
Riverside 66, Tianjin
66 Let Loose: Tianjin’s First Supercar and Modified Car Fair
(July 18 to 19)
66 Let Loose: Real-life Go-Kart Racing
(July 20 to August 5)
66 Summer Party: DJ Flash Mob
(August 8)
HEC Miniature Model Carnival – Tianjin Debut
(July 8 to August 14)
Olympia 66, Dalian
Craft Beer Festival
(July 10 to 12)
Outdoor Fitness 66 Zone
(From now to July 20)
Rooftop Music Festival
(August 8, 9, 15, 16)
Qixi Romantic Staircase (August 7 to 19)
Spring City 66, Kunming
Shroom Style Culture Market 2.0
(July 18 to July 19, July 25 to July 26)
Weekend Sports Community
(July 30 to August 16)
66 Summer Music Festival
(August 8, 9, 15, 16)
66 Let Loose Summer: “Mushroom Island Tour” Themed Pop-up – National Debut
(July 8 to August 30)
Beauty Festival 2.0 Fruit Theatre · Dopamine Beauty Lab (August 8 to 31)
Heartland 66, Wuhan
Summer Ice Dessert Bazaar
(August 14 to 16)
Fat-Burning Boxing & Zumba Party
(July 25)
66 Summer Music Festival
(August 8, 9, 15, 16)
Sanrio “Sun Kissed Island Party” – Central China Debut
(July 4 to August 30)
Westlake 66, Hangzhou
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Oasis Beats: “Sweat Sound Field” Sports Community Series
(From now to August 2)
Oasis Beats: “Heartbeat Party” Music Performance Series (From now to July 26)
LEGO “The Qingming Scroll” Exhibition
(Expected to open in late July)
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About Hang Lung Properties
Hang Lung Properties Limited (SEHK stock code: 00101) creates compelling spaces that enrich lives. Headquartered in Hong Kong and Shanghai, the Company manages a portfolio of over 3.6 million square meters of retail, office, residential, and hotel properties across Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland.
The Company’s diverse portfolio in Hong Kong includes office towers and malls in prime districts, as well as luxury residential developments in prestigious areas. In the Chinese Mainland, under the signature “66” brand, the Company’s mixed-use and retail developments are regarded as premium landmarks, strategically located in the hearts of key cities of Shanghai, Shenyang, Jinan, Wuxi, Tianjin, Dalian, Kunming, Wuhan, and Hangzhou.
The Company is recognized for pioneering sustainability in the real estate industry, with an MSCI ESG rating of AA and inclusion on CDP “A List” for Climate Change. The Company powers 90% of its operating properties in the Chinese Mainland with renewable energy, with a net-zero commitment by 2050.
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 July 2026 – As interest in preventive healthcare and longevity continues to grow, chiropractic care is increasingly discussed as part of maintaining mobility and long-term well-being. True Chiropractic is contributing to this conversation by focusing on the relationship between spinal health, nervous system function, and overall physical resilience.
Chiropractor guiding a patient through assessment, movement therapy and chiropractic care at True Chiropractic’s clinic.
The Spine and Nervous System Connection
As part of the conversation, the clinic describes longevity as “adding life to your years”. It refers to the ability to maintain mobility, independence, and engagement in daily activities over time. This perspective reflects a shift away from symptom-focused care towards approaches that emphasise long-term function and adaptability. It aligns with wider healthcare trends that prioritise quality of life alongside life expectancy.
Chiropractic clinics in Singapore focus on the role of the spine in supporting the nervous system, which coordinates communication between the brain and body. When spinal movement is restricted or imbalanced, it may affect how efficiently this communication occurs. Care approaches typically aim to support spinal movement and reduce physical strain over time.
This focus intersects with preventive healthcare strategies, where early intervention and ongoing maintenance are emphasised. Instead of addressing conditions only after they become severe, some individuals seek care to manage posture, mobility, and physical stress before long-term issues develop.
Urban Lifestyles and Physical Strain
In urban environments such as Singapore, lifestyle factors are also shaping healthcare needs. Prolonged sitting, frequent use of digital devices, and reduced physical activity are commonly associated with increased strain on the neck, shoulders, and lower back. Practitioners note that posture-related concerns are appearing more frequently among younger adults. This reflects changes in daily habits and work environments.
Chiropractors in Singapore aim to address these effects by supporting spinal movement and alignment. They also look to help individuals manage physical strain linked to sedentary and technology-driven lifestyles.
Integrated and Multidisciplinary Approaches
In response to these patterns, True Chiropractic incorporates exercise programming and soft tissue work alongside spinal care. This allows both joint movement and muscular support to be addressed together rather than separately. By combining these elements, the approach considers how daily movement habits contribute to ongoing physical strain and recovery.
Justin Mariano, Clinical Director of True Chiropractic revealed that, “In many cases, what we see is not just joint restriction or muscle tension on its own, but how repeated movement patterns and daily habits reinforce both over time. Addressing one without the other often limits how sustainable the outcome can be.”
Evolving Role in Long-Term Health Management
Building on this approach, the clinic places chiropractic care within the context of preventive and proactive health management. As more individuals prioritise long-term physical function, approaches focused on mobility, posture, and nervous system support are likely to remain part of ongoing healthcare discussions.
“There is a growing shift towards viewing physical health as something that requires ongoing management,” said Justin Mariano, Clinical Director of True Chiropractic. “Maintaining movement quality, managing physical load, and supporting recovery have gradually become part of sustaining function over time, rather than reacting only when symptoms arise.”
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About True Chiropractic
Established in 2010, True Chiropractic provides chiropractic-led care focused on spinal health, posture, movement, and functional wellbeing. The clinic emphasises patient education, accountability, and long-term outcomes, supporting individuals across different life stages in maintaining mobility and physical function.
New DHL eCommerce survey reveals gap between AI usage and trust, rising demand for subscription models, as well as openness towards more digital payment options
HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 July 2026 – E-commerce across Asia Pacific is entering a new phase of maturity, as both online shoppers and businesses rapidly adopt modern technologies. Three forces are reshaping the region’s digital marketplace: rising demand for AI-driven shopping experiences, growing appetite for subscription models and expanding payment flexibility. This is according to DHL eCommerce’s latest global survey conducted among online shoppers and businesses from Australia, China, India, Malaysia and Thailand.
New e-commerce trends revealed by DHL eCommerce Trends Report
“As digital lifestyles continue to evolve across Asia Pacific, innovation in e-commerce will accelerate in ways we cannot fully predict today,” said Pablo Ciano, CEO of DHL eCommerce. “What is clear is that shopper expectations will continue to rise. A seamless, intuitive and personalized experience remains fundamental to engaging customers. But the real opportunity lies in bridging any gaps, particularly around trust, convenience and choice for long-term loyalty.”
AI adoption surges but gap remains between usage and trust Across Asia Pacific, AI adoption is already gaining traction among both shoppers and businesses. Around 40% of shoppers have used AI-powered tools such as chatbots and virtual assistants for customer service or to obtain recommendations as part of their online shopping journey. This number is set to rise with another 37% stating that they would like to use AI tools in the future for these purposes, highlighting a strong appetite for more personalized and intuitive experiences.
Businesses show strong adoption, with 80% indicating that they are currently using AI across their e-commerce platforms. In particular, the top two business use cases of AI are to offer personalized and tailored recommendations to their online customers, and to conduct product reviews or image comparison. In fact, digitally fluent customers and advanced commercial ecosystems are underlying determinants of Asia Pacific businesses’ strong ability to lead the development of agentic commerce.
Looking ahead, companies overwhelmingly expect AI usage to increase further over the next five years, particularly across forecasting of future trends, virtual try-ons, and fraud detection.
However, a clear gap between trust and usage towards AI is emerging. While shoppers are actively using AI tools today, their willingness to let AI make purchasing decisions remains mixed, with concerns around privacy and accuracy cited by 62% and 50% of respondents, respectively. Their concerns are also mirrored among businesses.
Subscription models gain momentum, especially for delivery and returns Demand for subscription-based shopping experience is growing across Asia Pacific, with a large majority of respondents indicating that they already hold at least one product subscription. Among them, 35% have three or more product subscriptions. Discounted or preferential pricing as well as loyalty rewards are the top two motivators of product subscriptions.
Additionally, intent is rising sharply particularly for logistics-related subscriptions. Across the region, 61% of shoppers in Australia, 32% in China, 52% in India, 47% in Malaysia, and 42% in Thailand say that they subscribe to at least one delivery and returns program. There is also a likelihood that more will be a “logistics-subscription convert” as one in two reported that they would consider subscribing to one over the next five years.
Correspondingly, 71% of Asia Pacific businesses already offer a subscription-based delivery and returns model, and 21% intend to do so within the next five years. Such models are expected to focus on benefits such as discounted pricing, priority service, greater flexibility and loyalty rewards, aligning closely with shopper motivations.
Payments expand to meet demand for speed, choice and convenience Payment ecosystems across the Asia-Pacific region are evolving rapidly, with strong alignment between consumer preferences and business offerings. Shoppers across the region continue to transact online using credit/debit cards and digital wallets, while adoption of newer options such as Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL), cryptocurrency and biometric authentication is steadily increasing. This trend is particularly pronounced in markets such as China, India, Malaysia, and Thailand, where mobile-first commerce is driving the growth of digital payment solutions.
Fueled by a mobile-first consumer base, Asia Pacific businesses are already offering a range of payment methods, including digital wallets, BNPL, and biometric checkout, with the aim of reducing checkout friction and improving conversion rates.
About the DHL eCommerce Trends Report 2026 The DHL eCommerce Trends Report 2026 surveyed 29,000 consumers and 5,800 businesses across Europe, North America, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, the Middle East, and Sub-Saharan Africa. By combining shopper and business perspectives into a single unified view, the report provides practical insights to help e-commerce brands respond to evolving operational demands. Hashtag: #DHLeCommerce #ecommercetrends #digitalpayments #AI #subscriptions
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DHL – The logistics company for the world
DHL is the leading global brand in the logistics industry. Our DHL divisions offer an unrivaled portfolio of logistics services ranging from national and international parcel delivery, e-commerce shipping and fulfillment solutions, international express, road, air and ocean transport to industrial supply chain management. With approximately 389,000 employees in more than 220 countries and territories worldwide, DHL connects people and businesses securely and reliably, enabling global sustainable trade flows. With specialized solutions for growth markets and industries including technology, life sciences and healthcare, engineering, manufacturing & energy, auto-mobility and retail, DHL is decisively positioned as “The logistics company for the world”.
DHL is part of DHL Group. The Group generated revenues of approximately 82.9 billion euros in 2025. With sustainable business practices and a commitment to society and the environment, the Group makes a positive contribution to the world. DHL Group aims to achieve net-zero emissions logistics by 2050.
ENSHI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 July 2026 – With China’s inbound visa-free policies continuing to be optimized, the Suobuya Stone Forest Scenic Area, located in Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Hubei Province, is welcoming Southeast Asian tourists with a refreshed experience. Known as the “World’s First Ordovician Stone Forest,” this 460-million-year-old geological wonder has introduced a series of diverse cultural experiences and interactive programs in 2026, offering Southeast Asian visitors a journey through natural and cultural wonders spanning hundreds of millions of years.
Geological Wonder: Exploring an Ancient Underwater World from 460 Million Years Ago
Located in Taiyanghe Township in the northwest of Enshi City, Suobuya Stone Forest is approximately a one-hour drive from the city center. The scenic area was formed during the Ordovician Period 460 million years ago. Originally covered by an ancient ocean, it gradually evolved through geological transformations over hundreds of millions of years into the extraordinary stone forest landscape seen today. Covering a total area of 21 square kilometers, the area features towering stone peaks surrounded by lush greenery, resembling a vast “underwater labyrinth.” As a “crowned stone forest” with one of the highest vegetation coverage rates in China, the scenic area enjoys a cool and pleasant average summer temperature, making it an ideal destination for summer retreats and nature-based relaxation.
The four major scenic areas currently open to visitors each have their own unique appeal. Qinglongtai serves as the highest point of the scenic area, offering panoramic views of the entire stone forest from above. Lianhuazhai features the breathtaking “Xiniugou” secret landscape, where towering cliffs on both sides and changing light and shadows create a dreamlike atmosphere. Mozigou is rich in ancient biological fossils, allowing visitors to touch traces of life from the Ordovician Period with their own hands. Jiulonghui features circular rock walls and groups of waterfalls, with stone peaks rising dramatically from the ground to create a magnificent landscape. The scenic area also features the 5D theater “Shanhaijing,” where visitors can enjoy an immersive experience of the evolution of the Ordovician ocean world. With gentle walking trails and an easy travel route, the area is suitable for families and nature exploration enthusiasts.
Cultural Feast: Immersive Experiences of Tujia Folk Traditions
Suobuya Stone Forest is not only a treasure trove of geological wonders but also an important carrier of Tujia culture. The Tujia ethnic group is one of the major ethnic minorities in the Enshi region, with a long history and distinctive cultural traditions. The “Baishou Dance” is one of the most representative folk dances of the Tujia people and has been listed as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage. The dance movements often imitate scenes such as hunting, farming, and warfare, featuring a lively rhythm. Visitors can personally participate in this cultural experience at the Tiejiazhai Square and Duigetai Stage.
The Tujia Girls’ Festival is one of Enshi’s most distinctive traditional folk festivals and has been held at Suobuya Stone Forest during the seventh month of the lunar calendar for many consecutive years. The festival is a traditional social activity where young Tujia men and women use songs as a medium for communication and dances to express emotions. It carries the unique marriage customs and collective memories of the Tujia people and has been recognized as a provincial-level intangible cultural heritage of Hubei Province and one of the “Top Ten Most Charming Festivals in China.” During the festival, the scenic area hosts a variety of activities, including matchmaking through folk songs, traditional cultural parades, and traditional handicraft exhibitions, allowing visitors to experience the rich ethnic culture amid the stone forests and mountain scenery. Suobuya Stone Forest has therefore also been recognized as the “Hometown of Chinese Folk Art” and the “Hometown of Mountain Folk Songs.”
Since 2026, the scenic area has continued to enhance its tourism products and cultural experiences. During the May Day holiday, it launched the “Exploring Wonders on Horseback · Fun in the Million-Year Stone Sea” folk culture series, featuring interactive programs such as folk song and dance flash mobs, the “Nature Guardians” activity where visitors exchange collected litter for cultural souvenirs, the immersive intangible cultural heritage experience “Stone Workers’ Chant,” and the outdoor role-playing game “Stone Forest Secret Order · Pursuing the Shadow of Rocks.” These activities allow visitors to explore the ancient stone sea while deeply engaging with Tujia cultural traditions.
Improved Transportation: Easier Access to Enshi for Southeast Asian Tourists
Since the opening of Enshi Xujiaping International Airport’s aviation port, the international flight network has continued to improve. In 2026, the Enshi–Hong Kong route achieved year-round regular operation, while flights between Enshi and Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi have resumed successively, creating a dual-route network connecting Vietnam’s two major cities in the north and south. According to the development plan of the Enshi aviation port, new routes to Singapore, Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia, and other destinations will be steadily promoted in the future, further strengthening the Southeast Asian aviation network. Tourists from major Southeast Asian cities can fly directly to Enshi and reach this 460-million-year-old underwater world after only a one-hour drive. Hidden deep within the Wuling Mountains, this ancient stone forest wonderland is welcoming visitors from around the world with a more open and international approach. Hashtag: #SuobuyaCulturalTourism
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BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 July 2026 – Amari, the upper-upscale hotel brand under ONYX Hospitality Group, invites travellers to discover stays that go beyond the beauty of a destination, creating meaningful moments that become lasting memories through authentic local experiences, genuine connections with people and culture, and the warmth of Thai hospitality.
Amari Bangkok
As ONYX Hospitality Group celebrates its 60th anniversary, the company is entering a new chapter of growth through the continued evolution of its brand portfolio. As part of this journey, Amari has been revitalised with a refreshed brand positioning centred on authentic local connections and warm Thai hospitality. Bringing this vision to life is the introduction of “Ari Service”, a new signature brand touchpoint designed to deepen the relationship between guests and the destinations they visit. Through thoughtful, locally inspired interactions and personalised service, Ari Service encourages guests to discover the character, culture and people of each location, creating meaningful experiences that extend well beyond check-out and reinforcing Amari’s promise of creating lasting memories.
As travel today is no longer simply about changing places, but about taking time for oneself, being with loved ones and creating meaningful moments, Amari believes that the best journeys continue long after check-out. Every stay is designed to leave guests with feelings and experiences they can carry home, from the first warm welcome upon arrival and a local dish that brings back memories of a destination, to moments shared with loved ones and thoughtful details that make guests feel truly understood and cared for.
Beyond thoughtful service, Amari connects guests with the unique character of each destination through locally inspired design, food and ingredients that reflect the identity of each place, and experiences that connect guests with local communities, culture and ways of life. From beachfront escapes surrounded by nature to vibrant city stays, every Amari destination reflects its own sense of place, offering experiences that are warm, lively and memorable.
At Amari Phuket, guests can experience a relaxing seaside escape along the Andaman coast, where the island’s natural beauty, local culture, cuisine and heritage come together. From unwinding at Breeze Spa, an open-air spa experience complemented by the sound of the waves, to discovering Phuket’s local flavours, historic Old Town and coastal lifestyle, every moment offers a deeper connection with the rhythm of the island.
Amari Vogue Krabi offers a tranquil retreat at Tubkaek Beach, one of Krabi’s most scenic coastal destinations. Surrounded by nature and overlooking the Andaman Sea, guests can enjoy peaceful moments by the beach, breathtaking sunsets and the simplicity of coastal life, making it an ideal destination to reconnect with themselves and loved ones away from the pace of everyday life.
For travellers seeking a more vibrant seaside escape, Amari Pattaya combines relaxation with the energy of one of Thailand’s most dynamic coastal cities. Guests can begin their day with moments of relaxation and holistic well-being at maai spa before exploring Pattaya’s cafés, restaurants, seaside activities and lifestyle experiences. With its balance of comfort and liveliness, Amari Pattaya offers a welcoming destination for families, couples and leisure travellers.
In the heart of Bangkok, Amari Bangkok combines the convenience of a city location with a warm and relaxing atmosphere where guests can unwind amidst the energy of the capital. With easy access to shopping, lifestyle destinations, cultural attractions, restaurants and key city landmarks, the hotel serves as both a gateway to discovering Bangkok from a new perspective and a welcoming place to return to for comfort and thoughtful care.
For Amari, a memorable journey does not end when guests leave the hotel. It continues through the feelings, connections and experiences they take home. By bringing each destination’s unique character to life through Ari Service, authentic local experiences and genuine Thai hospitality, Amari creates meaningful moments that become lasting memories. These are the “Endless Memories” that Amari strives to create at every destination, making every journey even more meaningful.
For more information on Amari please visit: www.amari.com
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About ONYX Hospitality Group
ONYX Hospitality Group, a reputable force in the Asia-Pacific hospitality industry, operates a collection of comprehensive yet complementary brands – Amari, OZO, Shama and Oriental Residence – catering to the distinctive needs of discerning business and leisure travellers across the region where it has deep expertise. In addition to its brand portfolio, ONYX Hospitality Group also operates additional hospitality services across spa and food & beverage. With six decades of management experience, the company extends its innovative solutions throughout the region, upholding internationally recognised standards and ensuring optimal operational manoeuvrability. By fostering enduring relationships with like-minded business partners, ONYX Hospitality Group delivers unparalleled experiences in a dynamic and competitive market, meeting the ever-evolving demands of travellers.
HUAWEI Pura 90s Series Headlines a Line-up Designed for Expression, Style and Creativity
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 July 2026 – On July 14, 2026, Huawei held its Flagship Product Global Launch Event in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, where it officially unveiled the HUAWEI Pura 90s Series, HUAWEI FreeClip 2 S and HUAWEI MatePad Air. Led by the HUAWEI Pura 90s Series and its upgraded imaging technologies, these new devices seamlessly extend users’ all-scenario experiences, empowering them to capture, express, and create more effortlessly in everyday life.
Advanced Imaging, Designed for Expression, Capturing Every Meaningful Moment
As a key highlight of the launch, the HUAWEI Pura 90s Series delivers flagship imaging, empowering expression. Guided by the Rhythm of Colour design philosophy, the series combines clean design lines with a layered colour palette to create a distinctive and cohesive visual identity, while the Dual-Tone Gradient Mid-Frame[1] further enhances its aesthetic. The HUAWEI Pura 90s Series also introduces comprehensive imaging upgrades. Equipped with 200MP Ultra Large Sensor Telephoto Camera[2], True-to-Colour Camera 2.0 and a range of industry-leading imaging technologies, it delivers clear, stable, and consistent results across long-range, macro, and challenging lighting scenarios. Enhanced by AI-powered composition and image optimisation, users can move efficiently from capture to refinement, resulting in more expressive and refined visual outcomes.
Luminous Aesthetics, Designed for Style, Balancing Fashion and Comfort
Designed for personal style and everyday wear, the HUAWEI FreeClip 2 S introduces Huawei’s Luminous Aesthetics design philosophy, combining metallic lustre with organic tones in two new colourways – Deepsea Blue and Space Silver – to support individual style expression. The all-new Luminous Charging Case, crafted through over 100 precision manufacturing steps, features a refined rounded silhouette while expanding usable interior space by 20%[3], providing room for both earbuds and small accessories. Complementing the design, the upgraded Airy C-bridge blends skin-friendly liquid silicone with a luminous texture-spraying process to create a distinctive metallic finish. Refined through 22 paint-mixing and spraying processes, it balances visual elegance with a soft and comfortable fit, delivering both style and all-day wearability. Combined with Huawei’s open-ear listening experience, the HUAWEI FreeClip 2 S delivers clear listening and calling performance for everyday use.
Lightweight Design, Designed for Inspiration and Productivity
Designed for inspiration and productivity, the HUAWEI MatePad Air features a slim 5.3 mm[4] profile while delivering flagship-level performance. Equipped with the Ultra-clear OLED PaperMatte Display, it delivers vibrant visuals and exceptional clarity, empowering users to create with greater ease.
Maintaining its sleek and lightweight design, the device offers accurate colour reproduction and exceptional clarity, delivering an immersive viewing experience across work, learning, content creation and entertainment scenarios.
With powerful PC-level productivity and an integrated suite of AI tools, the HUAWEI MatePad Air helps users work more efficiently, transform ideas into content, and present complete solutions with ease. Together, these capabilities enable a seamless creative workflow and bring PC-level productivity into a lightweight form factor.
Together, the HUAWEI Pura 90s Series, HUAWEI FreeClip 2 S, and HUAWEI MatePad Air showcase Huawei’s all-scenario ecosystem. From capturing meaningful moments and expressing personal style to supporting creativity, they deliver a more connected and cohesive user experience across everyday scenarios.
Looking ahead, Huawei will continue to evolve its ecosystem to support diverse user needs, delivering a smarter and more efficient connected experience.
[1] Only available in the Orange Ocean model.
[2] The 200 MP high-resolution mode is only available at the 4x focal length and requires a HOTA update. Optical zoom ratios are approximate.
[3] Data is a comparison with HUAWEI FreeClip 2 and comes from Huawei lab tests.
[4] Data comes from Huawei laboratories. Actual weight and thickness may vary depending on product configuration, manufacturing processes, and measurement methods.
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Two-day flagship youth to career exploration event unites 30+ corporates and organisations for youth empowerment, officiated by Alice Mak, SBS, JP, Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 July 2026 – The Central and Western District Office, Central and Western District Youth Network, and FutureGen Youth Foundation (“theFoundation“) co-organised the two-day Central & Western District Youth-to-Career Explo on 9 and 11 July. This event is funded by the Government of HKSAR, with the Hall of the Sai Ying Pun Community Complex provided as a venue. The event, part of the IGNITE18: Jumpstart Your Career series, brought together over 1,200 participants —including students, parents, teachers, and careers masters —alongside education institutions, prominent industry leaders, and community partners to explore future careers, AI, and the evolving world of work. Committed to expanding the program’s reach across the district, The Council of Central & Western District School Heads served as the event’s education partner.
Alice Mak, SBS, JP, Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs; Jennifer Yu Cheng, JP, Founder of FutureGen Youth Foundation and Secy Cheung, Founding Board Director of FutureGen Youth Foundation, alongside students, Strive and Rise Program participants and youth
Hosted at co-organiser and seed school St. Stephen’s Girls’ College, and the Sai Ying Pun Community Complex, the event was officiated by Alice Mak, SBS, JP, Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs, with a rich lineup of keynote sharing sessions on career insights, future trends and opportunities; AI and future skills workshops; youth dialogue sessions; and career exploration company booths.
Building A Future Talent Pipeline Through Early Industry and AI Exposure
Successfully equipping youth with direct access to leading industry representatives and companies, the signature youth event supported students across the Central and Western District in navigating their career and life planning journeys while strengthening Hong Kong’s future talent pipeline across diverse industries. Bringing together education institutions, corporations, government departments, professional organisations, NGOs and community partners, and spanning across more than 20 industries, the event bridged the gap between education and the rapidly evolving world of work, connecting young people with real-world industry insights and equipping them with the access, opportunities, and resources they need to explore future pathways and prepare for tomorrow’s workforce.
The IGNITE18 event series was pioneered by the FutureGen Youth Foundation, which aims to establish a citywide collective impact ecosystem connecting schools, industry, universities, and parents to support students navigating career and life planning. The initiative seeks to provide exposure to diverse industries, future career pathways, and hands-on future skills and AI experiences, while offering valuable workforce market insights and professional development opportunities for teachers and careers masters. By engaging parents in understanding AI and future-ready skills, the program actively strengthens Hong Kong’s future talent pipeline across diverse sectors. The Foundation plans to expand IGNITE18 across all 18 districts in Hong Kong in the next two years.
“In a world where AI, business transformation, and entirely new fields are reshaping career pathways, there is an urgency to create greater access earlier – from secondary age – to better equip and support youth on their career development journey,” said Jennifer Yu Cheng, JP, Founder of FutureGen Youth Foundation.
“At our Foundation, we have created a platform connecting over 140 Supporting Organisations with representation from education institutions, corporations, public institutes, NGOs, entrepreneurs and innovators to support youth career exploration and development in Hong Kong. Through IGNITE18, we aim to open doors earlier and inspire students to explore diverse career opportunities to be better equipped for tomorrow’s world – with the ultimate hope of building a stronger and more diverse talent pipeline for Hong Kong’s future.”
Uniting Corporate and Education Leaders in a Collective Impact Ecosystem
The Central & Western District Youth-to-Career Explo brought together an extensive network of participating and supporting organisations across corporate, tech, education, and public service sectors, including:
Strategic Partner: Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company Limited
Fully Supported By: McDonald’s Hong Kong
Supporting Organisations: DALLOYAU; Deloitte Foundation; DETERMINANT; Hong Kong Hereditary Breast Cancer Family Registry; Hong Kong Institute of Human Resource Management; Police Community Relations Office, Central District,Hong Kong Police Force; Hong Kong Qualifications Framework; HSBC; JEMS Character Academy; L’Oréal Hong Kong; Microsoft Hong Kong; MTR Corporation Limited; Ocean Park Corporation; Pet Space Group Limited; PRISTER Corporation Limited; Project Management Institute; Story Jungle Education; Tencent Wetech Academy; XPENG Hong Kong; XPENG Hong Kong ARIDGE; Y.L.Yang Foundation; iREd Solutions Limited; Plus One Dimension Interactive Company Limited
Education Partners: Center for Global & Community Engagement (GCE), School of Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology; The University of Hong Kong; Department of Surgery, School of Clinical Medicine, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong; Faculty of Science, The University of Hong Kong; Hong Kong Association of Careers Masters and Guidance Masters; Hong Kong Association of the Heads of Secondary Schools; Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (Chai Wan), Higher Diploma in Food Technology and Safety; Lingnan University Department of Digital Art and Creative Industries; Pre-incubation Centre, The Chinese University of Hong Kong; School of Business, The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong; The Council of Central & Western District School Heads; The Education University of Hong Kong; The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups
Supporting Statutory Body: The Authority of Qianhai SZ-HK Modern Service Industry Cooperation Zone of Shenzhen
The event also featured prominent leaders and experts sharing insights across business, finance, education, technology, innovation, and the public sector:
Lawrence Hung – Immediate Past President and Executive Council Member, Hong Kong Institute of Human Resource Management
Gary Wong Chi-him, MH, JP – Chief Hong Kong and Macao Liaison Expert, Authority of Qianhai SZ-HK Modern Service Industry Cooperation Zone of Shenzhen
Professor Ava Kwong – Chairman, Hong Kong Hereditary Breast Cancer FamilyRegistry; Clinical Professor, Department of Surgery, School of Clinical Medicine, The University of Hong Kong
Professor Lee Man Hoi – Professor, Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, The University of Hong Kong
Serena Tang – Career Development and Training Director, HKU Business School
“We are deeply grateful to our seed schools, education partners, and Supporting Organisations for transforming the Foundation’s vision into action and for joining us in empowering young people,” said Secy Cheung, Founding Board Director of FutureGen Youth Foundation.
“Through our work with students, we have seen how powerful it can be when young people hear directly from industry leaders, professionals, and innovators. Often, a single conversation, sharing unexpected angles, can spark new aspirations and help students see pathways they had never previously imagined. IGNITE18 is about planting those seeds of possibility – inspiring young people to explore, discover, and take their first steps towards shaping their own futures.”
The signature event showcased the boundless possibilities of a strong ecosystem connecting schools, industry, universities, and families in supporting Hong Kong’s future leaders and talents. The IGNITE18 Central & Western District Youth-to-Career Explo generated strong community momentum that will continue to support students in understanding the future world of work, discovering their own pathways, and stepping into the future with confidence.
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The Central and Western District Youth Network
The Central and Western District Youth Network, established under the Central and Western District Office, is a platform for young people aged 12 to 29 providing them with opportunities to develop their potential, cultivate personal interests, enhance self‑confidence, and encourage active participation in community affairs, thereby fostering a stronger sense of social belonging. Each year, the District Youth Network organises a diverse range of activities tailored to meet the interests and needs of its members.