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  • 科大与泰晤士高等教育合办亚洲大学高峰会2026

    云集全球领袖 共塑亚洲高等教育发展与未来

    香港 – Media OutReach Newswire – 2026年4月24日 – 香港科技大学（科大）与泰晤士高等教育（THE）于4月22日至24日合办亚洲大学高峰会2026。为期三天的峰会以「推动全球变革：亚洲的领导力」为主题，探讨亚洲高等教育在推动全球创新及应对迫切社会挑战方面的关键角色。

    本届高峰会别具意义，不仅适逢科大创校35周年，亦标志着大学继十年前与THE合办首届高峰会后，再度携手合作。今年的活动吸引来自25个国家及地区逾600位大学校长、政策制定者及业界领袖参与，彰显社会各界对推动亚洲学术发展的共同承诺。

    高峰会于4月22日在科大邵逸夫演艺中心正式揭幕。开幕典礼主礼嘉宾包括香港特别行政区政府署理教育局局长施俊辉博士、科大校长叶玉如教授、THE全球事务总监Phil BATY及THE亚太区总裁林薇薇。

    叶玉如校长在致辞中强调跨地域合作的重要性，以及大学在世界急速发展中不断演变的角色。她表示：「适逢科大庆祝创校，并纪念与THE合作十载之际，我们在区内发展的关键时刻聚首一堂。亚洲的影响力与日俱增，正引领全球创新、人才培育和社会转型的发展。在这个科技迅速发展、瞬息万变的时代，从人工智能到气候韧性，发展的核心挑战在于能否预见未来需求，并制订具前瞻性的解决方案，这亦促使我们从根本上重新思考大学的领导角色。科大深信，任何单一院校都无法独自应对这些复杂而影响深远的全球挑战；真正的进步须建基于开放精神、伙伴合作，以及共同承担责任。香港作为全球唯一拥有五所世界百强大学的城市，充分彰显其作为国际交流与创新枢纽的独特优势。凭借这一坚实基础，科大主动与全球顶尖大学展开对话，并邀请它们来港，共同探索建设大学城的发展机遇。是次高峰会正体现了科大一贯致力促进院校交流、深化具意义的合作，以及推动集体行动的承诺。通过汇聚来自亚洲及世界各地的领袖，我们期望把深度而具建设性的对话，转化为切实可行的行动，为社区以至社会整体带来长远而实质的影响。」

    施俊辉博士指出，香港在国际教育领域具备独特优势，并表示：「大学现时不仅是创造知识的泉源，更是推动创新、提升韧性及促进社会影响力的重要力量。在科技日新月异的时代，高等教育肩负起将尖端科研成果转化为实际应用方案的重任，以应对各项全球挑战。科大正是当中的典范，不仅在全球大学排名中成绩斐然，其独具特色的创业文化亦无可比拟，充分展现其科研成果对全球社会所带来的深远影响。香港长期扮演全球『超级联系人』及『超级增值人』的角色，连系东西方。我们亦拥有高度国际化及多元化的专上教育体系，有效凝聚全球学术网络的力量，迎接内地及更广泛地区所带来的机遇。教育、科技与人才构成成功的基石。透过推动人才吸纳、跨学科教育、产学合作及跨地域科研协作，我们正致力建立一个充满活力的生态系统，进一步巩固香港的创新优势，并为亚洲、为国家发展作出贡献。」

    Phil Baty重申THE与科大之间历久弥新的互信伙伴关系，并高度赞扬亚洲在全球舞台上持续攀升的影响力。他表示：「十年前，正是在这个优美的校园，THE与科大携手举办了首届亚洲大学高峰会。时至今日，我们正见证全球高等教育与研究力量重心，从西方逐步转向东方。这一令人瞩目的发展进程，源于亚洲蓬勃的研究生产力以及其放眼全球的宏大抱负。目前，香港拥有五所大学跻身世界百强，正屹立这场转变的核心位置。我们深信，香港将继续成为引领亚洲崛起浪潮的重要旗舰，势必进一步巩固其作为国际领先学术枢纽的地位。知识的创造并非零和博弈，随着亚洲大学的飞跃发展，全球皆可从中受惠。是次高峰会正是对亚洲高等院校卓越成就的嘉许，亦彰显了学术社群多元发展的风貌。」

    紧接开幕典礼，叶玉如校长与卡罗琳斯卡医学院副校长Martin O. Bergö教授进行以长寿科学为主题的对谈环节，探讨生物医学、神经科学及转化研究如何延长人类寿命、促进健康老龄化，以及建设具韧性及公平的社会。叶校长分享了她在神经科学研究领域的经验，包括科大在健康老龄化研究方面的努力。她指出：「健康老龄化并非单纯追求更长寿，而是延长具生命力的岁月。我们需要从被动治疗转向主动预防，因此科大一直致力及早识别疾病风险并制定预防策略。长寿科学的核心在于『健康地长寿』，我们正透过研究及合作，为此作出重要贡献。」

    首日另一焦点为科大校董会主席沈向洋教授与微软商业业务行政总裁Judson ALTHOFF的对谈环节。两人探讨人工智能对产业与高等教育的深远影响，以及大学如何与全球科技领袖合作，为学生迎接人工智能普及的世界作好准备。讨论重点不仅止于技术发展层面，亦涵盖对科技的信任、批判思考及院校应具备的思维转变。

    沈教授强调在跨学科之间拥抱人工智能的重要性：「对大学而言，现阶段最重要的是思维上的转变——应将人工智能融入科学、工程、商业、人文及医学等领域的应用。人工智能的时代已来临，我们毋须畏惧这项技术。人工智能是一个强大的新工具，而我们必须学习并掌握它，以推动发展与创新。」

    高峰会期间，叶玉如校长亦出席另外两场领袖会议，与来自亚洲各地逾15位大学校长及高层管理人员，就区内共同挑战进行深入的策略性交流。其中一场聚焦亚洲创新走廊——从大湾区到其他快速增长的科技带——如何重塑全球科技领导格局，并探讨治理模式及跨境合作；另一场会议则讨论新一代城市发展，研究大学如何透过科研、人才培育及政策协作，在急速的科技与社会变革中推动可持续城市转型。这些高层次对话凸显学术研究与区域发展策略对接的重要性，亦体现高峰会透过院校协作及共享专业知识，发挥亚洲的领导力以推动全球变革。

    在一系列高层次专题会议中，科大管理层亦积极参与讨论，议题包括共融领导力、可信任人工智能在高等教育的应用、科研成果转化落地、气候韧性，以及全球科研合作等。相关会议探讨大学如何加强管治架构，以确保人工智能的负责任及合乎道德的应用，并培育创新生态系统，将科研成果转化为具社会及经济效益的影响。

    讨论亦涵盖培育创业精神的策略、透过跨学科工程方案提升城市快速发展的气候适应能力，以及在日益加剧的地缘政治与监管压力下，如何维持跨地域的科研合作。这些交流凸显科大致力推动负责任创新、深化国际伙伴关系，并展示大学领导力，以应对亚洲面临的挑战及全球责任。

    为期三天的峰会以闭幕典礼圆满作结，不仅进一步巩固新的策略伙伴关系，更奠定亚洲高等教育未来发展的共同愿景。

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  • Vibrant Cultural Exchange Activities at ABG Athletes’ Village Foster Friendship Among Asian Youth

    Vibrant Cultural Exchange Activities at ABG Athletes’ Village Foster Friendship Among Asian Youth

    SANYA, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 April 2026 – From April 22 to 30, the 6th Asian Beach Games (ABG) is being held in Sanya, Hainan, China. The Athletes’ Village, located at the Mangrove Tree Resort World Sanya Bay, has become a vibrant hub for athletes from across Asia to gather and connect.

    The Athletes' Village for the Asian Beach Games in Sanya.
    The Athletes’ Village for the Asian Beach Games in Sanya.

    From China’s Hainan rice noodles and India’s curry prawns to South Korea’s kimchi, a mouthwatering array of regional delicacies is on display. As athletes savor diverse flavors and share their culinary cultures, friendships are quietly blossoming over the shared joy of food.

    Beyond cuisine, the Village also hosts activities that blend traditional Chinese culture with local Hainan charm. These events allow nearly 1,800 athletes from 45 countries and regions to use culture as a bond to forge genuine friendships off the field, perfectly embodying the Games’ aspiration of “Passing Friendship, Meeting in Sanya.”

    As a main thoroughfare, the corridor in the Athletes’ Village International Zone buzzes with activity. Athletes from various nations often gather here to share amusing training stories, hometown delicacies, traditional songs and dances, and local folklore. Amid this lively hubbub, language and geographical barriers begin to close effortlessly. More than just a place to rest, the Village has become a true “home away from home” for the Games.

    “I believe that when we come together for sports and cultural exchange, the most important thing is to fully engage in the sports themselves. That’s what helps us build friendships, and it’s a wonderful experience,” said Chaladol Boonsri, a Thai team official. He noted that athletes from across Asia have gained a deeper understanding of one another through these activities, forging closer ties that will ultimately make the world a better place.

    The local Hainan cultural experience has become one of the most anticipated highlights of these exchange activities. Xing Liting, head of the Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) Exhibition Area at the Village, explained that athletes can get up close to ICH items such as Li brocade, coconut carving, and Li pottery, personally experiencing the unique charm of Hainan culture. On the other side of the Village, the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) clinic has also proven highly popular, with many athletes making special trips to experience traditional therapies such as Tuina (massage) and moxibustion.

    “I really love this experience. Immersing myself in Chinese culture is truly enjoyable,” said Chmaissani Issa, a Saudi Arabian ju-jitsu athlete, after trying his hand at Hainan rattan and bamboo weaving.

    During the Games, the Athletes’ Village will host eight themed cultural performances, including “Quintessence of China,” “Joyful Songs of the Sea,” and “Trendy Sounds of the Free Trade Port.” The debut performance, “Quintessence of China,” took the stage on April 19. The spectacular show had athletes involuntarily clapping along to the rhythm. “This is my first time watching a Chinese performance in an Athletes’ Village, and it’s incredibly interesting,” Issa added.

    An official from the Sanya ABG Organizing Committee stated that a professional service team had been assembled to fully address athletes’ daily needs during the competition. By offering diverse forms of care, such as birthday wishes and congratulatory messages for medal winners, the committee ensures that athletes can fully concentrate on their events while fostering mutual understanding and friendship in a relaxed and joyful atmosphere.

    The 6th ABG marks the first comprehensive international sporting event held after the launch of independent customs operations at the Hainan Free Trade Port. The cultural exchange activities at the ABG Athletes’ Village not only serve as a bridge of communication for Asian youth but also showcase Hainan’s openness and inclusiveness to the world. “I look forward to making more friends, sharing training experiences, and exploring different cultures,” said Shhijir-Erdene Bat-Enkh, a Mongolian beach volleyball player. “This will undoubtedly become a beautiful, unforgettable memory for me.”

    As the Games progress, the cultural exchange activities within this “home away from home” will also continue, allowing the seeds of friendship to take root and grow amidst the coconut breezes and coastal scenery of Sanya, and ensuring the spirit of the Asian Beach Games is continuously passed on through cultural integration.

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  • China’s Hainan Launches $730,000 Flight Voucher Campaign to Attract Global Tourists

    China’s Hainan Launches $730,000 Flight Voucher Campaign to Attract Global Tourists

    HAIKOU, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 April 2026 – On April 22, Hainan, China’s southern tropical island province, partnered with the international online travel platform Trip.com to officially launch a flight voucher program worth RMB 5 million (approximately $730,000), aimed at further reducing air travel costs for inbound tourists.

    Illustration of participation in the promotional campaign.
    Illustration of participation in the promotional campaign.

    According to the Department of Tourism, Culture, Radio, Television and Sports of Hainan Province, the promotional campaign, titled “Discount Flights to Hainan, Enjoyable Vacations,” kicked off on April 22 and will run until August 30. The campaign is being rolled out simultaneously across more than 30 Trip.com global sites, with flight discounts as the core incentive to ensure benefits are passed directly to tourists.

    The campaign offers two tiers of vouchers. Tourists from seven Southeast Asian countries (Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia) as well as Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong (China), Macao (China), and Taiwan (China) can enjoy an RMB 400 (about $58) discount on flight purchases of RMB 1,600 or more. Tourists from other overseas countries are eligible for a discount of RMB 600 (about $87) on flight bookings of at least RMB 3,000.

    During the event, tourists can simply log into the Trip.com app, navigate to the “Flights” section on the homepage, and book round-trip tickets on designated airlines from non-Chinese mainland cities directly to Hainan’s two major cities: Haikou and Sanya. Each user is limited to one discount. The subsidy is calculated based on the number of traveling passengers in a single order and can be combined with standard Trip.com promotions. However, the discount applies only if the settled fare for each individual passenger meets the minimum spending threshold. For details, please refer to the official Trip.com platform announcements.

    To enhance the travel experience, Hainan’s cultural and tourism authorities have collaborated closely with Trip.com to provide clear instructions for users, streamline the voucher application process, and create a seamless loop from policy coordination to actual consumer spending.

    In addition to airfare discounts, Hainan has introduced six premium tour routes highlighting the island’s diverse attractions, along with ten ocean-themed routes connecting key coastal sites. These offerings cover a wide range of tourism products, including family educational tours, coastal vacations, health and wellness leisure, cultural and nature exploration, theme park visits, outdoor sports, and local culinary experiences. This provides international tourists with immersive getaway options and enriches Hainan’s inbound tourism product portfolio.

    Notably, an exclusive benefit package for inbound tourists to Hainan was launched earlier on April 17. Available on the NihaoChina app, the UnionPay app, and the “Kuyou Hainan” WeChat mini-program, the package unlocks a full range of benefits across the entire travel chain, including dining, accommodation, transportation, sightseeing, shopping, entertainment, health, and wellness. The 6th Asian Beach Games are currently underway in Sanya, Hainan, and all overseas athletes, team officials, and relevant delegates are also eligible to enjoy these benefits.

    Tourists can easily claim this exclusive benefit package in just three steps: First, log in to the aforementioned platforms to view the full promotional details; second, call the dedicated service hotline to make a reservation; third, present a valid passport, Mainland Travel Permit for Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan Residents, or relevant Asian Beach Games credentials for verification at participating stores or scenic spots to enjoy the respective benefits.

    Hainan currently offers visa-free entry to citizens from 86 countries and regions, greatly enhancing the convenience of inbound travel. Since the Hainan Free Trade Port initiated its island-wide independent customs operations, inbound tourism to the province has experienced explosive growth. In the first quarter of this year, Hainan welcomed over 495,000 inbound tourists, marking a year-on-year increase of over 54%.

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  • SIBUR targets fivefold increase in polymer supplies to South and Southeast Asian markets with launch of AGCC

    SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 April 2026 – SIBUR, Russia’s largest polymer producer, plans to increase its supplies to Asian countries fivefold by 2030, driven by capacity growth supported primarily by the launch of a major new polymer production facility, the Amur Gas Chemical Complex (AGCC), in Russia’s Far East.

    With an annual capacity of 2.7 million tonnes of basic polymers, the AGCC is set to become the most efficient polymer production facility in Russia and one of the largest globally. Polyethylene production is scheduled to begin in 2026, followed by polypropylene in 2027. The launch will enable SIBUR to greatly expand its presence in key markets in South and Southeast Asia.

    “Emerging Asian markets are demonstrating strong growth in polymer demand, driven primarily by the packaging, healthcare and hygiene industries, as well as sizeable infrastructure and construction investments. The majority of demand in the region is met through imports. The commissioning of the AGCC will enable SIBUR to increase supplies to South and Southeast Asian markets fivefold by 2030 compared with current levels,” said Natalia Burlina, Head of SIBUR’s New Projects Go-to-Market Division, speaking at the ChinaPlas SIBUR Conference in Shanghai for South and Southeast Asian customers.

    “In recent years, we have strengthened our position in South and Southeast Asian markets. We continue to grow and improve our customer service through local sales and technical support.”

    Various logistics options for delivering AGCC polymers to Asian markets were discussed at the conference, including transshipment via Chinese ports and direct shipments from Russian seaports to destination ports.

    The AGCC portfolio includes more than 20 in-demand solutions, such as linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) for packaging films; high-density polyethylene (HDPE) for blow moulding, injection moulding, films, monofilament and pressure pipes; polypropylene (PP) yarn for raffia and nonwoven materials; as well as BOPP for packaging applications. In addition, SIBUR, thanks to its well-established R&D infrastructure and innovation practices, is ready to develop tailor-made solutions to meet customers’ needs.

    SIBUR’s reliable supply of AGCC polymer solutions to Asian markets will create a shared value for its customers.

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  • 逸兰酒店及公寓管理有限公司委任张恩栋先生为集团首席运营总监

    逸兰酒店及公寓管理有限公司委任张恩栋先生为集团首席运营总监

    香港 – Media OutReach Newswire – 2026年4月24日 – 逸兰酒店及公寓管理有限公司（逸兰）欣然宣布由即日起任命张恩栋先生为集团首席运营总监。

    Louis Chang, COO of Lanson Place

    加盟逸兰前，张先生曾任新世界发展的业主代表，统筹大中华区及东南亚 21 间奢华酒店之整体运营与策略。此前，他曾出任文华东方酒店集团运营财务总监五年，并于凯悦酒店集团亚太区总部深耕二十余载，担任各个高级财务领导要职。

    张先生将直接汇报行政总裁贺百新先生。履新后他将致力于驱动业务增长、精益运营表现，并升华逸兰引以为傲的宾客体验及款待之道。其奢华款待业管理的资历深厚，擅于提升运营效率及引入创新业务模式，包括高端酒店与服务式住宅的混合项目。

    贺百新先生对此任命寄予厚望：「我们诚挚欢迎 Louis 加入领导管理团队。凭借精锐的物业管理、运营统筹及财务领导三方面的丰富经验，他定能发挥所长，助力集团持续精进服务标准，并同时推动逸兰品牌在区内的版图拓展。」

    张恩栋先生表示：「我深感荣幸能在这骄人时刻加入逸兰。极致的奢华就是归家般自如的居停体验，这是我管理奢华酒店品牌多年累积下来的经验之谈。我期待与优秀的团队合作，秉承专注、体贴的服务宗旨，这份款待的精神也悄然成为日常的一部分，引领我们留意每个细节。」

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    逸兰是香港永泰地产有限公司（香港联交所股份代号：369）的全资附属公司，目前管理逸兰品牌一共8个项目，包括香港、深圳、上海、吉隆坡、新加坡、马尼拉及墨尔本，涵盖高端奢华酒店及服务式公寓。 此外，集团亦管理香港麦当劳道贰号及深圳逸居公寓。

    逸兰于全球各大城市的中心地段，为居停或悠长旅居的宾客提供舒心如意的家外之家。品牌秉承归家般自如的服务，营造温暖安心的氛围，同时洋溢着私密俱乐部般的独特格调，让宾客们自然交流、凝聚情感，尽享惬意如归的体验。

    集团正致力于在亚太地区拓展逸兰品牌，并锐意探索各大城市的投资与管理机遇。

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  • 逸蘭酒店及公寓管理有限公司委任張恩棟先生為集團首席運營總監

    逸蘭酒店及公寓管理有限公司委任張恩棟先生為集團首席運營總監

    香港 – Media OutReach Newswire – 2026年4月24日 – 逸蘭酒店及公寓管理有限公司（逸蘭）欣然宣佈由即日起任命張恩棟先生為集團首席運營總監。

    Louis Chang, COO of Lanson Place

    加盟逸蘭前，張先生曾任新世界發展的業主代表，統籌大中華區及東南亞 21 間奢華酒店之整體營運與策略。此前，他曾出任文華東方酒店集團營運財務總監五年，並於凱悅酒店集團亞太區總部深耕二十餘載，擔任各個高級財務領導要職。

    張先生將直接匯報行政總裁賀百新先生。履新後他將致力驅動業務增長、精益營運表現，並昇華逸蘭引以為傲的賓客體驗及款待之道。其奢華款待業管理的資歷深厚，擅於提升營運效率及引入創新業務模式，包括高端酒店與服務式住宅的混合項目。

    賀百新先生對此任命寄予厚望：「我們誠摯歡迎 Louis 加入領導管理團隊。憑籍精銳的物業管理、營運統籌及財務領導三方面的豐富經驗，他定能發揮所長，助力集團持續精進服務標準，並同時推動逸蘭品牌在區內的版圖拓展。」

    張恩棟先生表示：「我深感榮幸能在這驕人時刻加入逸蘭。極致的奢華就是歸家般自如的居停體驗，這是我管理奢華酒店品牌多年累積下來的經驗之談。我期待與優秀的團隊合作，秉承專注、體貼的服務宗旨，這份款待的精神也悄然成為日常的一部分，引領我們留意每個細節。」

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    關於逸蘭酒店及公寓管理有限公司

    逸蘭是香港永泰地產有限公司（香港聯交所股份代號：369）的全資附屬公司，目前管理逸蘭品牌一共8個項目，包括香港、深圳、上海、吉隆坡、新加坡、馬尼拉及墨爾本，涵蓋高端奢華酒店及服務式公寓。 此外，集團亦管理香港麥當勞道貳號及深圳逸居公寓。

    逸蘭於全球各大城市的中心地段，為居停或悠長旅居的賓客提供舒心如意的家外之家。品牌秉承歸家般自如的服務，營造溫暖安心的氛圍，同時洋溢着私密俱樂部般的獨特格調，讓賓客們自然交流、凝聚情感，盡享愜意如歸的體驗

    集團正致力於在亞太地區拓展逸蘭品牌，並銳意探索各大城市的投資與管理機遇。

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  • Lanson Place Appoints Louis Chang as Chief Operating Officer

    Lanson Place Appoints Louis Chang as Chief Operating Officer

    HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 April 2026 – Lanson Place Hospitality Management Limited (“Lanson Place“) is pleased to announce the appointment of Louis Chang as Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately.

    Louis Chang, COO of Lanson Place

    Prior to joining Lanson Place, Louis served as the Owners’ Representative for New World Development Company, overseeing a portfolio of 21 luxury hotels across Greater China and Southeast Asia. Previously, he spent five years as Operations Controller for Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group and more than two decades in senior finance leadership roles with Hyatt Asia Pacific.

    Reporting directly to Michael Hobson, Chief Executive Officer of Lanson Place, Louis will drive growth, optimise performance and further elevate the guest experience for which Lanson Place is already renowned. His extensive background in luxury hospitality includes leading operating efficiencies and hybrid residence and hotel operations.

    “We are delighted to welcome Louis to the senior management team,” said Michael Hobson. “His diverse background in asset management, operational accountability, and financial leadership will be instrumental as we continue to enhance our service standards and expand the Lanson Place footprint across the region.”

    “I am honoured to join Lanson Place at such an exciting time for the brand,” said Louis Chang. “My years with leading brands taught me that the greatest luxury is feeling at home, and I look forward to working with our talented teams to ensure that devoted, personal spirit shines through in everything we do.”

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    About Lanson Place Hospitality Management Limited

    Lanson Place is a wholly owned subsidiary of Wing Tai Properties Limited (Wing Tai), a publicly listed company in Hong Kong (HKEx stock code: 369). The transformative hospitality management company currently manages eight properties under the Lanson Place brand, comprising Personal Hotels and Residences in Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Shanghai, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Manila and Melbourne. Additionally, it manages Two MacDonnell Road in Hong Kong as well as Yiju Apartment in Shenzhen.

    Lanson Place provides comfortable, personal sanctuaries for both short-term and extended-stay guests at central locations in major global cities. Infused by a family-like service tradition, Lanson Place creates warm and sheltered places with a club-style feel where communities form and bond. Guests can enjoy a true home-away-from-home experience.

    The Group aims to grow the Lanson Place brand across the Asia-Pacific region and continues to explore both investment and management opportunities in major gateway cities.

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  • AS Watson Ranked Among the World’s Top 15 Retailers

    AS Watson Ranked Among the World’s Top 15 Retailers

    HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 April 2026 – AS Watson Group has been ranked No. 14 globally in the 2026 NRF Top 50 Global Retailers List1. The recognition places AS Watson among the world’s top 15 retailers and reinforces its position as one of the leading international retail groups and the highest-ranked global health and beauty retailer on the list.

    1 Superdrug

    “Retail today demands more than scale, it requires agility, digital precision and deep customer trust,” said Dr. Malina Ngai, Group CEO of AS Watson. “Being ranked among the world’s top 15 retailers is a timely affirmation that we are focusing on the right priorities: disciplined allocation of capital, an unwavering focus on customers, empowered by technology and executed with discipline.”

    “As we celebrate our 185th anniversary this year, this recognition is especially meaningful. Since 1841, AS Watson has evolved through generations of change – economic cycles, technological revolutions and shifting consumer expectations. Our presence across Asia and Europe has strengthened our ability to combine the speed and digital dynamism of Asia with the operational excellence and retail heritage of Europe.”

    “In an increasingly digital retail world, we believe our true differentiation lies in combining advanced data, AI and seamless O+O (Offline plus Online) integrated capabilities with something far more enduring – the human touch. That combination of digital precision and human service drives stronger conversion, deeper loyalty and long-term trust. It is this balance that has sustained us for 185 years, and will continue to define our leadership in the years ahead.”

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    Scaling AI and Personalisation at Global Reach

    AS Watson has accelerated investments in AI-powered personalisation, advanced analytics and digital ecosystems across its brands. By integrating loyalty data, online platforms and in-store engagement, the Group continues to enhance customer relevance while improving operational efficiency.

    This data-driven approach enables:
    – A strengthened focus on customer needs
    – More precise assortment and pricing strategies
    – Enhanced loyalty engagement
    – Faster supply chain responsiveness

    Resilient Growth in a Volatile Environment

    Amid ongoing supply chain volatility, cost pressures and shifting consumer behaviour, AS Watson has demonstrated resilience through diversified geographic exposure, strong local market execution and disciplined cost management.

    The Group’s scale, combined with agile regional operations, positions it to respond swiftly to market dynamics while sustaining long-term growth.



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    About AS Watson Group

    Established in 1841, AS Watson Group is one of the world’s longest-standing and most recognised retail companies with roots in Asia. Today, the company operates over 17,000 stores across 12 retail brands in 31 markets, employing 130,000 people globally. This makes AS Watson Group the largest international health and beauty retailer in the world.

    In the fiscal year 2025, AS Watson Group reported revenue of over US$26 billion. The company’s technology-enabled O+O (Offline plus Online) platforms serve over 6 billion shoppers annually, seamlessly integrating physical and digital retail experiences.

    AS Watson Group supported over 180 charitable and non-profit organisations every year, dedicating over 40,000 hours of volunteer work to serve over 370,000 people in need in our operating markets.

    AS Watson Group is also a member of the world-renowned multinational conglomerate CK Hutchison Holdings Limited, which has four core businesses ‐ ports and related services, retail, infrastructure and telecommunications in over 50 countries.

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  • 屈臣氏集團躋身全球領先零售商十五強

    屈臣氏集團躋身全球領先零售商十五強

    香港 – Media OutReach Newswire – 2026年4月24日 – 屈臣氏集團於《2026年全球50大零售商》排行榜中名列全球第14位1。是次排名進一步確立屈臣氏集團穩居全球十五大零售商之列，鞏固其作為全球健康與美容零售商中最高排名地位。

    1 Superdrug

    屈臣氏集團行政總裁倪文玲博士表示：「當今零售業的競爭，不僅講求規模，更需要靈活應變、數碼精準以及深厚的顧客信任。躋身全球15大零售商之列，正好肯定我們一直專注於正確的發展重點：審慎而有紀律的資本配置、堅定以顧客為核心，並以科技賦能、貫徹高效執行。」

    「今年適逢屈臣氏集團成立185周年，這項殊榮別具意義。自1841年創立以來，屈臣氏集團經歷不同世代的轉變——包括經濟周期、科技革新以及顧客期望的不斷演變，始終穩健發展。我們橫跨亞洲與歐洲的業務布局，讓集團得以結合亞洲市場的速度與數碼活力，以及歐洲卓越的營運管理與深厚的零售傳統。」

    「在日益數碼化的零售環境中，我們相信真正的差異化優勢，在於將先進數據、人工智能及無縫的 O+O （線下及線上）整合能力，與更為長久而珍貴的『人情味』結合。我們的團隊憑藉專業知識、貼心關懷及真誠互動，為顧客帶來具溫度的體驗。這種結合數碼精準與人性化服務的模式，不僅提升轉換率，更深化顧客忠誠度與長遠信任。正是這份平衡，讓我們走過185年的歷程，並將繼續引領未來。」

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    於全球推動人工智能及個人化體驗

    集團亦積極投資發展由人工智能帶動的個人化體驗、先進數據分析及數碼生態系統，並逐步推廣至旗下各品牌。透過整合會員數據、線上平台及店內互動體驗，集團進一步深入了解顧客所需，同時提升營運效率與顧客體驗。

    運用數據分析為集團帶來效益，包括：

    • 更專注於滿足顧客需求
    • 提升產品組合及定價策略的精準度
    • 加強會員忠誠度
    • 提高供應鏈的靈活性與反應速度

    持續穩健增長

    面對持續的供應鏈波動、成本壓力及消費模式轉變等挑戰，屈臣氏集團憑藉多元化的地區布局、卓越的本地市場執行力，以及審慎而有效的成本管理，展現穩健而具韌性的的業務表現。

    集團憑藉規模優勢，結合靈活的地區營運模式，迅速回應市場變化，同時持續推動長遠增長。

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    關於屈臣氏集團

    屈臣氏集團於1841年創立，扎根於亞洲，是全球歷史最悠久、最備受肯定的零售商之一。集團現時在31個市場經營12個品牌合共超過17,000家商店，並在全球聘用約13萬人，讓屈臣氏集團成為全球最大的國際健康與美容零售集團。

    集團2025年財政年度的營業額超過260億美元，每年透過我們的O+O（線下及線上）平台服務超過60億名顧客，為他們帶來無縫的線下及線上零售體驗。

    集團每年為超過180個慈善及非牟利機構提供支援，在各個營運市場服務逾40,000小時，為超過37萬名有需要人士送上關懷。

    屈臣氏集團是跨國綜合企業長江和記實業有限公司的成員。長江和記業務遍及超過50個國家，經營港口及相關服務、零售、基建及電訊等四項核心業務。

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  • Sprite Hadir Kembali di Pusat Budaya Jalanan di ASEAN & Pasifik Selatan dengan Peluncuran Platform Global Baru ‘It’s That Fresh’

    Platform global terbaru dari Sprite yang diluncurkan di lebih dari 15 pasar beragam di ASEAN & Pasifik Selatan ini menghadirkan tampilan baru yang dinamis, suara merek yang ikonis, serta kemitraan budaya yang berani dengan fokus pada makanan pedas, bola basket, dan musik

    SINGAPURA – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 April 2026 – Sprite®, minuman ringan rasa lemon-limau nomor 1 di dunia, memasuki babak yang paling berani dan paling segar di ASEAN & Pasifik Selatan. Melalui peluncuran ‘It’s That Fresh’, Sprite menegaskan kembali perannya sebagai pilihan utama di seluruh kawasan untuk kesegaran maksimal, dengan memperkenalkan identitas visual baru yang semarak, Sprite Sound yang ikonis dan khas, serta kolaborasi budaya lokal yang segar dan selaras dengan masyarakat di pusat budaya jalanan sehari-hari.

    Dari toko sari-sari yang ramai di Filipina dan warung di Indonesia, hingga gerai mamak yang buka sampai tengah malam di Malaysia serta lorong pasar swalayan di Australia dan Selandia Baru, Sprite telah menjadi bagian dari masyarakat di seluruh kawasan ini sejak dulu, untuk menyejukkan diri, saling terhubung, dan mengekspresikan diri. It’s That Fresh menyatukan warisan bersama ini dalam satu platform global, yang dihadirkan dengan cara yang mencerminkan semangat, cita rasa, dan energi ASEAN & Pasifik Selatan.

    Platform Segar yang Dihadirkan Secara Lokal

    ‘It’s That Fresh’ menyatukan ekspresi merek Sprite di 180 pasar di seluruh dunia. Di ASEAN & Pasifik Selatan, platform ini dihadirkan melalui ekspresi yang berfokus pada budaya setempat, berlandaskan pada makanan pedas, bola basket, dan musik, serta didukung oleh logo yang diperbarui, kemasan baru yang berani, dan Sprite Sound.

    “Sprite lebih dari sekadar minuman, Sprite merupakan bagian dari cara masyarakat merasakan kesegaran saat cuaca panas, melalui makanan, olahraga, dan momen kebersamaan,” ujar Mark Dee, Direktur Senior Pemasaran Kategori Sparkling Flavors untuk Coca-Cola ASEAN & Pasifik Selatan. “It’s That Fresh menyambut keaslian, orisinalitas, dan semangat berani generasi muda di kawasan ini, dengan menghadirkan kekuatan merek global yang berpadu dengan budaya lokal secara nyata dan relevan.”

    Makanan Pedas yang Utama: Saat Kesegaran Bertemu Rasa Pedas yang Sebenarnya

    Makanan pedas berada di pusat budaya makanan jalanan di seluruh ASEAN dan Pasifik Selatan, mulai dari pusat jajanan dan pasar malam hingga rumah makan setempat serta tempat favorit pada malam hari. Bagi Generasi Z di kawasan ini, rasa pedas lebih dari sekadar cita rasa; pedas adalah pengalaman bersama yang menyatukan orang-orang.

    Berdasarkan keterikatan budaya yang kuat ini, Sprite menguatkan platform ‘Hurts Real Good with Sprite’ di kawasan ini, untuk menyambut kegembiraan cita rasa berani dan pedas yang dipadukan dengan kesegaran terbaik. Sprite melengkapi sejumlah hidangan yang paling digemari di kawasan ini, mulai dari tom yum dan laksa hingga sate serta aneka makanan jalanan favorit lainnya, dengan menghadirkan kesegaran lemon-limau yang renyah dan mampu meredakan rasa pedas.

    Kemitraan global dan lokal akan mewujudkan hal ini melalui konten yang dipimpin oleh kreator, pengalaman langsung, serta penawaran bundel Sprite & Spicy, yang semuanya berakar dalam kehidupan sehari-hari oleh masyarakat yang menikmati makanan di seluruh kawasan ini.

    Bola Basket: Kebersamaan, Ekspresi, dan Pengalaman Lokal

    Bola basket terus menjadi sarana kuat untuk mengekspresikan diri dan membangun hubungan kebersamaan komunitas di seluruh ASEAN & Pasifik Selatan. Pada tahun 2026, Sprite akan terus mendukung bola basket di tingkat lokal, melanjutkan kehadirannya yang sudah lama dalam olahraga ini melalui kemitraan dan pengalaman yang menyambut kreativitas, keunikan diri, dan energi permainan. Upaya ini mencerminkan komitmen Sprite untuk selalu hadir di tempat tumbuhnya budaya, secara konsisten dan autentik.

    Tampilan dan Suara Baru yang Dinamis

    Penyegaran rancangan visual Sprite menandai kembalinya lambang ikonis Lymon, yang diperbarui untuk era baru dan dipadukan dengan tulisan merek Sprite berwarna putih yang berani sebagai satu unsur utama yang menyatu. Pada Sprite dan Sprite Zero Sugar, sistem desain ini menggunakan gerak dinamis, unsur cairan, serta kemasan baru yang memancarkan perpaduan warna hijau dan putih yang khas, disertai unsur hitam pada Sprite Zero Sugar untuk memastikan pilihan yang jelas bagi konsumen. Tampilan baru ini akan mulai hadir pada bulan ini di lemari pendingin, gerai jalanan, dan pasar swalayan di seluruh ASEAN & Pasifik Selatan.

    Sementara itu, musik tetap menjadi bagian penting dari jati diri global Sprite serta hubungannya dengan budaya anak muda. Di kawasan ini, musik berperan sebagai unsur pendukung yang memperkuat momen kesegaran, kreativitas, dan ekspresi diri di berbagai platform dan pengalaman.

    Pusatnya adalah Sprite Sound, suara merek dan identitas bunyi baru yang ikonis serta khas, dirancang agar mudah dikenali seketika, layaknya penanda suara yang menjadi ciri utama. Diciptakan melalui kemitraan dengan produser musik ternama dunia, tetapi dirancang agar terhubung dengan budaya musik kawasan dan generasi muda di ASEAN & Pasifik Selatan, Sprite Sound menjadi lambang bunyi singkat dari kesegaran Sprite.

    Inovasi Berani yang Patut Dinantikan

    Sprite terus berinovasi melalui peluncuran yang menanggapi perubahan selera dan tren terbaru di kawasan ini. Pada tahun 2026, konsumen dapat menantikan:

    • Sprite Chill Lemon Mint: menanggapi permintaan konsumen terhadap kesegaran dengan banyak unsur pancaindra, kami menghadirkan kesegaran intens bagi para penggemar dengan cara baru yang tak terduga. Sprite Chill Lemon Mint akan diluncurkan di pasar terpilih, menawarkan sensasi dingin yang unik serta kesegaran maksimal.
    • Sprite + Tea: terinspirasi dari tren sosial yang menyebar luas saat konsumen merendam kantong teh di dalam Sprite, Sprite + Tea mencerminkan komitmen merek untuk mendengarkan konsumen dan mengubah momen budaya menjadi inovasi berskala luas yang akan diluncurkan di Asia Pasifik mulai tahun ini.
    • Sprite Lime Mint: meningkatkan kesegaran untuk meredakan panas dan kelembapan di Asia Tenggara, kami menyempurnakan buih lemon‑limau khas Sprite dengan sentuhan lembut mint yang sejuk, sehingga menciptakan pengalaman menikmati minuman yang lebih dari sekadar minuman, melainkan penyegar yang menenangkan.

    Ketersediaan varian ini dan pilihan rasa lainnya, termasuk Zero Sugar, akan berbeda-beda di tiap pasar. Untuk produk spesifik di dekat Anda, kunjungi Sprite.com.

    Tetap Segar

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