Month: 2025-01

- Themed “Powering the Next Growth Engine”, the 18th Asian Financial Forum 2025 (AFF), the region’s first major international financial and business event of the year, opened today, expecting about 3,600 global financial and business elites from over 50 countries and regions- A distinguished line-up of speakers attended the opening session on the first day, including Zhou Ji, Executive Vice Director of the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council of the People's Republic of China; Dr Pan Gongsheng, Governor of the People's Bank of China; and Liu Zhenmin, Special Envoy for Climate Change of the People's Republic of China- Prof Justin Lin Yifu, Chief Economist and Senior Vice President of the World Bank (2008-2012), spoke at today’s Keynote Luncheon, dissecting how to achieve stable growth and drive rapid economic development amid a complex international environment- The AFF brings together over 130 officials, multilateral organisation and business leaders from Mainland China, ASEAN, the Middle East, Asia, Europe and the United States to examine global dynamics and financial policies, foster global collaboration, and explore new drivers for future growth- The luncheon on the second day will feature a keynote speech by Prof Stuart Russell, Co-chair of the World Economic Forum’s Council on AI, who will share insights on how AI could become a new engine for global economic growthHONG KONG, Jan 13, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – The 18th Asian Financial Forum (AFF) 2025, co-organised by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), opened today at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). Themed “Powering the Next Growth Engine”, the two-day forum has attracted over 130 global business leaders, policymakers, financial and wealth management experts, entrepreneurs, tech giants and economists as speakers. About 3,600 financial and business elites from over 50 countries and regions are expected to gather and explore how to ignite new engines for growth in 2025 and navigate the challenges ahead.The forum kicked off with opening remarks by John Lee, Chief Executive of the HKSAR, followed by addresses from Zhou Ji, Executive Vice Director of the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council of the People's Republic of China; Dr Pan Gongsheng, Governor of the People's Bank of China; and Liu Zhenmin, Special Envoy for Climate Change of the People's Republic of China.Welcome remarks were delivered by Dr Peter KN Lam, Chairman of the HKTDC, who said: “Future growth will be different to that of the past, as traditional growth models face resource constraints and environmental pressures. Innovations, such as AI, renewable energy, fintech developments and healthcare discoveries, have the potential to power economic growth and enrich human development for decades to come. It is timely that the theme of this year’s Asian Financial Forum, ‘Powering the Next Growth Engine’, addresses these very questions from the perspective of finance and its impacts on broader business communities. The forum will discuss how the finance industry and corporates can support the next generation of innovative businesses and industries to help them unleash their potential and drive global growth in the years ahead.”The two-day forum presents over 40 sessions ranging from Plenary Sessions, Policy Dialogue, Keynote Luncheons and Breakfast Panel, Fireside Chats, and thematic workshops. Topics included global economic outlook, China opportunities, new markets opportunities, investment outlook, artificial intelligence (AI), fintech, sustainability, philanthropy, and more, giving participants a deeper understanding of future opportunities and insights into global economic development.Discussion session gathers international experts to address global challengesThis year’s forum is dedicated to driving new thinking, strengthening international cooperation and trust, and addressing the global economic landscape in a challenging environment. Plenary Session I – Innovation: The Solution to Unlock the Next Growth Engines, hosted by Christopher Hui, Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury of the HKSAR, brought together finance officials and multilateral organisation leaders to examine financial policies in 2025. Guest speakers included Adylbek Kasymaliev, Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers – Head of the Presidential Administration of Kyrgyz Republic; Muhammad Aurangzeb, Federal Minister of Finance and Revenue of Pakistan; Gilles Roth, Minister of Finance of Luxembourg; and Yoshiki Takeuchi, Deputy Secretary-General, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).Plenary Session II – Collaboration: The Road to Growth and Prosperity focused on international cooperation and was also moderated by Christopher Hui. The panel speakers included Roberta Casali, Vice-President of Finance and Risk Management of the Asian Development Bank; Jin Liqun, President and Chair of the Board of Directors of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB); and Satvinder Singh, Deputy Secretary-General for ASEAN Economic Community of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). They explored ways to rebuild trust and deepen partnerships amid global challenges to achieve shared growth and common prosperity.A Policy Dialogue session, Accelerating Growth through Innovation, was moderated by Eddie Yue, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority. Speakers included Bayardavaa Bayarsaikhan, Director General of the Monetary Policy Department of the Bank of Mongolia; Philip Lane, Chief Economist and Member of Executive Board of the European Central Bank; Rogelio V. Quevedo, Commissioner of Securities and Exchange Commission of the Philippines; and Dr Olli Rehn, Governor of the Bank of Finland. They exchanged valuable insights on issues such as global monetary policy trends and the impact of geopolitical factors on markets, helping businesses and organisations better navigate uncertainty and explore new opportunities for collaboration and growth.High calibre economists discuss economic growth strategies at today’s Keynote Luncheon Paul Chan, Financial Secretary of the HKSAR Government, gave his welcome remarks at today’s Keynote Luncheon. Prof Justin Lin Yifu, Chief Economist and Senior Vice President of the World Bank (2008-2012), delivered a keynote speech that addressed strategies for achieving stable economic growth. A dialogue session was moderated by Prof Richard Wong, Philip Wong Kennedy Wong Professor in Political Economy and Provost and Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the University of Hong Kong.Exploring the global outlook, opportunities in China and avenues for cooperationOne of the highlights of the afternoon session, the Global Economic Outlook discussion, was kicked off by Liu Haoling, Vice Chairman and President and Chief Investment Officer of the China Investment Corporation with a special address. The panel discussion was moderated by Victor Chu, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of First Eastern Investment Group, with speakers including Ernesto Torres Cantú, Member of Executive Management Team and Head of International of Citi; Bonnie Y Chan, Chief Executive Officer of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited; J Christopher Donahue, President and Chief Executive Officer of Federated Hermes, Inc; Antoine Gosset-Grainville, Chairman of the Board of Directors of AXA; and Dr Fred Hu, Founder and Chairman of Primavera Capital Group. The participants shared valuable insights on the drivers for global economic growth.Another well-received panel discussion at last year’s AFF, the China Opportunities session, was joined by some heavyweight speakers, including Charles Li, Founder and Chairman, Micro Connect; Li Yimei, Chief Executive Officer of China Asset Management; Ken Wong, Executive Vice President of Lenovo and President of Lenovo Solutions and Services Group; and Wilson Zhang, Managing Director, Global Executive Head of Equities, China International Capital Corporation Limited. They delved into the potential of the Chinese market and investment prospects under the country’s commitment to technological innovation.The green economy and sustainable development are among the key topics at this year’s forum. Corporates worldwide are actively undergoing a green transformation as regulators introduce relevant policies. The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) published its first international sustainability disclosure standards, providing clear guidance for the green transition and sustainable development of corporates. In the meantime, corporates in Hong Kong will fully align the ISSB's sustainability disclosure standards from this year. Sue Lloyd, Vice Chair of the ISSB, will join other speakers to share the latest progress in sustainability reporting standards.Meanwhile, the HKTDC with AFF Knowledge Partner EY jointly conducted a survey exploring the perspectives and practices of Asian corporations and investors with regard to readiness to sustainability reporting, sustainable finance and climate change. The survey results were released today. Jack Chan, EY China Chairman and EY Greater China Regional Managing Partner, said the survey shared that an increasing number of businesses and investors are considering integrating sustainability into their operations, but barriers persist due to the lack of clearly defined frameworks and accessible resources. The survey also offers actionable insights and recommendations for companies looking to embark on a path toward sustainable development.Global investment matchmaking and diverse exhibition zonesAs one of the highlights of the forum, AFF Deal-making continues to offer an efficient one-on-one matching platform to project owners and investors. This year it has attracted over 270 investors and over 560 investment projects, covering a wide spectrum of sectors such as environment, energy and environmental technology, food and agritech, health tech, fintech, and deep tech. The Deal-making session helps foster active global collaboration and generate new business opportunities.Diverse exhibition zones foster innovation and cross-border collaborationThis year's AFF exhibition attracted over 140 fintech companies, start-ups and investment promotion agencies from around the world that are striving to stage an innovative and investment-driven grand financial event.A variety of exhibition zones are featured, including the Fintech Showcase, Fintech HK Startup Salon, the InnoVenture Salon and Global Investment Zone. The InnoVenture Salon offered a platform for over 100 start-ups to showcase the application of innovative technologies across different sectors, of which the Fintech HK Startup Salon has brought together over 60 fintech start-ups, featuring cutting-edge solutions from 22 countries and regions and helping to highlight Hong Kong's potential as a powerhouse for innovation and technology. The Global Investment Zone connects participants with business opportunities from different countries and regions.Sharing advanced insights into exploring emerging marketsThe session tomorrow offers a wide array of topics, including an exploration of the impact of AI on the financial industry. Prof Stuart Russell, Co-chair of the World Economic Forum’s Council on AI, and Dr Kai-Fu Lee, Chairman of Sinovation Ventures, will deliver remarks at the Keynote Luncheon and Dialogues for Tomorrow respectively, exploring the development and opportunities that AI offers for the future of workforce, investors and businesses from different perspectives.The Forum and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) co-host the Gulf Cooperation Council Chapter tomorrow, making its debut this year. Christopher Hui, Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury of the HKSAR, and Jasem Mohamed AlBudaiwi, Secretary General of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf, will deliver keynote remarks. Financial officials and representatives of financial institutions from Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates will join industry leaders from Hong Kong to discuss the economic development of Gulf countries and the potential for financial cooperation with Hong Kong.Additionally, the CIO Insights session, moderated by Albert Goh, Chief Investment Officer (External Managers), Exchange Fund Investment Office, Hong Kong Monetary Authority, panelists will share their views on asset allocation plans, maintaining investment convictions, and the opportunities emerging across the wider region and beyond. The session will bring together representatives from internationally renowned large corporations and family office, including Vincent Mortier, Group Chief Investment Officer of Amundi; Bei Saville, Chief Investment Officer, Treasury and Fingerboard Family Office, Advance; Manraj Sekhon, Chief Investment Officer of Templeton Global Investments; and Alexandra Wilson-Elizondo, Partner, Managing Director, and Co-Chief Investment Officer of Multi-Asset Solutions of Goldman Sachs Asset Management.With environmental, social and governance (ESG) now playing a larger role in the development of businesses, Asia needs to look at achieving the goals set by the Paris Agreement over the next 30 years. COP29 this year have reinforced the global trend towards a green and low-carbon transition. In a session titled Dialogues for Tomorrow – Asia Dialogue on Post COP29 Implementation: Enhance Climate Ambition and Enable Financing Action, Liu Zhenmin, Special Envoy for Climate Change of the People's Republic of China, will explore innovative financing mechanisms and collaboration opportunities with several leading experts to advance climate initiatives, as well as strategies to strengthen commitments and cooperation on climate goals. Additionally, Joe Tsai, Chairman of the Alibaba Group, will join the Global Spectrum session analysed the role of corporate social responsibility and philanthropy in supporting start-ups and social enterprises from a macro perspective.For the latest edition of the AFF, the event has collaborated with several organisations to offer special discounts and privileges for travel, dining and shopping, encouraging participants to make the most of their stay in Hong Kong and experience the city’s vitality. Activities offered to visitors include the Peak Tram and Sky Terrace experience, the Aqua Luna Victoria Harbour Cruise, visits to Man Mo Temple and Tai Kwun, dining discounts in Lan Kwai Fong, access to the Winter Wonderland at Happy Valley Racecourse’s Happy Wednesday, and a dining discount provided by Lei Garden. The goal is to give overseas participants a deeper understanding of Hong Kong, promote the conference and mega event economy, and tell positive stories about the city.Photo download: http://bit.ly/42igLNwhttps://www.uphoto.cn/album_ia1082272835.htmlThe 18th Asian Financial Forum opened today at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC), running for two days under the theme “Powering the Next Growth Engine”John Lee, Chief Executive of the HKSAR, delivered opening remarks todayDr Peter KN Lam, Chairman of the HKTDC, delivered welcome remarks to participants this morningPaul Chan, Financial Secretary of the HKSAR Government participated in the Keynote Luncheon today and delivered welcome remarksChristopher Hui (left), Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury of the HKSAR, hosted two thematic discussion sessions todayThis year’s AFF Deal-making, an investment project matchmaking event organised by the HKTDC and the Hong Kong Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (HKVCA), has brought together over 270 investors and over 560 projects. After the forum, participants can join one-to-one online meetings to build connections until 16 January (Thursday)The exhibition zones at this year’s AFF have attracted over 140 fintech companies, start-ups, and international investment agencies from around the worldWebsites- Asian Financial Forum: https://www.asianfinancialforum.com/conference/aff/en- Programme: https://www.asianfinancialforum.com/conference/aff/en/programme- Speaker list: https://www.asianfinancialforum.com/conference/aff/en/speakerMedia enquiriesYuan Tung Financial Relations:Agnes YiuTel: (852) 3428 5690Email: ayiu@yuantung.com.hkLouise SongTel: (852) 3428 5691Email: lsong@yuantung.com.hkHKTDC’s Communications & Public Affairs Department:Clayton LauwTel: (852) 2584 4472Email: clayton.y.lauw@hktdc.orgKaty WongTel: (852) 2584 4524Email: katy.ky.wong@hktdc.orgHKTDC Media Room: https://mediaroom.hktdc.com/enAbout HKTDCThe Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong’s trade. With 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

香港, 2025年1月13日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 新年伊始，港股IPO市場持續火熱，有8只新股跨年招股，涵蓋銀行、玩具、智駕、建築材料、環保、醫藥等多個行業。其中，新吉奧房車有限公司（「新吉奧房車」或「公司」，股份代號：0805.HK）作為房車賽道的龍頭標的，憑藉其小而美的特質，受到資本市場的關注。1月13日，新吉奧房車成功登陸港股資本市場，成為「中國房車第一股」。聚焦澳新市場 以技術創新「開疆拓土」房車旅行作為一種集旅遊與生活於一體的生活方式，日益受到人們的青睞。特別是在北美、歐洲、澳洲、紐西蘭等地區，房車已成為一種大眾休閒方式，2023年共佔據約97%的全球市場份額。其中，澳洲及紐西蘭為全球第三大房車市場。新吉奧房車聚焦澳洲、紐西蘭市場，十多年前通過收購澳洲知名品牌Regent進入當地房車市場，並於隨後推出中端品牌Snowy River，憑藉較高的性價比，實現在該地區的快速擴張及滲透。為進一步擴大受眾，公司於2019年推出兼具功能性和經濟性的半越野品牌NEWGEN，構建起覆蓋中端到高端的系列產品矩陣。截至2024年6月30日，公司已成功量產49款車型，可全面滿足不同消費者的獨特需求。強大技術創新實力，是支撐新吉奧房車持續推陳出新的關鍵。公司始終將研發放在重要位置，將國外先進的房車製造技術與自身國內外研發相結合，使其能夠在產品功能方面不斷突破，引領行業發展潮流。面對汽車電動化發展趨勢，新吉奧房車依託中國在新能源領域的技術優勢，積極開發拖掛式電動房車這一開拓性車型，將成為首批將電動房車方案商業化的房車專家之一。憑藉領先的技術能力，新吉奧房車能夠為客戶提供定制化產品，並定期推出新車型及升級現有產品系列，持續保持其產品吸引力和市場競爭力。目前，其已成為澳洲、紐西蘭市場的領先房車公司，根據弗若斯特沙利文的資料，按2023年的收入及銷量計，在澳洲和紐西蘭房車行業的市場份額中均位居第二。內外協同 夯實發展根基在澳洲、紐西蘭市場，由於道路車輛標準法案的實施，行業加速整合。另外，供應鏈方面也是一大影響因素。據瞭解，由於工業基礎薄弱，澳洲房車行業嚴重依賴海外供應鏈，一旦出現國際市場波動、物流中斷和供應鏈問題，當地房車製造商營運風險和成本就會隨之增加。在此背景下，具備成本及供應鏈優勢的大型房車製造商更具市場競爭力。新吉奧房車依託位於中國浙江與澳洲的兩大先進工廠，實現高效產出與快速回應的定制化服務。以浙江基地為例，該基地由焊接、噴漆、層壓、裁剪及家私五個專業車間及多條先進的組裝線組成，高效的生產佈局確保了產品能夠快速、高品質地交付市場。而澳洲組裝線承接最終組裝，使其能夠迅速滿足本地定制化需求。不僅如此，受益於中國的整合製造能力，公司還能在實現卓越製造的同時保持成本效益，從而在市場競爭中佔據成本優勢。供應鏈方面，新吉奧房車與眾多中國本土優質零部件供應商建立了長期穩定的合作關係，能夠實現零部件的快速供應與精准匹配，確保生產進度不受影響。此外，公司還與一家從事全球航運及物流服務的中國跨國企業集團達成合作，以加強其海運物流和及時交付能力。通過穩定的供應鏈管理，公司有效降低了外部供應鏈擾動的影響，實現房車的及時交付，進一步鞏固其領先地位。通過採用「國內外研發並舉、國內生產製造」的運營模式，新吉奧房車在成本控制、技術創新、產品交付等方面實現了 1 + 1 > 2 的協同效應，為其在澳洲、紐西蘭房車市場乃至全球市場的競爭中奠定了堅實基礎。盈利能力持續提升 打造中國製造出海標杆在內外協同作用下，新吉奧房車在實現收入強勁增長的同時，盈利能力持續提升。2021年至2023年間，公司的收入分別為人民幣299.7百萬元、498.8百萬元及720.3百萬元，複合年增長率為55.0%；淨利潤為人民幣25.1百萬元、33.0百萬元及78.8百萬元，複合年增長率為77.2%。同期，毛利率為16.7%、16.5%及25.1%，呈逐年抬升之勢。2024年上半年，公司毛利率進一步提升至32.0%。再看房車市場，過去數年，由於供應鏈中斷、經濟波動等因素影響，房車市場整體出現一定的分化。不過隨著居民消費升級、旅遊觀念革新，以及全球旅遊業復蘇和露營經濟蓬勃發展，房車市場預期將持續回暖，延續增長態勢。根據弗若斯特沙利文的資料，全球房車市場預計在2024年至2028年間按6.6%的複合年增長率增長，到2028年將超過863,600輛。其中，拖掛式房車以其更高的可負擔性、更大的使用靈活性以及更低的成本，複甦速度預計將快于自行式房車。在前景向好的房車市場，新吉奧房車依託獨特的國內外結合運營模式，成本優勢、技術創新優勢和供應鏈優勢明顯，已經於澳洲和紐西蘭建立了領導地位。本次上市後，在資本助力下，公司有望進一步強化其競爭優勢，逐步拓展全球市場版圖，擴大市場份額，打造中國製造業走向國際的發展標杆。 Copyright 2025 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.