Month: 2025-02

HONG KONG, Feb 19, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) today announced the appointment of a new Chairman for the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC).The HKTDC welcomes the HKSAR Government’s appointment of Prof Frederick Ma Si-hang as the new Chairman of the HKTDC. Prof Ma is currently the Non-Executive Chairman of FWD Group and a member of the Chief Executive’s Council of Advisers. As the former Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development and Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury of Hong Kong, Prof Ma is well acquainted with the Council’s work in promoting Hong Kong’s strengths and advantages. His two-year term as HKTDC Chairman will commence on 1 June 2025 and will run until 31 May 2027. Dr Peter K N Lam, current Chairman of the HKTDC, remarked: “Hong Kong’s post-pandemic economy faces numerous challenges. Over the past six years, I have been honoured to serve as Chairman of the HKTDC. I would like to express my gratitude to the HKTDC team for their continued effort and determination in overcoming challenges and driving Hong Kong’s growth. Trade and tourism are closely connected and are crucial to Hong Kong’s economic development. I will continue to contribute in my new position and work with the HKTDC to promote Hong Kong.” Dr Lam added: “I am pleased that the HKSAR Government has appointed Prof Frederick Ma as the next Chairman. I am confident he will lead the HKTDC to new heights, creating opportunities for Hong Kong’s businesses and driving our city’s high-quality economic development.” Ms Margaret Fong, Executive Director of the HKTDC, said: “Prof Ma is a distinguished leader in the business community with extensive experience in both the public and private sectors, strengthening Hong Kong’s connections with the global business world. Under his and HKTDC Council Members’ leadership and guidance, the HKTDC will reinforce Hong Kong’s eight-centre advantages to help businesses seize national development opportunities and support our city’s continued growth and development.” Ms. Fong also expressed gratitude to Dr Lam: “Under Dr Lam’s outstanding leadership, the HKTDC has introduced many new initiatives, particularly in promoting the healthcare, innovation and technology industries, while assisting the business community in seizing new opportunities in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA), the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and global markets and facilitating the development of Hong Kong’s pillar industries and emerging industries. His wise counsel and guidance over the years have helped the HKTDC reinforce Hong Kong’s role as an international business hub, a two-way investment gateway and a leading convention and exhibition centre.” Media EnquiriesAgnes Wat Tel: (852) 2584 4554 Email: agnes.ky.wat@hktdc.orgSam Ho Tel: (852) 2584 4569 Email: sam.sy.ho@hktdc.orgHKTDC Media Room: http://mediaroom.hktdc.com About HKTDCThe Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With over 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. Follow us on @hktdc and LinkedIn Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

HONG KONG, Feb 19, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Champion Real Estate Investment Trust (stock code: 2778), the owner of Three Garden Road and Langham Place, announces its financial results for year ended 31 December 2024.Summary of financial results FY 2024FY 2023ChangeTotal Rental Income (HK$ million)2,1852,312- 5.5%Net Property Income (HK$ million)1,8201,946- 6.5%Distributable Income (HK$ million)9581,122- 14.6%Distribution per unit (HK$)0.14220.1683- 15.5% 31 Dec 202431 Dec 2023ChangeGross Value of Portfolio (HK$ million)60,10462,950- 4.5%Net Asset Value per unit (HK$)7.167.72- 7.3%Gearing Ratio23.7% 22.8%+ 0.9 pp Ms. Christina Hau, Chief Executive Officer (Left) & Ms. Amy Luk, Investment and Investor Relations Director (Right)OverviewAmid the volatile macro environment, the occupancy of the Trust’s properties portfolio demonstrated resilience in 2024. While tenants’ sales of Langham Place Mall continued to outperform the market in 2024, office rental remained under pressure in view of the poor demand and supply situation. As a result, total rental income of the Trust decreased by 5.5% to HK$2,185 million. Net property income dropped 6.5% to HK$1,820 million. The higher-for-longer interest rate environment remained unfavourable for the Trust. The Trust recorded a drop in distributable income by 14.6% to HK$958 million and distribution per unit (“DPU”) decreased by 15.5% to HK$0.1422.Three Garden RoadDespite the sluggish momentum of the overall Central Grade A office leasing in 2024, occupancy of Three Garden Road continued to demonstrate resilience and was 82.6% as at 31 December 2024, similar to end of 2023. Rental income dropped 7.4% to HK$1,132 million (2023: HK$1,222 million) as a result of negative rental reversion.Langham Place Office TowerThe property remains an enviable lifestyle and wellness hub with lifestyle tenants accounting for 67% of the area as at 31 December 2024. Occupancy stood at 87.2% as at 31 December 2024. Rental income declined by 7.3% to HK$324 million (2023: HK$350 million). The “Six Dimensions Wellness Hub” programme was launched to continue promoting it as a one-stop wellness hub and cultivate prospects for medical and wellness tenants.Langham Place MallLangham Place Mall continued to outperform the market. Occupancy of the mall maintained a high level at 99.3% as at 31 December 2024 (31 December 2023: 98.6%). Tenants’ sales of the mall declined by 4.3% in 2024, compared with a 7.3% drop in Hong Kong retail sales. Overall, rental income of the mall dropped slightly by 1.6% to HK$728 million (2023: HK$740 million).DistributionDistributable income of the Trust dropped 14.6% to HK$958 million (2023: HK$1,122 million) and DPU for 2024 amounted to HK$0.1422 (2023: HK$0.1683). Based on the closing unit price of HK$1.73 recorded on 31 December 2024, the total DPU represented a distribution yield of 8.2%.Asset ValueThe appraised value of the Trust’s property portfolio was HK$60.1 billion as at 31 December 2024, compared with HK$62.9 billion as at 31 December 2023.Sustainability We have achieved the prestigious title of “Global Listed Sector Leader” and the highest five-star rating in the 2024 GRESB Real Estate Assessment. Three Garden Road has secured two Platinum certifications in Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) and WiredScore, marking it the first “Quadruple Platinum” Grade A existing office building in Hong Kong. During the year, we launched our inaugural “Champion REIT ESG Week”, collaborating with more than 20 partners and organisations from various sectors. Expanding upon the well-received Green Champion Challenge last year, we took a step forward by organising the EcoChampion Pledge. Additionally, in partnership with social enterprise V Cycle and more than 40 beauty tenants, we initiated the Langham Beauty’s Green Vitality Beauty Empties Recycling initiative at Langham Place Mall.OutlookLooking ahead, the macro economy outlook appears to be uncertain amid growing global geopolitical tensions. The unfavourable competitive operating landscape of the office market should continue to impact market rental in 2025. As a retail pioneer, Langham Place Mall will endeavour to provide one-of-a-kind experience for our patrons and will celebrate its 20th anniversary through a series of novel initiatives. We will remain agile while deepening collaboration with our stakeholders under the dynamic market environment. About Champion REIT (stock code: 2778)Champion Real Estate Investment Trust is a trust formed to own and invest in income producing office and retail properties. The Trust focuses on Grade A commercial properties in prime locations. It currently offers investors direct exposure to nearly 3 million sq. ft. of prime office and retail floor area. These include two Hong Kong landmark properties, Three Garden Road and Langham Place, as well as a joint venture stake in 66 Shoe Lane in Central London. The Trust has been awarded the top five-star rating by GRESB for two consecutive years since 2023.Website: www.championreit.com Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

SAN DIEGO, CA, Feb 19, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. and CAE are pleased to announce a long-term agreement for the development and production of the next-generation mission trainer for GA-ASI's MQ-9B SkyGuardian® remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS). The contract with GA-ASI includes a firm order for 11 mission trainers, with the opportunity to deliver up to 50 devices over the next five years. The agreement brings together two industry leaders to enhance the training capabilities for operators of MQ-9B and builds on the long-standing business relationship between GA-ASI and CAE.Recognized globally as the reference in synthetic training for RPAS, CAE leverages the latest visualization technology in the development of the next-generation MQ-9B SkyGuardian Mission Trainers. The trainers will employ the CAE Prodigy Image Generator to provide a highly realistic training environment to replicate flight operations. Powered by a state-of-the-art gaming engine, CAE Prodigy elevates training standards through an enhanced immersive training environment, high-fidelity graphics, and physics-based simulation. This cutting-edge technology enhances the realism and effectiveness of the training, ensuring that operators are well-prepared for their missions.MQ-9B is the world's most advanced RPAS delivering exceptionally long endurance and range, with auto takeoff and landing under pole-to-pole SATCOM-only control and will be able to operate in unsegregated airspace using the GA-ASI-developed Detect and Avoid system. MQ-9B includes the SkyGuardian and SeaGuardian® models, as well as the new Protector RG Mk1 that is currently being delivered to the United Kingdom's Royal Air Force. The platform is building a global operator list, with procurement contracts signed with Belgium, Canada, Poland, the Japan Coast Guard, the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, Taiwan, India, and the U.S. Air Force in support of Special Operations Command. MQ-9B has also supported various U.S. Navy exercises."GA-ASI and CAE have worked together to deliver leading-edge training to our customers for more than two decades," said Jaime Walters, vice president of International Strategic Development at GA-ASI. "Through this partnership, we will continue to enhance operational readiness and effectiveness for MQ-9B operators worldwide, and in particular, we see the new SkyGuardian Mission Trainers supporting our new Canadian customer. CAE's comprehensive training solutions ensure that personnel are well-prepared to operate these advanced RPAS efficiently and safely."GA-ASI's partnership with CAE is part of its Team SkyGuardian Canada initiative, which is focused on GA-ASI's collaboration and investment with Canadian businesses following the Government of Canada's selection of the MQ-9B SkyGuardian."This agreement underscores our commitment to advancing the capabilities of RPAS training and ensuring that MQ-9B SkyGuardian operators worldwide have access to the best training tools available," said Marc-Olivier Sabourin, Division President, CAE Defense & Security, International. "Our knowhow, expertise, and experience put our customers on the cutting edge of training and readiness. Through our long-term relationship with General Atomics, we are proud to be the key partner of choice for training solutions involving remotely piloted aircraft systems."CAE is a leading provider of flight training and services and works in partnership with the world's most advanced OEMs and defense forces to deliver integrated training solutions that ensure operational excellence and mission readiness.About GA-ASIGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a leading designer and manufacturer of proven, reliable RPA systems, radars, and electro-optic and related mission systems, including the Predator® RPA series and the Lynx® Multi-mode Radar. With more than eight million flight hours, GA-ASI provides long-endurance, mission-capable aircraft with integrated sensor and data link systems required to deliver persistent situational awareness. The company also produces a variety of sensor control/image analysis software, offers pilot training and support services, and develops meta-material antennas.For more information, visit www.ga-asi.com.Avenger, Gray Eagle, Lynx, Predator, Reaper, SeaGuardian, and SkyGuardian are trademarks of General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc., registered in the United States and/or other countries.About CAEAt CAE, we equip people in critical roles with the expertise and solutions to create a safer world. As a technology company, we digitalize the physical world, deploying software-based simulation training and critical operations support solutions. Above all else, we empower pilots, cabin crew, maintenance technicians, airlines, business aviation operators, and defence and security forces to perform at their best every day and when the stakes are the highest. Around the globe, we're everywhere customers need us to be with approximately 13,000 employees in more than 240 sites and training locations in over 40 countries. CAE represents more than 75 years of industry firsts-the highest-fidelity flight and mission simulators as well as training programs powered by digital technologies. We embed sustainability in everything we do. Today and tomorrow, we'll make sure our customers are ready for the moments that matter.Follow us on Twitter: @CAE_IncFacebook: www.facebook.com/cae.incLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/caeContact InformationGA-ASI Media Relationsasi-mediarelations@ga-asi.comSOURCE: General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

香港, 2025年2月19日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 日清食品（香港）慈善基金（「慈善基金」）宣布連續第三年支持香港教育大學（「教大」）精英運動員，並舉行2024/2025 學年日清食品精英運動員獎學金頒獎典禮，為運動成績出色且立志成為未來教育工作者的七位精英運動員頒發全額獎學金，以支付整個修業期的學費，確保他們能夠專注學業，無須擔心財務負擔。該獎學金於2022年由日清食品（香港）慈善基金設立，旨在鼓勵於教大修讀健康教育（榮譽）學士課程及學位教師教育文憑課程的精英運動員在運動和學業上繼續追求卓越，發揮潛能，希望他們可以成為推廣運動健康的教育工作者。2024/2025學年新得獎的四名精英運動員分別是：賽艇代表陳柏匡先生和黃鉦先生、前香港排球隊代表林綺亭小姐以及欖球代表錢家裕小姐。慈善基金將該獎學金設為可續期形式，旨在為合資格的精英運動員提供整個學習期間的資助。2024/2025學年獲得續期獎學金的三名精英運動員分別是：前香港單車隊代表蔡鈞樂先生、香港足毽隊代表鄧卓堯先生及香港單車隊代表劉睿哲先生。日清食品（香港）慈善基金主席安藤清隆先生表示：「日清食品在香港扎根逾40年，我們服務本地社區的決心日益增強。獎學金為培養本地人才及促進社區發展的重要舉措。秉承我們的創辦人安藤百福先生『飲食和運動是健康的兩大軸心』的信念，我們為香港教育大學的精英運動員以及香港中文大學食品及營養科學學系提供獎學金，今年共有20位得獎者，冀他們將來能與日清團隊一起，通過飲食和運動，推廣健康的生活方式。」香港教育大學副校長（研究與發展）陳智軒教授對慈善基金給予教大的慷慨支持表示感謝。他說：「教大致力培育精英運動員作可持續及雙軌事業發展，我很高興看到部分曾經得獎的學生已經開啟了他們的教學生涯，激勵年輕一代以他們為榜樣不斷奮進，有些得獎學生更成為本地體育行業的領袖人物。他們的成就不負獎學金的支持，亦不負母校的精心栽培。」主修體育的學位教師教育深造文憑獎學金得獎人及傑出欖球運動員錢家裕小姐對慈善基金表示衷心感謝。她說：「獎學金提供的寶貴支持，使我可以心無旁騖繼續深造及加強我在體育方面的專業知識，促使我更專注為未來運動事業發展作出貢獻。」圖片說明日清食品（香港）慈善基金主席安藤清隆先生（中間右）及香港教育大學副校長（研究與發展）陳智軒教授（中間左）於2025年2月18日出席2024/2025學年日清食品精英運動員獎學金頒獎典禮。五名獎學金得主參與典禮，包括四名新得獎的精英運動員學生陳柏匡先生（左一）、黃鉦先生（左二）、林綺亭小姐（右三）及錢家裕小姐（右二），以及於本學年獲得續期獎學金的精英運動員學生鄧卓堯先生（右一）。2024/2025年度日清食品精英運動員獎學金得獎人在各自領域均表現出色。左上起：賽艇代表陳柏匡先生和黃鉦先生、前香港排球隊代表林綺亭小姐、欖球代表錢家裕小姐、前香港單車隊代表蔡鈞樂先生、香港足毽隊代表鄧卓堯先生及香港單車隊代表劉睿哲先生。關於日清食品（香港）慈善基金日清食品（香港）慈善基金（"慈善基金"）於2020年 9月由日清食品有限公司（股份編號： 1475）以信託契約的形式成立。慈善基金致力推動教育、教學、學習、藝術、科學和學術研究、援助有需要人士及進行惠及香港社區的慈善工作。新聞垂詢：日清食品有限公司公共關係部王惠芳 / 胡幗詠電郵: pr@nissinfoods.com.hk縱橫財經公關顧問有限公司李惠兒 電話: （852）2864 4834歐陽蔚雯 電話: （852）2114 4913電郵: sprg_nissin@sprg.com.hk Copyright 2025 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.

香港, 2025年2月19日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 持有花園道三號及朗豪坊物業的冠君產業信託（股份代號：2778）公布2024年度全年業績。業績摘要 2024財政年度2023財政年度變動租金收益總額 （百萬港元）2,1852,312- 5.5%物業收益淨額（百萬港元）1,8201,946- 6.5%可分派收入（百萬港元）9581,122- 14.6%每基金單位分派（港元）0.14220.1683- 15.5% 於2024年12月31日於2023年12月31日變動物業組合總值（百萬港元）60,10462,950- 4.5%每基金單位資產淨值（港元）7.167.72- 7.3%資產負債比率23.7% 22.8%+ 0.9 pp行政總裁侯迅女士 (左) 及投資及投資者關係總監陸嘉萍女士 (右)概覽在波動的宏觀環境下，本信託物業組合的出租率於2024年展現韌力。朗豪坊商場的租戶銷售額在2024年繼續超越香港零售市道。然而，寫字樓租金因供應充裕及需求疲弱而持續受壓，本信託的租金收益總額因而下跌5.5%至21.85億港元。而物業收益淨額則下跌6.5%至18.20億港元。信託亦繼續受到利率在較長時間內居高不下所影響，可分派收入下跌14.6%至9.58億港元，而每基金單位分派則減少15.5%至0.1422港元。花園道三號雖然2024年整體中環甲級寫字樓市場動力疲弱，花園道三號的出租率仍保持韌性，於2024年12月31日，寫字樓出租率為82.6%，與2023年底相若。由於續租租金下跌，租金收益減少7.4%至11.32億港元（2023年：12.22億港元）。朗豪坊辦公樓朗豪坊辦公樓仍然是全方位生活時尚與身心靈健康的總匯。於2024年12月31日，生活時尚行業租戶佔租戶組合67%。於2024年12月31日，朗豪坊辦公樓的出租率為87.2%。租金收益下跌7.3%至3.24億港元（2023年：3.50億港元）。朗豪坊辦公樓推出全新「六大健康維度」計劃，以繼續將其推廣為一站式健康中心，積極拓展醫療及健康領域的潛在租戶。朗豪坊商場朗豪坊商場繼續超越香港零售市道。商場於2024年12月31日的出租率維持於99.3%的高水平（2023年12月31日：98.6%）。租戶銷售額於2024年減少4.3%，相比之下香港零售銷售額則下跌7.3%。整體而言，商場租金收益微跌1.6%至7.28億港元（2023年：7.40億港元）。分派本信託期內可分派收入下跌14.6% 至9.58億港元（2023年：11.22億港元），而每基金單位分派為0.1422港元（2023年：0.1683港元）。按2024年12月31日的基金單位收市價1.73港元計算，相當於年度分派率8.2%。資產值相對於2023年12月31日的629億港元，本信託旗下物業組合的估值截至2024年12月31 日為601億港元。可持續發展我們獲2024全球房地產可持續性標準（GRESB）評為「全球業界領導者 (上市企業) 」，並取得最高的五星級別。花園道三號亦獲得能源與環境設計先鋒（LEED）及WiredScore的鉑金級認證，成為香港首幢獲得「四鉑金」的既有建築甲級寫字樓。我們首辦「冠君產業信託ESG週」，與超過20個來自不同領域的合作夥伴及機構攜手合作。繼去年舉辦備受歡迎的「綠『惜』環保挑戰」後，我們再接再厲，推出「綠『惜』環保約章」計劃。此外，我們與社會企業V Cycle及超過40個美妝租戶合作，在朗豪坊商場展開「至美可循空瓶回收計劃」。展望隨著環球地緣政治緊張局勢持續升溫，宏觀經濟前景充滿不確定性。寫字樓市場疲弱的經營環境將繼續影響2025年的市場租金。朗豪坊商場作為零售業的先驅，將致力為顧客提供獨一無二的體驗，並將以一系列精彩紛呈的活動慶祝開業二十週年。我們將在充滿變化的市場環境中保持靈活，同時深化與持份者的合作。有關冠君產業信託(股份代號：2778)冠君產業信託擁有及投資提供租金收入的寫字樓及零售物業。信託主要投資位於優越地點的甲級商用物業。現時擁有花園道三號及朗豪坊兩幢位於香港的地標性物業，並以合資股權形式擁有位於倫敦市中心的 66 Shoe Lane，總樓面面積約300 萬平方呎，讓投資者可直接投資於優質甲級寫字樓及零售物業。信託自 2023 年起連續兩年榮獲全球房地產可持續性標準（GRESB）的最高五星級別。網站: www.championreit.com Copyright 2025 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.

HONG KONG, Feb 19, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Nissin Foods (Hong Kong) Charity Fund (“Charity Fund”) announced its continued support for elite athletes from The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) for the third consecutive year. The Presentation Ceremony for Nissin Foods Scholarship for Elite Athletes 2024/2025 was held to present scholarships for seven outstanding athletes, who not only excel in their sports but also aspire to become future educators. The scholarship will cover their full tuition fees throughout their study period, so they can focus on their studies without worrying about their financial burden.Established in 2022 by Nissin Foods (Hong Kong) Charity Fund, the scholarship is intended to encourage elite athletes taking the Bachelor of Health Education (Honours) or the Postgraduate Diploma in Education programme at EdUHK to pursue studies and become health educators in the future while continuing to strive for excellence in their athletic performance.The four new awardees for the 2024/2025 academic year are: Mr. CHEN Pak Hong (rowing), Mr. WONG Ching (rowing), Miss LAM Yee Ting (volleyball, retired) and Miss QIAN Jiayu (rugby). In addition to providing support to new awardees, the Charity Fund also made the scholarship renewable to support the elite athletes throughout their study period. The three recipients of the renewed scholarship are: Mr. CHOI Kwan Lok (cycling, retired), Mr. TANG Cheuk Yiu (shuttlecock) and Mr. Joseph LAU (cycling).Mr. Kiyotaka ANDO, Chairman of Nissin Foods (Hong Kong) Charity Fund, said, “Nissin Foods has been present in Hong Kong for over 40 years, and our commitment to the local community has only grown stronger. The scholarship is a key initiative to empower local talent and foster community development. In alignment with our founder Mr. Momofuku Ando's belief that ‘Eating and sports are the two axles of health,’ we provide scholarships to elite athletes at The Education University of Hong Kong as well as a scholarship in food and nutritional sciences at The Chinese University of Hong Kong. Altogether this year, we nurture 20 scholars who will join the Nissin team to promote a healthy lifestyle through food and sports in the future.”Expressing his gratitude to the Charity Fund for its generous support to EdUHK, Professor Chetwyn CHAN, Vice President (Research and Development) of EdUHK, said, “EdUHK is committed to fostering sustainable and dual career development for elite athletes. I am delighted to witness that some of the previous awardees have already embarked on their journeys as teachers, becoming inspirational torchbearers and role models for younger generations. Meanwhile, some have become leaders in the local sports industry. Their achievements live up to the support of the scholarship and the dedicated nurturing of their alma mater.”Accomplished rugby player Miss QIAN Jiayu, recipient of the scholarship from the Postgraduate Diploma in Education, majoring in Physical Education, explained her heartfelt appreciation to the Charity Fund. "The invaluable support provided through this scholarship equips me with the resources to further my studies and enhance my expertise in physical education, whilst also enabling me to contribute to the development of future athletes," she said.PhotoMr. Kiyotaka ANDO, Chairman of Nissin Foods (Hong Kong) Charity Fund (middle right), and Professor Chetwyn CHAN, Vice President (Research and Development) of EdUHK (middle left), attended the Presentation Ceremony for Nissin Foods Scholarship for Elite Athletes 2024/2025 on 18 February 2025. Five scholarship recipients attended the ceremony, including four new awardees for the 2024/2025 academic year, namely: Mr CHEN Pak Hong (first from left), Mr. WONG Ching (second from left), Mr. LAM Yee Ting (third from right) and Miss QIAN Jiayu (second from right), as well as the renewed awardee - Mr. TANG Cheuk Yiu (first from right).Awardees of Nissin Foods Scholarship for Elite Athletes 2024/2025 are excelling in their respective fields. From top left: Mr. CHEN Pak Hong (rowing), Mr. WONG Ching (rowing), Miss LAM Yee Ting (volleyball, retired), Miss QIAN Jiayu (rugby), Mr. CHOI Kwan Lok (cycling, retired), Mr. TANG Cheuk Yiu (shuttlecock) and Mr. Joseph LAU (cycling).About Nissin Foods (Hong Kong) Charity FundThe Nissin Foods (Hong Kong) Charity Fund (“Charity Fund”) was set up in September 2020 by way of a trust deed by Nissin Foods Company Limited (Stock code: 1475). The objectives of the Charity Fund are: a) to advance education, teaching, learning, arts, science and academic research; b) to make provision for people in need; and c) to carry out works of a charitable nature that are beneficial to the Hong Kong community.For media enquiries:Nissin Foods Company LimitedPublic Relations DepartmentBlanche Wong / Wing WuEmail: pr@nissinfoods.com.hkStrategic Financial Relations LimitedVicky Lee Tel: (852) 2864 4834Iris Au Yeung Tel: (852) 2114 4913Email: sprg_nissin@sprg.com.hk Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

HONG KONG, Feb 19, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - CITIC Telecom International CPC Limited (“CITIC Telecom CPC”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of CITIC Telecom International Holdings Limited (SEHK: 1883) is pleased to announce that its subsidiary, China Enterprise ICT Solutions Limited (“China Entercom”), and H&H Group (“H&H Group”) has forged a successful partnership, strengthening the “Belt and Road” initiative and embodying the service of “CITIC, your trusted partner for Going Global and Coming to China”, deepening the company's strategy of connecting the world and fostering ecosystem collaboration. This partnership showcases how holistic information security and agile connectivity are achieved through a strengthened digital infrastructure, demonstrating how enterprises can excel in the global market by harnessing digital capabilities and embarking on a successful digital journey.An Unbreakable Bond: From Biostime to a Globally Diversified BrandEstablished as Biostime, H&H Group has overcome challenges and matured through various developmental phases, and more importantly, it has achieved remarkable digital transformation leveraging a suite of innovative technologies. In 2015, the Group strategically acquired Swisse, an Australian supplement brand, and therefore unlocked unprecedented opportunities for its development in the global market.Amidst transformative shifts, China Entercom has excelled as the digital service partner of H&H Group since Biostime’s listing in Hong Kong in 2010, offering a comprehensive “Cloud-network-security” full-stack service that encompasses a mature network architecture and cloud resources. Leveraging international experience and reliable technical capabilities, China Entercom provides H&H Group with crucial ICT infrastructure. Over the years, China Entercom and H&H Group have laid a solid foundation for domestic and international global coverage, including the seamless connection of its digitized platforms, private line service and cloud voice service, enhanced the network architecture to ensure efficient collaboration and service stability of its global team.Joe Liang, IT Operations and Information Security Head, H&H GroupJoe Liang, IT Operations and Information Security Head of H&H Group, stated that the Group faces challenges such as global expansion and ensuring information security in its digital transformation journey. However, leveraging China Entercom’s extensive ICT resources, global service expertise, robust network operation and maintenance, as well as in-depth industry insights, China Entercom successfully established a reliable platform for the Group’s businesses and facilitated its entry into the international market.Joe emphasized that besides being a trusted service provider, China Entercom is also a partner working hand-in-hand with the Group. The partnership marked a new era in digital transformation, transcending technical level and delved into strategic planning, cost reduction, efficiency enhancement and other aspects. This profound partnership infused boundless momentum and dynamism into the globalization and diversification journey of the H&H Group.Taking Cooperation to the Next Level: From Single Private Network to SD-WAN and IP-GuardIn today’s era of globalization, numerous Chinese enterprises have proactively set sail for the overseas market. As a leading company of the industry, H&H Group has also been steadily expanding its market abroad. Despite its successful expansion, challenges such as global management of operating systems, data interaction efficiency, system stability have emerged, prompting the H&H Group team to actively address these issues with determination.Acknowledging the immediate needs of H&H Group, China Entercom customized a comprehensive solution that upgraded the single private network to SD-WAN and IP-Guard together with its parent companies, CITIC Telecom CPC and CITIC Group. This solution delivered exceptional results for the Group that fulfilled its goal of global business expansion with unparalleled security, stability, reliability, flexibility, scalability and highly efficient cross-cultural management capability. China Entercom empowered H&H Group to overcome various challenges during business expansion – from introducing systems and applications across different regions to enhancing data interaction and unified management, ultimately raising the operation efficiency and market competitiveness in the globe. Today, H&H Group has been thoroughly immersed in globalization and firmly rooted in the whole-family nutrition and wellness market.“Zero Trust” Reinforcement: Building Globalized Security FrontierH&H Group and China Entercom have established a nearly 15-year closely bonded partnership from 2010 to 2025. In the next phase, this partnership will mark a new milestone with Zero Trust. According to Joe, Zero Trust can be illustrated in three ways. First of all, ensuring data uniqueness is paramount, any unauthorized endpoint accessing the Group’s network, system or SaaS platform may pose a severe risk of data breach. The second concern is hackers may use illegal terminals to invade the network, which will constitute significant security vulnerabilities and require urgent response and remedial measures from the Group. At last, due to its notable market share and profitability of e-commerce in the world, especially in North America, there is an increasing demand for data security capabilities in the online business of the Group. With Zero Trust being the key technology, the partnership with China Entercom is expected to build a more solid security protection for the Group in terms of operation and maintenance.Sam Guo, Sales General Manager, South China, China EntercomSam Guo, Sales General Manager of South China, China Entercom, further explained the integration of “Zero Trust” into the SASE solution, making it the cornerstone of TrustCSI™ 3.0, as China Entercom pioneers Zero Trust MSP (Managed Service Provider) services. The solution has 2 key features, first of all, by implementing Zero Trust technology, it significantly enhances the efficiency of users’ access to enterprises’ resources; secondly, through continuous monitoring measures, it effectively reduces cybersecurity risks and minimize operational downtime and financial loss resulting from security incidents. As for H&H Group, the day-to-day challenge lies in enhancing access efficiency and strengthening security defenses in its North American and interstate operation. Meanwhile, the pivotal role of security stakeholders in steering corporate growth and operation and development remains prominent.Securing “Going Global” through Digital Intelligence EmpowermentWith the ever-increasing threats of information security around the globe, enterprises going overseas like H&H Group are seeking to cope with the challenges and enhance their security protection level by improving intelligentized capabilities. The potential attack surface broadens as the globalization of enterprises accelerates, it underscores the increasingly symbiotic relationship between security and development.Adan Zhan, Senior Director of Data Science and Innovation of China Entercom, underlined that China Entercom has implemented TrustCSI™ 3.0, a holistic protection solution focusing on defense and attack strategies to address the challenges faced by H&H Group. To enhance its defense capabilities, China Entercom continuously optimizes its intelligent algorithms for precise threat detection, leveraging anomaly detection technology, big data models and AI to combat evolving threats such as zero-day attacks, enabling AI-driven human-machine collaboration that surpasses AI in global security operations. In terms of attack strategy, adhering to the principle of "Know yourself and know your enemy, and you will never be defeated”, China Entercom strategically deploys AI to automate the penetration testing tools, scanning enterprises’ threat and attack surface from various aspects. Conducting precise penetration test for in-depth analysis of existing assets is critical in addressing potential security vulnerabilities. By integrating attack and defense strategies with red-blue cybersecurity practices, China Entercom is committed to providing comprehensive security solutions for enterprises amidst the global digital transformation.Win-Win Alliance: Striving together for New Opportunities in “Belt and Road”In the ever-changing global market environment, it is a must to navigate the business with holistic planning and execution of corporate strategies, while combining digitization and innovation to power the engine. As a healthcare industry pioneer, H&H Group overcomes challenges and thrives.During the journey of business expansion and globalization, H&H Group has been supported by China Entercom’s premium services that have achieved highly efficient network connection, stable operations and reliable protection of information security. Joe pointed out that the partnership between China Entercom and H&H Group is poised to tackle diverse global challenges, as H&H Group is a private enterprise with extensive international experience and global resources. In addition, this partnership is made possible not only by a solid technical foundation, but also on mutual recognition of each other’s brand and global reputation. Lastly, Joe suggested that enterprises interested in joining the “Belt and Road” Initiative should gain a clear insight into their own businesses in terms of the current IT operation and development needs, and partner with a well-established service provider such as China Entercom, achieving a win-win strategy.To facilitate the “Belt and Road” Initiative, Guo proposed the following suggestions: carrying out in-depth research into the legal systems, policies, cultural characteristics and social needs of the targeted markets for a smooth project implementation; strictly complying with international standards and local laws and regulations by strengthening compliance and security management; proactively perform social responsibility in terms of environmental protection and community contribution; forming a network of information technology application innovation industry (ITAI) to collaborate with top-class worldwide partners, and fostering growth and development through resource sharing and complementary strengths. He believed that the best practices of these suggestions are fully manifested in the partnership between China Entercom and H&H Group. In the future, this partnership will continue to accelerate the “Belt and Road” Initiative and sustainable development.About H&H GroupH&H Group is a global health and nutrition company. Dynamic, courageous and ambitious in its mission to make people healthier and happier, the Group strives to inspire wellness while contributing positively to the needs of society and the planet. The Group has three business segments – Baby, Adult and Pet Nutrition and Care – supporting whole-family health and happiness, with premium brands providing nutrition and wellness solutions backed by science.Consumer brands include Biostime, Swisse, Zesty Paws, Solid Gold Pet, Dodie, Good Goût and Aurelia London. For details, please visit www.hh.globalAbout China EntercomChina Enterprise ICT Solutions Limited (“China Entercom” or “CEC”), a subsidiary of the CITIC Group. With solid global knowledge, diversified industrial experience, successful cases and top-notch expertise, as well as incorporating extensive ICT resource coverage, global-local capabilities and world-class solutions, China Entercom stands as the trusted partner for comprehensive solutions, addressing customers’ specific ICT requirements and fostering their development along the “Belt and Road” and around the globe. For more information, please visit https://www.china-entercom.com/En/.About CITIC Telecom CPCWe are CITIC Telecom International CPC Limited (“CITIC Telecom CPC”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of CITIC Telecom International Holdings Limited (SEHK: 1883), serving multinational enterprises the world over by addressing their specific ICT requirements with highly scalable tailored solutions built upon our flagship technology suites, comprising TrueCONNECT™ private network solutions, TrustCSI™ information security solutions, DataHOUSE™ cloud data center solutions, and SmartCLOUD™ cloud computing solutions.With the motto “Innovation Never Stops,” we leverage innovative technologies, embracing AI, AR, Big Data, IoT, and other cutting-edge emerging technologies to transform technical potential into business value for our customers. As an enterprise digital transformation partner, we strive to help our customers achieve industry-leading positions, high agility, and cost-efficiency through digitalization.With our Global-Local capabilities, we are committed to providing our customers with one-stop-shop ICT solutions with superior quality. Having a worldwide footprint across nearly 160 countries and regions, including Asia, Europe and America, Africa, the Middle East, and Central Asia, our global network resources connect nearly 170 points of presence (POPs), 60+ SDWAN gateways, 21 Cloud service centers, 30+ data centers, and three dedicated 24x7 Security Operations Centers (SOCs). We are certified with a series of international certifications, including SD-WAN Ready, ISO 9001, 14001, 20000, 27001, and 27017, to ensure our services compliance with international standards and resources for enterprises. We offer local professional services, superior delivery capabilities as well as exceptional customer experience and best practices through our global presence and extensive industry know-how, becoming a leading integrated intelligent ICT service provider to enterprise customers. For more information, please visit www.citictel-cpc.comMedia Contacts:Catherine YuenCITIC Telecom CPC(852) 2170 7536Email: catherine.yuen@citictel-cpc.com Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.