Month: 2025-09

香港，2025年9月8日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 近日，福壽園（1448.HK）公佈了2025年上半年之中期業績。在2025年，雖然外部環境仍然複雜嚴峻，然而伴隨人口老齡化進程加快，生命服務需求穩步提升，行業供需關係趨於平衡。在機遇與挑戰並存之時期，作為中國領先的殯葬及生命科技服務提供者，福壽園持續優化管理體系，通過精益化管理提升整體運營效率，靈活應對外部環境變化與挑戰。同時，福壽園以品牌化、科技化、文化創新夯實韌性根基，全方位推進企業戰略升級。主營業務韌性凸顯，策略性出清助力輕裝上陣2025年上半年，面對宏觀環境與行業層面的不斷變化，集團總收益實現人民幣6.11億元，歸母淨虧損人民幣2.61億元，這主要是由於本期間若干非經常性損益事項產生的虧損所致。集團根據了業務經營環境和經營評估，主動對"一次性"影響因素進行策略性出清，有效減輕歷史負擔，本期間對若干個墓園專案和其他長期資產總共計提了減值準備人民幣2.17億元，主要涉及4個公墓項目的商譽和其他長期資產等，為未來業務高品質增長奠定堅實基礎。由於受整體宏觀經濟環境，以及銷售收入繳納增值稅等的影響，這些項目實際運營效率和未來現金流預期在短期內未能達到原評估時的水準。因此基於會計準則和謹慎性原則，計提了相應的資產減值準備。基於當前各項目的梳理，管理層認為再次發生類似減值的風險相對較低，同時也會持續密切關注市場變化，確保財務報表公允地反映資產的財務狀況。而扣除非經常性損益後歸母淨利潤達人民幣1.98 億元，充分體現了企業在複雜環境下的經營韌性與戰略定力。股東回報持續領先，高派息政策彰顯信心為答謝股東一直以來的支持，福壽園董事會宣佈向股東派發2025年中期股息每股7港仙，扣除非經常性損益事項後的中期派息率達75.5%，充分體現了集團對股東回報的高度重視。公司堅持連續第三年實施高派息，展現出穩健的財務實力和對未來經營的堅定信心。現金儲備充裕，現金流健康穩健截至報告期末，集團資產負債率保持在較低水準僅為 0.6%，現金儲備達人民幣23.2億元，資金實力雄厚。商譽減值計提僅影響報表利潤，因此該事項未造成實際現金流出，經營性現金流始終保持健康水準，為企業可持續發展和戰略推進提供堅實保障。服務升級，文化創新2025 年上半年，福壽園積極回應國家在民生服務與生態文明建設領域的號召，以長遠視野洞察行業趨勢，始終將產品創新作為核心驅動力，持續優化多元業務戰略佈局。通過服務升級、科技賦能與文化融合，在多方面精准發力，不斷探索並滿足客戶日益個性化的需求，尤其是精神層面，全面提升了產品與服務競爭力，為行業樹立高標準、高品質的新發展標杆。品牌化戰略深入推進，IP跨界賦能情感價值2025年上半年，福壽園品牌化建設邁出關鍵一步，通過打造具有高辨識度和情感承載力的品牌IP，顯著拓展品牌影響力。集團成功將品牌形象推向更廣闊公眾視野，不僅登陸南京東路、淮海中路等城市核心地標巨型螢幕，更與春秋航空等跨行業夥伴達成深度宣傳合作，實現品牌破圈傳播。在資訊高度碎片化的市場環境中，福壽園以獨特的IP敘事構建差異化的品牌認知，持續積累用戶情感資產和品牌資產，進一步深化與消費者之間的精神共鳴和價值聯結。數位化轉型行業領先，科技賦能全場景服務作為殯葬與生命科技服務領域的創新引領者，福壽園持續推進數位化轉型，不斷提升服務品質，積極擁抱現代科技的發展與應用，構建以"數位禮廳、AI追思、福壽線上、紀念家元"為核心的數位化生命服務體系，全面覆蓋使用者多元場景需求。通過科技手段有效落實"記號做美、記載做厚、紀念做長"的3JI理念，提升服務體驗與運營效率。另據福壽園管理層在公司業績會上表明，截至今年8月底，"福壽園服務線上"平台註冊使用者數及線上下單量同比明顯上升，這兩組資料的變動趨勢也彰顯了福壽園的數位化轉型取得了階段性成果。全力推動園區文化賦能品牌建設集團深入挖掘並傳播人文歷史與文化先賢資源，通過短視頻、直播等新媒體方式，增強文化影響力和社會連接效能。福壽園致力於打造融合海派文化、紅色情感的交流平臺，實現"與記憶共情、與歷史共鳴、與時代共振"，不斷彙聚社會資源與各界力量，夯實企業文化建設與品牌厚度。持續推進數位化轉型 立足於高品質的內生發展展望未來，福壽園將持續提升公司治理水準，堅定推進可持續發展戰略，將環境保護理念深植於經營實踐，推動低碳、低能耗及高效運營，促進生態與人文景觀的和諧共生。同時，福壽園將繼續承擔企業、社會、行業、歷史及公眾責任，整合公益資源，引導社會正視生死、珍重生命，為生命旅途點亮公益微光。福壽園將秉承以人為本的服務理念，堅持「尊重生命、溫暖人心」的宗旨，通過「創新、責任、共贏」的企業精神，持續推進數位化轉型，提升服務效率與品質，滿足客戶日益增長的需求，致力於為客戶提供更加貼心、專業及個性化的生命服務。 Copyright 2025 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

HONG KONG, Sep 8, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Yuexiu Real Estate Investment Trust (“Yuexiu REIT”, together with Yuexiu REIT Asset Management Limited, collectively known as the “REIT”; stock code: 405) today announced a strategic capital reorganisation plan to dispose of its 50% interest in Yuexiu Financial Tower (“the Property”) in Guangzhou to Guangzhou Yue Xiu Development Group Co., Ltd., the external transferee, at a consideration of approximately RMB3,433 million and effect an internal reorganisation of the remaining 50% interest. Following completion of the disposal and the internal reorganisation, Yuexiu REIT’s effective beneficial interest in Yuexiu Financial Tower in Guangzhou will be reduced to 49.495%, and the target companies will cease to be subsidiaries of Yuexiu REIT. Yuexiu Financial Tower will be regarded as a “qualified minority-owned property”, continuing to contribute income to the REIT.Reduce gearing and lower financing costsThe transaction and accompanying refinancing plan are intended to optimise Yuexiu REIT's capital structure and reduce its gearing ratio. The net proceeds from the disposal are expected to be approximately RMB2,300 million. Including the RMB3,000 million to be drawn from the new bank facility, the total proceeds of approximately RMB5,300 million will be fully applied towards the repayment of existing indebtedness. Management expects a significant reduction in interest expenses, distribution per unit (“DPU”) accretion and a decrease of the gearing ratio from 48.1% to approximately 41.2% upon the completion of the transaction and refinancing, improving the REIT's financial resilience and enhancing its long-term competitiveness.DPU accretive transaction and positive impact on Yuexiu REIT’s external credit ratingIt is expected that the disposal and the internal reorganisation, together with the refinancing, would lower Yuexiu REIT’s gearing ratio and interest expense, and, on a pro forma basis, result in an accretion to the total distributable income and DPU of the REIT. In addition, with the disposal and an optimised debt structure, the external credit rating of Yuexiu REIT is expected to improve, allowing it to employ diverse fundraising channels, including the offshore bond market, to support future development.Portfolio rebalancing and upgradeThe disposal represents a significant strategic decision for Yuexiu REIT to optimise its portfolio composition. Following the disposal, the proportion of Yuexiu REIT’s revenue from office properties will decrease from 55% to 46%, further enhancing Yuexiu REIT’s ability to withstand market cyclical fluctuations.Tap on potential advantages of partnering with Guangzhou Yue XiuFollowing the disposal, Yuexiu REIT will effectively be partnering with Guangzhou Yue Xiu as its joint venture partner in its ownership of Yuexiu Financial Tower in Guangzhou. Leveraging Guangzhou Yue Xiu’s credit, resources and reputation, Yuexiu Financial Tower in Guangzhou is expected to capture more favourable financing costs, further enhancing the yield of the Property. As a continuing minority shareholder, Yuexiu REIT stands to benefit from these improved financing conditions and the resulting uplift in investment returns.Yuexiu Financial Tower is located in the core area of Guangzhou Zhujiang New Town. The Property comprises a 68-storey above-ground Grade A office building and a 4-storey basement with 827 underground carpark spaces. For the six months ended 30 June 2025 and the year ended 31 December 2024, revenue of Yuexiu Financial Tower was RMB165 million and RMB362 million, respectively.For details, please refer to the REIT’s announcement dated 8 September 2025.About Yuexiu Real Estate Investment TrustYuexiu Real Estate Investment Trust (“Yuexiu REIT”) was listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited on 21 December 2005 and is the first listed real estate investment trust in the world which invests in real properties in the mainland of the People's Republic of China (the “PRC”). The current property portfolio of Yuexiu REIT comprises ten high quality properties, namely Guangzhou International Finance Center, White Horse Building, Fortune Plaza, City Development Plaza, Victory Plaza and Yuexiu Financial Tower located in Guangzhou, Yue Xiu Tower located in Shanghai, Wuhan Properties located in Wuhan (including Wuhan Yuexiu Fortune Centre and Starry Victoria Shopping Centre), Victory Business Centre located in Hangzhou and Yue Xiu Building located in Hong Kong, with a total area of ownership of approximately 1.184 million sq.m. All properties are located in the central business district of Guangzhou, Shanghai, Wuhan, Hangzhou and Hong Kong, the PRC, respectively. The categories of the properties include Grade-A offices, commercial complexes, retail business, hotel, serviced apartments and clothing wholesale market etc. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

香港，2025年9月8日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 越秀房地產投資信託基金（「越秀房產基金」，連同越秀房託資產管理有限公司，統稱「基金」；股份代號：405）今日宣佈一項戰略性的資本重組計劃，以代價約人民幣34.33億元，向外部承讓人廣州越秀發展集團有限公司出售廣州越秀金融大廈50%權益及內部重組餘下50%權益。於出售事項及內部重組完成後，越秀房產基金於廣州越秀金融大廈的實際實益權益將減至49.495%，目標公司不再為其附屬公司，而越秀金融大廈作為「合資格少數權益物業」，繼續為基金貢獻收益。借貸比率降低，融資成本下降此次交易及配套再融資計劃旨在優化越秀房產基金的資本結構，降低借貸比率。出售事項所得款項淨額預計約為人民幣23億元，連同新銀行融資提取的人民幣30億元，總計約人民幣53億元將全部用於償還現有債務。管理層預計，交易及再融資完成後可顯著降低利息支出，提升每個基金單位分派，同時將借貸比率從48.1%降至約41.2%，增強基金財務韌性及長期競爭力。每個基金單位分派增厚交易及對越秀房產基金外部信用評級的積極影響預計出售事項及內部重組以及再融資將會降低越秀房產基金借貸比率及利息費用；按備考基準，導致基金可分派收入總額及每個基金單位分派的增加。此外，憑藉出售事項及優化債務結構，越秀房產基金的外部信用評級預期將得到改善，有利基金借助離岸債券市場等多元化融資渠道，進一步提升未來發展的能力。投資組合再平衡與優化出售事項為越秀房產基金優化其資產組合構成的一項重大戰略決策。出售事項完成後，越秀房產基金來自辦公物業的經營收入佔比將從55%降至46%，將進一步提升越秀房產基金抵禦市場週期性波動的能力。挖掘與廣州越秀合作的潛在優勢出售事項完成後，越秀房產基金將與廣州越秀形成實際合作，作為其合營夥伴共同擁有廣州越秀金融大廈。借助廣州越秀的信用、資源及聲譽，廣州越秀金融大廈有望獲得更有利的融資成本，從而進一步提升該物業的收益率。越秀房產基金作為持續少數股東將受益於該等融資狀況的改善，並由此獲得投資回報的提升。越秀金融大廈位於廣州珠江新城核心區。該物業包括地上68層甲級寫字樓及擁有827個地下停車位的4層地庫。於截至2025年6月30日止六個月及截至2024年12月31日止年度，越秀金融大廈的經營收入分別為人民幣1.65億元及人民幣3.62億元。有關詳情，請參閱基金於2025年9月8日發出之公告。關於越秀房地產投資信託基金越秀房地產投資信託基金（「越秀房產基金」）於2005年12月21日在香港聯合交易所有限公司上市，為全球首隻投資於中華人民共和國（「中國」）內地物業的上市房地產投資信託基金。越秀房產基金目前持有的物業組合包括位於廣州的廣州國際金融中心、白馬大廈、財富廣場、城建大廈、維多利廣場、越秀金融大廈、位於上海的越秀大廈、位於武漢的武漢物業（包括武漢越秀財富中心和星匯維港購物中心）、位於杭州的維多利商務中心以及位於香港的越秀大廈共10項高素質物業，物業產權面積共約118.4萬平方米，分別位於中國廣州市、上海市、武漢市、杭州市及香港市的核心商業區域。物業類型包括甲級寫字樓、商業綜合體、零售商業、酒店、服務式公寓、服裝專業市場等。 Copyright 2025 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

- 兩展吸引約16,000名買家到場採購- 問卷調查顯示，受訪者認為未來兩年鐘表業於以下目標銷售市場的增長前景為理想及非常理想：中東、台灣、韓國、拉丁美洲、澳洲及東盟國家；而智能手表則被認為最具增長潛力香港，2025年9月7日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 由香港貿易發展局（香港貿發局）、香港表廠商會有限公司及香港鐘表業總會有限公司合辦的第44屆香港貿發局香港鐘表展及第13 屆國際名表薈萃，實體展於昨天圓滿結束，至於「商對易」（Click2Match）人工智能配對平台將繼續開放至9月13日，讓環球展商及買家可於線上繼續洽商。過去五天的實體展吸引約16,000名、來自95個國家及地區的商貿買家到場採購，香港以外的買家主要來自中國內地、台灣、印度、日本、美國，以及東盟國家包括印尼、菲律賓、新加坡及泰國等，彰顯香港作為全球主要的鐘表轉口港及銷售中心的核心地位。另外，國際名表薈萃連續第二年全面開放予公眾免費入場，連同同期舉行的CENTRESTAGE（香港國際時尚匯展），合共吸引逾19,000公眾人次入場參觀及購買心頭好，現場共展示了約400個鐘表及時裝品牌的最新產品。香港貿發局副總裁張淑芬表示：「香港鐘表展及國際名表薈萃是業界的年度盛事，今年匯聚超過650家來自15個國家及地區的展商。今年展覽設有廣州、台灣，以及瑞士獨立製表展團（SIWP - Swiss Independent Watchmakers Pavilion）和法國展團Franceclat的展館，並迎來德國、日本、黎巴嫩及荷蘭等國家的展商回歸。參展國際名表薈萃的品牌數目更創下疫後新高，許多展商更透過平台發布創新、精湛技藝的產品，成為他們打開國際及內地市場的跳板，彰顯香港作為全球商貿與創意樞紐的活力。」她提到，一系列商貿展覽將於秋季舉行，包括香港秋季電子產品展和國際電子組件及生產技術展將於10月13至16日於香港會議展覽中心（香港會展）同步舉行，而緊接的香港國際秋季燈飾展（10月27至30日）和香港國際戶外及科技照明博覽（10月28至31日），則分別於香港會展及亞洲國際博覽館舉行。四項展覽均以「EXHIBITION+」融合模式舉行，讓環球買家與展商可於實體展後延續線上洽談。調查︰中東及東亞等市場被看好香港貿發局於展覽期間進行問卷調查，即場訪問了約920名展商和買家，以了解環球鐘表業未來的發展、展商及買家對行業前景及產品趨勢的看法。調查結果顯示，59%受訪者預期未來十二至廿四個月整體銷售額會有增長，而36%受訪者則預期整體銷售額會持平，受訪者認為未來兩年鐘表業於以下目標銷售市場的增長前景為理想及非常理想：中東（82%）、台灣（79%）、韓國（78%）、拉丁美洲（76%）、澳洲（76%）及東盟國家（73%）。產品趨勢方面，47%受訪者認為智能手表最具增長潛力，其次為時尚手表（30%）及休閒式手表（26%）。展覽揭示多個行業趨勢「EXHIBITION+」發揮作用於土耳其擁有超過160個銷售點的Saat ve Saat今年再次參觀兩項表展，公司生產經理Yusuf Eyilmez表示：「透過『商對易』（Click2Match）智能平台促成配對，並於展會期間與香港展商得利鐘表集團進行實體會議，將向他們採購自動機械手表，預計全年訂單總金額達100萬美元。」來自緬甸的Su & Co Trading Company於當地設有網上和實體店銷售時尚腕表。公司創辦人Su Hnin Aye表示：「我們今年於展會採購了約為60萬美元的手表，現已物色兩個新手表品牌，引入緬甸市場。我們亦將與瑞士獨立製表展團（SIWP - Swiss Independent Watchmakers Pavilion）的參與品牌Mathey Tissot簽署獨家代理協議。」香港展商達騰工業有限公司於展會上發佈全新Watch2Care TCM智能手表，公司董事阮重文表示：「我們開發這款智能手表，具有脈搏分析和中醫報告功能，旨在預防保健。展會期間我們向數百位本地和國際買家介紹了我們革命性智能手表的功能，並聯繫了中國內地、德國、新加坡和美國的潛在分銷商。我們亦很高興收到一家瑞士手表機芯公司，以及一位緬甸買家的合作邀請。我們預期展會帶來的銷售額可達港幣150萬元。」德國品牌Lilienthal Berlin去年在國際名表薈萃推出全球首款由回收咖啡渣製成表殼的腕表，今年則再度創新，帶來以回收茶葉製成表盤的新款環保腕表。公司管理總監容美兒表示：「新款腕表獲得多家媒體報導，吸引了來自世界各地的買家前來我們展位。我們已成功物色來自孟加拉和以色列的潛在經銷商，亦正與來自意大利、日本、哈薩克、中國內地、阿聯酋及美國的買家洽商。」國際名表薈萃亦有多個展商帶來以「國潮」為主題的腕表，其中，新達代理有限公司今年帶來中國內地的六大知名鐘表品牌，包括有獨立製表師馬旭曙、譚澤華、錢國標及龔勛呈獻的國潮腕表傑作。公司執行董事孫大為表示，來自業界與公眾的反饋較去年更為熱烈，成功在展覽找到獨家經銷商以拓展東盟市場，多款腕表亦設即場零售，預計現場銷售額將達六位數字，相較去年增長達10%。而今年新增的「微品牌」展區，有多個獨特小眾品牌帶來兼具性價比及設計感的腕表。首次參展的YouTube頻道Watchcatavlog帶來四個微品牌。頻道創始人陸家輝表示，正與來自加拿大、台灣及阿聯酋的買家洽談經銷商合作，各個品牌亦吸引大量愛表人士參觀。國際名表薈萃連續第二年全面開放予公眾免費入場，表迷夏先生、孔先生及曾先生結伴到場參觀。他們表示：「這個展覽令我們眼界大開，一次過欣賞眾多優質品牌的精湛製表工藝，更可與獨立製表師直接交流。展覽出售的手表款式多樣化，而且性價比很高，我們一共花了近10萬港元，買下多款名牌腕表，可謂滿載而歸。」圖片下載：http://bit.ly/4gh0lu6第44屆香港鐘表展及第13屆國際名表薈萃的實體展昨天圓滿結束，吸引約16,000名、來自95個國家及地區的買家到場採購。 World Brand Piazza作為國際名表薈萃的亮點，呈獻9個世界級腕表品牌。 國際名表薈萃連續第二年全面開放予公眾入場參觀、購物及參與現場活動。 今屆展覽設有廣州、台灣、法國Franceclat和瑞士獨立製表展團（SIWP - Swiss Independent Watchmakers Pavilion）設的展館（上圖）。香港國際鐘表論壇（上圖）及亞洲鐘表研討會邀得多位行業專家出席，分享各地鐘表業最新貿易數據與行業趨勢，探討全球鐘表業供應鏈策略，以及獨立製表與微品牌的藝術理念。國際名表薈萃今年有多個中國內地品牌及多位獨立製表師呈獻國潮系列腕表，包括上海牌、海鷗表、飛亞達，以及珍寶萊。 第42屆香港鐘表設計比賽設有公開組及學生組進行比賽，由藝人張寶兒擔任嘉賓評判並出席頒獎典禮。展覽期間舉行的精彩活動包括名表匯演（上圖）、競投精明眼、手表雕刻藝術示範，以及名表鑑賞與茶藝體驗等活動，幸運大抽獎亦送出豐富禮品。大會聯同香港旅遊發展局（展覽目的地合作夥伴），為來自境外的買家及傳媒提供旅遊禮遇，並提升會展旅客的商旅體驗，包括乘坐傳統紅帆船「張保仔號」（上圖）、穆斯林友善行程（參觀香港故宮文化博物館及九龍清真寺）、Plaza Premium Lounge通行證，以及在交流酒會設置的文化攤位。相關網頁香港鐘表展：hkwatchfair.hktdc.com/tc國際名表薈萃：hkwatchfair.hktdc.com/te/tc傳媒查詢新聞界如有查詢，請聯絡香港貿發局傳訊及公共事務部：徐俊逸電話：(852) 2584 4395電郵：johnny.cy.tsui@hktdc.org香港貿易發展局香港貿易發展局(香港貿發局)是於1966年成立的法定機構，負責促進、協助和發展香港貿易。香港貿發局在世界各地設有超過50個辦事處，其中13個設於中國內地，致力推廣本港作為雙向環球投資及商業樞紐。 香港貿發局通過舉辦國際展覽會、會議及商貿考察團，為企業(尤其是中小企)開拓內地和環球市場的機遇。香港貿發局亦通過研究報告和數碼資訊平台，提供最新的市場分析和產品資訊。有關香港貿發局的其他資訊，請瀏覽www.hktdc.com/aboutus/tc。 Copyright 2025 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

- Two fairs attracted some 16,000 buyers on-site- Survey results indicate respondents consider the growth prospects for the watch industry in the following target sales markets to be promising or very promising in the next two years: the Middle East, Taiwan, Korea, Latin America, Australia, and ASEAN countries; smart watches are considered to have the most significant growth potential.HONG KONG, Sep 7, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – The 44th HKTDC Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair and the 13th Salon de TIME, jointly organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), Hong Kong Watch Manufacturers Association Limited, and The Federation of Hong Kong Watch Trades & Industries Limited, successfully ended yesterday in physical fair format. Meanwhile, the Click2Match AI-driven business matching platform will remain open until 13 September, allowing global exhibitors and buyers to continue business discussions.Over the past five days, the physical fairs attracted some 16,000 trade buyers from 95 countries and regions on-site. Buyers from outside Hong Kong mainly came from Mainland China, Taiwan, India, Japan, the US, and ASEAN countries, including Indonesia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand. This highlights Hong Kong's pivotal position as a key global transshipment hub and sales centre for watches and clocks.Salon de TIME was open to the public for free for the second consecutive year. Together with CENTRESTAGE, which was held at the same time, the events attracted more than 19,000 public visits to purchase their favourite items. Around 400 watch and fashion brands were showcased on-site.HKTDC Deputy Executive Director Sophia Chong said: “The Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair and Salon de TIME are annual highlights for the industry. This year, the events brought together over 650 exhibitors from 15 countries and regions. This year's exhibition featured pavilions from Guangzhou, Taiwan, the Swiss Independent Watchmakers Pavilion (SIWP), and the French pavilion by Francéclat. It also welcomed the return of exhibitors from Germany, Japan, Lebanon and the Netherlands. The number of brands at Salon de TIME reached a new post-pandemic high. Many exhibitors used the platform to launch innovative products showcasing exquisite craftsmanship, serving as a springboard for entering international and mainland markets. This underscores Hong Kong's vitality as a global hub for commerce and creativity.”She mentioned that a series of trade exhibitions will be held in the fall, including the HKTDC Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Autumn Edition) and electronicAsia, which will take place simultaneously from 13 to 16 October at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Following these, the HKTDC Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Autumn Edition) will be held from 27 to 30 October, and the Hong Kong International Outdoor and Tech Light Expo will run from 28 to 31 October, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre and AsiaWorld-Expo, respectively. All four exhibitions will adopt the EXHIBITION+ hybrid model, allowing global buyers and exhibitors to continue discussions online after the physical fairs.Survey indicates that markets such as the Middle East and East Asia are viewed optimisticallyDuring the exhibition, the HKTDC conducted a survey, interviewing some 920 exhibitors and buyers on-site. The aim was to understand global trends in the watch industry, as well as exhibitors' and buyers' perspectives on the industry's outlook and product trends.The survey results show that 59% of respondents expect overall sales to grow in the next 12 to 24 months, while 36% anticipate that sales will remain stable. Respondents considered the growth prospects for the watch industry in the following target sales markets to be promising or very promising in the next two years: the Middle East (82%), Taiwan (79%), Korea (78%), Latin America (76%), Australia (76%), and ASEAN countries (73%).Regarding product trends, 47% of respondents consider smart watches to have the most significant growth potential, followed by fashion watches (30%), and casual watches (26%).The twin watch fairs unveiled industry trends; EXHIBITION+ plays a roleSaat ve Saat, which has over 160 points of sale in Türkiye, attended the two watch fairs again this year. The company's production manager Yusuf Eyilmez stated: “Through the business matching meetings on the smart platform click2match, and the physical meetings at the fair, we have procured automatic mechanical watches from the Hong Kong exhibitor Dailywin Watch Products Mfg Ltd. The annual order value is expected to reach US$1 million.”Su & Co Trading Company from Myanmar sells fashion watches through both online and physical stores. The company founder Su Hnin Aye stated: “This year, we have purchased US$600,000 worth of branded watches at the fair and have identified two new watch brands to introduce to the Myanmar market. We will also sign a sole distributor agreement with a brand at the Swiss Independent Watchmakers Pavilion (SIWP), Mathey Tissot.”At the fair, Hong Kong exhibitor Dayton Industrial launched the new Watch2Care TCM smart watch. The company's director Paul Yuen said: “We have invented this smart watch featuring digital pulsation analysis with TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) reports for preventive healthcare. During the exhibition, we introduced the features of our revolutionary smart watch to hundreds of both local and international buyers. We have found potential distributors from Germany, Mainland China, Singapore and the US. We are also excited to have received collaboration invitations from a Swiss watch movement company and a buyer from Myanmar. We aim to achieve an on-site sales turnover of HK$1.5 million.”Last year, the German brand Lilienthal Berlin introduced the world's first wristwatch with a case made from recycled coffee grounds at Salon de TIME. This year, they have innovated once again by bringing a new eco-friendly watch with a dial made from recycled tea leaves. The company's management director Ruby Young stated: “The new watch has garnered media attention, attracting buyers from around the globe to our booth. We have successfully identified potential distributors from Bangladesh and Israel and are in discussions with buyers from Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Mainland China, the UAE, and the US.”Salon de TIME also featured several exhibitors showcasing “Guochao” series watches. This year, Sun International Concepts presented six renowned watch brands from Mainland China, including masterpieces by four independent watchmakers: Ma Xushu, Tan Zehua, Qian Guobiao, and Gong Xun. Company executive director David Sun mentioned that feedback from both the industry and the public is more enthusiastic compared to last year, and they have successfully found exclusive distributors at the fair to expand into the ASEAN market. Several watches were available for on-site retail purchase and the projected on-site sales are expected to reach six figures, representing a 10% increase over last year.The new zone Microbrands presents unique niche brands offering watches that are both affordable and stylish. First-time exhibitor and YouTube channel Watchcatavlog brought four microbrands. The channel’s founder Ciff Luk stated that they are in discussions with buyers from Canada, Taiwan, and the UAE regarding distributor collaborations. The brands also attracted numerous watch enthusiasts.For the second consecutive year, Salon de TIME was completely open to the public for free. Watch enthusiasts Jovi Ha, CK Hung and Ricky Tsang attended the event together and remarked: “This exhibition has truly broadened our horizons, allowing us to admire the exquisite craftsmanship of numerous high-quality brands all at once, and to have direct interaction with independent watchmakers. The diversity in watch styles available at the fair, along with their great value for money, led us to spend nearly HK$100,000 in total, purchasing multiple branded watches and leaving the event thoroughly satisfied.”Photo download: http://bit.ly/4gh0lu6The 44th HKTDC Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair and the 13th Salon de TIME successfully concluded in physical fair format yesterday, attracting some 16,000 buyers from 95 countries and regions on-siteAs a highlight of Salon de TIME, World Brand Piazza presented nine world-class watch brandsSalon de TIME was open to the public for free for the second consecutive year, allowing attendees to visit, shop, and participate in on-site events This year's fair featured pavilions from Guangzhou, Taiwan, Francéclat from France, and the Swiss Independent Watchmakers Pavilion (above)The Hong Kong International Watch Forum (above) and Asian Watch Conference hosted various experts to share the latest trade data and industry trends from around the world, to discuss strategies for the global watch industry's supply chain, and to delve into the artistic concepts behind independent watchmaking and micro brands.Salon de TIME welcomed brands from Mainland China and several independent watchmakers to present their “Guochao” series watches, including Shanghai Watch, Sea-Gull, FIYTA and Zbioland.The 42nd Hong Kong Watch Design Competition featured an open group and a student group; celebrity Bowie Cheung served as a guest judge and attended the awards ceremony.The fair featured a variety of exciting activities, including a watch parade (as shown in the image), Smart Bidding, watch engraving demonstrations, and watch appreciation paired with tea art experiences; additionally, a lucky draw offered generous prizes.HKTDC and Hong Kong Tourism Board (Destination Partner) offered travel and hospitality support to overseas buyers and journalists, including an Aqua Luna boat ride (as shown in the image), Muslim-friendly visit programme to the Hong Kong Palace Museum and Kowloon Masjid, Plaza Premium Lounge passes, and cultural booths at the Networking Reception.Media enquiriesPlease contact the HKTDC’s Communications & Public Affairs Department:Johnny Tsui Tel: (852) 2584 4395 Email: johnny.cy.tsui@hktdc.org WebsitesHong Kong Watch & Clock Fair: hkwatchfair.hktdc.comSalon de TIME: hkwatchfair.hktdc.com/teAbout 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. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com