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AMSTERDAM, Sept 5, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - LOLC Advanced Technologies (LOLC AT), a fully owned subsidiary of LOLC Holdings PLC, together with Corsair Group International, headquartered in Amsterdam, has announced a landmark partnership to upgrade and expand LOLC AT's existing waste-to-fuel plant at Kerawalapitiya. This strategic initiative aims to address Sri Lanka's growing plastic and polythene waste challenge. With Sri Lanka generating an estimated 7,000 metric tons of solid waste per day, equating to roughly 2.56 million metric tons per year, a significant portion of which consists of polythene and plastic. Plastic pollution has become one of the nation's most pressing environmental concerns, with much of this waste ends up in overflowing landfills, waterways, and oceans, posing serious threats to ecosystems, public health, and tourism.LOLC AT invested in and commissioned a waste-to-fuel plant in 2023, which it has successfully operated throughout 2024. This facility converts non-recyclable plastics into a reusable fuel, offering a viable alternative to fossil fuels while diverting waste from landfill and incineration. The newly formed partnership with Corsair Group International will build upon this foundation, introducing cutting-edge enhancements to increase processing capacity and improve efficiency. Through proprietary technology developed in-house by Corsair together with its technology partners, the project will focus on producing high-quality, ISCC PLUS-certified Pyrolysis Oil contributing to a fully circular economy where waste is transformed into resources that can be reintegrated into the economy in a sustainable and scalable way.The expanded facility will be able to handle larger volumes of plastic waste and process a broader range of material types, transforming them into high-quality pyrolysis oil that serves as a raw material for petrochemical companies to produce new plastics positioning the facility as a key contributor to the circular plastics value chain. In doing so, it will not only address a critical environmental challenge but also create green jobs, stimulate innovation, and position Sri Lanka as a regional leader in sustainable waste management solutions.Designed with cutting-edge technology, the new facility will have the capacity to process 12 million kilograms of plastic waste annually, converting it into high-quality Pyrolysis Oil. This oil will serve as a sustainable raw material for the petrochemical industry, enabling the production of new, recycled, and environmentally friendly plastic products. By transforming discarded plastic from landfills into valuable raw materials, the facility will not only help clean the environment of pollution but also contribute to a more sustainable and circular economy in Sri Lanka.Construction of the facility is scheduled to commence in 2025, with completion expected within approximately two years. Under the partnership, Corsair Group will bring in its technical expertise and global experience in plastic waste recycling, while LOLC AT will leverage its operational capabilities and commitment to developing projects that deliver lasting socio-economic and financial benefits to Sri Lanka.Sharing his thoughts on the new partnership, Mr. Danesh Abeyrathna, Director/ CEO of LOLC Advanced Technologies stated, "This partnership marks a significant milestone in our commitment to delivering sustainable solutions to some of the most pressing environmental challenges facing Sri Lanka today. By leveraging our operational expertise alongside Corsair's proven waste-to-fuel technology, we aim to not only enhance the efficiency and capacity of our existing facility but also create a tangible, positive impact on the country's plastic and polythene waste problem. Together, we are driving innovation that turns environmental responsibility into practical, measurable action for a greener future".Mr. Jussi Saloranta, CEO of Corsair Group International, added, "We are very excited and honoured to enter into this partnership with LOLC. As one of the most diversified conglomerates in Sri Lanka, LOLC provides an ideal platform for us to collaborate and create meaningful impact. This facility in Colombo represents the first of several planned joint initiatives, and we are fully committed to investing in Sri Lanka's sustainable development. Together, we aim to tackle the plastic waste challenge while building a cleaner, greener future for communities across the country."About LOLC Advanced TechnologiesLOLC Advanced Technologies (Pvt) Ltd., a fully owned subsidiary of LOLC Holdings PLC, is the research, innovation, and new business development arm of the Group. The company focuses on pioneering ventures that create long-term socio-economic value and financial returns for the country. Current projects span advanced materials such as graphene, high-value spice extraction, and waste-to-value initiatives that address pressing environmental and economic needs.About Corsair Group:Corsair Group International, headquartered in Amsterdam, is one of the fastest-growing companies in plastic waste recycling, focused on producing high-quality pyrolysis oil. With operations and partnerships spanning Asia, Europe, and North America, the company specializes in converting end-of-life plastics-often destined for landfills or oceans-into premium raw material for petrochemical companies to create new plastics, rather than fuels that are burned and lost from circulation. Corsair's further-developed technology and expertise enable scalable, commercially viable solutions that reduce plastic pollution, recover resources, and strengthen the circular plastics economy. Through its international projects, Corsair has already diverted thousands of tons of plastic from the environment, contributing to a more sustainable global future.Contact Infomail: info@corsairnow.comphone: +66 957 613 702SOURCE: Corsair group Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

HONG KONG, Sep 4, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Hosted by eBRAM International Online Arbitration and Mediation Centre (“eBRAM”), an independent not-for-profit arbitration and mediation institution established with the support of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, the signing ceremony of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and the seminar titled "A New Horizon in Film & TV Trading: Web3 × DMP — Reshaping the Cross-Industry Supply Chain" concluded successfully today. Featuring experts from different industries as speakers and panellists, the event gathered close to a hundred professionals, senior executives, etc., who witnessed the signing of the MOU, and to explore new landscape of film and TV trading.Following the opening remarks delivered by Dr. Thomas So, JP, Chairman of eBRAM, a welcome remarks was made by Dr. Horace Cheung Kwok-kwan, SBS, JP, Deputy Secretary for Justice of HKSAR. Together with Ms. Zhang Yumei, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Law of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the HKSAR, they witnessed the signing of the MOU between eBRAM and Radio Television Hong Kong, the Association of Motion Picture Post Production Professionals, and Asia Pacific Creativity Industries Association, with the parties committing to collaborating in promoting legal technology application in the film and TV cultural industry. In his welcome address, Deputy Secretary Cheung pointed out that being one of the important film and TV production centers in the Asia-Pacific region, Hong Kong serves as a "super-connector" between the Mainland China and international markets. To promote the healthy development of the industry, the Department of Justice continues to advance the development of legal technology application and dispute resolution mechanisms, enhancing the legal support framework through various policies and measures to foster industry innovation. At the same time, eBRAM's Deal-Making Portal (DMP) acts as a vital tool for the industry to address challenges, providing a more convenient channel for cooperation discussions and more efficient legal rights protection, supporting the steady development of the industry in the long term."CEPA" Promotes Connectivity Between the Film and TV Industries in Mainland China and Hong Kong Attracting International Capital Inflows and the Industry To Go GlobalThe country has actively amended the Mainland and Hong Kong Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement (“CEPA”) - Agreement on Trade in Services, to accelerate establishing a new normal in film and TV cooperation between Mainland China and Hong Kong. In his keynote speech, Dr. Johnny Ng Kit-chong, MH, JP, Member of the Legislative Council and Director of eBRAM, shared his insights and explained how the newly amended CEPA can reshape and facilitate the upgrade and development of the film and TV cultural industries in the two places. Dr. Ng pointed out that CEPA has injected core impetus into the film and TV industries in Hong Kong and the Mainland China. Co-productions of Hong Kong films and TV programmes would be treated the same as Mainland productions, easing market access for them and allowing upgrade across the entire industry chain, from creation, production, investment to distribution and screening. The removal of restrictions on creative teams also helps safeguard the creative freedom and uniqueness of Hong Kong's film and TV creations. For the industry in Mainland China, the better framework permits it to leverage the international platform in Hong Kong in directing capital to speed up international cooperation and project development. Such in-depth integration can drive two-way flow of talent, funds and projects, opening up wider channels for Hong Kong's film and TV industry to enter the mainland market, and boosting the potential inflow of international capital and technologies, while also assisting mainland China’s film and TV companies in expanding into international markets through Web3 technology.Synergistic Application of Legal Technology and Web3 to Reshape Entire Film and TV Industry ChainAt the seminar titled "On-chain Collaboration X Legal Protection: The Digital Transformation Journey of the Hong Kong Film and TV Industry in the Web3 Generation", Mr. Albert Leung, Acting Chief Executive Officer and Chief Technology Officer of eBRAM, Mr. Alan Chiu, Partner at ELLALAN, Mr. Kaijun Huang, Senior Partner at Beijing Dacheng (Shanghai) Law Offices, LLP, Mr. Rex Ma, Honorary President of the Asia Pacific Creativity Industries Association, Dr. Cheney Tsoi, President of the Asia Blockchain Society, and Dr. Alex Lau, Partner at the Hong Kong Intellectual Property Advisory Service, discussed the digital transformation and cross-border cooperation of the film and TV industry in the Web3 era. Speakers highlighted the structural impacts that Web3 technology brings to the film and TV industry, and analysed common obstacles and controversies in technological adaptation and cross-border collaboration within the industry. The discussion emphasized that legal technology enhances copyright protection in both Mainland China and Hong Kong, while mentioning that Web3 introduces disintermediation and smart contract applications to the industry chain, serving as the core for building a trustworthy trading environment and enhancing the efficiency of cross-border film and TV contracts and risk management. Discussions also pointed out how blockchain is reshaping collaboration model of the film and TV industry, emphasizing the role of DMP in transformation and dispute avoidance. It explained that through eBRAM’s DMP and Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) platform, the industry can leverage tools like smart contracts and blockchain evidence to provide seamless online trading and legal protection to cooperative projects, facilitating efficient cross-border market tradings and resolves common copyright and contract disputes in cross-border collaborations, as such, consolidating Hong Kong’s position as a bridge for Sino-foreign film and TV cultural cooperation, and highlighting the critical role of technology and law in driving industry innovation, protecting rights, and enhancing cooperation efficiency.Dr. Thomas So, JP, Chairman of eBRAM, said, "eBRAM is very honoured to sign the MOU and joint hands with the various film and TV, and cultural creative institutions to build an efficient, professional and safe one-stop cross- jurisdiction online ‘technology + law’ solution platform for the industry. With the help of legal technology and Web3 blockchain technology, the platform will assist companies in effectively connecting resources and partners, clarifying contractual terms and providing digital dispute resolution solutions when needed, building together the world’s first integrated ecosystem of ‘Film and TV x Web3 x Legal Technology’ with international influence, and kicking off strategic deployment of Hong Kong‘s Web3 cultural and creative industry. We look forward to welcoming more film and TV, and cultural creative institutions in different regions to join to perfect our ecosystem, and facilitate healthy cross-border development and cooperation in the film and TV, and cultural creative industry.”In November last year, eBRAM signed an MOU on “International Dispute Resolution in the Film and Television Industry” with Hengdian Film and Television Industry Association and Dongyang Law Society, and in March this year, it participated in the Hong Kong International Film and TV Market (FILMART). Such initiatives speak volumes to its commitment to introducing the DMP and ODR platforms to the film and TV industry and facilitating healthy and synergistic cross-border and cross-media development. On the foundation of the latest MOU signed with local film and TV cultural institutions, together with national policy support, eBRAM hopes to leverage its platforms to bring a continuous steam of new opportunities for film and TV collaboration between Mainland China and Hong Kong, fostering in-depth integration and innovative development within the industry.Photo CaptionsDr. Thomas So, JP, Chairman of eBRAM, host the opening of the event.Dr. Horace Cheung Kwok-kwan, SBS, JP, Deputy Secretary for Justice of HKSAR, delivers welcome remarks at the event.Dr. Johnny Ng Kit-chong, MH, JP, Member of the Legislative Council and Director of eBRAM, delivers keynote speech at the event.Ms. Zhang Yumei, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Law of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the HKSAR (Left 3)and Dr. Horace Cheung Kwok-kwan, SBS, JP, Deputy Secretary for Justice of HKSAR(Right 3), together witness the signing of the MOU between Dr. Thomas So, JP, Chairman of eBRAM(Right 2), Ms. Angelina Kwan, JP, Director of Broadcasting at Radio Television Hong Kong(Left 2), Mr. Stephen Ma, Vice President of the Association of Motion Picture Post Production Professionals(Left 1), and Ms. Linda Lam, President of the Asia Pacific Creativity Industries Association(Right 1).(From Left to Right) Mr. Kaijun Huang, Senior Partner at Beijing Dacheng (Shanghai) Law Offices, Mr. Alan Chiu, Partner at ELLALAN, LLP, Mr. Rex Ma, Honorary President of the Asia Pacific Creativity Industries Association, Mr. Albert Leung, Acting Chief Executive Officer of eBRAM, Dr. Cheney Tsoi, President of the Asia Blockchain Society, and Dr. Alex Lau, Partner at the Hong Kong Intellectual Property Advisory Service, engage in an in-depth discussion on the digital transformation and cross-border cooperation of the film and TV industry in the Web3 era during the seminar.Olivia Kung, Member of the eBRAM Board of Directors, Chairman of the Marketing Task Force, delivers closing remarks at the event.About eBRAM International Online Dispute Resolution CentreeBRAM International Online Dispute Resolution Centre (“eBRAM”) is a not-for-profit company limited by guarantee established in 2018, with the support of Asian Academy of International Law Ltd, Hong Kong Bar Association, and The Law Society of Hong Kong. eBRAM tasks itself to elevate Hong Kong’s arbitration and mediation services and build capacity to meet the rapidly expanding demand for online dispute resolution and deal-making services across the borders by utilising innovative technologies to enable the city to become a LawTech centre and hub for international business dispute avoidance and resolution and collaborate with global organisations and participating economies such as the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Belt-and-Road countries and beyond.eBRAM has developed its ODR platform and DMP Portal leveraging the latest technologies, including artificial intelligence, blockchain and cloud. Cybersecurity and data privacy are our top priorities, and eBRAM makes every effort to ensure the security of information proceeded and stored on its platform.For more information, please visit the organisation’s official website, LinkedIn, and Wechat Official Account (eBRAM). Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

香港, 2025年9月4日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) – 由香港特別行政區政府支持成立的獨立非營利仲裁調解機構一邦國際網上仲調中心(「一邦」)主辦的《影視交易新篇章：Web3 × DMP 重塑跨界別產業鏈》合作協議簽署(MOU)儀式暨專題研討會，今日完滿落幕。是次活動邀請到來自不同行業的專家擔任演講嘉賓及專題研討會成員，吸引近百名專業人士、高管等參與，一同見證簽署落實MOU及探索影視交易新格局。活動由一邦主席蘇紹聰博士主持開幕，並邀得香港特別行政區律政司副司長張國鈞博士致歡迎辭，與中央人民政府駐香港特別行政區聯絡辦公室法律部副部長張玉梅女士，一同見證一邦與香港電台、香港電影後期專業人員協會及亞太文化創意產業總會簽署合作備忘錄，落實攜手推動法律科技在影視文化產業中的應用。張副司長於歡迎致辭中表示，香港作為亞太區重要的影視製作中心之一，亦是連接內地與國際市場的「超級連絡人」。為推動產業健康發展，律政司持續推動法律科技應用與爭議解決機制發展，通過多項政策與措施完善法律支援框架，助力行業創新；同時，一邦交易促成平台作為業界應對挑戰的重要工具，為影視界提供更便捷的合作洽談渠道與更高效的法律權益保障，長遠支撐產業穩健發展。《CEPA》促進中港影視業互聯互通 吸引國際資金走進來、產業走出去國家積極修訂《〈內地與香港關於建立更緊密經貿關係的安排〉服務貿易協議》(《CEPA》)，加速推動中港兩地影視合作新常態。一邦董事兼立法會議員吳傑莊博士於主旨發言時分享見解，闡析最新修訂的CEPA如何重塑並協助兩地影視文化產業升級發展。吳博士指，CEPA為香港及內地影視產業注入核心動力。香港通過合拍劇可享國產劇待遇，獲放寬市場准入，實現從創作、製作、投資到發行放映的全產業鏈佈局提升，而取消創作團隊限制等措施，亦有助保障香港影視創作的自由度與獨特性﹔在此框架下，中國內地的資本可透過香港這國際平台，加快國際合作與項目開發。這種深度融合促進了人才、資金與項目的雙向流動，大額度開放香港影視業進入內地市場的渠道及增加國際資本與技術進入的潛力，同時透過Web3技術協助內地影視企業拓展國際市場。法律科技與Web3協同應用 重塑影視產業全產業鏈在題為《鏈上合作 X 法治保障：Web3 世代下香港影視文化產業的數碼轉型之路》的專題研討會上，一邦署理行政總裁梁振聲先生、北京大成(上海)律師事務所高級合夥人黃開軍律師、張淑姬趙之威律師行合夥人趙之威律師、亞太文化創意產業總會榮譽會長馬維業先生、亞洲區塊鏈學會會長蔡志川博士及香港知識產權顧問有限公司合夥人劉帥賢博士，圍繞 Web3 時代下影視產業的數碼轉型與跨境合作展開深入交流。講者指出Web3 技術為影視行業帶來的結構性衝擊，並分析業界在技術適應與跨境協作中常見的阻力與爭議。其中強調，法律科技有助強化中港兩地的版權保護，而Web3 對產業鏈帶來去中介化、智能合約應用等，是構建可信交易環境、提升跨境影視合約與風險管理效率的核心。討論提到區塊鏈重塑影視產業的協作模式，強調交易促成平台在轉型與避免爭議中的角色，其中說明透過一邦的交易促成平台(DMP)及一邦線上爭議解決(ODR)平台，業界可利用智慧合約、區塊鏈存證等工具，為影視合作提供線上無縫銜接的交易與法律保障，高效對接跨境市場交易及化解跨境協作中常見的版權與合約爭議，藉此鞏固香港作為中外影視文化合作橋樑的地位，並凸顯科技與法律結合在推動產業創新、保障權益與提升合作效率方面的關鍵作用。一邦主席蘇紹聰博士表示：「一邦非常榮幸與各影視、文創機構簽署合作協議，共同為影視文創業界構建集高效、專業、安全於一身的一站式跨法域線上『技術＋法律』解決方案平台，透過法律科技和Web3區塊鏈技術，協助企業有效對接資源與夥伴，釐清合約條款配置，並於需要時提供數碼爭議解決方案，攜手打造全球首個具有國際影響力的『影視 x Web3x法律科技』融合生態，啟動香港Web3文創領域的戰略布局。未來，我們期望有更多來自不同地區的影視、文創業界加入完善我們的生態圈，持續拓展影視文創產業跨地區健康發展與合作。」一邦於去年11月與橫店影視產業協會及東陽市法學會簽署「影視行業涉外爭議解決合作備忘錄」，並於今年3月參與香港國際影視展，一直積極向影視業界推廣DMP及ODR平台，實現其致力於推動跨境跨媒體健康協同發展的承諾。憑藉是次與香港影視文化機構簽署合作協議的基礎，以及國家利好政策的支持，一邦期望透過自家平台，爲兩地影視文化產業合作帶來源源不絕的新機遇，促進產業深度融合與創新發展。圖片說明一邦主席蘇紹聰博士主持開幕。香港特別行政區律政司副司長張國鈞博士致歡迎辭。一邦董事兼立法會議員吳傑莊博士於會上發表主旨演說。中央人民政府駐香港特別行政區聯絡辦公室法律部副部長張玉梅女士(左三)及香港特別行政區律政司副司長張國鈞博士(右三)，一同見證一邦主席蘇紹聰博士(右二)與香港電台廣播處長關婉儀女士(左二)、香港電影後期專業人員協會副會長馬文現先生(左一)，以及亞太文化創意產業總會會長林明慧女士(右一)簽署合作協議。（從左到右）北京大成(上海)律師事務所高級合夥人黃開軍律師、張淑姬趙之威律師行合夥人趙之威律師、亞太文化創意產業總會榮譽會長馬維業先生、一邦署理行政總裁梁振聲先生、亞洲區塊鏈學會會長蔡志川博士及香港知識產權顧問有限公司合夥人劉帥賢博士，於專題研討會上圍繞 Web3 時代下影視產業的數碼轉型與跨境合作展開深入交流。一邦董事會成員兼市場推廣工作組主席龔海欣律師致閉幕詞。關於一邦國際網上仲調中心一邦國際網上仲調中心(一邦)是一家非營利機構，於2018 年獲亞洲國際法律研究院、香港大律師公會及香港律師會支持而成立。旨在利用創新技術，提升香港的仲裁和調解服務水平，利用創新技術構建能力，滿足正在迅速增長的跨境網上爭議解決及交易服務需求，使香港成為法律科技中心和樞紐。一邦致力與國際組織和專業團體，包括亞太經合作組織(APEC)、東南亞國家聯盟(ASEAN)、一帶一路沿線國家及其他地區開展合作，為避免和解決國際商業爭議作出貢獻。一邦通過包括區塊鏈、人工智能、軟件機械人和雲端等最新技術，開發網上爭議解決(ODR)平台及交易促成平台(DMP)；同時非常重視網絡安全和信息私隱，保護平台內和相關信息的安全。如需更多信息，請瀏覽機構官方網站、LinkedIn及官方微信公眾號(一邦)。 Copyright 2025 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

邁阿密海灘，佛羅里達州, 2025年9月4日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 由資深行業高管創立的豪華酒店公司 Magnum Opus Resorts 宣布正式啟動其國際建築設計大賽。此次邀請旨在挑戰全球 visionary 建築師，設計一座獨一無二的 8–10 間客房精品度假靜修地，坐落於哥斯大黎加太平洋海岸 8 英畝未經開發的原生態土地。該地以鬱鬱蔥蔥的熱帶雨林、全景式海洋景觀、豐富的自然資源以及對負責任生態旅遊的堅持而聞名。度假靜修地將建於 高出太平洋純淨海灘 600 英尺的私人山頂，將成為不同於任何現有酒店的存在。這裡被認為可提供 全哥斯大黎加最令人屏息的 360 度景觀，並將被設計為 專屬整棟包租體驗 的場所。它將成為一個兼具身體、情感與建築高度的聖地，專為尋求 私密、靈感與轉化 的私人群體打造。該項目的願景是 在國際設計期刊中獲得認可，並樹立跨時代建築創新的全新標杆。因高度關注而延長截止日期註冊截止日期：2025年9月20日（星期六） 美國東部時間晚10:00概念提交截止日期：2025年10月25日（星期六） 美國東部時間晚10:00獲獎公告：2025年11月15日（星期六） 美國東部時間中午12:00競賽亮點項目範圍：設計一座 8–10 間客房的豪華靜修度假地，僅限整棟包租使用（不按單個房間出租）。客群画像：名人、高管、引領潮流者及追求私密與沉浸式自然體驗的高端旅行者。願景與支持：項目已獲全額融資，設計必須與自然無縫融合，同時保持建造的可負擔性，並力求獲得全球設計界的讚譽。獎項：2000 美元酬金，並有機會在 專業服務合同 下獲得完整設計委託。設計要求：參賽作品必須包括概念草圖 / 體量圖、闡釋設計理念的敘述說明、情緒板，以及由參賽者自行決定的可選視覺化呈現。詳細資訊請見：https://www.magnumopusresorts.com/the-competition 評審標準建築原創性與遠見與自然環境的融合度概念清晰度與設計語言具備成本意識且可實施的方案與變革性賓客體驗的契合度如何參與本次 全球競賽 面向建築師、設計師及設計公司開放——無論個人還是團隊皆可參賽。對國籍、年齡或專業背景均無限制，且無需報名費。立即註冊並獲取完整競賽簡章：www.magnumopusresorts.com/the-competition 關於 Magnum Opus Resorts總部位於邁阿密海灘的酒店公司 Magnum Opus Resorts，正在通過優先強調 變革性體驗 的靜修度假地，重新定義精品奢華。公司由擁有深厚酒店管理與金融背景的領導團隊創立，其位於哥斯大黎加的首個靜修度假地因其 卓越的自然美景、獨特的精神能量以及無與倫比的 360 度全景視野 而被選址。媒體聯絡: Max FrankMax@magnumopusresorts.com來源: Magnum Opus Resorts Copyright 2025 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

MIAMI BEACH, FL, Sept 4, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Magnum Opus Resorts, a luxury hospitality company founded by seasoned industry executives, announces the launch of its International Architectural Design Competition. This invitation challenges visionary architects worldwide to design a one-of-a-kind 8-10 room boutique retreat on 8 pristine acres of Costa Rica's Pacific coast-a location celebrated for its lush rainforests, panoramic ocean views, rich natural resources, and dedication to responsible eco-tourism.Rising 600 feet above the pristine beaches of Pacific Ocean on a private mountaintop, the retreat will be unlike any other hotel. Considered to offer the most breathtaking views 360-degree views in all of Costa Rica, this retreat will be designed for exclusive full-property stays and will serve as a sanctuary of elevation - physical, emotional, and architectural - for private groups seeking privacy, inspiration, and transformation. The project aspires to achieve recognition in international design journals and to set a new benchmark for timeless architectural innovation.Extended Deadlines Due to High InterestRegistration Deadline: Saturday, September 20, 2025, 10:00 PM ETConcept Submission Deadline: Saturday, October 25, 2025, 10:00 PM ETWinner Announcement: Saturday, November 15, 2025, 12:00 Noon ETCompetition HighlightsProject Scope: Design an 8-10 room luxury retreat reserved for whole-property rental (not rented by individual rooms).Guest Profile: Celebrities, executives, tastemakers, and discerning travelers seeking privacy and immersive natural experiences.Vision & Backing: The project is fully financed and must blend seamlessly with nature, maintain construction affordability, and achieve global design acclaim.Award: $2,000 USD honorarium, plus the opportunity for a full design commission under a professional services contract.Design Requirements: Entries must include concept sketches / massing diagrams, narrative explaining design intent, mood board, and optional visuals as determined by each entrant. Details available here https://www.magnumopusresorts.com/the-competitionJudging CriteriaArchitectural originality and visionIntegration with natural surroundingsConceptual clarity and design languageCost-aware, buildable solutionsAlignment with transformative guest experienceHow to ParticipateThis global competition is open to architects, designers, and firms-individuals or teams. There are no restrictions on nationality, age or professional affiliation. No entry fee is required.Register now and access the full competition brief at: www.magnumopusresorts.com/the-competitionAbout Magnum Opus ResortsMagnum Opus Resorts, a Miami Beach based hospitality company, is redefining boutique luxury through retreats that prioritize transformative experiences in world-class environments. Founded by a leadership team with deep expertise in hospitality management and finance, the company's first retreat in Costa Rica was selected for its environmental beauty, spiritual energy, and unparalleled 360-degree views.Media Contact:Max FrankMax@magnumopusresorts.comSOURCE: Magnum Opus Resorts Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

SANTA BARBARA, CA AND WEST PALM BEACH, FL , Sept 4, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - U.S. Polo Assn., the official sports brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), proudly marked a major milestone this past weekend as the Title Sponsor of the 2025 U.S. Polo Assn. Pacific Coast Open, held August 15-31 at the iconic Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club. This prestigious tournament, known as the crown jewel of West Coast polo, brought together top-tier talent and record-breaking crowds for one of the sport's most celebrated events.U.S. Polo Assn. Pacific Coast Open (Photo Credit: Michelle Lauren)For the first time, U.S. Polo Assn. served as the Title Sponsor of the 2025 U.S. Polo Assn. Pacific Coast Open, one of the oldest and most revered polo tournaments in the world, dating back to 1908. As part of a broader partnership, U.S. Polo Assn. also served as the Official Apparel Brand and Stadium Sponsor of the Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club for the 2025 season, extending its relationship with the club into its eighth consecutive year."U.S. Polo Assn. is proud to have supported the Pacific Coast Open for many years, as one of the most historic and prestigious tournaments in the world, and this year we are thrilled to be the Pacific Coast Open's Title Sponsor," said J. Michael Prince, President and CEO of USPA Global, the company that manages the multi-billion-dollar U.S. Polo Assn. brand. "Our longstanding partnership and collaboration with the Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club as Official Apparel Brand and Stadium Sponsor, gives U.S. Polo Assn. the wonderful opportunity to celebrate the brand's authentic connection to the sport and its heritage, alongside polo players, fans, and the Santa Barbara community through this exceptional event."Throughout the tournament, U.S. Polo Assn. hosted branded activations and offered exclusive 2025 U.S. Polo Assn. Pacific Coast Open merchandise, available both on-site at the Santa Barbara Club Boutique and online at uspashop.com. The sports brand also collaborated with fellow Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club partners for lifestyle and social content opportunities, further celebrating the authentic connection between the sport, fashion, and California culture.The tournament featured an elite lineup of athletes, including U.S. Polo Assn. Brand Ambassador Nico Escobar, who took the field for Team La Karina. In an action-packed final game, La Karina secured its first-ever Pacific Coast Open title with a 12-10 win over Carbenella. La Karina's Felipe "Pipe" Vercellino delivered a dominant performance and earned Most Valuable Player honors after scoring nine of his team's twelve goals."The U.S. Polo Assn. brand continues to enhance the sports experience for players, fans, and our community for the prestigious Pacific Coast Open," said Henry Walker, President of the Board of Directors for Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club. "The long-standing partnership between U.S. Polo Assn. and the Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club is a true testament to our shared passion for the sport."The 2025 U.S. Polo Assn. Pacific Coast Open remains the most coveted prize in West Coast polo and is a symbol of tradition, excellence, and competitive spirit. With U.S. Polo Assn.'s title sponsorship, this year's event elevated not only the level of play but also the lifestyle and experience for fans and players.Photo Credit: Michelle LaurenAbout U.S. Polo Assn. and USPA GlobalU.S. Polo Assn. is the official sports brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), the largest association of polo clubs and polo players in the United States, founded in 1890 and based at the USPA National Polo Center (NPC) in Wellington, Florida. This year, U.S. Polo Assn. celebrates 135 years of sports inspiration alongside the USPA. With a multi-billion-dollar global footprint and worldwide distribution through more than 1,100 U.S. Polo Assn. retail stores as well as thousands of additional points of distribution, U.S. Polo Assn. offers apparel, accessories, and footwear for men, women, and children in more than 190 countries worldwide. The brand sponsors major polo events around the world, including the U.S. Open Polo Championship®, held annually at NPC in The Palm Beaches, the premier polo tournament in the United States. Historic deals with ESPN in the United States, TNT and Eurosport in Europe, and Star Sports in India now broadcast several of the premier polo championships in the world, sponsored by U.S. Polo Assn., making the thrilling sport accessible to millions of sports fans globally for the very first time.U.S. Polo Assn. has consistently been named one of the top global sports licensors in the world alongside the NFL, PGA Tour, and Formula 1, according to License Global. In addition, the sport-inspired brand is being recognized internationally with awards for global growth. Due to its tremendous success as a global brand, U.S. Polo Assn. has been featured in Forbes, Fortune, Modern Retail, and GQ as well as on Yahoo Finance and Bloomberg, among many other noteworthy media sources around the world.For more information, visit uspoloassnglobal.com and follow @uspoloassn.USPA Global is a subsidiary of the United States Polo Association (USPA) and manages the multi-billion-dollar sport brand, U.S. Polo Assn. USPA Global also manages the subsidiary, Global Polo, which is the worldwide leader in polo sport content. To learn more, visit globalpolo.com or Global Polo on YouTube.Contact InformationShannon StilsonVP, Sports Marketing and Mediasstilson@uspagl.com+001.561.227.6994Stacey KovalskyVP, Global PR and Communicationsskovalsky@uspagl.com+001.561.790.8036SOURCE: U.S. Polo Assn. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

聖塔巴巴拉，加利福尼亞州和西棕櫚灘，佛羅里達州, 2025年9月4日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 作為美國馬球協會（USPA）的官方運動品牌， U.S. Polo Assn. 於上週末隆重慶祝一個重要里程碑——成為 2025 年 U.S. Polo Assn. 太平洋海岸公開賽 的冠名贊助商。賽事於 8 月 15 日至 31 日在標誌性的 聖塔芭芭拉馬球與網球俱樂部 舉行。這項享有盛譽的錦標賽，被譽為 西海岸馬球的明珠，匯聚了頂級球員，並吸引創紀錄的觀眾，成為馬球運動中最具影響力和最受矚目的盛事之一。U.S. Polo Assn. 太平洋海岸公開賽 (照片來源：Michelle Lauren)U.S. Polo Assn. 首次成為 2025 年 U.S. Polo Assn. 太平洋海岸公開賽的冠名贊助商。這項賽事可追溯至 1908 年，是全球最古老、最受尊崇的馬球錦標賽之一。作為更廣泛合作夥伴關係的一部分，U.S. Polo Assn. 還在 2025 賽季擔任 聖塔芭芭拉馬球與網球俱樂部的官方服裝品牌及球場贊助商，並將雙方的合作延續至第八個年頭。USPA Global 負責管理價值數十億美元的 U.S. Polo Assn. 品牌的總裁兼首席執行官 J. Michael Prince 表示：“U.S. Polo Assn. 多年來一直自豪地支持太平洋海岸公開賽，作為世界上歷史最悠久、最具聲望的賽事之一，今年我們非常激動能夠成為太平洋海岸公開賽的冠名贊助商。” 他補充道：“我們與聖塔芭芭拉馬球與網球俱樂部長期以來作為官方服裝品牌和球場贊助商所建立的合作關係，使 U.S. Polo Assn. 擁有了一個絕佳的機會，能夠在這場卓越的賽事中，與馬球運動員、球迷以及聖塔芭芭拉社區一起，共同慶祝品牌與馬球運動及其傳承之間真實而深厚的聯繫。”在整個賽事期間，U.S. Polo Assn. 舉辦了多場品牌互動活動，並推出了 2025 年 U.S. Polo Assn. 太平洋海岸公開賽的獨家紀念商品，既可在聖塔芭芭拉俱樂部精品店現場購買，也可在 uspashop.com 線上選購。該運動品牌還與聖塔芭芭拉馬球與網球俱樂部的合作夥伴共同打造生活方式及社交媒體內容，進一步彰顯馬球運動、時尚與加州文化之間真實而緊密的聯繫。本屆賽事匯聚了頂尖運動員陣容，其中包括 U.S. Polo Assn. 品牌大使 Nico Escobar，他代表 La Karina 隊出戰。在一場扣人心弦的決賽中，La Karina 以 12 比 10 擊敗 Carbenella，贏得隊史首個太平洋海岸公開賽冠軍。La Karina 的 Felipe “Pipe” Vercellino 表現極其出色，全場攻入 12 球中的 9 球，榮獲最有價值球員（MVP）稱號。聖塔芭芭拉馬球與網球俱樂部董事會主席 Henry Walker 表示：“U.S. Polo Assn. 品牌不斷提升這項享有盛譽的太平洋海岸公開賽的運動體驗，無論是對球員、球迷還是對我們的社區而言。U.S. Polo Assn. 與聖塔芭芭拉馬球與網球俱樂部之間長期的合作關係，是真正見證了我們對馬球運動共同的熱情。”2025 年 U.S. Polo Assn. 太平洋海岸公開賽依然是西海岸馬球最令人渴望的榮譽，象徵著傳統、卓越與競技精神。在 U.S. Polo Assn. 的冠名贊助下，今年的賽事不僅提升了比賽水平，也為球迷與球員帶來了更豐富的生活方式與賽事體驗。關於 U.S. Polo Assn. 和 USPA GlobalU.S. Polo Assn. 為美國馬球協會（USPA）之官方品牌，該協會創立於 1890 年，是北美最大馬球俱樂部與馬球運動員聯盟。今年，U.S. Polo Assn. 與美國馬球協會（USPA）共同慶祝品牌成立 135 週年，持續從體育汲取靈感。 U.S. Polo Assn. 擁有數十億美元的全球品牌價值，並透過逾 1,100 間品牌零售店及數千個銷售據點，在全球超過 190 個國家提供男裝、女裝、童裝、配件與鞋類產品。透過與美國 ESPN、歐洲的 TNT 和印度 Star Sports 的歷史性協議，U.S. Polo Assn. 贊助的多項世界頂級馬球賽事首次轉播至全球數百萬體育迷，讓這項激動人心的運動登上世界舞台。據《License Global》報導，U.S. Polo Assn. 長期被評為全球頂尖體育授權品牌之一，與 NFL、PGA Tour 和 Formula 1 並列。此外，該品牌亦因於全球及數位市場的成長，獲得多項國際獎項肯定。 U.S. Polo Assn. 曾登上《富比士》、《財富》、《現代零售》和《GQ》等主流媒體，也多次出現在 Yahoo Finance 與 Bloomberg 等財經平台。欲了解更多資訊，請造訪 uspoloassnglobal.com 並追蹤 @uspoloassn。USPA Global 為 USPA 子公司，負責營運全球價值數十億美元之 U.S. Polo Assn. 品牌。USPA Global 亦營運提供體育與生活風格內容的 Global Polo TV。要了解更多資訊，請造訪 globalpolo.com 或在 YouTube 上搜尋 Global Polo。聯絡資訊Shannon StilsonVP, Sports Marketing and Mediasstilson@uspagl.com+001.561.227.6994Stacey KovalskyVP, Global PR and Communicationsskovalsky@uspagl.com+001.561.790.8036來源: U.S. Polo Assn. Copyright 2025 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

- The 10th edition of CENTRESTAGE runs from 3 to 6 September at the HKCEC, with free admission on all four days for both industry professionals and the public- Over 260 brands from 25 countries and regions are participating, making this the biggest and most international edition to date. Six themed zones cover accessories, athleisure, circular fashion, craftsmanship, contemporary design and urban street style- The United Kingdom joins for the first time as Partner Country, presenting 16 British brands and bringing fresh perspectives to the fair- Internationally acclaimed couturier Guo Pei and legendary fashion figure Professor Jimmy Choo OBE will both host sharing sessions- Around 30 runway shows will be staged, including the Fashion Hong Kong Runway Show that features creative collections from four local brands- The Hong Kong Young Fashion Designers’ Contest (YDC) closes the fair on 6 September, with Charles Jeffrey, designer of London label Charles Jeffrey LOVERBOY, serving as guest judgeHONG KONG, Sep 3, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and sponsored by the Culture and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA) of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), CENTRESTAGE, Asia’s annual fashion extravaganza, opened today at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) in Wan Chai. The fair runs until 6 September, with free admission on all four days for both industry professionals and members of the public. This year marks a major milestone for CENTRESTAGE as the event celebrates its 10th edition. Over 260 brands from 25 countries and regions are taking part – a record high for CENTRESTAGE – with more diverse international participation helping to cement Hong Kong’s role as Asia’s fashion hub.Sophia Chong, Deputy Executive Director of the HKTDC, said: “For the past decade, CENTRESTAGE has been committed to providing a platform where designers from Hong Kong and Asia can showcase their work and exchange ideas. As it celebrates its 10th edition, the scale of the fair has reached another new high, and for the first time we are delighted to welcome the United Kingdom as Partner Country. At CENTRESTAGE ELITES, held on 1 September, we were greatly honoured to have internationally acclaimed couturier Guo Pei present her new couture collection ‘Gilternity: An Everlasting Radiance’. This was her very first solo couture show in Hong Kong and it provided a dazzling highlight to the fair. During the exhibition period, more than 40 exciting events will take place, including a record number of around 30 fashion shows. These events will create more opportunities for designers, brands and the industry, while allowing the public to experience world-class fashion at close quarters.”International pavilions gather while design masters host sharing sessionsThis year’s CENTRESTAGE has attracted brands from around the globe. The United Kingdom is participating for the first time as Partner Country, presenting 16 brands, including the works of sustainable designer Patrick McDowell, to showcase the diversity of British design. Thailand has brought more than 40 brands for its largest pavilion ever, including KANZ BY THAITOR and SUNTREE ATELIER, highlighting the vibrancy of Southeast Asian fashion. Czechia is participating with brand LINDA PRO incorporating traditional glass craftsmanship into its unique handbag designs. The Canada pavilion highlights cultural diversity, presenting brands led by female, indigenous and multicultural designers, while Japan presents a number of emerging labels such as HOUGA and THE NERDYS. The Australia pavilion features brands such as BONDI BORN and bond-eye. Pavilions from Korea, Macao and the Philippines are also showcasing their latest designs. The fair has also attracted design forces from Mainland China, Hong Kong, Cambodia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Peru, Singapore, Taiwan, the Netherlands, the United States, Ukraine and Vietnam – a total of 25 countries and regions, with nine of them exhibiting for the first time – further consolidating CENTRESTAGE’s role as an international exchange platform and Hong Kong’s status as Asia’s fashion hub.CENTRESTAGE is not only a showcase for fashion brands but also a platform for industry exchange and discussions on the future development of fashion. This year sees several internationally renowned fashion gurus and industry leaders taking part in seminars and designer sharing sessions. On 1 September, Guo Pei presented more than 30 meticulously crafted works under the theme "Gilternity: An Everlasting Radiance" at CENTRESTAGE ELITES. Some of these pieces are on display during the fair, and on 4 September Guo Pei will attend in person a master sharing session to share her design philosophy and journey with the audience. Earlier today, international fashion legend Professor Jimmy Choo OBE hosted the “Meet the Fashion Legend” session, introducing the JCA – London Fashion Academy and showcasing works by its emerging designers. And on 5 September, Charles Jeffrey, designer of the London label Charles Jeffrey LOVERBOY, will discuss his avant-garde creations and fashion vision at another sharing session. The fair also features forums on topics such as the fashion design, circular fashion and sustainability, further promoting industry dialogue and collaboration.Fashion Hong Kong’s 10th anniversary showcases local brand powerMore than 40 events will take place over the four days of CENTRESTAGE, including around 30 fashion shows – the highest number in a decade – to offer audiences a dazzling fashion feast. The Fashion Hong Kong Runway Show, organised by the HKTDC, was staged earlier today, showcasing the creative collections of four local brands: ANGUS TSUI, ARTY:ACTIVE, IP AXIS INDUSTRIAL STUDIO and selfFab. This year’s show also marks the 10th anniversary of the Fashion Hong Kong overseas promotion campaign series, presented under the theme “A Decade in Design: What is Seen' What is Felt'”, which explores the creative journeys of Hong Kong designers.The fair also features fashion shows from both local and overseas brands, presenting a wealth of cultures and styles. Highlights include new works by Hong Kong labels 112 mountainyam, DorisKath and KOWLOON CITY BOY; collections by Cambodian brand NATACHA VAN and Japanese brand Snidel; and a finale by CAMMIE CHAN CHEONGSAM, showing how cheongsam design can be extended to adult, children’s and even pet wear, promoting the concept of inclusivity.Multiple cross-regional and cross-sector collaborations are also featured, such as the “GBA Fashion Fusion 2025” organised by the Fashion Farm Foundation, the “Macau Fashion Parade” presented by the Macau Productivity and Technology Transfer Center, and a Thai designers’ showcase. All these events further highlight CENTRESTAGE’s role as a platform for international exchange within the industry. In addition, a series of fashion design competitions will be held during the event, including the “Young Knitwear Designers’ Contest” organised by the Knitwear Innovation and Design Society, and the “THREAD OF CREATIVITY – Fashion Design Competition" organised by Asian New Generation Creativity Design Association, providing a platform for young designers to showcase their talent. Redress, a non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting sustainability, will host the Redress Design Award Grand Final, marking its 15th cycle, further encouraging the industry to embrace eco-conscious design.An important platform for nurturing new talent, the grand final of the Hong Kong Young Fashion Designers’ Contest (YDC) will take place on 6 September. This year, the guest judge is British designer Charles Jeffrey, renowned for his label Charles Jeffrey LOVERBOY that is celebrated for its bold use of colour and combination of performance art with fashion design. His work is highly respected in the London fashion scene and beloved by international stars including Harry Styles, Rita Ora and Tilda Swinton. A panel of professional judges, including Mr Jeffrey, will select winners in four categories: Champion, Excellence Award, Best Visual Presentation, and the My Favourite Collection award. Members of the public can vote online for their favourite collection in the latter category with the chance to win one of five HK$2,000 Lee Gardens e-shopping vouchers sponsored by Hysan Development. (Voting link: https://bit.ly/YDC2025_IG_Vote_Now)This year’s fair features six major themed zones that cover multiple facets of the fashion industry. The newly added Accessories zone focuses on jewellery, footwear, handbags and lifestyle items, responding to strong market demand for fashion accessories. The Athleisure zone showcases sportswear that combines design and functionality, while the Craftsmanship zone highlights exquisite artisan techniques. The Contemporary zone presents avant-garde design, and the Urban zone focuses on youth-oriented street products, including Petrolhead, the design brand run by actor Louis Cheung. The Circular Fashion zone, meanwhile, showcases circular and sustainable design. Some exhibitors are offering retail products on site, allowing visitors to purchase directly from brands such as Bethel, Glocal Mahjong, IP AXIS INDUSTRIAL STUDIO, Petrolhead and YUE HWA.In addition to exhibitions and runway shows, the fair features interactive AI experiences and workshops where visitors can design and create their own fashion accessories, unleashing their creativity and experiencing the joy of fashion design. Local fragrance brand CitiScent has developed a bespoke scent specially for CENTRESTAGE, blending vitality and elegance. Visitors can redeem a 2ml sample with any onsite purchase, available while stocks last.The HKTDC continues to invite buyers from around the world to source at CENTRESTAGE, including major retailers such as Canada’s WDLT 117 Apparel Inc, Indonesia’s Zalora, Italy’s Sugar Srl and Japan’s Hankyu Hanshin Department Stores.CENTRESTAGE is held concurrently with the Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair and Salon de TE, offering visitors a multifaceted fashion journey where apparel and timepieces converge, with visitors able to take part in the CENTRESTAGE x Watch & Clock Lucky Draw.Photo download: https://bit.ly/3JJX5evCENTRESTAGE opened today at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Over four days, brands from around the world are unveiling their latest collections, including internationally acclaimed labelsJoining the glittering spectacle at CENTRESTAGE ELITES were Rosanna Law, Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism of the HKSAR Government (seventh left); Prof Frederick Ma, Chairman of the HKTDC (seventh right); acclaimed fashion designer Guo Pei (sixth left); Andrew Leung, President of the Legislative Council (sixth right); Margaret Fong, Executive Director of the HKTDC (fifth left); Katherine Fang, Chairman of the HKTDC Garment Advisory Committee (fifth right); Vivian Sum, Permanent Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism of the HKSAR Government (fourth left); Dr Peter K N Lam, Council Member of the HKTDC (fourth right); Dr Lo Kam Wing, Council Member of the HKTDC (third left); Lowell Cho, Acting Commissioner for Cultural and Creative Industries of the HKSAR Government (second left); Sophia Chong, Deputy Executive Director of the HKTDC (second right); Shirley Chan, Council Member of the HKTDC and other guestsThe four-day CENTRESTAGE fair is fully open to industry buyers and the public free of charge. Selected brands are also offering retail on site, enabling visitors to purchase fashion pieces from around the worldInternationally renowned couturier Guo Pei unveiled her new collection “Gilternity: An Everlasting Radiance” at CENTRESTAGE ELITES on 1 September. Selected works from the collection are on display at the fairThe fair’s opening runway show, FASHIONALLY Collection, featured four local designer labels: MARCCH, Oplus2, OUS and phenotypsetterInternational fashion legend Professor Jimmy Choo OBE joined a sharing session today, introducing his JCA – London Fashion Academy and presenting creations from some of its emerging designers.This year’s CENTRESTAGE has attracted brands from across the globe. The United Kingdom is participating for the first time as Partner Country, bringing 16 British brands to the fairThe Czechia pavilion is making its debut, with brand LINDA PRO incorporating traditional glassmaking techniques into handbag designs, offering strikingly original creationsWebsites- CENTRESTAGE: www.centrestage.com.hk- CENTRESTAGE pre-registration link for buyer admission: https://bit.ly/4m8mv33- CENTRESTAGE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/centrestage_hktdc - Fashion Hong Kong: https://www.fashionhongkong.com/en- Hong Kong Young Fashion Designers' Contest (YDC): www.fashionally.com/enMedia enquiriesBest Crew Public Relations & MarketingDiana Tang Tel: (852) 3594 6443 Email: diana.tang@bestcrewpr.comReni Kwok Tel: (852) 3594 6443 Email: reni.kwok@bestcrewpr.comHKTDC Communication and Public Affairs Department:Sharon Ha Tel: (852) 2584 4575 Email: sharon.mt.ha@hktdc.orgKaty Wong Tel: (852) 2584 4524 Email: katy.ky.wong@hktdc.orgHKTDC Newsroom: http://mediaroom.hktdc.com/enAbout the 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. About Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA)The Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA) established in June 2024, formerly known as Create Hong Kong (CreateHK), is a dedicated office set up by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR Government) under the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau to provide one-stop services and support to the cultural and creative industries with a mission to foster a conducive environment in Hong Kong to facilitate the development of arts, culture and creative sectors as industries. Its strategic foci are nurturing talent and facilitating start-ups, exploring markets, promoting cross-sectoral and cross-genre collaboration, promoting the development of arts, culture and creative sectors as industries under the industry-oriented principle, and promoting Hong Kong as Asia’s creative capital and fostering a creative atmosphere in the community to implement Hong Kong’s positioning as the East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange under the National 14th Five-Year Plan. CCIDA’s website: www.ccidahk.gov.hk. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

HONG KONG, Sep 3, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - On August 29, SERES announced its 2025 mid-year results, reporting strong growth across all key metrics. In the first half of the year, SERES achieved operating revenue of CNY 62.4 billion and net profit attributable to shareholders of CNY 2.94 billion—an 81% year-on-year increase. R&D investment reached CNY 5.12 billion, up nearly 155% from the prior year, while NEV sales totaled 172,108 units.This impressive performance was fueled by robust demand for premium smart electric vehicles under the AITO brand, supported by exceptional product quality and delivery capabilities. Contributing factors include the versatile MF Platform for efficient model development, the Super Factory for rapid production scaling, advanced digital-intelligent quality assurance systems, and a modern luxury experience that continues to strengthen AITO’s market reputation.AITO’s latest models continue to raise the bar, with the AITO 9 and AITO 8 maintaining their positions as sales leaders.In the first half of this year, the AITO series continued to evolve with several new launches, including the AITO 5 Ultra, the 2025 Edition AITO 9, and the AITO 8—all of which received strong market and consumer response.Thanks to improvements across its entire value chain, AITO has set new standards for delivery among China’s luxury new energy vehicle brands. As of August 2025, total deliveries of all AITO models have surpassed 750,000 units. Notably, cumulative deliveries of the AITO 9 have exceeded 220,000 units, making it the top-selling vehicle in the CNY 500,000 luxury car segment. The AITO 8 quickly became a bestseller after its debut, with over 70,000 units delivered and holding the top spot in the CNY 400,000 price segment for four consecutive months.Additionally, according to LandRoads’ Brand Health Tracking Study for New Energy Vehicles in the first half of 2025, the AITO brand ranked No. 1 in the Brand Development Confidence Index. The AITO 9 also led the overall new energy vehicle Net Promoter Score (NPS) rankings, with a score of 85.2.Notably, AITO launched an all-electric version of its family-focused flagship SUV, the AITO 8, on August 25. The all-new AITO 7 is also set to make its official debut in September. With the ongoing introduction of new models, AITO continues to expand its product lineup to meet the diverse needs of consumers and strengthen its leadership in the luxury new energy vehicle market.A Commitment to Technological Innovation and Robust R&D InvestmentTechnological innovation is central to SERES’ long-term growth. The company has consistently invested in research and development, driving new advancements and achieving remarkable results in technology. In the first half of 2025, SERES invested CNY 5.20 billion in R&D—nearly a 155% increase year-over-year. The number of R&D personnel reached 6,984, up approximately 27% from last year and now comprising 36% of the company’s total workforce.At this year’s Shanghai Auto Show, SERES unveiled its intelligent safety system, pioneering a scenario-based approach to vehicle safety. The new system establishes an intelligent safety framework across four key areas: life protection, vehicle body protection, health care, and privacy protection. This comprehensive approach ensures user safety throughout the entire vehicle lifecycle and sets a new industry benchmark for intelligent safety.Previously, SERES introduced a series of major technological advancements, including the SERES MF Platform, SERES Super Range-Extender, and the SERES Super Factory. The SERES Super Factory has been an industry pioneer with its “factory-within-a-factory” model, driving product integration, intelligent manufacturing, and industrial clustering to boost collaboration and innovation. The company also set a new industry standard with its Zero-Carbon Smart Logistics Hub.Brand Value Surges Amid Strong Investor ConfidenceAs the world’s fourth new energy vehicle manufacturer to achieve profitability, SERES laid a strong foundation for growth in the first half of the year through strategic product portfolio optimization, technological innovation, and enhanced operational efficiency.SERES also ranked 169th on the 2025 Fortune China 500 list. This was an ascent of 235 spots from the previous year, making it the fastest-climbing company on the list. On the TopBrand 2025 China’s Top 500 Brands list, released in August, SERES ranked 92nd with a brand value of CNY 175.52 billion, breaking into the automotive industry’s top 10 and highlighting its leadership in brand development and market influence. More recently, on August 28, SERES climbed to 59th place—up 174 spots—on the 2025 China Top 500 Private Enterprises list, becoming the top-ranked private enterprise in Chongqing.Meanwhile, the capital markets continue to show strong confidence in SERES’ future growth. In the past six months, nearly 40 securities firms have issued “Buy” ratings for SERES, with expectations that the company will maintain a strong growth trajectory throughout the second half of the year. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

HONG KONG, Sep 4, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – The recent de-escalation in global trade tension has triggered an uptick in confidence among Hong Kong exporters. This was the key finding of the latest edition of the HKTDC Export Confidence Index – 3Q25 – which was released today.Overall 2025 Export Growth Forecast for 2025 upwardly adjustedThis rise in confidence was underlined by the readings of two of the Index’s key components – the Current Performance Index and the Expectation Index. For its part, the Current Performance Index, a measure of how exporters viewed their business performance in the surveyed quarter, stood at 53.3 (up from 49.6). The Expectation Index, a measure of how exporters see their likely prospects in the coming quarter, stood at 54.3 (up from 49.0).This is the highest reading for the two metrics since the introduction of the upgraded HKTDC Export Confidence Index in January 2024. The outcomes here were underpinned by the rally in Sales and New Orders, a development driven by the widely adopted trade front-loading strategy, and the rise in Trade Value (higher unit prices), which stemmed from the impact of the higher US tariffs.Hong Kong’s exports recorded year-on-year growth of 12.7% in the first seven months of 2025, with the tactical front-loading of trade being the major contributory factor. As a result, the HKTDC has upwardly revised its overall Hong Kong Export Growth Forecast for 2025 from 3% to 7-9%.Tariffs and front-loaded trade set to impact 2026 export figuresThe Council, however, has been keen to put this revision into perspective and has cautioned against assuming this latest prediction will remain unaffected by the ongoing market uncertainties.Addressing the uncertainties that lie ahead, Irina Fan, Director of HKTDC Research, said: “While it’s tempting to celebrate this forecast, it’s essential that we bear in mind that the better-than-expected export performance in the first seven months of the year was driven largely by the front-loading trade strategy, the benefits of which will recede over the coming months.“As of August, the US imposed high tariffs on many of its major trading partners, including Japan, South Korea, the European Union and several key ASEAN bloc members. Beyond that, China-US trade talks are ongoing, with the deadline for any agreement now extended until November this year.“With all of this in mind, we should be duly cautious and refrain from being overly optimistic. The possibility of future tariff hikes and further supply chain risks within the already increasingly fragmented global trading arena remains very real and could well translate into a sharp deceleration in trade in 2026.”For the present, though, in terms of markets, Mainland China (62.4, up 9.5) and the ASEAN bloc (56.9, up 3.5) continue to be seen as hugely promising with regard to their Current Performance, while export performance was reported as being elevated across the EU and in Japan. There are also signs that this is likely to continue in the near term, with the Market Expectation Index showing that exporters remain optimistic as to their expansion prospects within many of their target markets, including Mainland China (60.5, up 7.9), the ASEAN bloc (60.5, up 0.6), the EU (55.0, up 4.3 points) and Japan (54.7, up 4.1 points).Overall, it is only in the case of the US that confidence continued to falter, with readings for both its current and expected performance staying firmly below 40, an indication that considerable contraction is anticipated.Rising / stable profit margins widely expectedOn the industry sector front, the Current Performance readings for Timepieces (54.9, up 2.8), Electronics (54.5, up 5.6), Clothing (51.2, up 2.3), and Jewellery (51.3, down 0.3 points) placed them all in expansionary territory. Toys (49.4, up 6.3 points) and Equipment/ Materials (45.8, down 4.6), however, remained in contractionary space.A similar message could be derived from the Expectation Index, with Electronics (56.0, up 7.6), Timepieces (53.8, up 2.3), Clothing (51.9, up 4.6) and Jewellery (51.5, up 1.5) all firmly in the expansionary zone, and only the Toys (49.4, up 5.8) and Equipment / Materials (47.3, down 3.8) sectors seen as still liable to contract.Reiterating the overall message of the most recent figures, Nicholas Fu, the HKTDC Research Senior Economist who oversaw the compilation of the Index, said: “From the 3Q25 readings, it is encouraging that the majority (64%) of survey respondents expected rising/stable profit margins despite the challenging trading environment.”To view press releases in Chinese, please visit http://mediaroom.hktdc.com/tcReferences- HKTDC Research website: https://research.hktdc.com/en/- HKTDC Export Confidence Index 3Q25: Exporter optimism up as global trade tension declines [https://research.hktdc.com/en/article/MjEwMDQzNTA1Nw]Photo download: http://bit.ly/3VuV3RVHKTDC Director of Research Irina Fan (left) and HKTDC Senior Economist Nicholas Fu (right) announced the HKTDC Export Confidence Index for 2025’s third quarter at a press conference todayHKTDC Director of Research Irina FanHKTDC Senior Economist Nicholas FuMedia enquiriesPlease contact the HKTDC’s Communication and Public Affairs Department:Clayton LauwTel: (852) 2584 4472Email: clayton.y.lauw@hktdc.orgAgnes WatTel: (852) 2584 4554Email: agnes.ky.wat@hktdc.orgAbout 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

香港，2025年9月4日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 2025年以來，港股機器人概念持續升溫，板塊整體估值與交投活躍度顯著提升。資本市場的熱情背後，是行業商業化加速落地的共識。作為港股收入最高的機器人企業，極智嘉（2590.HK）中期業績不負眾望——營收、毛利及訂單均高速增長，經調整EBITDA首次轉正，邁入價值兌現新階段。中報發布後，市場反應熱烈，極智嘉股價單日漲幅超 8%，創上市新高招銀國際與德意志銀行重申「買入」評級，大摩上調目標價至 28.3 元。德意志銀行指出，公司上半年業績表現穩健；考量到下半年季節性銷售額偏高，且歷來下半年獲利能力優於上半年，預測 2025 年經調整淨利潤為 2.03 億元。招銀國際則認為，具身智能新業務將是推動獲利與估值的重要驅動力，2025 年至 2027 年的收入複合年增長率約為 34.7%。作為全球倉儲履約機器人解決方案的領軍者，極智嘉正憑藉持續兌現的業績、清晰的商業化模型，為機器人板塊注入更多確定性，成為港股To B機器人領域最具投資價值的標杆企業之一。營收利潤雙升，進入可持續的盈利週期從中期業績來看，極智嘉正實現從規模擴張向價值兌現的關鍵跨越。2025年上半年，極智嘉實現營收10.25億元，同比增長31.0%；毛利3.60億元，同比增長43.1%。盈利能力進一步改善，整體毛利率達到35.1%，同比提升了3個百分點。最受資本市場關注的是，公司經調整EBITDA 首次轉正，達到1162.1萬元，意味著其不僅僅是依靠訂單增長驅動規模提升，而是開始進入可持續的盈利週期。對比仍處於虧損階段的同行，極智嘉率先跑通盈利模型，稀缺性與投資價值凸顯。隨著規模效應的進一步釋放，公司未來在利潤端有望釋放更強的彈性。穩居全球龍頭，訂單與客戶持續突破新簽訂單方面，極智嘉再創佳績，新簽訂單 17.60 億元，同比增長30.1%，其中在雜貨零售、食品飲料行業取得重大進展，最大單筆訂單額超億元。並與全球製造業龍頭西門子、美國 3PL 巨頭Ship8、歐洲供應鏈領軍企業日郵物流、南非電商巨頭Takealot和亞太知名電商平台 YesAsia 等合作，在世界各地打造了多個創新性的標杆項目，推動全球智慧物流進程。極智嘉已連續 6 年穩居全球倉儲履約機器人解決方案市場第一，業務已覆蓋全球 40 多個國家和地區，服務超過 850 家企業客戶，並在歐美等高端市場穩居領導地位。2025 年上半年，極智嘉海外市場 AMR 收入占比進一步提升，達到 79.5%。業務拓展方面，極智嘉上半年新增超60家終端客戶，新增超過40家渠道夥伴，包括神州數碼等龍頭企業，進一步強化了其在全球市場的覆蓋力與滲透力。通過持續深化大客戶合作與方案認可，極智嘉客戶復購率超80%，展現出強勁的商業化能力和持續成長的市場韌性。極智嘉攜手上海西門子開關：超百台、六種機器人協同作業，首次實現全流程機器人作業閉環AI+機器人深度融合，具身智能開啟新增長曲線技術創新是極智嘉保持領先的核心密碼。公司已構建「AI算法+機器人技術」的全棧AI技術架構，打造了包括Hyper+核心算法平台和Robot Matrix通用技術平台在內的技術矩陣，能支持超過5,000台機器人的集群調度，為其商業化閉環提供堅實的技術支撐。基於長期技術積累，極智嘉於近期正式推出通用機械臂操作技術方案以及全球首個倉儲場景專用具身智能基座模型Geek+ Brain，其中Geek+ Brain 為極智嘉通用倉儲機器人提供「超級大腦」，而通用機械臂操作技術方新方案则首次在業內實現了全品類、全場景的高適應性自動揀貨，有效破解倉儲超大規模商品揀選難題，為倉儲智能化帶來革命性突破。憑藉從移動機器人到機械臂應用的延伸，極智嘉將技術版圖拓展至具身智能領域。隨著其技術方案從單點突破到場景通用，再到生態共建的推進，極智嘉有望成為全球倉儲具身智能生態的主導者，為業績增長開啟全新引擎。從業績層面的營收增長與盈利拐點，到全球化佈局的不斷突破，再到技術驅動下具身智能的落地，極智嘉正構建起「商業化+全球化+技術壁壘」的立體增長模式，資本市場認可度不斷提升。自上市以來，中信證券、招銀國際、國信證券、光大銀行、大摩、德銀、興業證券等多家機構發佈研報，看好極智嘉未來發展前景。隨著其AI與具身智能的落地應用逐步擴寬，極智嘉有望開啟新一輪成長週期，成為港股市場最具長期投資價值的科技企業之一。 Copyright 2025 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

香港，2025年9月1日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 冠君產業信託（「信託」）（股份代號：2778）欣然宣布獲日本格付研究所（Japan Credit Rating Agency, JCR）及格付投資情報株式會社（Rating & Investment Information Inc., R&I）首次評為「A」發行人評級，評級展望穩定。信託同時獲得兩家日本領先信用評級機構的認可，彰顯其在資本市場的良好聲譽，鞏固投資者對其穩健及審慎財務管理的信心。冠君產業信託行政總裁侯迅女士表示：「我們非常榮幸獲得JCR及R&I授予『A』信用評級及穩定展望評級，這反映我們審慎的財務管理、穩健的資本結構，以及位處優越地段的地標物業所展現的持久價值。我們將繼續保持靈活的業務及財務策略，在瞬息萬變的市場環境中，致力為基金單位持有人及持份者創造可持續價值。」JCR表示：「本次評級充分反映信託專注於物業租賃及管理的穩定業務模式、優質的資產組合、由審慎槓桿控制下實現的穩健財務狀況，以及具備長期成功應對市場周期的管理紀錄。」R&I表示：「本次評級反映信託擁有優質資產組合，包括位於香港核心的地標性物業，極低的槓桿水平，以及近19年來長期及穩健的表現。」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年榮獲全球房地產GRESB可持續的最高五星級別。冠君產業信託管理人乃鷹君資產管理（冠君）有限公司，為鷹君集團的成員。網站: www.championreit.com關於日本格付研究所（Japan Credit Rating Agency, JCR）JCR成立於1985年，是日本領先的信用評級機構，專精於信用風險分析。JCR廣泛提供涵蓋可持續金融的準確評估，並於「解決環境與社會問題、實現可持續社會」這一全球重要議題上貢獻良多。JCR獲得歐洲證券及市場管理局（「ESMA」）及香港金融管理局認可的外部信用評估機構。關於格付投資情報株式會社（Rating & Investment Information Inc., R&I）R&I是日本債券市場市佔率最大的信用評級機構，提供信用評級、研究分析和投資資訊服務，協助投資者作出審慎決策，並促進金融市場的透明度。R&I 獲日本金融廳（FSA）及香港金融管理局的認可。 Copyright 2025 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

HONG KONG, Sep 1, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Champion Real Estate Investment Trust (“Champion REIT” or the “Trust”) (Stock Code: 2778) is pleased to announce that the Trust has been assigned its first “A” Issuer Rating with a stable outlook by Japan Credit Rating Agency, Ltd. (“JCR”) and Rating & Investment Information Inc. (“R&I”).The dual recognition from Japan’s two leading credit rating agencies underscores the Trust’s strong reputation in the capital markets, and reinforces investor confidence in its steady and prudent financial management.Ms Christina Hau, Chief Executive Officer of Champion REIT, said, “We are honoured to receive ‘A’ credit ratings with stable outlooks from both JCR and R&I. This recognition testifies to our prudent financial management, stable capital structure and the enduring quality of our landmark assets in prime locations. We will continue to stay agile in our business and financial strategies to deliver sustainable value to our unitholders and stakeholders in a dynamic market environment.” JCR said, “The ratings positively reflect the Trust’s stable business model focused solely on property leasing and management, high-quality portfolio, financial soundness supported by conservative leverage control, and long-term management track record of overcoming past market cycles.”R&I said, “The rating reflects the excellent portfolio comprised of trophy properties located in central Hong Kong, significantly low level of leverage and track record of long-term and solid performance for approximately 19 years.”About Champion REIT (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 since 2023. Champion REIT is managed by Eagle Asset Management (CP) Limited, a member of the Great Eagle Group.Website: www.championreit.comAbout Japan Credit Rating Agency Ltd. (JCR)Established in 1985, JCR is a leading credit rating agency in Japan, and an expert of credit risk analysis. JCR widely provides accurate evaluations on sustainable finance, and is an evaluation organization that contributes the most to “overcoming environmental and social issues and realizing a sustainable society”, one of the most important global issues. JCR is certified by the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), and recognized as eligible ECAI by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA).About Rating & Investment Information Inc. (R&I)R&I is Japan's leading rating agency with the largest market share in Japanese bond market. R&I provides credit ratings, research, and investment information services to support sound investment decisions and promote transparency in the financial markets. It is recognized by Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA). Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

HONG KONG, Sep 4, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Annual fashion extravaganza CENTRESTAGE kicked off with the spectacular Fashion Hong Kong Runway Show on 3 September. The show featured the creative collections of four Hong Kong brands: ANGUS TSUI, ARTY:ACTIVE, IP AXIS INDUSTRIAL STUDIO, and selfFab.This year celebrates the 10th anniversary of Fashion Hong Kong. To mark the milestone, the runway show adopted the theme “A Decade in Design: What is Seen? What is Felt?”, reflecting on the creative journey of Hong Kong designers. Through their unique works, the four designers have showcased personal stories, cultural heritage and design ingenuity, fusing the “seen” with the “felt” to deliver a fashion experience that resonates both visually and emotionally.The show received enthusiastic acclaim from the multitude of industry professionals, celebrities and fashion enthusiasts in attendance, including luminaries such as Grace Chan, Tony Wu, DeeGor Ho and Isabella Chan.Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and sponsored by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA) of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, CENTRESTAGE is now in full swing, running until 6 September at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. This year's fashion showcase has brought together participants from 25 countries and regions and features a record-breaking number of more than 260 local and international brands. The four-day event is open to both trade professionals and the public with free admission for all. Visitors from Hong Kong, Mainland China and overseas are invited to come along and experience the excitement and vibrancy of the fashion world.CENTRESTAGE is held concurrently with the Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair and Salon de TE, offering visitors a multifaceted fashion journey where apparel and timepieces converge, with visitors able to take part in the CENTRESTAGE x Watch & Clock Lucky Draw.Photo download: http://bit.ly/4604T36Celebrities at the Fashion Hong Kong Runway ShowGrace Chan(wearing ANGUS TSUI)Tony Wu(wearing IP AXIS INDUSTRIAL STUDIO)DeeGor Ho(wearing selfFab.)Isabella Chan(wearing selfFab.)Winnie Chan(wearing ANGUS TSUI)Marco@P1X3L(wearing IP AXIS INDUSTRIAL STUDIO)Adams Ho(wearing ARTY:ACTIVE)Manson Cheung(wearing ANGUS TSUI)Alice Hui(wearing ARTY:ACTIVE)ANGUS TSUI (Designer: Angus Tsui), 10th Anniversary EditionBrand: ANGUS TSUI; Collection: A Decade of Creating Otherworldly Universe in FashionTo celebrate the brand’s 10th anniversary, the collection titled “A Decade of Creating Otherworldly Universe in Fashion” revisits iconic designs from past seasons, reimagining them through bold new approaches. Concluding the “Xeno” narrative on future space colonisation, the collection introduces fresh creations that deliver a visual spectacle of otherworldly aesthetics.ARTY:ACTIVE (Designer: Gary Tsang), Spring/Summer 2026 CollectionBrand: ARTY:ACTIVE; Collection: Pulsy BouncyInspired by the concept of bouncing, the collection “Pulsy Bouncy” translates the essence of resilience, energy and dynamic motion into a visually striking fusion of traditional craftsmanship and technology. Influenced by streetwear, the collection merges futuristic and sporty aesthetics, evoking optimism, fluidity and bold self-expression.IP AXIS INDUSTRIAL STUDIO (Designer: Max Tsang), Chapter 06 Collection Brand: IP AXIS INDUSTRIAL STUDIO; Collection: Relics from a Near FutureInspired by Maya from the movie The Creator, the "Relics from a Near Future" collection explores the journey of a solitary figure navigating ruins and wilderness – observing, sensing, and surviving. Stonewashed and abraded textures evoke the erosion of time, while functional cuts meet the demands of movement, defining a new aesthetic for fractured future fashion.selfFab. (Designer: Menu Tsai), Spring/Summer 2026 Collection Brand: selfFab.; Collection: Hybridized Armour: Cultural Codes ReconstructedDrawing inspiration from military tailoring, football kits and court silhouettes, the collection reinvents cultural codes into bold, oversized forms. Camouflage, jerseys and abandoned emblems are patchworked into modern armour, offering a new means of expression for a generation navigating fragmented identities.CENTRESTAGE details:Date: 3 to 6 September 2025 (Wednesday to Saturday)Venue: Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition CentreDateCENTERSTAGE opening hours3-5 Sept(Wed to Fri)10am-7pmFree admission for trade visitors (aged 18 and over) and public visitors6 Sept (Sat)10am-6pmWebsites- CENTRESTAGE: www.centrestage.com.hk- CENTRESTAGE buyer online registration: https://bit.ly/4m8mv33- Fashion Hong Kong: https://www.fashionhongkong.com/en- Hong Kong Young Fashion Designers' Contest (YDC): www.fashionally.com/enMedia enquiriesBest Crew Public Relations & MarketingDiana Tang Tel: (852) 3594 6443 Email: diana.tang@bestcrewpr.comReni Kwok Tel: (852) 3594 6443 Email: reni.kwok@bestcrewpr.comHKTDC Communications and Public Affairs Department:Sharon HaTel: (852) 2584 4575Email: sharon.mt.ha@hktdc.orgKaty WongTel: (852) 2584 4524Email: katy.ky.wong@hktdc.orgHKTDC Newsroom: http://mediaroom.hktdc.com/enAbout Fashion Hong KongFashion Hong Kong is a series of international promotional events organised by Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) to promote Hong Kong fashion designers and labels in the global fashion arena.Since 2015, Fashion Hong Kong has actively participated in international fashion weeks and renowned events to showcase Hong Kong’s unique and diversified designers, with footprints in New York, London, Paris, Milan, Copenhagen, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Tokyo and Seoul.About the 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. About Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA)The Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA) established in June 2024, formerly known as Create Hong Kong (CreateHK), is a dedicated office set up by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR Government) under the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau to provide one-stop services and support to the cultural and creative industries with a mission to foster a conducive environment in Hong Kong to facilitate the development of arts, culture and creative sectors as industries. Its strategic foci are nurturing talent and facilitating start-ups, exploring markets, promoting cross-sectoral and cross-genre collaboration, promoting the development of arts, culture and creative sectors as industries under the industry-oriented principle, and promoting Hong Kong as Asia’s creative capital and fostering a creative atmosphere in the community to implement Hong Kong’s positioning as the East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange under the National 14th Five-Year Plan. CCIDA’s website: www.ccidahk.gov.hk. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

HONG KONG, Sep 4, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - September 3, Galaxy Payroll Group Limited (Nasdaq: GLXG) ("Galaxy" or the "Company"), a leading global payroll provider, today announced that its Board of Directors has unanimously approved a consolidation of all issued and unissued ordinary shares at a ratio of ten (10) shares to one (1) share of the same class (the “Share Consolidation”). The Share Consolidation was approved pursuant to the British Virgin Islands Business Companies Act and the Company's amended and restated memorandum and articles of association.The Share Consolidaton will be effective at 12:01 a.m. (ET) on September 8, 2025 (the “Record Date”) and the Company’s ordinary shares will begin trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market (“Nasdaq”) on a consolidation-adjusted basis at the opening of market on September 8, 2025. The Company’s ordinary shares will continue to trade on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the trading symbol “GLXY” but will trade under the following new CUSIP number: G37692 111.The Share Consolidation will apply to both Class A and Class B ordinary shares, with the par value per share increasing from US$0.000625 to US$0.00625 following the consolidation. The Share Consolidation will reduce the number of outstanding ordinary shares of the Company from 21,615,000 to approximately 2,161,500. No fractional shares will be issued in connection with the Share Consolidation. Instead, the Company will issue one full post-Share Consolidation ordinary share to any shareholder at a participant level who would have been entitled to receive a fractional share as a result of the process. The Company's memorandum and articles of association will be amended to reflect these changes."The share consolidation represents an important step in optimizing our capital structure as we position the Company for future growth opportunities," said Mr. Wai Hong Lao, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Galaxy Payroll Group. "This action will streamline our share structure while maintaining the proportional rights and economic interests of all shareholders."About Galaxy Payroll Group Limited Galaxy Payroll Group Limited is a leading payroll outsourcing service provider based in Hong Kong. The company specializes in delivering HR and payroll solutions to multinational companies across various industries. With a focus on innovation and client satisfaction, GLXG operates in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Macau, and the PRC, offering payroll outsourcing, employment services, and consultancy to businesses of all sizes.For more information, please visit Galaxy Payroll Group's website: www.galaxyapac.com. Forward-Looking Statements Matters discussed in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements, which are other than statements of historical facts. The words "believe," "anticipate," "intends," "estimate," "potential," "may," "should," "expect" "pending" and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements in this press release are based upon various assumptions. Although we believe that these assumptions were reasonable when made, because these assumptions are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies which are difficult or impossible to predict and are beyond our control, we cannot assure you that we will achieve or accomplish these expectations.For enquiry, please contact Intelligent Joy Limited:Karen DengPhone: (852) 3594 6407Email: pr-team@intelligentjoy.com Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.