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HONG KONG, Sept 7, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Crealights Technology Co., Ltd. (“Crealights” or the “Company”, Stock Code: 1191.HK) has been officially included as a constituent stock of the Hang Seng Composite Index, becoming eligible for the Stock Connect trading scheme starting today. Mainland investors can now trade the Company’s shares directly through the Stock Connect channels, which is expected to further broaden the Company’s investor base and enhance its share trading liquidity.This inclusion follows the Hang Seng Index Company's quarterly review results for the period ended June 30, 2026, announced on August 21, 2026. The inclusion deepens the Company’s connection with the onshore capital market, which is expected to attract greater long-term capital interest and provide more diversified capital market support for the Company’s long-term value growth.Continuous Financial Deliverables and Accelerated Product Structure UpgradesThe Company released its post-listing interim results on August 28. During the reporting period, total revenue reached RMB798.5 million, representing a year-on-year increase of 14.4% and a half-on-half growth of 52.7%. The revenue contribution from silicon photonics products surged significantly from 15.3% in the same period last year to 39.0%, as the Company’s business structure continues to upgrade toward higher-speed and higher-value-added solutions.With 800G silicon photonics modules entering the volume shipment stage—supporting maximum transmission distances of up to approximately two kilometers—the Company’s large-scale commercial application capabilities in silicon photonics technology have been further validated. During the reporting period, R&D expenses increased by 58.5% year-on-year to RMB67.8 million, raising its proportion of total revenue to 8.5%. These investments were primarily channeled into continuous R&D for high-speed optical interconnects and next-generation silicon photonics products, securing technical reserves for subsequent product iteration and commercialization.Multi-Dimensional Growth Drivers to Capture Long-Cycle AI Infrastructure DividendsThe accelerated construction of AI data centers has driven a sustained surge in demand for high-speed optical interconnects. The global market for AI optical modules is projected to maintain a compound annual growth rate of approximately 30% over the next five years, unlocking long-term growth opportunities for the silicon photonics and high-speed optical interconnect industries. Leveraging its end-to-end technological capabilities spanning silicon photonics chip design to optical module manufacturing, and bolstered by the secured supply of 10 million DSP chips, the Company has successfully consolidated its supply chain advantages.On the product front, the Company’s 800G silicon photonics optical modules have achieved volume shipments, and 1.6T products are scheduled to enter large-scale mass production in the second half of 2026. Meanwhile, the Company is actively deploying next-generation high-speed interconnection solutions such as PCIe 6.0/7.0 silicon photonics AOCs and 3.2T/6.4T NPO/CPO products. On the capacity and manufacturing front, it continues to advance expansion and AI-powered smart manufacturing to further improve mass production efficiency and yield rates. On the client side, it is deepening domestic JDM cooperation while continuously breaking through major North American core customers.Looking back at the first half of 2026, multiple key milestones were densely delivered, and long-term momentum is set to be continuously released. Entering the second half of the year, the Company will persistently enhance its competitiveness across capacity, manufacturing processes, products, and clients, capturing the long-term growth opportunities of the high-speed optical interconnect industry. This inclusion in Stock Connect marks a new milestone for the Company to connect with a broader capital market and march toward long-term value growth.About Crealights Technology Co., Ltd. (1191.HK)Crealights Technology Co., Ltd. is a joint-stock company incorporated in the People's Republic of China with limited liability, whose shares are listed on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (Stock Code: 1191.HK). Rooted in the forefront of optical communications, the Company focuses on the R&D, manufacturing, and sales of high-speed optical interconnection products, dedicated to providing high-performance and highly reliable optical communication solutions for global data centers, cloud computing, and telecommunication network customers. Led by its founder and CEO, Dr. Chaoyang Hu, the Company has established a solid market position and an exceptional industry reputation in the high-speed optical transmission field, underpinned by outstanding R&D innovation capabilities, rigorous quality management, and a comprehensive supply chain layout. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM, Sept 7, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Airwheel Unveils Next-Generation AI Suitcases with Electric Riding, Smart Connectivity and Cabin-Ready Design.As intelligent mobility and connected technology continue to reshape everyday life, the traditional suitcase is entering a new stage of evolution. Airwheel, a brand focused on intelligent mobility and smart travel solutions, is bringing electric drive systems, intelligent controls, connected functions and premium design into the luggage category, creating a new generation of AI Suitcase and Smart Suitcase products for modern travelers.For decades, innovation in luggage has largely focused on improving wheels, handles, materials and storage. Airwheel is taking a different approach by making the suitcase an active part of the journey. Through integrated electric mobility and intelligent control technologies, the brand is transforming luggage from something travelers simply pull into something that can actively move with them.From Pulling Luggage to Riding SuitcaseAirwheel's intelligent luggage is built around a simple idea: technology should reduce effort rather than create additional complexity.By integrating electric drive systems into its luggage platform, Airwheel enables users to ride with their suitcases through airports, railway stations, hotels and other travel environments. This evolution from conventional luggage to a Rideable Suitcase is designed to make long walks, transfers and busy travel environments more manageable.The latest Airwheel SE3SXD takes this concept further with a one-touch riding system. With a simple press, the electric front wheel automatically deploys while the intelligent handle rises into position, allowing users to transition from pulling mode to riding mode with minimal effort.The riding speed can reach 9.9 km/h, while the retractable motorized front-wheel structure increases the wheelbase during riding to help improve stability and control across everyday surfaces, including indoor floors, sidewalks, speed bumps and moderate inclines.For Airwheel, the objective is not simply to create an Electric Suitcase that can be ridden, but to make intelligent mobility more intuitive and accessible in real-world travel scenarios.The Airwheel SE3SXD — A Flagship AI Luxury Suitcase Designed for Intelligent TravelAs the flagship model in Airwheel's latest intelligent travel portfolio, the Airwheel SE3SXD brings together electric mobility, intelligent interaction, connected travel functions and premium luggage design in a single platform.The SE3SXD is designed around the idea that a modern suitcase should do more than carry belongings. Its one-touch riding system allows the electric front wheel to deploy automatically while the intelligent telescopic handle rises into position, creating a simplified transition from conventional luggage to rideable mobility.With a riding speed of up to 9.9 km/h, the SE3SXD is designed to help travelers move more efficiently through large airports, railway stations, hotels and urban environments. The retractable electric front-wheel structure extends the wheelbase during riding, helping provide a more stable riding experience while maintaining a compact profile when the suitcase is used in conventional pull mode.Its intelligent functions further distinguish the SE3SXD from traditional luggage. Through the dedicated Airwheel smart app, users can access riding-related controls and information, including speed adjustment, battery status, mileage, remote telescopic control and personalized lighting effects. Selected smart functions are designed to make the suitcase easier to monitor and customize according to different travel preferences.The SE3SXD also supports Apple Find My functionality, allowing compatible users to locate their suitcase through the Find My app. This adds a practical layer of connected luggage management, particularly in crowded airports, stations and other environments where keeping track of personal belongings can be challenging.Power management is another important part of the experience. The SE3SXD is equipped with a 73.26Wh removable lithium battery, with a modular design that allows the battery to be removed when required for transportation or security procedures. The suitcase body combines ABS+PC composite materials with a reinforced aviation-grade aluminum frame, providing structural support while maintaining a premium appearance. Together with its intelligent mobility system and connected functions, the SE3SXD represents Airwheel's vision of an AI Suitcase that combines practical technology with the expectations of premium travel.In this sense, the SE3SXD is not simply an Electric Suitcase or Rideable Suitcase. It brings together the functions of a Smart Suitcase, Cabin Suitcase and Luxury Suitcase, creating a more integrated approach to intelligent personal travel.Smart Connectivity Across the Travel JourneyElectric riding is only one part of Airwheel's approach to smart luggage.Through the dedicated Airwheel smart app, compatible products support iOS, Android and HarmonyOS, enabling users to view key information such as riding speed, mileage and remaining battery power while customizing selected functions.Depending on the model, intelligent functions include variable speed adjustment, remote telescopic control, personalized lighting, low-battery alerts, distance alerts and intelligent cruise control.USB charging functionality further expands the role of Airwheel luggage. By providing a convenient charging interface, the suitcase can help travelers keep smartphones, tablets, wireless earbuds and other essential electronic devices powered throughout the journey.Together, these features transform the traditional suitcase into a more connected Smart Suitcase and Power Suitcase, designed around the increasingly digital nature of modern travel.A Product Portfolio Designed for Different Travel NeedsAirwheel is expanding intelligent luggage across different sizes, users and travel scenarios rather than limiting the concept to a single suitcase format.Airwheel SE3SL+ Airport Suitcase and SE3SX Cabin Suitcase — Smart Cabin MobilityThe SE3SL+ and SE3SX focus on the needs of frequent travelers seeking a balance between portability, riding functionality and cabin convenience.Designed around a 20-inch Cabin Suitcase format, the models combine electric riding capabilities with intelligent controls and connected functions. Their compact form makes them particularly suitable for travelers who regularly move between airports, railway stations, hotels and business destinations.With premium materials, integrated technology and rideable functionality, they also demonstrate how a Luxury Suitcase can evolve beyond appearance and storage to deliver practical intelligent mobility.Airwheel SE3T Electric Suitcase — Smart Luggage for Longer JourneysFor travelers who need additional storage capacity, the Airwheel SE3T adopts a 24-inch format with approximately 48 liters of storage space.It retains the core riding concept while providing additional room for longer trips, family travel and journeys requiring more luggage. The SE3T demonstrates that smart mobility does not have to be limited to compact carry-on luggage.Airwheel SQ3 and SQ3S Kids suitcase — Intelligent Mobility for Family TravelAirwheel also extends its smart mobility concept to younger travelers with the SQ3 and SQ3S intelligent riding suitcases.Designed specifically for children, the models combine riding functionality with smart speaker features. With a maximum riding speed of up to 6.5 km/h and a maximum load of 40 kg, they bring entertainment and mobility together in a compact travel format.By expanding intelligent luggage into family travel, Airwheel is exploring how smart mobility can become part of the travel experience for different age groups.From compact cabin luggage to larger travel formats and family-oriented riding solutions, Airwheel's expanding product portfolio reflects a broader effort to bring intelligent mobility into different stages of the travel journey.Technology and Design Behind Intelligent MobilityA rideable suitcase requires more than an electric motor. It combines electric drive technology, battery management, structural engineering, intelligent controls and human-machine interaction within a compact luggage platform.Airwheel has built an intellectual property portfolio of more than 600 patents and 168 trademarks worldwide. Its products have received more than 39 international design awards, with recognition from design organizations and competitions in Germany, the United States, France, Berlin and Asia.The brand says its intelligent luggage products have also generated more than 20 billion media impressions worldwide, reflecting growing interest in the emerging category of smart and rideable travel products.From the Electric Suitcase to the connected Smart Suitcase, from the premium Cabin Suitcase to the emerging AI Suitcase, Airwheel is continuing to explore how technology can make travel more effortless.The vision is ultimately simple: when luggage becomes easier to move, easier to control and easier to track, travelers can spend less energy managing their belongings and more time enjoying the journey.Airwheel is redefining the role of luggage — from something travelers carry to an intelligent companion designed to move with them.Media ContactCompany: AirwheelContact: Media TeamEmail: Jonas@airwheel.net Website: https://www.airwheel.net Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. 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SHANGHAI, Sep 7, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical (Group) Co., Ltd. (“Fosun Pharma”, stock code: 600196.SH; 02196.HK) today announced an H share repurchase plan, under which the company intends to repurchase its H shares with an aggregate amount of up to HK$1 billion. The shares so repurchased will be cancelled or held as treasury shares. Taking concrete action to respond to market concerns, this repurchase plan demonstrates management's unwavering confidence in the company's intrinsic value. The plan has come into effect and will be implemented as soon as practicable. As a continuation of the Group's long-term value management toolkit, the company will dynamically evaluate and execute repurchases on a rolling basis in response to market conditions, establishing a normalized mechanism for shareholder returns.In the first half of 2026, Fosun Pharma's earnings quality continued to improve, with revenue contributions from innovative drugs and international markets steadily increasing. Core operational indicators further consolidated upon the foundation of 2025:- Revenue: RMB 20,442 million, up 4.75% year-on-year;- Profit attributable to shareholders of the listed company, net of non-recurring gains and losses: RMB 1,144 million, up 19.09% year-on-year;- Net cash generated from operating activities: RMB 2,424 million, up 13.59% year-on-year.The repurchase will be primarily funded by proceeds from the disposal of approximately 6.00% equity interest in Gland Pharma, with total consideration of around US$294 million. Upon completion of the transaction, Fosun Pharma remains the promoter of Gland Pharma with an approximate 45.76% equity interest, and Gland Pharma will continue to be consolidated into Fosun Pharma's financial statements. Net proceeds from the transaction will primarily be allocated toward the Company's R&D investments, share repurchases, and the repayment of interest-bearing debts. As the controlling shareholder, Fosun Pharma remains fully confident in Gland Pharma's long-term development and its enduring role as a key engine for overseas value creation.Looking ahead, Fosun Pharma will stay focused on innovation and globalization, accelerating the R&D progress and commercialization of its major pipeline candidates. This repurchase program is intended to convey the Company’s confidence in its intrinsic value and to generate sustainable returns for shareholders.About Fosun PharmaFounded in 1994, Fosun Pharma (stock code: 600196.SH; 02196.HK) is an innovation-driven global pharmaceutical and healthcare group. With the mission of Better Health for Families Worldwide, we focus on developing innovative medicines, medical technologies and diagnostics as well as delivering healthcare services. Through our business partner Sinopharm Group, we have also established pharmaceutical distribution network, built a comprehensive pharmaceutical and healthcare ecosystem.Fosun Pharma is dedicated to innovation and globalization. The company has established a global R&D innovation system targeting at unmet medical needs. Our strategic focus is on key therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology and inflammation, neurodegenerative diseases, and selected cardiometabolic diseases and rare diseases. This approach enables the development of high valued competitive pipelines and comprehensive healthcare solutions. Meanwhile, Fosun Pharma has consolidated its core technical platforms including but not limited to antibodies and antibody-drug conjugates (ADC), small molecules and cell therapy. Additionally, we also actively advance cutting-edge therapeutic modalities such as radiopharmaceuticals and small nucleic acids. These efforts have strengthened our early-stage innovative portfolios and accelerated the transformation of scientific discoveries to drug development. Our innovative products are now available in more than 90 countries and regions worldwide, including major markets across China, the United States, Europe, Africa, India and Southeast Asia.Looking ahead, guided by the strategy of “Innovation Driven, Deep Globalization, and AI Embracement”, Fosun Pharma remains committed to its core values: Care for life, Continuous innovation, Pursuit of excellence and Sustainable partnership. We strive to become a leading global healthcare innovation integrator, ensuring that the benefits of medical innovation reach more patients worldwide, and contribute to safeguarding human health.For more information about the Group, please visit the company website:https://www.fosunpharma.com/en/ Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

AcroMeta to acquire a strategic stake in Macro-ATCLS Pte. Ltd., for the Ambient Temperature Cellular Logistics business.Option to acquire an exclusive licence to deploy the Ambient Temperature Cellular Logistics platform across Southeast Asia.The Group will continue to evaluate strategic opportunities that support its long-term growth.[L-R] Signing ceremony between Mr Toh Ker How, Executive Director of AcroMeta Group Limited, and Ms Kawinyarat Mardpiratchata, CFO and Managing Partner of Macro-HRD Pte. Ltd.SINGAPORE, Sept 7, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - AcroMeta Group Limited (“AcroMeta”, or the “Company”, and together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”) today announced that it has entered into a non-binding term sheet (“Term Sheet”) with Macro HRD SG Pte. Ltd. (“Macro”), a Singapore-based provider of management consultancy services to the healthcare sector. The Term Sheet sets out the principal terms for a strategic partnership between AcroMeta and Macro-ATCLS Pte. Ltd. (“Macro-ATCLS”), the company through which Macro’s Ambient Temperature Cellular Logistics technology is being commercialised.Mr Lawrence Toh, Executive Director of AcroMeta Group Limited, said, “This proposed strategic partnership gives us the opportunity to build a position in an industry where cell and gene therapy logistics are expected to grow at double-digit rates in the years ahead. We see this as a natural extension of our strategy to grow our portfolio beyond our core operations, and we’re excited about the potential to build a meaningful presence in bringing this technology into Southeast Asia.”About Ambient Temperature Cellular Logistics (ATCLS)Ambient Temperature Cell Logistics (ATCLS) is an emerging technology licensed by Macro HRD, designed to fundamentally transform the transportation and distribution of living cells and other temperature-sensitive biological materials by eliminating reliance on conventional refrigerated and cryogenic cold chains. ATCLS uses proprietary ambient-temperature preservation and reactivation technologies, supported by its proprietary Gradient Equilibrium Decision Modeling (GEDM) platform for real-time governance, chain-of-identity and process control, enabling dormant living cells to be transported at ambient temperature and reactivated at the point of use.The opportunity addresses rapidly expanding markets including stem cells, CAR-T/immune-cell therapy, gene therapy, regenerative medicine, organ and tissue transplantation, and cell-and-gene-therapy logistics; the underlying markets cited in the project materials range from US$5.2 billion for immune-cell therapy to US$47 billion for organ transplantation, while the global cell-and-gene-therapy 3PL market is estimated at US$1.81 billion in 2025 and projected to reach US$16.95 billion by 2035 (25.1% CAGR).Based on defined ambient-addressable segments, ATCLS estimates a Serviceable Addressable Market (SAM) of approximately US$14.5 billion by 2032, positioning the technology as a potential category-creating solution capable of reducing the cost, fragility and geographic limitations of conventional cold-chain logistics. (See Footnote 1)Proposed Exclusive Licensing Arrangement for Southeast AsiaAcroMeta will have an option to acquire an exclusive licence to deploy the ATCLS technology across agreed territories in Southeast Asia, including the right to appoint sub-licensees. The proposed exclusive licensing arrangement is intended to provide AcroMeta with the rights to develop and commercialise the ATCLS business within Southeast Asia.This structure allows AcroMeta to secure exclusive rights across the Southeast Asian markets, together with a first right to acquire additional territories, significantly expanding the Group’s potential commercial reach for the ATCLS technology.Building AcroMeta’s Platform Growth StrategyThe Group intends to continue evaluating strategic opportunities to support its long-term value creation for shareholders. The Board remains focused on disciplined capital allocation as the Group progresses through its next phase of development.Footnote 1: This information was provided by Macro's management and has not been verified by the board of directors. The directors have not audited or verified the data supplied by the company.About AcroMeta Group Limited (SGX: 43F)AcroMeta Group Limited (“AcroMeta” or the “Company”, and together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”), is in the business of facility management services. The Company has been listed on the Catalist board of the Singapore Exchange since 2016. For more information, please visit www.AcroMeta.com.About Macro HRD SG Pte. Ltd. (Macro HRD)Macro HRD is a Singapore-based biotechnology and therapeutics company established in 2024, focused on developing scalable, precision-medicine solutions for high-burden infectious diseases with significant unmet medical needs.The company integrates advanced biology, therapeutic platform technologies and AI/ML-enabled decision systems to accelerate drug discovery and translational development from scientific research through clinical application. Its development portfolio includes innovative approaches targeting HIV/AIDS, HPV and other enveloped viruses, supported by proprietary therapeutic and drug-delivery platforms.Macro HRD brings together an international network of scientific, clinical, regulatory, investment and technology expertise, with the mission of translating breakthrough science into novel therapeutics with meaningful global healthcare impact.Media and Analysts Contact:Waterbrooks Consultants Pte LtdMr Wayne Koo Tel: +65 9338 8166 / +65 8901 9780Email: wayne.koo@waterbrooks.com.sgEmail: query@waterbrooks.com.sg Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

HONG KONG, Sep 6, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The 45th Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair and the 14th 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, concluded successfully yesterday. Meanwhile, the Click2Match smart business matching platform remains open until 12 September, allowing exhibitors and buyers worldwide to continue their business discussions online.To celebrate the 45th edition of the Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair, the organiser specially created a “Time Tunnel”, allowing visitors to journey through the fair’s history and revisit three key milestones since its inception in 1982.Over the five-day fair, over 17,000 trade buyers from 115 countries and regions attended to source watch and clock products. Buyers from outside Hong Kong mainly came from the Chinese Mainland, Taiwan, India, Japan, Russia and the US, as well as ASEAN countries including Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and Thailand. Buyer attendance from North America, ASEAN and Latin America recorded significant growth, underscoring Hong Kong’s pivotal role as an international trading centre and premier sourcing hub for the global watch and clock industry in Asia.The 45th Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair and the 14th Salon de TIME concluded successfully yesterday, attracting over 17,000 buyers from 115 countries and regions who visited the fairs to source products and explore business opportunities.Salon de TIME was fully open to the public with free admission. Together with CENTRESTAGE, held concurrently, the two events attracted over 20,000 public visits for shopping and visits, showcasing the latest products from more than 400 watch and fashion brands.Salon de TIME was fully open to the public, inviting visitors to explore the latest watch collections, shop for their favourite timepieces and participate in a wide range of exciting onsite activities.HKTDC Associate Executive Director Smilely Lam said: "As the world's largest one-stop watch and clock marketplace, the Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair and Salon de TIME connect the entire value chain spanning manufacturing, sourcing and brand promotion, bringing together brands, watchmakers, suppliers, retailers, collectors, watch media and enthusiasts from around the world to create a comprehensive industry ecosystem. This year, Salon de TIME attracted more than 150 brands from across the globe, achieving a record scale and further enhancing the fair's international profile and diversity. The number of exhibitors in the Microbrands zone doubled compared with last year. From what we observed at the fair, there is strong market demand for microbrands, Guochao-inspired watches, and cross-industry collaborations, reflecting consumers' growing appreciation for personalised designs, cultural and creative elements, and compelling brand stories.World Brand Piazza, a signature attraction of Salon de TIME, showcased six world-renowned watch brands.This year, Salon de TIME featured many Chinese Mainland brands and renowned independent watchmakers showcasing Guochao timepieces, including Shanghai Watch, FIYTA, and Zbioland.The fairs created opportunities for industry players worldwide to connect, collaborate and forge business partnerships, and also fully demonstrated Hong Kong's strengths as an international trading platform by attracting global opportunities to Hong Kong while helping Hong Kong and Chinese Mainland enterprises and brands expand into overseas markets."Survey finds strong growth prospects in Latin America and KoreaDuring the fair, HKTDC conducted a survey, interviewing around 890 exhibitors and buyers to gain insights into the future development of the global watch and clock industry, as well as industry perceptions of market prospects and product trends. The survey found that 50% of respondents expect overall sales to increase over the next 12 to 24 months, while 43% anticipate sales will remain stable.Respondents identified the following target markets as offering promising or very promising growth prospects for the watch and clock industry over the next two years such as Latin America (68%), Korea (67%), the Middle East (64%), Australia (64%) and South Africa (64%).Regarding product trends, 37% of respondents believe fashion watches offer the greatest growth potential, followed by smart watches (30%) and casual watches (26%).Exhibitors and buyers report robust business resultsA representative of the Hengyang, Hunan pavilion, Lu Yalan, Brand Manager of Nanyue Watches at Hunan Shengshi Weide Technology Co., Ltd., said: “The Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair is an international event that fully leverages Hong Kong’s unique strengths as a gateway connecting the Chinese Mainland and the world, as well as its blend of Eastern and Western cultures, making it an ideal platform for us to expand into overseas markets. We have already connected with potential buyers from India, Italy, and Malaysia, including an Italian buyer who is interested in purchasing 2,000 watches. We expect sales generated during the five-day fair to exceed US$3 million. Through HKTDC’s extensive international business network, we hope to bring watches that embody distinctive Chinese cultural elements to a wider range of overseas markets.”Chauncey Chiu, Senior Sales Manager, Peacock Watch (Group) Co., Ltd., said: “Global recognition of Chinese watchmaking has continued to grow in recent years, and we are leveraging the Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair to further expand into overseas markets, particularly Europe and the US. This year, we have also made first-time connections with new customers from Kuwait and Mexico. During the fair, we secured orders every day, and we expect total sales generated from this year’s fair to exceed RMB10 million.”Nabil Dabaan, CEO of Jovial, a watch wholesaler and retailer from the United Arab Emirates, said: “During this year’s fair, we expect to source approximately US$1 million worth of watch components from nine suppliers, including two newly identified suppliers. In addition, we plan to purchase around US$250,000 worth of packaging boxes, shopping bags and display materials.”CN Innovations Limited, which has participated every Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair since the beginning, marked the fair’s 45th edition this year by showcasing innovative achievements, including 3D-printed titanium watches. SK Chong, Business Development Director of CN Innovation Limited, said: “We have participated in the Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair for 45 consecutive years, and it remains an irreplaceable platform for our business. Over the years, the fair's role has evolved significantly, transforming from a venue focused primarily on direct, transaction-driven trade into a strategic platform for industry exchange and market promotion. As the world's largest importer of watches and a leading exporter, Hong Kong offers the ideal stage to showcase our rich heritage and our latest innovations and R&D achievements.”At Salon de TIME, several exhibitors showcased watches inspired by the Guochao trend. Among them, Sun International Concepts Ltd. presented five renowned Chinese Mainland watch brands, including creations by Xushu Ma, Zehua Tan and Lin Yonghua, members of the Académie Horlogère des Créateurs Indépendants (AHCI) from the Chinese Mainland, who showcased their craftsmanship through distinctive Chinese timepieces.David Sun, the company's Executive Director, said the company received 17 enquiries for bespoke timepieces, including eight from Dubai, the Philippines, Thailand and other overseas markets, generating customised watch orders totalling HK$4 million. He added that the exhibition provides an effective platform for brands to connect with collectors and overseas distributors, helping Chinese Mainland brands expand into overseas retail channels and international markets. As an international platform, the fair also supports brands in expanding their overseas distribution networks and accelerating their global growth.Leveraging the Salon de TIME as an important platform for international expansion, Sea-Gull Watch and Shanghai Watch also held product launch events during the fair, showcasing Chinese watchmaking craftsmanship and innovative technologies to the international market. George Xu, CEO, Fosun Watch Group, said: “The two brands have engaged with customers from markets including India, the Middle East, Russia, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. We expect sales generated from this year’s exhibition to exceed HK$1 million. Over the years, the fair has also helped us gradually expand into overseas markets. For example, a Turkish client we met at last year’s fair is now in the process of opening a dedicated retail store in Turkey.Hong Kong is also a very important market for us. Following the encouraging response to the opening of our first store in Tsim Sha Tsui earlier this year, we plan to launch our flagship store in Central after the fair. This will further strengthen our brand presence and expand our influence in both the Hong Kong and overseas markets.”The Microbrands zone attracted 29 brands from eight countries and regions this year, more than double the number recorded last year. Making its debut at the fair, MicroMilspec, an independent watch brand from Norway, showcased its new Field Master timepiece in the pavilion and received an overwhelmingly positive response.Katarina Halvorssen, Customer Relationship Management & Sales Manager, MicroMilspec, said: “More than 170 visitors came to our booth on the first day alone, including customers from Hong Kong, India, the Philippines and the United Arab Emirates. We estimate potential sales of around US$29,000. For us, the fair is not only an opportunity to showcase our brand, but also an important gateway to the Asian market.”Watchcatavlog from Hong Kong, a returning exhibitor, showcased 10 microbrands this year. Its Founder, Ciff Luk, said: “Salon de TIME allows watch enthusiasts to try on and experience the timepieces firsthand through wrist trials, while also helping brands connect directly with international buyers. We expect sales to reach HK$280,000. Visitor inquiries have increased 20% year-on-year, and we have attracted interest from buyers in Brazil, Canada, India, Kuwait, the Philippines, Singapore, and the US. Both visitor traffic and buyer quality have improved this year.”WOLF, the luxury watch storage and watch winder brand from the UK, made its debut at the Fair and launched Rocket, the world’s most compact travel watch winder, during the exhibition. Michael Jappert, Global Sales Director, WOLF 1834, Limited, said: “Through HKTDC’s Click2Match business matching platform, we have connected with around 40 potential buyers from markets including the Chinese Mainland, Hong Kong, Dubai, Japan, Korea, the Middle East and the US. The platform has enabled us to efficiently identify and engage with quality business prospects from around the world.”Amarildo Pilo, Owner of PILO & CO SA and Founder of the Swiss Independent Watchmakers Pavilion (SIWP), said: “The fair’s international reach is a key reason why we continue to participate, helping us connect with buyers from Asia, the Middle East and the US. We have met more than 10 clients interested in our products, including three new contacts from Kazakhstan and a buyer from the Chinese Mainland. The SIWP Pavilion has also grown from 10 brands last year to 14 this year, reflecting how HKTDC’s platform helps Swiss independent brands explore new distribution opportunities and further expand into international markets.”The fairs featured a strong lineup of international exhibitors, including the Swiss Independent Watchmakers Pavilion (SIWP) from Switzerland (above) and Francéclat from France.LINK2CARE, in collaboration with Swiss watch brand MARVIN, launched a luxury smartwatch that integrates LINK2CARE’s patented leather strap with concealed, medical-grade biometric sensors. The watch provides comprehensive health monitoring and can track users’ resilience and stress levels in real time, with the data displayed directly on the watch dial.Paul Yuen, Director, Dayton Industrial Co. Ltd, said: “The fair attracted a diverse range of buyers from around the world. We also established a cross-industry partnership with a tour guide to explore new opportunities in the wellness tourism sector. Our watches, priced at over HK$2,000, sold more than 100 units on the first day alone, requiring immediate stock replenishment. In addition, the organiser’s newly introduced Time Arena activity zone, which incorporated trendy elements such as pickleball, significantly enhanced visitor engagement and attracted buyers and consumers from different backgrounds, creating more business opportunities for brands.”Salon de TIME once again offered free admission to the public, with some brands providing on-site retail sales. Abel Hwong, Publisher & Anchor, World of Luxury Times, led a 26-member delegation to the fair to purchase watches. He said: “We purchased 12 watches from three brands, with a total value exceeding HK$100,000. The fair lets collectors interact directly with brands and buy the timepieces they want, turning collecting enthusiasm into real purchases. It also helps brands connect with more watch enthusiasts and potential customers.”HKTDC will organise a series of trade fairs this autumn. The Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Autumn Edition) and electronicAsia will be held concurrently at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) from 13 to 16 October. The Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Autumn Edition) will follow, to be held at the HKCEC from 27 to 30 October, and the Hong Kong International Outdoor and Tech Light Expo will take place at AsiaWorld-Expo from 26 to 29 October. All four fairs will adopt the EXHIBITION+ hybrid format, enabling global buyers and exhibitors to continue business discussions online after the physical exhibitions.Photo download: https://bit.ly/3UBCJJO The Hong Kong International Watch Forum (above) and the Asian Watch Conference brought together leading industry experts to share the latest trade data and market trends from watch industries worldwide. Discussions focused on new opportunities created by integrating traditional watchmaking craftsmanship with emerging technologies, as well as strategies for leveraging e-commerce platforms to accelerate market expansion and business growth.Angela Lee, Permanent Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development of the Hong Kong SAR Government (fourth from the left), Smiley Lam, HKTDC Associate Executive Director (fourth from the right), SK Chong (second from the right) and Frankie Lam (first from the left), Co-Chairmen of HKTDC Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair 2026 Organising Committee; and various industry representatives officiated at the lion dance eye-dotting ceremony during the Networking Reception on 2 September.The 43rd Hong Kong Watch & Clock Design Competition featured an Open Group and a Student Group. Celebrity Joey Thye served as a guest judge and attended the awards presentation ceremony.The “Watch2Care Smart x Lifestyle Experience” took place on 4 and 5 September. Visitors also had the opportunity to experience pickleball, one of the fastest growing and most popular sports trends in recent years.A series of exciting events were held during the exhibition, including watch parades and new watch launches (above). A lucky draw was also organised, with a wide range of prizes presented to participants.HKTDC and Hong Kong Tourism Board (MICE promotion partner) offered travel privileges for overseas buyers and media, enhancing the business travel experience for MICE visitors. Attendees rode the Peak Tram to admire the night view of Victoria Harbour — as one of the world's top three nightscapes and enjoy cultural booths showcased during 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) celebrates its 60th anniversary this year. The 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 the Chinese Mainland, 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 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

HONG KONG, Sep 5, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and sponsored by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA) of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government, CENTRESTAGE, Asia’s annual premier fashion event and a flagship programme of the third edition of Hong Kong Fashion Fest, concluded successfully today. The four-day fair attracted over 12,000 trade buyers from 93 countries and regions, setting a new attendance record. Buyer from Vietnam, Russia, US and Malaysia recorded notable growth. This year, CENTRESTAGE and Salon de Time, the HKTDC’s concurrent fashion event, were fully open to the public for free admission. Counting public visitors alone for the two fairs, over 20,000 attendances were recorded. This enthusiasm promotes cross-sector exchange between the fashion and lifestyle industries and creates new business opportunities for industry players while underscoring Hong Kong’s unique strengths as Asia’s fashion hub and an East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange.The four-day 11th CENTRESTAGE was fully open to the industry and the public for free admission, attracting over 12,000 trade buyers from 93 countries and regions to enter, with an enthusiastic response.Smilely Lam, Associate Executive Director of the HKTDC, said: "For many years, CENTRESTAGE has been committed to assisting fashion brands and designers in expanding into international markets. Entering its 11th edition this year, the fair brought together some 270 brands from 24 countries and regions, setting a record high in the number of participating brands. This includes several internationally renowned design brands participating in Hong Kong for the first time, such as DOUCAN and holynumber7 from Korea; Woody from Austria and VICETA WANG from Australia. The fair also drew a record number of local and international buyers for sourcing and business matching, including those from top-tier retail giants with global sales networks such as the United Kingdom’s Dover Street Market London and Selfridges, Italy’s 10 Corso Como, and Korea’s Musinsa. The dynamic interactions between exhibitors and buyers demonstrated that the fair successfully fostered cross-sector exchanges among fashion, art, cultural creativity, and lifestyle industries, opening up innovative modes of collaboration. This reflects how the fashion industry is rapidly integrating with diverse creative fields to unlock greater commercial potential. More than a showcase of design creativity, CENTRESTAGE serves as a vital platform that helps brands enhance visibility, expand business opportunities, and reach international markets."The annual mega event CENTRESTAGE gathered some 270 brands from 24 countries and regions to participate, with the number of participating brands reaching a record high this year.The Austrian pavilion made its debut at CENTRESTAGE, presenting seven sustainable fashion brands, including Woody, which carries on a classic wooden-clog craft with more than a century of history.On the third day of the fair, a Korean fashion show themed “SEOUListic: The Future is Sustainable” further showcased Korean designers’ creativity and sustainability ethos. Former IZ*ONE member Lee Chaeyeon performed as a special guest. The atmosphere was electrifying, underscoring the international appeal of Korean fashion.Industry optimistic about streetwear brands markets as cross sector collaboration becomes a key trendTo understand the latest developments and market trends in the fashion industry, the HKTDC interviewed over 350 exhibitors and buyers on-site during the fair. The survey revealed an optimistic sentiment among respondents, with 96% expecting overall sales to remain steady or grow in the next 12 to 24 months. In terms of product trends, 58% of respondents identified fashion design as the most popular product category. Meanwhile, streetwear and cross-sector collaboration emerged as focal points, with 73% agreeing or strongly agreeing that brand crossovers and IP partnerships will become increasingly prevalent in the coming year, underscoring the market potential of integrating fashion with streetwear brands and IPs.Responding to the rapid development of streetwear in recent years, CENTRESTAGE introduced the brand-new Hype² pavilion for the first time this year, spotlighting multiple fashion labels spearheaded by local celebrities and KOLs. Several brands launched about 30 limited-edition and debut products during the fair, with celebrities also visited the zone for close interaction with fans. Fashion brand and online store Claro was founded this year by actress Rosita Kwok. She said: “We joined the fair to strengthen the positioning of the new brand and to stay on top of market trends. During the event, we attracted interest from buyers in the Chinese Mainland, Japan and Germany, laying a foundation for future market expansion. Through direct engagement with shoppers and fans at the fair, we were also able to gather valuable feedback for the brand.”CENTRESTAGE introduced the Hype² pavilion for the first time this year, launching about 30 limited-edition and debut products during the exhibition period. The "Hype² Fashion Show" was also held during the fair, with over 10 trendsetting brands collectively showcasing their design characteristics and brand styles in a bustling atmosphere.Cross-sector collaboration collections also caught the attention of buyers. Local designer Janko Lam's brand "Classics Anew" collaborated with ink painting artist Kan Tai-keung, transforming Kan's ink art into inspiration. Their first collaboration collection, "Quartet", was officially launched at CENTRESTAGE. This year’s CENTRESTAGE also strengthened on-the-ground support for local exhibiting brands. Ronald Chan, founder of gothic silver jewellery brand Devil Claw and a participant in the pre-fair workshop, said: “The mentors provided highly valuable practical guidance. The workshop made me realise that international buyers look beyond design and price, and place even greater importance on a brand’s operational capability and potential for long-term partnership.” He added that the brand generated tens of thousands of Hong Kong dollars in on-site retail sales during the exhibition and entered discussions with new buyers from France and Taiwan.Designer Janko Lam's brand "Classics Anew" and ink painting artist Kan Tai-keung launched their collaborative fashion collection "Quartet" at the fair. Both attended in person to show their support, demonstrating the infinite possibilities of cross-sector collaboration.Active business exchanges between brands and buyers as the platform plays a superconnector roleKorea debuted as the "Featured Partner" of the fair for the first time. Jointly organised by the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA), HISEOUL SHOWROOM, and the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Hong Kong, presenting 12 renowned designer brands from Seoul. In addition, the Gyeonggi Fashion Creative Studio brings 10 distinguished fashion labels from Gyeonggi Province. Wilfred Chung, Project Manager of KOTRA Hong Kong, commended CENTRESTAGE’s quality business-matching environment. He said the stylish and sophisticated setting brings fresh experiences: “Visitor traffic on the pavilion’s opening day exceeded expectations, attracting more than 400 visits. Some brands have already reached deals with Hong Kong buyers to launch offline retail at a major shopping mall in Kai Tak.”In addition to connecting with Hong Kong buyers, CENTRESTAGE also helped brands in the Korean pavilion expand into international markets. Antonio Shin, founder and designer of the namesake Korean fashion brand, presented the SS27 Collection featuring local fabrics and production. The brand successfully connected with department stores, chain retailers and specialty-store buyers from the Chinese Mainland, France, Germany, Kazakhstan, Russia and Thailand. First-time exhibitor Asparagus, a Seoul-based avant-garde brand offering genderless high-end fashion, also drew strong buyer interest. Founder and designer Je Lee said: “The brand attracted attention from buyers in the Chinese Mainland, Southeast Asia and Australia. The fair is expected to generate initial orders of about US$6,000 to US$7,000, giving us a strong boost as we expand in the Asian market.”Including Korea, this year's CENTRESTAGE brings together exhibitors from 24 countries and regions, among which Austria, Colombia, the Faroe Islands, Malaysia, Slovakia, and the United Arab Emirates participated for the first time. Jennifer Feigll, Consul (Commercial Affairs) and Austrian Trade Commissioner for Hong Kong and Macao, and Head of Advantage Austria Hong Kong, led a national pavilion for the first time in the Circular Fashion zone, presenting seven sustainable brands, most of which were making their debut in Asia. She said: “The fair is an excellent starting point for entering Hong Kong, the Greater Bay Area and the wider Asian market. A number of brands have already begun discussions with buyers. Cape De Coeur’s waterproof cape, in particular, was featured by leading fashion titles Vogue and GQ.” Marianne Perkovic, Executive Chair, Australian Fashion Council, once again led a delegation to Hong Kong. She said: “The original plan of about 120 buyer meetings over the four-day fair increased to 180, with the strongest interest coming from buyers in Hong Kong, the Chinese Mainland, Indonesia and Korea. The team is now in talks with a major local shopping mall in Hong Kong on pop-up and long-term store collaborations for a new project scheduled to open in 2027. In addition, leather brand West 14th has already secured concrete partnerships with buyers from Korea and Japan.” The Canadian pavilion was led by the Consulate General of Canada in Hong Kong and Macao, bringing together a lineup of women-founded and women-led premium brands.The fair attracted international buyers from leading department stores including Sophie Rose Davis-Evans, menswear and streetwear buyer at renowned British department store Selfridges, who was visiting CENTRESTAGE for the first time. She noted that the fair's diverse portfolio of brands provides an excellent platform for discovering emerging labels with strong potential for the UK and Western European markets. She said: “I met with more than 10 emerging brands during the fair, and two Hong Kong labels, peces and MURFI LAU, stood out in particular. We are negotiating a wholesale partnership.” Tifandy Okto, General Manager of Indonesia’s Galeries Lafayette, also overseeing sourcing for Sogo and Seibu, “We are particularly interested in Australia’s VICETA WANG and Chinese Mainland brand WANZZZ. Subject to suitable commercial terms, we plan to introduce their products to our retail outlets.”Richie Chan, founder of well-known Chengdu fashion store Triple Major, visited the fair for the first time and spoke highly of the exhibition, noting that it successfully met his dual objectives of retail sourcing and elevating his own fashion brand. He placed three orders on the spot, including Danish brand Henrik Vibskov, which meets Paris Fashion Week standards, and Thai brand Collector Project, founded by a graduate of the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Belgium. He also connected with Austrian premium fabric supplier Lenzing to upgrade his own brand, and described the visit as highly rewarding.The fair featured seven themed zones covering a diverse range of fashion sectors and design styles. New this year, the Perfume zone brought together renowned fragrance brands from around the world, with more than 20 brands making their Hong Kong debut. The zone attracted strong visitor interest and maintained a lively atmosphere throughout the fair. Moon Li, Founder of Artis Cultural Association, praised the fair's extensive media exposure and sophisticated presentation, noting that both had provided participating international perfume brands with outstanding visibility and results that far exceeded expectations. She said: "We were pleasantly surprised by the large number of fragrance enthusiasts in Hong Kong and their strong purchasing power. We expect on-site retail sales during the fair to reach HK$100,000." The fair also arranged business matching sessions to help exhibitors explore further collaboration opportunities. Looking ahead, Li expressed her special hope that, through CENTRESTAGE, the Perfume zone could evolve into Hong Kong's flagship fragrance event.The newly introduced Perfume zone this year brought together well-known fragrance brands from around the world. The area was lively, with steady streams of visitors.Record-breaking over 30 fashion shows and designers actively showcase new collectionsOver 40 captivating events were held during the fair, including more than 30 fashion shows, setting a record high in the event's history. This not only brought a rich visual feast to the industry and the public but also fully demonstrated the vitality and advantages of Hong Kong as a "mega-event capital". The event also underscored designers' commitment to presenting their latest collections, showcasing the exchange and integration of local and international fashion creativity.The grand opening fashion show, CENTRESTAGE ELITES, took place first on 2 September, putting the spotlight on KIT WAN STUDIOS, a multidisciplinary design and visual art studio. Over 30 brand-new looks that had never been publicly released or exhibited made their debut at the fashion show, stunning the entire audience. Kit Wan also engaged in an in-depth exchange with Dan Hastings, Editor of The Business of Fashion, freely discussing the brand's experience in expanding into overseas markets and insights on creative inspiration. The venue was packed, and the audience responded enthusiastically.Hong Kong-born visual artist Kit Wan attended a sharing session to have an in-depth exchange with Dan Hastings, Editor of The Business of Fashion.Another spotlight event, the Fashion Hong Kong Runway Show, was held on 3 September, presenting meticulously crafted Spring/Summer 2027 collections by four highly representative homegrown designer labels—112 mountainyam, ANGUS TSUI, ARTY:ACTIVE, and Z I D I. Under the theme "Hong Kong Dopamine", the four designers drew inspiration from the city's streetscapes, architecture, cultural memories and urban energy. Through their Spring/Summer 2027 collections, they interpreted the concept of dopamine from different perspectives, spanning joy, black humour, dynamic movement and quiet resilience, delivering a runway experience infused with Hong Kong's distinctive creative spirit.As a platform to promote local fashion brands and designers, the fashion website FASHIONALLY.COM continued to hold four fashion presentations during CENTRESTAGE this year, including FASHIONALLY Collection #26 and three FASHIONALLY Presentations, where local brands MARCCH, MURFI LAU, OUS, phenotypsetter, Oplus2, and Szmannie unveiled their latest collections. In addition, multiple local fashion brands also launched their latest collections through the CENTRESTAGE stage, including KEVYIU's "Inherited Silhouette" collection, transforming menswear elements from the 1970s and 1980s into womenswear, combining their signature fluid lines with distinctive, masterful tailoring.Other brands presenting new works included VICTOR CHAN STUDIO x atelierYVF and Imellda Ho Millinery.A number of fashion brands staged runway shows during CENTRESTAGE. HELLO! YOUR HIGHNESS! presented by Imellda Ho Millinery was showcased.There was also a fashion showcase organised by the Fashion Farm Foundation, featuring works by designers from the Greater Bay Area; and the Knitwear Innovation and Design Society (KIDS) hosted the "Young Knitwear Designers' Runway 2026".The "Sparkle Charity Foundation x Sparkle Collection: Next In Chinese Style – Young Designer Challenge 2026 Award Presentation Ceremony" , initiated by designer label SPARKLE by KAREN CHAN, recognised outstanding emerging design talent and promoted the preservation and innovation of Chinese fashion culture.The grand finale of the 16th Redress Design Award, dedicated to driving circular fashion development, was also successfully held at CENTRESTAGE, with multiple awards successfully presented and the First Prize won by designer Jon Liesenfeld from Germany. Hong Kong designer Jasmine CheuCheuk won the Runner-up and the Hong Kong Best Prize.Photo download: https://bit.ly/3StClfR CENTRESTAGE: https://www.hktdc.com/event/centrestage/enCENTRESTAGE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/centrestage_hktdc/?hl=tcFashion Hong Kong: https://www.fashionhongkong.com/Hong Kong Young Fashion Designers' Contest (YDC): https://www.fashionally.com/en/ Media enquiriesHKTDC’s Communications & Public Affairs Department:Katy WongTel: (852) 2584 4524Email: katy.ky.wong@hktdc.orgJane CheungTel: (852) 2584 4137Email: jane.mh.cheung@hktdc.org HKTDC Newsroom: https://mediaroom.hktdc.com/en About HKTDCThe Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) celebrates its 60th anniversary this year. The 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 the Chinese Mainland, 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), formerly known as Create Hong Kong (CreateHK) since 2009, was established in June 2024. CCIDA is a dedicated office under the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR Government) to provide one-stop services and support to the cultural and creative sectorswith a mission to foster a conducive environment in Hong Kong to facilitate development of the arts, culture and creative sectors as industries. CCIDA’s strategic foci are nurturing talent and facilitating start-ups, exploring markets, promoting cross-sectoral and multi-disciplinary collaboration, promoting industrialisation of the arts, culture and creative sectors under the industry-oriented principle, and fostering a creative atmosphere in the community, thereby reinforcing Hong Kong as Asia’s creative capital and our positioning as the East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange.About Hong Kong Fashion FestAnnounced by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Chief Executive in the 2023 Policy Address, "Hong Kong Fashion Fest" will be organised to develop Hong Kong into a fashion design hub in Asia. Through consolidating various fashion design events and introducing innovative elements and affiliate activities annually, the Hong Kong Fashion Fest promotes Hong Kong’s fashion and textile design brands and boosts Hong Kong’s position as a prime destination for hosting mega cultural and creative events. Under the theme "Rhythm of the Heart", the third edition of Hong Kong Fashion Fest will be held from 1 to 14 September 2026 at various landmarks in Hong Kong. The event will bring together eight flagship programmes organised by six industry organisations and, for the first time, will be combined with CENTRESTAGE - the annual fashion extravaganza organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council - to generate stronger synergies. The event will attract fashion design industry players from all over the world to come to Hong Kong; foster collaboration, innovation and business opportunities; establish platform for local and international fashion designers and brands and connect with different sectors in the fashion design industry of Hong Kong, the Chinese Mainland and overseas, thereby consolidating Hong Kong’s position as the East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

HONG KONG, Sep 5, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - On 4 September, Capital Industrial Financial Services Group Limited (00730.HK, the “Company” or “Capital Industrial Financial Services”) issued an inside information announcement detailing its strategic expansion into robotics and intelligent manufacturing and a potential acquisition. According to the announcement, Shougang Industrial Investment (Beijing) Technology Innovation Co., Ltd currently holds approximately 24.84% of Beijing Robot Financial Leasing Co., Ltd. (the “Robot Leasing Company”) and, subject to applicable laws and regulations and requisite regulatory and approval procedures, intends to transfer the relevant shares to Capital Industrial Financial Services. The potential acquisition further demonstrates the Company’s strategy of extending its established supply chain management capabilities into the robotics value chain. Going forward, Capital Industrial Financial Services plans to broaden its presence across the upstream and downstream segments of the robotics value chain. Through supply chain management, equipment leasing and related services, it aims to progressively connect component and equipment suppliers, robot manufacturers, corporate end-users and a range of real-world use cases, while further developing services in equipment deployment, demand matching, supply-demand coordination, system integration and data services.Integrating the Upstream and Downstream Robotics Value Chain: Synergies Across Supply Chain, Use Cases and Data ServicesAccording to the Company’s announcement and publicly available information, the Robot Leasing Company, formerly known as Beijing State-owned Assets Financial Leasing Co., Ltd., was established in March 2014 and completed its business transformation in 2025. Under a “robotics + leasing” model, it supports the deployment of robots in real-world use cases, with a focus on addressing the “last mile” of commercialisation and adoption for innovative products. It primarily purchases robot assets from upstream equipment manufacturers and provides end users with access to equipment and related leasing services, thereby linking the upstream and downstream segments of the robotics value chain. The model is well suited to an industry characterised by rapid technological iteration, the need for real-world validation and demanding operations and maintenance requirements. The Robot Leasing Company currently serves areas including healthcare, education, elderly care, landscaping and water services, industrial manufacturing, commercial services, exhibitions and performances, and sporting events. it had connected with a cumulative 300 application scenarios, established business relationships with more than 130 robot manufacturers and facilitated the deployment of about 500 robots.On the upstream side, Capital Industrial Financial Services plans to further extend its existing supply chain management capabilities into the robotics sector, leveraging operations and factoring services to facilitate transactions across the value chain and accelerate robot deployment. This is intended to create a business model in which supply chain services and real-world applications reinforce one another.On the downstream side, the Company plans to address real-world demand through equipment leasing and scenario-based operations. Continued expansion of healthcare, education, landscaping, commercial, industrial-park and manufacturing use cases is expected to directly drive demand for robot procurement and equipment deployment. Going forward, the Company may connect equipment manufacturers with end customers across equipment selection, use-case matching, delivery, operations and maintenance, and post-lease services, allowing downstream demand to drive upstream procurement and gradually creating a cycle of “application demand – equipment deployment – supply chain procurement”.Data and platform services represent a third area of expansion. Leveraging real-world environments within the Shougang ecosystem, including steel, industrial parks, healthcare and intelligent manufacturing, the Company may further expand into demand identification, supply-demand and procurement matching, system integration and online leasing. In this model, the upstream supply chain addresses “where to source”, downstream use cases address “where to deploy”, while data and platform services capture usage feedback and supply-demand information. Together, these elements can form an integrated value chain spanning supply chain coordination, equipment deployment, use-case operations and data services.Accelerating Healthcare Supply Chain Expansion: Procurement Demand Connects Healthcare Institutions with Upstream SuppliersOn the same day, in a separate voluntary announcement, Capital Industrial Financial Services disclosed that Beijing West Business Factoring Company Limited, an associate in which the Company holds a 41.41% interest, entered into a strategic cooperation agreement with SHOUYI HEALTHCARE INVESTMENT CO., LTD (“Shouyi Healthcare”) and approved a credit limit of RMB200 million for healthcare supply chain financing projects. The parties will collaborate on commercial factoring and supply chain services across the healthcare supply chain, focusing on procurement activities and supplier-related needs involving pharmaceuticals, medical consumables and medical equipment.Unlike the robotics business, where the entry point is equipment and real-world applications, the healthcare supply chain is anchored more directly in actual procurement. Procurement of pharmaceuticals, medical consumables and medical equipment connects healthcare institutions with a broad network of upstream suppliers, creating demand for supply chain services around working capital and accounts receivable.From a business synergy perspective, Capital Industrial Financial Services can leverage these procurement activities to develop commercial factoring and supply chain services addressing the working-capital and accounts-receivable needs between healthcare institutions and upstream suppliers, creating a tangible avenue for extending the Company’s supply chain management capabilities into healthcare.Interim Revenue Rises 99% Year on Year, with Supply Chain Management Emerging as the Main Growth DriverAlongside its expansion into new business areas, Capital Industrial Financial Services’ existing supply chain business has continued to scale. In the first half of 2026, the Company recorded revenue of approximately HK$95.15 million, representing a year-on-year increase of 99% and nearly double the level in the corresponding period. Revenue from the supply chain management and financial technology business amounted to approximately HK$68.00 million, up 321% year on year and accounting for approximately 71.5% of the Group’s total revenue, making it the Group’s largest source of revenue. This indicates that supply chain management is becoming a core capability connecting procurement, suppliers, equipment and real-world applications.At the same time, the Company maintained a sound asset position. As at the end of June, total assets amounted to approximately HK$1.969 billion, while capital and reserves attributable to owners of the Company were approximately HK$1.505 billion. Cash and cash equivalents stood at approximately HK$288 million, and the current ratio was 11.88 times, indicating ample overall liquidity.Rights Issue Price at a Deep Discount to Book Value Enhances Subscription AppealAgainst the backdrop of rapid growth in its supply chain management business and continued expansion into new industry areas such as robotics and healthcare, Capital Industrial Financial Services has also launched a capital exercise. The Company proposed to consolidate every 50 existing shares into one consolidated share, followed by a rights issue of one rights share for every one consolidated share at a subscription price of HK$6.25 per rights share. Up to approximately 79.0788 million rights shares may be issued, with maximum net proceeds of approximately HK$488 million. For existing shareholders, taking up their rights entitlements on a pro rata basis may help preserve their relative ownership interests in the enlarged share capital while allowing them to participate in the potential growth generated by the Company’s next phase of business expansion.More importantly, the rights issue price represents a substantial discount to book value. As at the end of June 2026, capital and reserves attributable to owners of the Company were approximately HK$1.505 billion. Based on the theoretical post-consolidation share count, net asset value per share was approximately HK$19.03, implying a discount of approximately 67% for the HK$6.25 rights issue price.As the supply chain business continues to scale and the Company advances its expansion into robotics, healthcare and other new industry areas, its capital strength and financial flexibility are expected to be further enhanced. The sizeable discount to book value, together with expectations for continued business expansion, is also an important factor likely to draw market attention to the rights issue.Overall, Capital Industrial Financial Services is advancing its expansion into new industry use cases in robotics and healthcare. In robotics, development is progressing across both upstream and downstream segments of the value chain: upstream, the Company is extending into component and equipment supply chains; downstream, it is addressing real-world demand through equipment leasing and use-case operations, while further expanding into supply-demand matching, system integration, and data and platform services. Together, these activities are gradually creating a business chain spanning supply chain coordination, equipment deployment, real-world applications and supporting services. In healthcare, the Company is leveraging procurement of pharmaceuticals, medical consumables and medical equipment to develop commercial factoring and supply chain services around the needs of healthcare institutions, upstream suppliers and accounts-receivable financing. Building on its existing business base, Capital Industrial Financial Services is progressively applying its supply chain management, financial leasing, commercial factoring and financial technology capabilities across new sectors and use cases, including robotics, intelligent manufacturing and healthcare, while exploring opportunities in robot leasing and operations.As these businesses move towards implementation, the Company’s future growth drivers are expected to shift from the expansion of individual businesses towards a model of “replicating supply chain capabilities across multiple use cases”, building a business system centred on supply chain management, industrial technology and industrial finance services. 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HONG KONG, Sep 4, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - In the context of accelerating digital transformation, the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park Company Limited (hereinafter referred to as "HSITP") has leveraged SAP Cloud ERP to build a unified, modern enterprise management platform, comprehensively enhancing the park's operational efficiency and management transparency. SAP Cloud ERP serves as the core digital support, providing a foundation intended to support the park’s future development.HSITP officially opened in December 2025 and is one of Hong Kong's key technology innovation platforms, positioned as a forward-looking carrier for innovation and industrial development. The park forms a synergistic layout with the adjacent Shenzhen Park in the Hetao Co-operation Zone, promoting scientific research innovation, industrial incubation, and the efficient cross-boundary flow of innovation and technology talent through dual-park collaboration, which poses higher requirements for the park's operational efficiency, management transparency, and digital capabilities.Relying on SAP Cloud ERP's preset best practices and the professional implementation by partner DynaSys, HSITP completed the system go-live in just three months, achieving a smooth transition with minimal impact on daily operations, allowing staff to get up to speed quickly. Based on a unified data model, the park has integrated core processes such as finance, supply chain, procurement, and expense management, helping improve inter-departmental coordination and operational efficiency. Automated budget control eliminates manual input, improving accuracy.Centralized oversight and discrepancy tracking has boosted financial visibility. And one of the most exciting capabilities of SAP Cloud ERP is real time information.“Staff now have instant access to up-to-date information about finance and procurement, so they can respond quickly to market changes or internal developments. And this single source of truth enables smooth collaboration across all departments,” said Gary Au, Finance Director, Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park Company Limited.In terms of expense management, SAP Concur upgrades the original paper-based and manual processes to mobile and automated modes. Staff can submit expense claims in advance and complete pre-approvals, improving approval efficiency and significantly enhancing the standardisation and transparency of expense management.Franky Lam, Associate Director of Information Technology, Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park Company Limited, said: "Digitalization is not only a tool for improving efficiency but also a core safeguard for business agility and strategic decision-making. SAP Cloud ERP combines superior performance with rapid value realization, making it our ideal choice. Through this data-driven management approach, we can respond quickly and advance steadily in a fast-evolving environment, laying a solid foundation for future growth."In the context of rapid development in cloud and AI technologies, the key for enterprises to maintain competitiveness lies in whether they possess real-time, transparent, and sustainably scalable management capabilities. SAP Cloud ERP integrates core business processes into a unified system, supporting faster deployment, flexible expansion, and enhanced-performance operations, helping enterprises reduce complexity and costs while enabling more efficient value realisation, and supporting a solid digital foundation for sustained growth. The collaboration with HSITP serves as an example of how innovation and technology parks can approach digitalization to achieve efficient operations and regional synergistic development.Looking ahead, HSITP will continue to improve its research and industrial infrastructure, posing higher requirements for operational efficiency and IT scalability. SAP Cloud ERP, with its centralized management and cloud-native architecture, not only helps reduce infrastructure and maintenance costs but also reserves ample space for the park's subsequent business expansion.About SAPAs a global leader in enterprise applications and business AI, SAP (NYSE:SAP) stands at the nexus of business and technology. For over 50 years, organizations have trusted SAP to bring out their best by uniting business-critical operations spanning finance, procurement, HR, supply chain, and customer experience. For more information, visit https://www.sap.com/hk ‚For media enquiries, please contact:Strategic Public Relations Group (SPRG)Andico Tsuiandico.tsui@sprg.com.hk+852 2114 4346 / 6902 3831 Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

HONG KONG, Sep 4, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Asia's annual fashion extravaganza CENTRESTAGE kicked off on 2 September, followed by the highly anticipated Fashion Hong Kong Runway Show last night. The spectacular show featured the meticulously crafted Spring/Summer 2027 collections of four prominent local fashion brands: 112 mountainyam, ANGUS TSUI, ARTY:ACTIVE, and Z I D I.(front row from left) Designer Gary Tsang; Designer Mountain Yam; Sophia Chong, Executive Director of the HKTDC; Katherine Fang, Chairman of the HKTDC Garment Advisory Committee; Designer Angus Tsui and Designer Nathan Moy, graced the Fashion Hong Kong Runway ShowThemed "Hong Kong Dopamine", this year’s Fashion Hong Kong Runway Show saw the four designers draw inspiration from the city's lights and shadows, streets, architecture, cultural memories, and daily flow, translating Hong Kong's unique pulse into a fashion language. Through their new collections, each designer interpreted "dopamine" from a different perspective – be it joy, dark humor, dynamics or the lightness of defiance – delivering a fashion experience brimming with sensory stimulation and urban energy to the audience.The show received enthusiastic acclaim from a multitude of industry professionals, celebrities and fashion enthusiasts in attendance, including luminaries such as Kay Tse, Kevin Chu, Tony Wu, Locker Lam, Jessica Chan, etc.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 and runs until 5 September at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Concurrently, the 45th Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair and the 14th Salon de TIME, jointly organised by the HKTDC, the Federation of Hong Kong Watch Trades & Industries Ltd., and the Hong Kong Watch Manufacturers Association Ltd., are also being held at the venue. All three events will run until 5 September. CENTRESTAGE and Salon de TIME are open to both trade buyers and the general public, while the Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair is open exclusively to trade visitors.Photo download: https://bit.ly/4cY997xCelebrities at the Fashion Hong Kong Runway ShowKay Tse(wearing 112mountainyam)Kevin Chu(wearing ANGUS TSUI)Tony Wu(wearing 112 mountainyam)Locker Lam(wearing ARTY:ACTIVE)Jessica Chan(wearing ANGUS TSUI)Katy(wearing Z I D I) Judy Kwong(wearing ARTY:ACTIVE)Celina Harto(wearing ANGUS TSUI) 112 mountainyam (Designer: Mountain Yam) Spring/Summer 2027 Collection Brand: 112 mountainyam; Collection: The Joy of FeathersFinding its rhythm in Hong Kong, the collection captures the neon energy hidden within the city.Reversible design is the language of this collection, juxtaposing natural, breathable materials with resilient technical textiles. This duality allows nature to converse with technology and heritage to move with the future, ultimately letting quiet exteriors give way to vibrant souls.ANGUS TSUI (Designer: Angus Tsui) Spring/Summer 2027 CollectionBrand: ANGUS TSUI; Collection: 404: Ha Ha HauntingDrawing creative inspiration from the dark humour and traditional local elements of Hong Kong's 1980s horror film culture, the collection seeks to construct a dark humour fashion narrative. Through the juxtaposition and reassembly of multiple eras and aesthetics, it turns each garment into a spiritual sanctuary where one can still laugh in the face of fear.ARTY:ACTIVE (Designer: Gary Tsang) Spring/Summer 2027 CollectionBrand: ARTY:ACTIVE; Collection: Messy SymphonicInspired by the beautiful chaos of Hong Kong after dark, the collection thrives on contrast, melding the raw glow of traditional streets with the sleek, silent glass of the future. Engineered for athletic movement and styled for the street, it introduces a lifestyle of dynamic wellness, designed to embrace the friction of a city that never stops moving.Z I D I (Designer: Nathan Moy) Spring/Summer 2027 CollectionBrand: Z I D I; Collection: AETHERAs an inquiry into weightlessness, the collection explores how near-invisible forces can shift how the body moves. Through an act of structural will and material memory, the designer creates silhouettes aimed at defeating gravity, offering not just the fragility of air, but the lightness of defiance in an age of intangible intelligence.CENTRESTAGE details:Date: 2 to 5 September 2026 (Wednesday to Saturday)Venue: Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition CentreDateCENTERSTAGE opening hours2-4 Sept (Wed to Fri)10am-7pmFree admission for trade visitors (aged 18 and over) and public visitors5 Sept (Sat)10am-6pmCENTRESTAGE: https://www.hktdc.com/event/centrestage/enCENTRESTAGE buyer online registration: https://bit.ly/4xydTctCENTRESTAGE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/centrestage_hktdc/?hl=enFashion Hong Kong: https://www.fashionhongkong.com/Fashion Hong Kong Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/hktdcfashionhk/Hong Kong Young Fashion Designers' Contest (YDC): https://www.fashionally.com/en/Media enquiriesBest Crew:HKTDC’s Communications & Public Affairs Department: Katy Wong Tel: (852) 2584 4524 Email: katy.ky.wong@hktdc.org Jane Cheung Tel: (852) 2584 4137 Email: jane.mh.cheung@hktdc.orgHKTDC Newsroom: https://mediaroom.hktdc.com/enAbout HKTDCThe Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) celebrates its 60th anniversary this year. The 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 the Chinese Mainland, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Follow us on @hktdc and LinkedInAbout 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 Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA)The Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA), formerly known as Create Hong Kong (CreateHK) since 2009, was established in June 2024. CCIDA is a dedicated office under the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR Government) to provide one-stop services and support to the cultural and creative sectors with a mission to foster a conducive environment in Hong Kong to facilitate development of the arts, culture and creative sectors as industries. CCIDA’s strategic foci are nurturing talent and facilitating start-ups, exploring markets, promoting cross-sectoral and multi-disciplinary collaboration, promoting industrialisation of the arts, culture and creative sectors under the industry-oriented principle, and fostering a creative atmosphere in the community, thereby reinforcing Hong Kong as Asia’s creative capital and our positioning as the East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange.Disclaimer: The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region provides funding support to the project only, and does not otherwise take part in the project. 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ROMEOVILLE, IL, Sept 4, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Formerra, a leader in performance materials distribution, was recognized for its partnership at Eaton's 2026 Global Supplier Conference & Excellence Awards, held Thursday, August 27 in Beachwood, Ohio. Formerra was one of only 30 suppliers recognized with Eaton's Supplier Excellence Award from among the company's global network of more than 30,000 supplier partners.Eaton grants the Supplier Excellence Award to suppliers that exceed expectations through exceptional performance, innovation, and contributions to growth. Formerra serves as Eaton's preferred plastics distribution partner, a role built through disciplined execution and engagement across Eaton's corporate organization and manufacturing sites.While the partnership began over 15 years ago in North America, it now extends into Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, where Formerra recently established dedicated logistics and warehousing capabilities in Dubai to support Eaton's expansion in the region.Formerra has broadened its support, extending beyond polymer distribution in response to Eaton's dynamic requirements. The scope now covers thermoset materials, finished goods distribution, supply chain optimization, global logistics, and technical application support."Eaton holds its supply base to a high standard, and this recognition reflects work our teams do every day across three continents," said Tom Kelly, Chief Executive Officer, Formerra. "Our people earned it by understanding how Eaton operates, anticipating needs, and solving problems before they reach a production line.The relationship between Formerra and Eaton offers strengthened supply resiliency, reduced supply chain risk, vendor consolidation, and improved operational efficiency as Eaton continues to pursue global growth.Caption: (L to R) Mike Hibbs, Global Category Manager, Eaton; Susan Logue, Sr. Key Accounts Manager, Formerra; Tom Kelly, CEO, FormerraKey Details:Formerra received the Supplier Excellence Award at Eaton's annual supplier conference.Formerra was one of 30 suppliers recognized from a global network of more than 30,000.Formerra serves as Eaton's preferred plastics distribution partner across North America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.Formerra has established warehousing capabilities in Dubai to support Eaton's regional operations.Support extends beyond plastics distribution into thermoset materials, finished goods distribution, supply chain optimization, and global logistics.About FormerraFormerra is a preeminent distributor of engineered materials, connecting the world's leading polymer producers with thousands of OEMs and brand owners across healthcare, consumer, industrial, and mobility markets. Powered by technical and commercial expertise, it brings a distinctive combination of portfolio depth, supply chain strength, industry knowledge, service, leading e-commerce capabilities, and ingenuity. The experienced Formerra team helps customers across multiple industries to design, select, process, and develop products in new and better ways - driving improved performance, productivity, reliability, and sustainability. To learn more, visit www.formerra.com.ContactMedia Relations Global & Americas:Jackie MorrisEmail: Jackie.Morris@Formerra.comPhone: 630.849.3620SOURCE: Formerra Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

SHENZHEN, CHINA - China Medical System Holdings Limited (“CMS” or the “Group”) is pleased to announce that its subsidiary, Dermavon Holdings Limited (“Dermavon”, an innovative pharmaceutical company specialized in skin health which is applying for a separate listing on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited) received the approval from the National Medical Products Administration of China (NMPA) for the New Drug Application (NDA) of ruxolitinib phosphate cream (Lumirix®) for the treatment of mild to moderate atopic dermatitis (“AD”) on 2 September 2026. The drug registration certificate was obtained on 3 September 2026. The product is indicated for the topical short-term and non-continuous chronic treatment of mild to moderate atopic dermatitis in non-immunocompromised adult and pediatric patients 2 years of age and older whose disease is not adequately controlled with topical prescription therapies or when those therapies are not advisable.The NDA for indication AD has been approved for inclusion in the Priority Review List by the Center for Drug Evaluation (CDE) of the NMPA based on its qualification as a “new variety, dosage form and specification of pediatric drug that conforms to the physiological characteristics of children”, which effectively shortened the product's review process and accelerated the marketing approval for the AD indication.From “First Topical JAK Inhibitor” to Indication Expansion, Lumirix® Continues to Deliver Clinical ValueIn January 2026, Lumirix® was approved for marketing by the NMPA, becoming the first topical JAK inhibitor approved in China for the treatment of vitiligo. The approval of this NDA for the additional indication of AD offers a novel treatment option for pediatric patients 2 years of age and older, adolescent and adult AD patients, with safety and efficacy supported by clinical data*.Previously, Lumirix® achieved positive results in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled phase III clinical trial in China for mild to moderate AD:· Robust Efficacy: Lumirix® successfully met its primary endpoint— a significantly higher proportion of patients treated with Lumirix® achieved IGA (Investigator's Global Assessment) of 0 or 1 with at least two grades of reduction from baseline at week 8, compared with placebo (63.0% vs 9.2%, P < 0.001). For the key secondary endpoint, the proportion of subjects achieving at least a 75% improvement from baseline in the Eczema Area and Severity Index score (EASI 75) of treatment with Lumirix® was also significantly higher than that of the placebo group, at week 8 (78.0% vs 15.4%, P < 0.001).· Favorable Safety Profile: the severity of treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAE) during the treatment period was mostly mild or moderate, with no TEAEs leading to discontinuation of the study drug. Overall, Lumirix® was safe and well-tolerated.*Based on Phase III clinical data from China and overseas.Building the AD “treatment + care” Solution to Strengthen Dermavon's Skin Health LayoutAD is a chronic, recurrent and inflammatory dermatologic disease. According to CIC Report, there were over 54 million AD patients in China in 2024[1]. To address the needs of AD patients from treatment to daily care, Dermavon has built a comprehensive “treatment + care” solution:· Topical formulation: Lumirix® (mild-to-moderate AD) – Marketed in China· Injectable biological agent: Comekibart Injection (moderate-to-severe AD) – Under NDA review in China· Oral small molecule targeted drug: CMS-D001 (moderate-to-severe AD) – Phase II clinical trial· Daily repair: Heling Soothing Product Series – Marketed in ChinaSimultaneously, the indication expansion of Lumirix® will strengthen Dermavon’s strategic layout in the field of skin treatments and create synergies with its commercialized innovative drug ILUMETRI (tildrakizumab injection), commercialized exclusive drug Hirudoid (mucopolysaccharide polysulfate cream), and a series of innovative drugs under development and dermatological skin care products, in terms of expert network and market resources, thereby potentially enhancing Dermavon's market competitiveness and brand influence in the field of skin health.About ADAD is a chronic, recurrent and inflammatory dermatologic disease, with the main clinical manifestations of dry skin, chronic eczema-like lesions and obvious itching or pruritus, which may seriously affect the quality of life of patients. It is estimated that there were over 54 million AD patients in China as of 2024. Based on SCORAD scores, mild to moderate AD accounts for 98% of these cases, representing over 52.5 million patients[1]. Topical drugs are the most basic treatment for AD. Traditional topical medications such as topical corticosteroids (TCS) and topical calcineurin inhibitors (TCIs) have clinical pain points with long-term adverse reactions or limited efficacy, therefore novel treatments are urgently needed.More Information About Ruxolitinib Phosphate CreamRuxolitinib phosphate cream is a novel cream formulation of the selective JAK1/JAK2 inhibitor ruxolitinib developed by Incyte. Incyte has worldwide rights for the development and commercialization of ruxolitinib phosphate cream, marketed in the United States and Europe as Opzelura®. Opzelura® and the Opzelura® logo are registered trademarks of Incyte. In the U.S., ruxolitinib phosphate cream is the first topical JAK inhibitor approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the topical treatment of non-segmental vitiligo in adult and pediatric patients 12 years of age and older, and for the topical short-term and non-continuous chronic treatment of mild to moderate atopic dermatitis in non-immunocompromised adult and pediatric patients 2 years of age and older whose disease is not adequately controlled with topical prescription therapies or when those therapies are not advisable[2]. In Europe, ruxolitinib phosphate cream is approved for the treatment of non-segmental vitiligo with facial involvement in adults and adolescents from 12 years of age, as well as the treatment of moderate atopic dermatitis in adult patients for whom topical corticosteroids and topical calcineurin inhibitors are inadequate or inappropriate[3,4].On 2 December 2022, Dermavon entered into a Collaboration and License Agreement with Incyte for ruxolitinib phosphate cream, obtaining an exclusive license to develop, register and commercialize the product in Mainland China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Macau Special Administrative Region, Taiwan Region and eleven Southeast Asian countries (the “Territory”) and a non-exclusive license to manufacture the product in the Territory. Dermavon has sublicensed the relevant rights for the product outside of Mainland China to the Group (excluding Dermavon).About CMSCMS is an innovative pharmaceutical company focused on the identification, building, and full lifecycle management of differentiated specialty pharmaceuticals. With a dual-engine approach of in-house R&D and collaborative R&D, and leveraging its core capability to build markets and brands from the ground up, the Group enables each medicine to fully realize both its clinical value and commercial value.CMS has established an end-to-end capability loop across the full product lifecycle—precisely identifying quality innovation targets, matching them with optimal development pathways, and efficiently advancing clinical development and registration; developing medical strategies aligned with clinical needs, and driving scaled clinical adoption through a professional academic promotion system and network.CMS focuses on advantaged specialties including cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic, central nervous system, gastroenterology, ophthalmology, and skin health. Through professional academic promotion and academic resources across multiple disease areas, CMS has built sustainable scale advantages in specialties, with its skin health business becoming a leading player in its segment. Meanwhile, CMS continues to strengthen its international replication capabilities, validating the transferability of its business model in emerging markets such as Southeast Asia and the Middle East, and injecting long-term momentum for the Group’s high-quality, sustainable development.References1. China Insights Consultancy’s industrial report2. The U.S. FDA approval information can be found on the Incyte official website, as follows: https://investor.incyte.com/news-releases/news-release-details/incyte-announces-additional-fda-approval-opzelurar-ruxolitinib 3. The EMA approval information for vitiligo indication can be found on the Incyte official website, as follows: https://investor.incyte.com/news-releases/news-release-details/incyte-announces-european-commission-approval-opzelurar 4. The EMA approval information for AD indication can be found on the Incyte official website, as follows: https://investor.incyte.com/news-releases/news-release-details/opzelurar-ruxolitinib-cream-becomes-first-steroid-free-topical CMS Disclaimer and Forward-Looking StatementsThis press release is not intended to promote any products to you and is not for advertising purposes. This press release does not recommend any drugs, medical devices and/or indications. If you want to know more about the diagnosis and treatment of specific diseases, please follow the opinions or guidance of your doctor or other medical and health professionals. Any treatment-related decisions made by healthcare professionals should be based on the patient’s specific circumstances and in accordance with the drug package insert.This press release which has been prepared by CMS does not constitute any offer or invitation to purchase or subscribe for any securities, and shall not form the basis for or be relied on in connection with any contract or binding commitment whatsoever. This press release has been prepared by CMS based on information and data which it considers reliable, but CMS makes no representation or warranty, express or implied, whatsoever, and no reliance shall be placed on, the truth, accuracy, completeness, fairness and reasonableness of the contents of this press release. Certain matters discussed in this press release may contain statements regarding the Group’s market opportunity and business prospects that are individually and collectively forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Any forward-looking statements and projections made by third parties included in this press release are not adopted by the Group and the Company is not responsible for such third-party statements and projections.Media ContactBrand: China Medical System Holdings Ltd.Contact: CMS Investor RelationsEmail: ir@cms.net.cnWebsite: https://web.cms.net.cn/en/home/ Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

HONG KONG, Sept 3, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - International real estate firm Savills Hong Kong is celebrating the historic milestone of its 40th anniversary this year. Over the past four decades, Savills has witnessed and driven the dynamic development of Hong Kong’s urban landscape. Building on its legacy while staying true to its original mission, the Company has resolved to give back to society through concrete actions that are both meaningful and heartfelt. On the eve of its 40th anniversary celebrations, the Company is proud to announce the official launch of the new “Savills Volunteer Team”, calling on all colleagues to take action and extend their professional expertise to every corner of the community in need of care, thereby marking a truly moving and meaningful beginning to this momentous occasion.Harnessing Colleagues’ Enthusiasm to Establish Volunteer Team and Demonstrate Great CompassionSavills firmly believes that a company’s success lies not only in its business achievements, but also in its commitment to and care for society. Coinciding with this important milestone of the Company’s 40th anniversary, the establishment of the volunteer team represents a shared commitment across the organisation to turn its corporate culture of “caring for the community and giving back to society” into a continuous stream of concrete actions. Through this volunteer platform, colleagues are encouraged to step outside the office and connect with, listen to and support vulnerable groups from all walks of life, spreading warmth and hope to the community.First Stop: Partnering with “MercyHK” to Support People Experiencing Homelessness and Those in RecoveryShortly after its establishment, the volunteer team launched its first meaningful community service initiative. Recently, a group of Savills volunteers gathered at the “MercyHK Centre” to share a meal and engage in heartfelt conversations with people experiencing homelessness, those in drug rehabilitation, and other members of the community in need. Through heartfelt conversations, the volunteers gained a deeper understanding of their needs and provided holistic support covering physical, mental, social and spiritual well-being. During the event, one guest courageously shared their personal journey of recovery from drug addiction. Their honest account deeply moved everyone present, giving the volunteers a profound appreciation of the importance of companionship and showing genuine care in helping people rebuild their lives.After taking part in the activity, Ms Catharine Luo from the Investment Department shared: “This event reminded me just how meaningful it is to keep showing up for others. These moments don't just fill your time; they fill your heart and change your outlook on life. I was deeply moved by the participants’ sincere stories. Their experiences made me reflect on how fragile life can become when everything falls apart, and how powerful it is when someone finds their way again. One piece of advice in particular has stayed with me: ‘Approach others with genuine care, let them know you want to understand them, and gently remind them that life still holds so many possibilities – and perhaps the best is yet to come’.” This sense of human connection lies at the very heart of why the volunteer team was established.Extending Love to Furry Friends: Visiting “House of Joy and Mercy” to Protect Animal LivesThe spirit of care did not stop there. The following week, the Savills volunteer team gathered once again to visit “House of Joy and Mercy”, where they took part in an on-site cleaning activity and spent time with the abandoned and stray cats at the centre. Through hands-on cleaning and interaction, the volunteers offered practical care and warmth to the animals. After the activity, Mr Ken Hung from the Investment CEO Office shared his thoughts: “In fact, many cats aren’t born as strays; most come from illegal breeding farms. Once they lose their value for breeding or profit, people abandon them without a second thought.” He urged the public to pay greater attention to this issue, emphasising: “Every life deserves respect and kindness. Simply by spending time with them and showing them care, I’ve been able to bring warmth to their lives. It also reminds me to treat animals with a more responsible and caring attitude.” His words echoed the sentiments of all the volunteers – every life, just like ours, has value and emotions, and deserves to be loved and respected.Reaching Out to Down Syndrome and Autism Communities to Promote an Inclusive and Equal SocietyThe Savills volunteer team’s community care initiatives continue. On 5 September, the volunteer team will be out in force again, partnering with the charitable organisation Love 21 Foundation to offer care and support to people with Down syndrome and autism. At the event, volunteers will engage with participants through sports, nutrition and a variety of activities, helping people of all abilities feel accepted and cared for by society. This collaboration marks a further extension of the Savills volunteer team’s services to various vulnerable communities, putting its commitment into action to promote an equal and inclusive society.A New Beginning for the 40th Anniversary: Creating Sustainable Social ImpactThe 40th anniversary is not only a tribute to past achievements, but also a starting point for looking ahead and beginning a new chapter. Through the official launch of its volunteer team, Savills Hong Kong has set the stage for its upcoming 40th anniversary celebrations in a deeply meaningful way. Going forward, the Company will continue to deepen its corporate social responsibility strategy, leverage its influence as an industry leader, and promote a broader range of charitable and community care initiatives. By working together with its colleagues, clients and members of the wider community, Savills Hong Kong aims to create lasting value and positive change for Hong Kong.About SavillsFor over 170 years, Savills has been helping people thrive through places and spaces. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, we have more than 42,000 professionals collaborating across over 70 countries, delivering unrivalled coverage and expertise to the world of commercial and prime residential real estate. By applying world research data and trends to local and global settings, we’re able to empower our clients with insights from the forefront of the industry – bringing their aspirations to life through innovative, tailor-made solutions. Whether we are working with a global corporate looking to expand, an investor seeking to sustainably optimise their portfolio, or a family trying to find a new home, we help our clients make better property decisions. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. 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HONG KONG, Sept 3, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Everest Medicines today announced that China’s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) has approved CARDAMYST(R) (etripamil) for the conversion of acute symptomatic episodes of paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT) to sinus rhythm in adults. As Everest's first innovative therapy approved in the cardiovascular field, CARDAMYST further expands the Company‘s cardiovascular portfolio. The approval marks another important milestone in the execution of Everest's commercialization strategy and reinforces the Company's capability to bring innovative therapies to patients in China.CARDAMYST (etripamil) nasal spray is a novel, rapid-acting calcium channel blocker administered as needed via a convenient, portable nasal spray. It offers rapid onset of action, favorable tolerability, and the potential for at-home self-administration, enhancing patient accessibility. CARDAMYST is currently the only self-administered treatment for adults with PSVT to rapidly treat episodes. Treatment effects observed as early as five minutes after administration, with nearly two-thirds of patients achieving conversion to sinus rhythm within 30 minutes, reducing the need for emergency medical interventions and filling a critical gap in out-of-hospital, self-administered treatment options for acute symptomatic episodes of PSVT in China.PSVT is a type of tachyarrhythmia characterized by the sudden onset and termination of episodes of rapid, regular heart rhythm. Approximately 2.3 to 4 per 1,000 individuals are affected by PSVT, representing an estimated 3 to 6 million patients in China. During episodes, the heart rate spike is unpredictable and may last several hours. The rapid heart rate often causes disabling severe palpitations, shortness of breath, chest discomfort, dizziness or lightheadedness, and distress, forcing patients to limit their daily activities. The management of acute PSVT episodes in China has long relied primarily on hospital-based emergency care, highlighting the need for an on-demand treatment option that patients can self-administer outside of healthcare settings.“The approval of CARDAMYST addresses a critical unmet need by introducing the first innovative therapy that enables patients to self-administer treatment for acute PSVT episodes in China,” said Professor Changsheng Ma, M.D., Principal Investigator of the Phase III JX02002 study, Director of Cardiology Department at Beijing Anzhen Hospital, and President of the Chinese Society of Cardiology, Chinese Medical Association, “Both the global pivotal Phase III RAPID trial and the China Phase III JX02002 study demonstrated its rapid onset, robust efficacy, and favorable safety profile. We believe this innovative therapy has the potential to transform the treatment paradigm for acute PSVT episodes by enabling timely, patient-initiated treatment, reducing the need for emergency medical intervention, and ultimately improving patients' quality of life.”“The approval of CARDAMYST marks an important milestone, introducing the first out-of-hospital, patient-administered treatment option for acute PSVT episodes in China,” said Mr. Rogers Yongqing Luo, Chief Executive Officer of Everest Medicines. “As the only innovative therapy currently available that enables patients to self-administer treatment for PSVT episodes outside of healthcare settings, CARDAMYST offers a new on-demand treatment option. With treatment effects observed as early as five minutes after administration, CARDAMYST enables patients to manage episodes outside of a healthcare setting, giving them greater control over their condition and potentially reshaping the treatment paradigm for PSVT in China. Leveraging our proven commercialization capabilities, we look forward to accelerating the launch of CARDAMYST in China to address the significant unmet needs of patients with PSVT and realize its long-term clinical and societal value."The approval of CARDAMYST was supported by the global pivotal Phase III RAPID trial and the Phase III JX02002 study in China. Both studies met their primary endpoints. The RAPID trial achieved its primary endpoint with 64% of participants who self-administered etripamil (N=99) converting from supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) to sinus rhythm within 30 minutes compared to 31% on placebo (N=85) (HR = 2.62; p

HONG KONG, Sept 3, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - CTF Life unveiled the “Aspiration Ride”, a month-long themed tram inspired by its latest brand campaign, “Your Aspiration. Our Aspiration.”. Running from 2 to 29 September, the themed tram transforms one of the city’s most beloved means of transport into a moving celebration of the aspirations that inspire Hongkongers at every stage of life. The activation forms part of a broader integrated campaign that combines outdoor advertising and digital storytelling featuring influencers to illustrate how aspirations evolve through different life stages, inspiring audiences to reflect on their journeys and the support behind them.For many Hongkongers, the tram is more than part of the daily commute. It is a living theatre of everyday life: childhood journeys by the window, first jobs, new beginnings and quiet reflections between stops. For more than a century, the city’s “ding ding” has travelled through changing streetscapes and generations, silently keeping pace as aspirations have taken shape, evolved and been pursued. Building on this shared journey, the “Aspiration Ride” invites people across all life stages to reflect on their ambitions and the support that helps turn them into possibilities.Officially unveiled at the launch ceremony on 2 September, the tram features a vibrant exterior design filled with colourful illustrations and more than 100 aspirations submitted by citizens through CTF Life’s social media platforms. Set against a backdrop of Chinese composition paper, the messages bring personal aspirations to life across the city, transforming the tram into a moving canvas of dreams and possibilities.CTF Life’s management team also added their own aspirations to the tram exterior, joining a shared display of ambitions, both modest and momentous, that give life a sense of purpose.“Hong Kong’s tramways have long been woven into the city’s collective memory, carrying generations of people and the stories that have shaped their journeys,” said Ruby Kwan, Marketing Director, CTF Life. “Every aspiration tells a story. Some stay with us for life, while others evolve as we move through different stages and embrace new possibilities. Yet each has the power to inspire us to grow, explore and move forward with purpose.“The ‘Aspiration Ride’ is a key element of an integrated campaign designed to bring the conversation around aspirations into everyday life. Through outdoor advertising, creator collaborations and digital storytelling, we hope to encourage people to reflect on what matters most to them and recognise that every aspiration represents a future worth pursuing. At CTF Life, we are committed to walking alongside our customers through every life stage across our four brand pillars of Wellbeing, Growth, Health and Wealth, helping them pursue their aspirations with confidence by providing the right support along the way.”The campaign also includes a tram-shelter advertisement on Paterson Street in Causeway Bay, extending the activation into one of Hong Kong’s busiest districts. A series of promotional videos featuring influencers, CTF Life Planner, and other members of the community, each representing different life stages and perspectives, will further support post-launch awareness. Through personal stories spanning childhood curiosities, evolving ambitions and creative passions, the videos illustrate that aspirations do not follow a single path. Instead, they show how encouragement, preparation and support can help turn them into possibilities. Through digital and social media storytelling, these relatable journeys will invite audiences across the city to reflect on their own aspirations and the people who help make them possible.In a city that is always in motion, the “Aspiration Ride” offers a gentle reminder that it is worth looking up from the journey and remembering what set it in motion. Aspirations may differ in scale and destination, but each represents a meaningful reason to keep moving forward. Through the campaign, CTF Life aims to spark conversations on how aspirations evolve throughout life, and to encourage people to pursue them with confidence, knowing they are supported every step of the way.CTF Life’s Marketing Director Ruby Kwan hopes the “Aspiration Ride” can encourage people to reflect on what matters most to themCTF Life’s management team also added their own aspirations to the tram exteriorCTF Life’s management team officiates the ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the official launch of the “Aspiration Ride”“Aspiration Ride” commences its citywide journey with over 100 aspirations submitted through CTF Life’s social media platforms Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

SANTA BARBARA, CA, Sept 3, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - U.S. Polo Assn.®, the official sports brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), celebrated the conclusion of the 2026 U.S. Polo Assn. Pacific Coast Open, held August 14-30 at the renowned Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club in Carpinteria, California. As one of the oldest polo tournaments in the world and the most prestigious championship in the Western United States, the Pacific Coast Open once again delivered world-class competition while highlighting the enduring connection between sport, style, and community.2026 U.S. Polo Assn. Pacific Coast Open Winners, Klentner Ranch, on stage with trophy; Photo Credit: Michelle LaurenThis year marked the second time U.S. Polo Assn. served as Title Sponsor of the Pacific Coast Open and the ninth consecutive year partnering with the Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club as Official Apparel Brand and Stadium Sponsor. The longstanding relationship reflects the brand's authentic connection to the sport of polo and its ongoing commitment to supporting the sport at every level, from elite competition and player development to fan engagement and community impact."The Pacific Coast Open represents the history, competitive excellence, and strong sense of community that define the sport of polo," said Tim Kelly, Chairman of the United States Polo Association. "Through the continued support of U.S. Polo Assn. and the commitment of the Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club, this championship provides an important stage for exceptional players and horses while introducing more fans to the excitement and traditions of our sport."Founded in 1908, the Pacific Coast Open remains a coveted event in the sport of polo and a fixture on the international polo calendar. Set against the backdrop of California's coastline, the tournament brought together talented players, passionate spectators, and longtime supporters for more than two weeks of high-goal competition at one of polo's most esteemed venues.U.S. Polo Assn. Pacific Coast Open | At a GlanceTournament: U.S. Polo Assn. Pacific Coast OpenDates: August 14-30, 2026Location: Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club, Carpinteria, CaliforniaSignificance: One of the oldest polo tournaments in the world and the most prestigious championship in the Western United StatesU.S. Polo Assn. Role: Title Sponsor, Official Apparel Brand and Stadium SponsorPartnership Milestone: Nine consecutive years partnering with Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club, two consecutive years as Title Sponsor for Pacific Coast OpenChampionship Matchup: La Karina (Brian Boyd (0), Carlos ‘Carlitos' Gracida Jr. (4), Felipe ‘Pipe' Vercellino (8), Lucas Escobar (5), SUB: Iñaki Wulff (0) vs. Klentner Ranch (Jake Klentner (2), Ignacio ‘Nachi' Viana (7), Jesse Bray (7), Justin Klentner (1)Champion: Klentner RanchFinal Score: 16-9Most Valuable Player: Ignacio ‘Nachi' Viana (Klentner Ranch)Best Playing Pony: Dolfi CautivadoraCharity Beneficiary: Polo Training Center Santa Barbara (La Karina) and The Horse Project (Klentner Ranch)Game Highlights: Klentner Ranch set the pace early, seizing control of the U.S. Polo Assn. Pacific Coast Open final with a commanding first-half performance. La Karina mounted a spirited fifth-chukker comeback, cutting the lead to just two goals, but Jesse Bray answered aboard Best Playing Pony Dolfi Cautivadora to swing the momentum back to Klentner Ranch. The team then erupted for five goals in the sixth chukker, powering to a decisive 16-9 championship victory.Action on the U.S. Polo Assn. Stadium between teams La Karina and Klentner Ranch for the 2026 U.S. Polo Assn. Pacific Coast Open at the Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club; Photo Credit: Michelle Lauren2026 U.S. Polo Assn. Pacific Coast Open Runner-Up, La Karina, on stage accepting the charity check donation to Polo Training Center Santa Barbara; Photo Credit: Michelle LaurenBeautiful U.S. Polo Assn. Pacific Coast Open attendees on the field during the iconic divot stomp; Photo Credit: Michelle Lauren"The U.S. Polo Assn. Pacific Coast Open is one of the great championships in our sport, steeped in history and respected by players and fans around the world," said J. Michael Prince, President and CEO of USPA Global, the company that manages the multi-billion-dollar U.S. Polo Assn. brand. "Our continued partnership with the Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club and title sponsorship of this iconic tournament allows us to celebrate the sport's West Coast heritage while creating memorable experiences that connect people to the game in an authentic way."Throughout the tournament, U.S. Polo Assn. enhanced the fan experience with official Pacific Coast Open event merchandise available at the Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club Boutique and online at www.uspashop.com. The brand also introduced guests to Divot Stomp™, U.S. Polo Assn.'s refreshing signature cocktail featured during Sunday matches, while celebrating America's 250th Anniversary with special red, white, and blue cap giveaways during the traditional on-field divot stomp for fans.In addition, U.S. Polo Assn. brought its award-winning global campaign, The Polo Shirt: An Icon Born From The Game™, to life through a large-scale inflatable polo shirt installation at the club entrance. The activation served as a visual reminder of the brand's authentic roots in the sport and its position as the only globally recognized sports brand inspired directly by the game of polo.On the field, the tournament featured an impressive roster of players of the sport's most accomplished competitors, such as Pipe Vercellino (8-goal), Nachi Viana (7-goal), Jesse Bray (7-goal), Nico Escobar (6-goal), and Lucas Escobar (5-goal), to name a few.Beyond the competition, U.S. Polo Assn. continued its commitment to supporting the broader polo community through charitable giving. During the final awards ceremony, the brand made donations on behalf of the finalists to local polo and equine organizations, The Horse Project Santa Barbara, and Polo Training Center Santa Barbara, alongside a separate donation to Hearts Therapeutic Equestrian Center, helping support programs that promote education, horsemanship, therapeutic riding, and access to the sport."Year after year, the Pacific Coast Open showcases the very best of our sport, and U.S. Polo Assn. continues to be an invaluable partner in helping us elevate the experience for both players and spectators," said Henry Walker, President of the Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club. "Our 115-year commitment to the sport and Santa Barbara has been unwavering, and the contributions to our communities and the prestige we bring cannot be measured."As another successful U.S. Polo Assn. Pacific Coast Open season comes to a close, the tournament continues to reinforce its place as a defining championship in the sport and a celebration of polo's enduring traditions. Through its ongoing investment in the game, its players, and its communities, U.S. Polo Assn. remains committed to advancing the sport while creating meaningful experiences for fans around the world.About 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. With a multi-billion-dollar global footprint and worldwide distribution through more than 1,200 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. U.S. Polo Assn.'s Global Polo Shirt Campaign, An Icon Born from the Game, is a powerful tribute to the iconic polo shirt's authentic sports origins and its evolution into one of the world's most enduring style essentials.The global sport 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, Star Sports in India, and BeIn Sports in the Middle East 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 recently been named one of USA Today's Most Trusted Brands and in 2026 was ranked the top sports licensor in the world, surpassing the NFL, PGA Tour, and Formula 1, according to License Global. The sport-inspired brand has been recognized internationally with awards for global growth and sport content. Due to its tremendous success as a global brand, U.S. Polo Assn. has been featured in Fortune, Forbes, 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 sports 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.For Further Information, Contact:Stacey Kovalsky - VP, Global PR & CommunicationsPhone +001.561.790.8036E-mail: skovalsky@uspagl.comShannon Stilson - VP, Sports Marketing & MediaPhone +001.561.227.6994E-mail: sstilson@uspagl.comSOURCE: USPA Global Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

HONG KONG, Sept 3, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - On September 3, Xunce Technology (3317.HK) officially launched the TokenCloud all-in-one AI model training and deployment computing power platform. As the hardware resources and infrastructure that facilitate the conversion of data resources into tokens, TokenCloud builds a four-tier, synergistic ecosystem based on heterogeneous computing devices, powered by mainstream algorithmic models, fueled by multi-source internal and external data, and serving vertical industry clients. It is dedicated to establishing a full-chain value pathway from data to tokens, enabling every piece of data to securely and efficiently unlock its intelligent value, and helping industries across the board transform data resources into genuine AI productivity.The launch of TokenCloud marks Xunce Technology’s formal establishment of a full-chain product closed-loop encompassing “computing power—data—tokens—models—applications.” This achievement signifies a leap from a “digital foundation” to an “AI productivity platform,” securing a strategic vantage point in the token economy era while providing the industry with a model for AI infrastructure that bridges the entire “data-to-token” value chain.Building a Scenario-Driven, End-to-End Closed Loop to Provide Out-of-the-Box AI InfrastructureAs enterprise AI applications shift from “proof of technical feasibility” to “competition in engineering efficiency,” systemic challenges—such as computing power shortages, difficulties in model selection, hardware compatibility issues, challenges in optimized deployment, and significant security concerns—are becoming the biggest bottlenecks hindering AI implementation.TokenCloud was created precisely to address these pain points. Positioned as the core “hardware and energy foundation” at the upstream of the token industry chain, it adheres to the principle of “ensuring every unit of computing power precisely serves every enterprise AI scenario.” It has built a complete closed-loop process spanning “scenario identification → model selection → hardware matching → training optimization → secure delivery.” Based on business scenarios and tasks, it intelligently recommends the optimal model and matches it with the most suitable hardware. It then uses distillation optimization to enable lightweight, “specialized” models to achieve accelerated inference with high accuracy, all the way through to secure delivery. With each step seamlessly linked, it provides enterprise customers with out-of-the-box AI infrastructure.In terms of product design, TokenCloud adopts a “full-chain visualization” philosophy, integrating the previously disparate processes of model selection, computing power configuration, security management, and cost assessment in AI deployment into a unified decision-making platform. Comprising five core modules—solution selection, model distillation, data security management, computing power acceleration, and computing resource management—this platform shifts enterprise AI deployment from “rule-of-thumb” approaches to “data-driven decision-making.” It ensures that the return on investment for every computing power allocation is clearly quantifiable, achieving a dynamic balance among performance, cost, and security.Four Core Capabilities Build Competitive Barriers and Enable Deep Synergy Between Models and Computing PowerThe actual value of a token is determined by four key metrics: first-character latency, generation speed, concurrent processing capacity, and service stability. Through Hardware-Software Co-Optimization, TokenCloud enables the large-scale supply of high-quality tokens—ensuring that every piece of data unleashes its maximum token value through the optimal combination of models and hardware.Specifically, TokenCloud has established industry-leading technological barriers through four core capabilities: a heterogeneous hardware platform, Cloud-Edge Collaboration Architecture, model evaluation and optimization, and secure isolation:Heterogeneous Hardware Platform—Integrates diverse computing resources such as GPUs, NPUs, FPGAs, and CPUs to enable unified management and intelligent scheduling across architectures. It supports full-scenario coverage ranging from hundreds to tens of thousands of cards, abstracting underlying, disparate hardware resources into unified computing units.Cloud-Edge Synergy Architecture—Establishes a hybrid deployment model combining “cloud computing power and on-premises computing power,” enabling elastic scaling to handle large-scale training and high-concurrency inference while ensuring that enterprises’ raw data remains within secure domains. This allows enterprises to enjoy cloud computing power while maintaining full data sovereignty at all times.Model Evaluation and Optimization System—Establishes a comprehensive evaluation framework covering foundational capabilities, scenario adaptation, engineering optimization, and ecosystem value. It supports task-specific distillation optimization, transferring the core capabilities of large models to lightweight scenario-specific models, thereby significantly reducing inference latency and hardware costs while maintaining high accuracy.Of particular importance is computing power acceleration—while chip computing power continues to rise, actual effective throughput remains far below theoretical peak values. Through end-to-end acceleration capabilities, TokenCloud significantly reduces first-token latency and enhances concurrent processing capacity, transforming acceleration cards from “waiting for computation” to “continuous computation.” This enables enterprises to support larger business volumes without additional hardware, achieving the optimal balance between accuracy, speed, cost, and deployment efficiency, and enabling the large-scale supply of high-quality tokens.Security Isolation Mechanism—We build a multi-layered security protection system where data visibility is tiered and data flow is fully traceable throughout its entire journey. Highly sensitive data is 100% locked within the enterprise’s local security domain, with a three-pronged approach combining multi-tenant isolation, encrypted transmission, and access control.Unlike simple computing power rental platforms or model service platforms on the market, TokenCloud achieves deep synergy between models and computing power—the platform centrally determines the degree of model distillation and the hardware for deployment, ensuring the optimal balance of accuracy, speed, cost, and efficiency. It provides enterprise customers with a comprehensive, one-stop service solution—from model selection and hardware matching to distillation optimization—covering the entire “computing power—data—Token—model—application” chain to accelerate the implementation of enterprise AI.Software and Hardware Synergy Closes the Full-Path Loop; Full-Stack AI Products Accelerate Industry AdoptionThe launch of TokenCloud has enabled Xunce Technology’s full-path product ecosystem to form a complete commercial loop. Previously, the company had introduced the world’s first TokenOS operating system; the two systems have clearly defined roles and operate in synergy.TokenOS focuses on data capabilities, transforming enterprises’ multi-source, heterogeneous data into standardized scenario-based Tokens in real time, thereby addressing the issue of “data usability.” TokenCloud focuses on model training and deployment, as well as “data + model” integration capabilities. It integrates computing power scheduling, model inference optimization, and the refinement, tuning, and orchestration of enterprise-level small models, bridging the entire chain from data ingestion to application deployment and providing hardware service support for Token generation.Through this synergy between software and hardware, combined with the underlying AIDP data resource processing service system and the top-level TokenRouters model outcomes service and scenario integration and exchange center, the two solutions together form a complete “computing power—data—Token—model—application” closed-loop ecosystem. This enables enterprises to significantly reduce deployment costs and improve matching efficiency through the synergy of computing power, data, and models. Xunce Technology has also undergone a comprehensive upgrade from an AI real-time data infrastructure service provider to an integrated AI-to-B infrastructure service provider.Furthermore, Xunce Technology has partnered with multiple domestic GPU manufacturers to focus on the integration of “computing power and data.” As the localization of the full AI stack enters the stage of systematic engineering optimization, TokenCloud has become a key hub connecting domestic heterogeneous computing power with enterprise AI applications, offering significant strategic value within the ecosystem.Currently, the company has expanded into eleven high-value industries, including finance, telecommunications, power, energy, high-end manufacturing, biomedicine, robotics training, commercial space, urban operations, the low-altitude economy, and smart vehicles. In the first half of 2026, the Token business model was successfully implemented in high-value scenarios such as biomedicine, energy dispatch, and industrial quality inspection, laying the groundwork for cross-industry replication.The ultimate goal of computing power is not to simply stack chips, but to ensure that every piece of data can be securely and efficiently converted into token value. As AI transitions from the “model competition” phase to the “deployment competition” phase, enterprises need not isolated computing power or isolated models, but rather an integrated infrastructure capable of combining computing power, data, and models to truly adapt to enterprise business scenarios. Positioned as an integrated AI infrastructure, TokenCloud enables computing power to serve models, models to serve scenarios, and scenarios to generate value, thereby laying a solid computing power foundation for the AI transformation of China’s myriad industries. 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JAKARTA, Sept 3, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Garuda Indonesia is offering 170,845 domestic roundtrip seats at no additional fare to eligible international passengers flying to Indonesia from 14 origin cities across 10 countries, as the national flag carrier seeks to encourage travellers to extend their journeys beyond the country’s main international gateways.Available for travel from 1 August to 30 November 2026, the Free Domestic Flight program connects Garuda Indonesia’s international network with destinations across the archipelago, allowing eligible passengers holding roundtrip international tickets to Indonesia to add a domestic roundtrip journey as part of their itinerary.Carrying the spirit of #DiscoverMoreIndonesia, the initiative is designed to encourage international arrivals to visit more than one destination during a single trip, supporting longer stays and a wider distribution of tourism spending beyond major gateways such as Jakarta and Denpasar.The program also provides additional connectivity for members of the Indonesian diaspora, Indonesian migrant workers and Indonesian citizens returning from overseas who wish to continue their journeys to their home regions or other destinations across the country.Garuda Indonesia Marketing Group Head Prina Eka Putri said the initiative strengthens Indonesia’s travel proposition by combining the airline’s international reach with the breadth of its domestic network.“Indonesia offers far more than a single destination. By making onward domestic travel easier, we want international travellers to stay longer, explore more regions and experience more of what Indonesia has to offer,” Prina said.She added that the integration of international and domestic connectivity provides Garuda Indonesia with a differentiated proposition as regional destinations compete for international visitor traffic.“The proposition is simple: come to Indonesia, then discover more of Indonesia. Our network allows us to make that journey increasingly seamless and valuable for travellers,” she said.Garuda Indonesia Southeast Asia Branch Manager and Head of the Free Domestic Flight Project Management Office Agny Gallus Pratama said the allocation of more than 170,000 seats was designed to increase the potential economic value generated by each international arrival.“The opportunity is not only to bring more travellers into Indonesia, but to enable each arrival to reach more destinations,” Gallus said. “When visitors travel further and stay longer, the economic impact can extend to hotels, restaurants, local transportation, tourism operators and MSMEs across the regions.”By connecting international traffic more directly with its domestic network, Garuda Indonesia expects the program to help disperse visitor flows and tourism spending more widely across Indonesia.The initiative also supports the airline’s competitiveness in international markets by leveraging the breadth of its domestic network to offer travellers easier access to multiple destinations within a single Indonesia itinerary.Through this international-to-domestic connectivity, Garuda Indonesia aims to create greater value from each international arrival while enabling more destinations and local tourism ecosystems to benefit from the movement of international travellers.Further information on eligibility, booking procedures, participating flights, travel periods, available routes and terms and conditions is available through Garuda Indonesia’s official Free Domestic Flight webpage.PT GARUDA INDONESIA (PERSERO) TbkCORPORATE COMMUNICATIONSMedia Contact:corpcomm@garuda-indonesia.comWebsite: garuda-indonesia.com | Instagram: @garuda.indonesia Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

HONG KONG, Sept 3, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - IntroductionAccording to Duiba Group’s interim results for the six months ended June 30, 2026, its AI short drama business has generated revenue of RMB 223 million since its launch in January, accounting for 51.2% of the company’s total revenue. Fueled by this powerful new growth engine, the company recorded total revenue of RMB 435 million, up 24.3% year on year. Its gross profit rose 30% year on year to RMB 74.54 million, with the gross profit margin improving to 17.1%, while the loss narrowed 5.2% year on year to RMB 25.33 million. Overall, the company demonstrated strong momentum in both revenue growth and profitability improvement.RMB 40 Billion Size and 600 Million Users: the AI Short Drama Market is Entering the Era of “Industrial Revolution”In recent years, the AI short drama business has emerged as one of the few segments in the content industry witnessing high incremental growth. According to the latest research report from Zhongtai Securities, a leading Chinese securities firm, the overall AI short drama market size is expected to exceed RMB 40 billion in 2026, representing growth of more than 138% year on year, with the core and general user base expanding to exceed 600 million in the first six months. Content supply is also increasing at a remarkable pace. In the first half of the year, 222,000 AI short dramas were released on Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok, generating more than 515.7 billion incremental views.Yet the sheer volume of content also means intensifying competition. In the first six months of the year, only 0.48% of newly released AI short dramas on Douyin became viral hits that garnered over 100 million views. This suggests that content creation is no longer the sole decisive competitive advantage; success increasingly depends on a company’s ability to combine “AI industrialization, traffic algorithms and commercialization”.This is precisely the core advantage that has enabled Duiba Group to rise to the top among Hong Kong-listed peers in such a short time since tapping into the AI short drama market.Real Value in Performance Data: High Growth and Strong SustainabilityFor investors, operating data remains the ultimate indicator of whether a company can sustain growth throughout an industry cycle.According to Duiba Group’s interim results, the company released 74 hit dramas that each generated over 10 million views, including 13 with over 100 million views. Six new hit dramas with over 100 million views were launched in a single month, and the highest views for a single drama exceeded 1.04 billion. Moreover, business revenue in June more than doubled month on month.These figures suggest that Duiba Group’s growth is not dependent on a handful of breakout titles or temporary traffic spikes but stems from its simultaneous enhancement of content generation and supply efficiency, as well as commercialization efficiency. Its performance demonstrates the strong growth potential and sustainability of the AI short drama business model.For Duiba Group, the AI short drama business is no longer an exploration of a single business for incremental growth. It is reshaping the company’s overall business structure and also serving as a critical factor in how investors assess the company’s future value.Core Competitive Moats: Dominant Advantage with Advertising Traffic Expertise and Transformation Powered by Full-chain AI IndustrializationMore than 360,000 short and mini dramas went online in the first half of 2026, representing an elevenfold increase over the full year of 2025. Against this backdrop of explosive content supply, the channel distribution capability has become a critical factor shaping the landscape of industry competition. Duiba Group’s rapid rise has been underpinned by its decade-long expertise in traffic operations and its strength in advertising systems.First, its deep-rooted expertise in advertising traffic operations provides an overwhelming advantage in channel distribution. With years of experience in the Internet and digital advertising industry, Duiba Group has built mature infrastructure and core capabilities spanning traffic operations, advertising systems and data algorithms. Upon entering the AI short drama market, the company has rapidly leveraged these capabilities across distribution and commercialization. By analyzing user preferences with data and enhancing distribution efficiency through algorithms, it can feed market insights back into content production, creating an evolving cycle of content generation, distribution and monetization, as well as iteration and optimization.Second, full-chain AI industrialization reshapes content production efficiency. Rather than merely applying AI to a single stage of production, Duiba Group has integrated the power across the entire workflow, covering theme selection, planning, scriptwriting, character development, scene generation, video production and final quality control of finished productions. This turns the traditional creative process, which relies heavily on human creative experience, into a standardized, intelligent and scalable production system. It has therefore established a brand new production paradigm for the content industry—one that can produce hit dramas repeatedly with extreme efficiency. In the first six months of the year, Duiba Group released 74 hit dramas with over 10 million views, 13 of which surpassed 100 million views. This serves as solid evidence of the company’s ability to produce hit dramas repeatedly—hit dramas are less a matter of chance than the stable output of a robust industrialization system. In addition, combining its channel distribution strength, Duiba Group has fully leveraged traffic distribution to maximize total commercial returns.Advertising expertise enhances traffic and commercialization efficiency, while AI industrialization boosts content supply efficiency. Leveraging its unique mastery of traffic operations and, more importantly, industrialization, Duiba Group has outclassed traditional content companies in both efficiency and precision of content production. Furthermore, by deeply embedding AI throughout the entire value chain, Duiba Group has been driving a fundamental shift in the AI short drama sector since its entry. Going forward, the competition will no longer center on who can produce the next breakout hit the fastest, but on the capacity to consistently deliver high-quality content that can be monetized at large scale, at lower marginal costs and faster iteration speed. That is to say, the AI short drama sector is transitioning from “chance-based creation” to a “predictable system.”ConclusionDuiba Group is continuously strengthening its full-chain AI industrialization system and leveraging economies of scale. As AI continues to reshape the content industry, the company is pioneering a new development paradigm that could bring ultimate efficiency, end-to-end commercialization and sustainable growth. As a top AI short drama player among Hong Kong-listed companies, Duiba Group is well positioned to further expand its business scale, strengthen its core competitive moats and capture the benefits of large-scale operations—and to achieve overall profitability milestones in the near future. 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HONG KONG, Sept 3, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and sponsored by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA) of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government, CENTRESTAGE, Asia’s annual premier fashion event and a flagship programme of the third edition of Hong Kong Fashion Fest, takes place at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) from 2 to 5 September 2026. As a dazzling focal point of the fair, the opening gala CENTRESTAGE ELITES took centre stage tonight in the Grand Hall at HKCEC. Seamlessly weaving artistic creation into fashion design, the show presented a runway pulsating with futuristic and sci-fi aesthetics, set against the Victoria Harbour backdrop.KIT WAN STUDIOS, a multidisciplinary design studio spearheaded by Hong Kong-born visual artist Kit Wan, presents its solo fashion show in Hong Kong.This year, the grand opening fashion show, CENTRESTAGE ELITES, put the spotlight on KIT WAN STUDIOS, a multidisciplinary design and visual arts studio led by Kit Wan, a Hong Kong-born creative director and visual artist. The studio’s collaborative roster of local artist is formidable, encompassing Miriam Yeung, Hins Cheung, MC Cheung, and Panther Chan. Designing “stage armour” for artists in Los Angeles at the Grammy Awards and Eurovision in the United Kingdom allow Hong Kong design to shine on a global stage. Over 30 brand-new looks made their debut on the CENTRESTAGE ELITES runway, with select pieces displayed at the fairground throughout the fair (Booth No.: 3D-D06).Rosanna Law, Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism of the HKSAR Government (sixth from left); Prof Frederick Ma, Chairman of the HKTDC (sixth from right); visual artist Kit Wan (fifth from left); Sophia Chong, Executive Director of the HKTDC (fourth from left); Katherine Fang, Chairman of the HKTDC Garment Advisory Committee (fifth from right); Dr Peter Lam, HKTDC Council Member (third from left); Shirley Chan, HKTDC Council Member (second from left); Sunny Tan, Legislative Council member (fourth from right); Drew Lai, Commissioner for Cultural and Creative Industries (third from right); Smilely Lam, Associate Executive Director of the HKTDC (second from right) alongside models, graced the CENTRESTAGE ELITES opening fashion show.Rosanna Law, Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism of the HKSAR Government, graced CENTRESTAGE ELITES as the Guest of Honour. A constellation of celebrities, artists, fashion heavyweights, and style enthusiasts also gathered to support the event. The After Party further elevated the night with live performances by renowned Hong Kong electronic musician hirsk and Belgian model and musician Kim Peers. Adding to the allure, a dedicated exhibition zone was set up at the venue, showcasing 7 iconic stage costumes previously designed by KIT WAN STUDIOS for artists like Hins Cheung and Miriam Yeung, highlighting the studio’s deep ties with Hong Kong’s music scene.CENTRESTAGE opens its doors to both industry professionals and the public free of charge for four consecutive days. The fair features a kaleidoscope of over 40 captivating events, including more than 30 runway shows and parades. Local, Chinese Mainland and overseas visitors are warmly welcomed to experience the boundless charm of Asia's fashion capital. On Friday (4 September), Kit Wan will personally attend the fair for a dialogue with Dan Hastings, Editor of The Business of Fashion to share his insights on creative inspiration and his journey in expanding the brand into overseas markets.Tonight, the Organiser specially arranged to livestream this fashion extravaganza across multiple official pages and online platforms. To relive the spectacular ELITES performance, please visit the following links:CENTRESTAGE Website: https://www.hktdc.com/event/centrestage/en/livestreamCENTRESTAGE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/centrestage_hktdcHKTDC Exhibition Channel Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1AAMjms6eB/?mibextid=wwXIfrHKTDC YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/live/dsECvOgiYNE?si=0OLm1S_9hXhjLiYIPhoto download: https://bit.ly/4zS9rXgKIT WAN STUDIOS, a multidisciplinary design studio spearheaded by Hong Kong-born visual artist Kit Wan, presents its solo fashion show in Hong Kong.Rosanna Law, Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism of the HKSAR Government (sixth from left); Prof Frederick Ma, Chairman of the HKTDC (sixth from right); visual artist Kit Wan (fifth from left); Sophia Chong, Executive Director of the HKTDC (fourth from left); Katherine Fang, Chairman of the HKTDC Garment Advisory Committee (fifth from right); Dr Peter Lam, HKTDC Council Member (third from left); Shirley Chan, HKTDC Council Member (second from left); Sunny Tan, Legislative Council member (fourth from right); Drew Lai, Commissioner for Cultural and Creative Industries (third from right); Smilely Lam, Associate Executive Director of the HKTDC (second from right) alongside models, graced the CENTRESTAGE ELITES opening fashion show. KIT WAN STUDIOS presents the ‘MUTANT // MYTHOLOGY’ Fashion ShowChristina ChungKim PeersAnouck Lepère Live performances at CENTRESTAGE ELITES After Partyhirsk Celebrities at CENTRESTAGE ELITESPhoto download (updating in real time): https://bit.ly/4iFpUIfSiu YeaHedwig TamFish Liew CENTRESTAGE: https://www.hktdc.com/event/centrestage/enCENTRESTAGE buyer online registration: https://bit.ly/4xydTctCENTRESTAGE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/centrestage_hktdc/?hl=tcFashion Hong Kong: https://www.fashionhongkong.com/Hong Kong Young Fashion Designers' Contest (YDC): https://www.fashionally.com/en/ HKTDC’s Communications & Public Affairs Department:Katy WongTel: (852) 2584 4524Email: katy.ky.wong@hktdc.orgJane CheungTel: (852) 2584 4137Email: jane.mh.cheung@hktdc.orgHKTDC Newsroom: https://mediaroom.hktdc.com/enAbout HKTDCThe Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) celebrates its 60th anniversary this year. The 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 the Chinese Mainland, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Follow us on @hktdc and LinkedInAbout Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA)The Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA), formerly known as Create Hong Kong (CreateHK) since 2009, was established in June 2024. CCIDA is a dedicated office under the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR Government) to provide one-stop services and support to the cultural and creative sectors with a mission to foster a conducive environment in Hong Kong to facilitate development of the arts, culture and creative sectors as industries. CCIDA’s strategic foci are nurturing talent and facilitating start-ups, exploring markets, promoting cross-sectoral and multi-disciplinary collaboration, promoting industrialisation of the arts, culture and creative sectors under the industry-oriented principle, and fostering a creative atmosphere in the community, thereby reinforcing Hong Kong as Asia’s creative capital and our positioning as the East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange.About Hong Kong Fashion FestAnnounced by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Chief Executive in the 2023 Policy Address, "Hong Kong Fashion Fest" will be organised to develop Hong Kong into a fashion design hub in Asia. Through consolidating various fashion design events and introducing innovative elements and affiliate activities annually, the Hong Kong Fashion Fest promotes Hong Kong’s fashion and textile design brands and boosts Hong Kong’s position as a prime destination for hosting mega cultural and creative events. Under the theme "Rhythm of the Heart", the third edition of Hong Kong Fashion Fest will be held from 1 to 14 September 2026 at various landmarks in Hong Kong. The event will bring together eight flagship programmes organised by six industry organisations and, for the first time, will be combined with CENTRESTAGE - the annual fashion extravaganza organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council - to generate stronger synergies. The event will attract fashion design industry players from all over the world to come to Hong Kong; foster collaboration, innovation and business opportunities; establish platform for local and international fashion designers and brands and connect with different sectors in the fashion design industry of Hong Kong, the Chinese Mainland and overseas, thereby consolidating Hong Kong’s position as the East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com