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Direct Travel Introduces Avenir Across Global Specialty Markets

Modern Platform Enhances Business Travel Within Energy, Marine, Mining and Other Complex Sectors

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 April 2026 – Direct Travel today announced the expansion of Avenir, its global travel platform, across its specialty market divisions, including Energy, Marine and Mining. Delivered through ATPI’s specialist businesses, Avenir provides a single global platform and unified service model for executive and project-based business travel, complementing the company’s established sector specific logistics and workforce mobility solutions.

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With this expansion, organizations operating in complex and logistically demanding environments will benefit from a more consistent and scalable approach to business travel, bringing modern infrastructure to corporate travel while continuing to rely on proven specialist solutions for crew and workforce logistics.

A Comprehensive Approach to Specialty Travel
Industries such as energy, marine and mining manage multiple types of travel simultaneously, from large scale workforce and crew movements to executive, commercial and project travel. These needs are fundamentally different and require distinct solutions.

Avenir is designed to support traditional business travel within these sectors, bringing structure and consistency to:

  • Executive leadership travel
  • Commercial and client facing teams
  • Project based and technical specialists

This sits alongside ATPI’s established specialist services, which continue to manage:

  • Crew and workforce mobility
  • Offshore and rotational travel
  • Highly customized logistics to remote and complex destinations

Together, this creates a more coordinated and complete travel framework.

Strengthening Sector Expertise with a Modern Business Travel Platform
Avenir enhances ATPI’s specialist offerings by introducing a consistent global foundation for business travel, while preserving the depth and specialization of existing solutions.

“Our long-standing leadership in specialty travel is built on deep sector expertise and a strong focus on our customers, and we remain committed to strengthening how we serve these markets,” said Christal Bemont, Chief Executive Officer of Direct Travel. “As travel becomes more complex, that foundation becomes even more important. Avenir is an important step forward, giving our customers a more consistent approach to global business travel, combined with the specialized solutions they rely on to support their operations.”

Energy
With decades of experience supporting global energy organizations, ATPI delivers specialized travel solutions across offshore, project and executive travel. From complex international operations to high risk environments, the focus is on operational continuity, cost control and the safety and wellbeing of traveling personnel.

Marine
With a long history in maritime travel, ATPI supports global shipping and offshore organizations with highly coordinated travel services. Expertise in crew movements, vessel rotations and global logistics ensures reliable, efficient operations across ports and regions worldwide.

Mining and Other Specialty Markets
In mining and similarly complex sectors, ATPI provides tailored travel management solutions designed for remote operations and workforce mobility. This includes managing fly in fly out schedules, navigating challenging destinations and supporting safe, efficient travel for workers and project teams globally.

Specialist Technology and Capabilities
These sector specific services are supported by ATPI’s specialist technology and service capabilities, including Crewhub and Crewlink, which are designed to manage workforce mobility and crew travel at scale.

Improving Visibility and Consistency for Business Travel
While workforce and crew travel remain highly specialized, business travel within these sectors is often managed across fragmented regional systems.

Avenir brings greater consistency by enabling:

  • One global platform for business travel across regions
  • Centralized visibility and governance for travel and finance teams
  • Standardized policies with controlled local flexibility
  • A consistent traveler experience for employees worldwide

The result is better oversight, improved efficiency and a more streamlined experience for business travelers operating within complex global organizations.
Hashtag: #atpi #directravel #avenir #globaltravelplatform


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About Direct Travel, Inc

Direct Travel is one of the world’s largest travel management companies, focused on delivering exceptional, innovative solutions to every client and traveler. With a long history of proven market expertise, we blend advanced technology, superior service and expert insight to drive tangible value and meaningful savings across Corporate Travel, Leisure Travel, Meetings & Events and specialty travel businesses.

Through Avenir, our next-generation platform developed with leading technology partners, we provide the industry’s broadest inventory and a modern, real-time shopping experience that empowers travelers and simplifies program management. What truly sets us apart is the human care behind the technology, delivered by an experienced, passionate team dedicated to anticipating needs and delivering exceptional service at every step.

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高陞集团及附属公司协办HKSREC太空智能创新主题活动

布局航天产业 助港发展“太空经济”

香港 – Media OutReach Newswire – 2026年4月29日-高陞集团控股有限公司(上市编号:1283.HK,下称”高陞集团“或”本集团”)欣然宣布,本集团及旗下全资附属公司—高陞航天科技有限公司(高陞航天)协办之”智领太空 逐梦未来”太空智能创新主题活动(”活动”),已于今日(29日)假香港科学园高锟会议中心(金蛋)圆满举行。

高陞集团主席兼行政总裁高黎雄博士(左三)、高陞航天旗下重点项目"香港航天科技教育学院"联合创办人高俊熙先生(右二)与一众政府高层代表及专家学者共同主礼"京沪港'航天智能'创新平台"启动仪式
高陞集团主席兼行政总裁高黎雄博士(左三)、高陞航天旗下重点项目”香港航天科技教育学院”联合创办人高俊熙先生(右二)与一众政府高层代表及专家学者共同主礼”京沪港’航天智能’创新平台”启动仪式

是次活动由”香港太空机械人与能源中心”(HKSREC,”中心”)主办。该中心成立于香港特别行政区政府推行的 InnoHK 创新香港研发平台之下,并由香港科技大学(科大)牵头。本次活动亦获得创新科技署、InnoHK及香港科学园担任活动支持单位。本集团及旗下全资附属公司高陞航天之重点项目—”香港航天科技教育学院”(HKATA)共同担任协办单位,全力支持是次太空智能创新主题活动。

活动邀请多位重磅嘉宾到场,其中包括多位政府高层官员代表、中国空间科学学会理事长吴季教授、国际月球探测工作组执行主任及探月者协会主席Bernard Foing教授、香港科技大学副校长(大学拓展)吴宏伟教授等。此外,活动邀得众多海内外航天科学家、学术领袖及业界先驱,共同探讨太空智能技术的发展路径,以及香港在国家探月任务中的战略角色。活动亦首度公开亮相香港太空机械人与能源中心正研发之多功能月面作业机械人,以及正式启动”京沪港’航天智能’创新平台”,为后续技术协作与成果转化提供跨地域支撑。

本集团主席兼行政总裁高黎雄博士受邀参与”京沪港’航天智能’创新平台”启动仪式,及于专家对话环节中就”香港—内地航天创新合作”的独特优势及前景发表真知灼见,获得与会嘉宾高度评价。

高陞集团瞄准国家”十五五”商业航天建设之万亿新赛道,业务升级率先投资香港首家以航天科技为核心的专业教育机构—「香港航天科技教育学院」。高陞集团坚持力求创新,以科技改善人类福祉。本集团凭借早前创立”香港理工大学—高陞集团元宇宙+ 联合实验室”之成功经验,积极融入国家商业航天发展大局,并将寻求与更多的国内外商业航天机构合作,布局商业航天新业务。

当前全球航天经济正进入高速增长期。根据研究机构卫星产业协会(SIA)及前瞻产业研究院预测,2030年内地商业航天产业市场规模将达8万亿元人民币。「十五五」规划纲要更首次将”航天强国”列为国家战略目标,国家航天局亦明确指出加快载人航天、月球探测、行星探测及国家卫星互联网等重大工程。航天产业正由国家工程走向市场化、构建商业航天产业链的新阶段。

特首政策组早前举办高层次”太空经济”圆桌会议,指出香港可凭借”超级联系人”与”超级增值人”的独特角色,在国家航天产业”有序出海”过程中发挥国际金融、专业服务及风险管理枢纽功能。特首政策组组长黄元山博士强调,国家航天强国建设对香港”不仅是单一行业机遇,而是一个参与全产业链的重大战略机遇”。

本集团作为是次活动的主要协办单位,一直紧贴国家政策方向,率先以高陞航天科技有限公司为旗舰,布局太空经济。集团不仅响应香港特区政府首次以主导角色参与”嫦娥八号”探月任务的历史契机,更透过旗下附属高陞航天之重点项目—”香港航天科技教育学院”,支持培育青年航天人才,推动香港成为区域太空创新枢纽。本集团将继续发挥产学研协同优势,深度融入国家航天强国建设,助力香港在太空经济商业航天新时代中扮演关键角色。

高陞集团控股有限公司主席兼行政总裁高黎雄博士表示︰”是次赞助标志着本集团创科战略迈入新里程。太空经济数据化与智能化趋势,与我们在机电工程及智慧城市领域积累的技术根基高度契合。本集团将加快推动科研成果转化,推动智慧城市技术与太空经济对接,为香港参与国家航天事业贡献力量。”

Hashtag: #高陞集团

The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

有关高陞集团控股有限公司(股份代号:1283.HK)

高陞集团控股有限公司(1283.HK)于2019年在香港联合交易所上市,是一间拥有卓越往绩的机电工程服务供应商,主要客户是香港著名地产发展商以及建筑商。集团过去参与及完成香港多项具代表性建筑工程项目,主要业务为各大发展商的楼宇进行机电配套安装,包括安装机械通风及空气调节系统、给排水系统、泳池及喷水池系统、电力和电控系统及楼宇智能化系统等,致力提供优质的机电工程服务。

有关高陞航天科技有限公司
高陞航天科技有限公司为本集团全资附属公司,其旗下重点项目”香港航天科技教育学院”为香港首家以航天科技为核心的专业教育机构。该学院汇集业界与学术顶尖资源,建立由体验式学习至专业探索的完整航天科技教育体系,以卫星研发应用、航天系统原理、太空探测技术为教学重点,帮助学生系统建立航天科技核心素养,致力培育航天科技青年人才,拓宽学子国际视野。

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高陞集團及附屬公司協辦HKSREC太空智能創新主題活動

佈局航天產業 助港發展「太空經濟」

香港 – Media OutReach Newswire – 2026年4月29日 – 高陞集團控股有限公司(上市編號:1283.HK,下稱「高陞集團」或「本集團」)欣然宣佈,本集團及旗下全資附屬公司—高陞航天科技有限公司(高陞航天)協辦之「智領太空 逐夢未來」太空智能創新主題活動(「活動」),已於今日(29日)假香港科學園高錕會議中心(金蛋)圓滿舉行。

高陞集團主席兼行政總裁高黎雄博士(左三)、高陞航天旗下重點項目「香港航天科技教育學院」聯合創辦人高俊熙先生(右二)與一眾政府高層代表及專家學者共同主禮「京滬港『航天智能』創新平台」啟動儀式
高陞集團主席兼行政總裁高黎雄博士(左三)、高陞航天旗下重點項目「香港航天科技教育學院」聯合創辦人高俊熙先生(右二)與一眾政府高層代表及專家學者共同主禮「京滬港『航天智能』創新平台」啟動儀式

是次活動由「香港太空機械人與能源中心」(HKSREC,「中心」)主辦。該中心成立於香港特別行政區政府推行的 InnoHK 創新香港研發平台之下,並由香港科技大學(科大)牽頭。本次活動亦獲得創新科技署、InnoHK及香港科學園擔任活動支持單位。本集團及旗下全資附屬公司高陞航天之重點項目—「香港航天科技教育學院」(HKATA)共同擔任協辦單位,全力支持是次太空智能創新主題活動。

活動邀請多位重磅嘉賓到場,其中包括多位政府高層官員代表、中國空間科學學會理事長吳季教授、國際月球探測工作組執行主任及探月者協會主席Bernard Foing教授、香港科技大學副校長(大學拓展)吳宏偉教授等。此外,活動邀得眾多海內外航天科學家、學術領袖及業界先驅,共同探討太空智能技術的發展路徑,以及香港在國家探月任務中的戰略角色。活動亦首度公開亮相香港太空機械人與能源中心正研發之多功能月面作業機械人,以及正式啟動「京滬港『航天智能』創新平台」,為後續技術協作與成果轉化提供跨地域支撐。

本集團主席兼行政總裁高黎雄博士受邀參與「京滬港『航天智能』創新平台」啟動儀式,及於專家對話環節中就「香港—內地航天創新合作」的獨特優勢及前景發表真知灼見,獲得與會嘉賓高度評價。

高陞集團瞄準國家「十五五」商業航天建設之萬億新賽道,業務升級率先投資香港首家以航天科技為核心的專業教育機構—「香港航天科技教育學院」。高陞集團堅持力求創新,以科技改善人類福祉。本集團憑藉早前創立「香港理工大學 — 高陞集團元宇宙+ 聯合實驗室」之成功經驗,積極融入國家商業航天發展大局,並將尋求與更多的國內外商業航天機構合作,佈局商業航天新業務。

當前全球航天經濟正進入高速增長期。根據研究機構衛星產業協會(SIA)及前瞻產業研究院預測,2030年內地商業航天產業市場規模將達8萬億元人民幣。「十五五」規劃綱要更首次將「航天強國」列為國家戰略目標,國家航天局亦明確指出加快載人航天、月球探測、行星探測及國家衛星互聯網等重大工程。航天產業正由國家工程走向市場化、構建商業航天產業鏈的新階段。

特首政策組早前舉辦高層次「太空經濟」圓桌會議,指出香港可憑藉「超級聯繫人」與「超級增值人」的獨特角色,在國家航天產業「有序出海」過程中發揮國際金融、專業服務及風險管理樞紐功能。特首政策組組長黃元山博士強調,國家航天強國建設對香港「不僅是單一行業機遇,而是一個參與全產業鏈的重大戰略機遇」。

本集團作為是次活動的主要協辦單位,一直緊貼國家政策方向,率先以高陞航天科技有限公司為旗艦,佈局太空經濟。集團不僅響應香港特區政府首次以主導角色參與「嫦娥八號」探月任務的歷史契機,更透過旗下附屬高陞航天之重點項目——「香港航天科技教育學院」,支持培育青年航天人才,推動香港成為區域太空創新樞紐。本集團將繼續發揮產學研協同優勢,深度融入國家航天強國建設,助力香港在太空經濟商業航天新時代中扮演關鍵角色。

高陞集團控股有限公司主席兼行政總裁高黎雄博士表示︰「是次贊助標誌着本集團創科戰略邁入新里程。太空經濟數據化與智能化趨勢,與我們在機電工程及智慧城市領域積累的技術根基高度契合。本集團將加快推動科研成果轉化,推動智慧城市技術與太空經濟對接,為香港參與國家航天事業貢獻力量。」

Hashtag: #高陞集團

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有關高陞集團控股有限公司(股份代號:1283.HK)

高陞集團控股有限公司(1283.HK)於2019年在香港聯合交易所上市,是一間擁有卓越往績的機電工程服務供應商,主要客戶是香港著名地產發展商以及建築商。集團過去參與及完成香港多項具代表性建築工程項目,主要業務為各大發展商的樓宇進行機電配套安裝,包括安裝機械通風及空氣調節系統、給排水系統、泳池及噴水池系統、電力和電控系統及樓宇智能化系統等,致力提供優質的機電工程服務。

有關高陞航天科技有限公司
高陞航天科技有限公司為本集團全資附屬公司,其旗下重點項目「香港航天科技教育學院」為香港首家以航天科技為核心的專業教育機構。該學院匯集業界與學術頂尖資源,建立由體驗式學習至專業探索的完整航天科技教育體系,以衛星研發應用、航天系統原理、太空探測技術為教學重點,幫助學生系統建立航天科技核心素養,致力培育航天科技青年人才,拓寬學子國際視野。

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Christie’s and Porsche Design Tower Bangkok Host an Exclusive Collector’s Evening in Bangkok

STUTTGART, GERMANY / BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 April 2026 -Porsche Design Tower Bangkok and Christie’s co-hosted The Collector’s Evening, an exclusive invitation-only event held at The Peak, Gaysorn Tower, Bangkok. The private gathering brought together rare highlights from Christie’s forthcoming Hong Kong and Geneva auctions before a distinguished audience of collectors, investors, and wealth intermediaries, marking one of the most distinguished gatherings of collectors Bangkok has seen this year.

Melissa Chollasap (4th from left), Managing Director of Porsche Design Tower Bangkok, and Prapavadee Sophonpanich (5th from left), Senior Vice President, Managing Director of Christie's Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam, co-hosted The Collector's Evening, a private preview of rare highlights from Christie's forthcoming Hong Kong and Geneva auctions, in Bangkok.
Melissa Chollasap (4th from left), Managing Director of Porsche Design Tower Bangkok, and Prapavadee Sophonpanich (5th from left), Senior Vice President, Managing Director of Christie’s Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam, co-hosted The Collector’s Evening, a private preview of rare highlights from Christie’s forthcoming Hong Kong and Geneva auctions, in Bangkok.

The auction preview brought together a rare timepiece, a significant work of jewelry art, and a highly limited collectible — each with a provenance and a place in the collector market that extends well beyond its auction estimate. The evening was led by Vickie Sek, Deputy Chairman and Asia Pacific Chairman of Christie’s, and Alexandre Bigler, Senior Vice President and Head of Watches for Asia Pacific, whose attendance of the event in Bangkok reflects the growing weight of the city’s collector community on the regional stage. This year marks Christie’s 40th year of presence in Asia.

Porsche Design Tower Bangkok served as co-host — an adequate setting that reflects the exclusivity of the objects on display. Born from the collaboration between Porsche Design and Ananda Development PCL, the tower is guided by Professor F. A. Porsche’s founding principle of optimising function while uncompromisingly reducing form to the essentials. The result is ‘Sky Villa’ residences — distinguished by design, exclusive in the truest sense, and coveted by those who understand the true meaning and value of architectural excellence. With just 22 residences, Porsche Design Tower Bangkok underscores its profound exclusivity but unequivocally establishes it as an unparalleled, coveted address. Beyond the preview, the evening served as an intimate occasion for Porsche Design Tower Bangkok to host its clients and prospective owners within a setting that reflected the project’s own collector values.

Central to that distinction is the ‘Passion Space’ — a private collector’s garage directly connected to each residence by private lift. Whatever its owner chooses to place within it, the ‘Passion Space’ was designed with the same conviction that defined the evening: that what individuals surround themselves with is never incidental.

Porsche Design Tower Bangkok emerges as one of merely two Porsche Design residential towers globally, drawing a parallel only with its prestigious Miami counterpart.

For those who value the extraordinary, Porsche Design Tower Bangkok welcomes private viewings by appointment at pdtowerbangkok.com.

Hashtag: #PorscheDesign

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About Porsche Design:

In 1963, Professor Ferdinand Alexander Porsche created one of the most iconic design objects in contemporary history: the Porsche 911. Following his vision to take the principles and myth of Porsche beyond the automotive world, he created the exclusive lifestyle brand Porsche Design in 1972. His philosophy and design language can still be seen in all Porsche Design products today. Every Porsche Design product stands for extraordinary precision and perfection, boasts a high level of technological innovation and seamlessly combines intelligent functionality and puristic design. Created by Studio F. A. Porsche in Austria, our products are sold worldwide in Porsche Design stores, high-end department stores, exclusive specialist retailers and the official online store ().

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Shopee Launches RM150 million “Shopee Lindung Niaga” Initiative to Support Business Resilience of Malaysian MSMEs

Initiative combines timely support with continued investment in capabilities to support sustainable growth for businesses while maintaining access and value for buyers

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 April 2026 – Shopee, the largest e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, and a leading e-commerce platform in Brazil, today announced the launch of Shopee Lindung Niaga, a RM150 million initiative designed to support Malaysian micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) through practical measures across shipping, working capital and fulfilment.

RM150 Million support across three strategic pillars to help sellers manage costs, strengthen resilience, and better serve buyers
RM150 Million support across three strategic pillars to help sellers manage costs, strengthen resilience, and better serve buyers

The initiative reflects a balanced approach to supporting buyers and MSMEs as they navigate an evolving operating environment. By combining timely support with continued investment in the tools and infrastructure businesses rely on, Shopee aims to contribute to stronger business resilience over time while maintaining consistent access and value for buyers.

As businesses adapt to changing conditions, Shopee Lindung Niaga focuses on supporting MSMEs in sustaining operations in the near term while investing in the capabilities needed to remain competitive over the longer term.
Shopee Lindung Niaga is designed to provide practical support where and when it matters most, while continuing to invest in the systems and tools that small businesses rely on to operate and grow,” said Ian Ho, Vice President, Shopee Malaysia. “At the same time, it is important that buyers continue to have access to essential goods with consistency and reliability. Both are important to a healthy and balanced ecosystem.”

Supporting Transaction Momentum
Under the RM150 Million Shopee Lindung Niaga package, Shopee is delivering targeted support for buyers and qualifying local MSMEs across three strategic pillars:

1. Supporting transaction momentum through targeted support measures: Shopee is enhancing its support for transaction activity through a combination of logistics initiatives and targeted measures for key product categories.

  • The first is the introduction of no-minimum-spend free shipping vouchers, which support continued access to everyday needs and encourage purchasing activity. This, in turn, helps sustain demand and supports sellers in maintaining conversions.
  • Additional support is also provided for bulkier and higher-value items, such as furniture and home appliances. Through targeted voucher support for these categories, Shopee helps offset higher delivery costs and simplifies more complex shipping arrangements. This makes larger purchases more accessible for buyers, while enabling sellers in these segments to better serve demand and reach customers more effectively.
2. Easing access to working capital: Financing remains an important enabler for MSMEs. In partnership with Monee, Shopee is expanding access to working capital solutions, including SLoan for Sellers and Quick Funds.
  • Growth capital through SLoan for Sellers: Designed to facilitate over RM5 million in seller financing, alongside a 100% interest rate subsidy on the first installment for new users to support restocking and more agile business expansion.
  • Instant liquidity through Quick Funds: 50% off Advance Fees and a 20-day free trial for new users, giving sellers immediate access to earnings to manage cash flow cycles.
3. Strengthening Fulfilment Capabilities For Operational Flexibility: Shopee is also expanding access to Fulfilled by Shopee (FBS), enabling more sellers to utilise warehousing and logistics support that helps streamline operations.
  • Complimentary Six-Month Trial of Fulfilled by Shopee: Eligible sellers can access six months of complimentary FBS support, providing sellers greater flexibility in managing overheads and scaling operations, particularly during peak periods. This allows sellers to focus more on growing their businesses while maintaining service consistency.
  • Sellers using FBS have also seen an average uplift of around 20% in store traffic, reflecting improved visibility and access to platform features that help them reach more customers
  • For buyers, this translates into more reliable delivery timelines and a smoother overall shopping experience.
For sellers already leveraging these programmes, they have helped support business growth.

Nur Shafiqah Mokhtar, founder of children’s fashion wear store Dashboxx Solutions, said, “SLoan helped us quickly unlock the extra capital we needed to grow. Instead of slowing down due to cash flow gaps, we were able to ramp up our operations almost immediately as approval and disbursement was completed in under 24 hours.”

Stephen Beh, founder of baby and children’s essentials store Moo Baby, said, “Free shipping vouchers make a big difference for us. Customers are much more willing to complete their purchase when they don’t have to worry about delivery cost, especially for lower-ticket items. It really helps to push conversion and basket completion.”

Supporting Long-Term Competitiveness Through Digital Tools and AI
Beyond immediate support measures, Shopee continues to invest in tools that help sellers operate more efficiently and adapt over time, such as a Chat AI Assistant, Product AI Optimiser and AI Model Try-On, which help sellers improve efficiency, save time, and manage their businesses more effectively over the long term.
“Resilient businesses are built not only through timely support, but through continued investment in the capabilities, tools and partnerships that help them compete and grow over time,” concluded Ho.

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About Shopee

Shopee is a leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia, Taiwan, and Brazil. Shopee promotes an inclusive and sustainable digital ecosystem by enabling businesses to digitalise and grow their online presence, helping more people access and benefit from digital services, and uplifting local communities.
Shopee offers an easy, secure, and engaging experience that is enjoyed by millions of people daily. Shopee is also a key contributor to the digital economy, with a firm commitment to helping homegrown brands and entrepreneurs succeed in e-commerce.
Shopee is part of Sea Limited (NYSE: SE), a leading global consumer internet company. Sea’s mission is to better the lives of consumers and small businesses with technology through its three core businesses: Shopee, Garena, and Monee.

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Shopee Lancar Inisiatif RM150 Juta “Shopee Lindung Niaga” Sokong Daya Tahan Perniagaan PMKS Malaysia

Inisiatif gabung sokongan segera dan pelaburan berterusan bagi membantu pertumbuhan mampan perniagaan, sambil mengekalkan akses serta nilai untuk pengguna

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 April 2026 – Shopee, platform e-dagang terbesar di Asia Tenggara dan Taiwan serta antara platform e-dagang terkemuka di Brazil, hari ini mengumumkan pelancaran Shopee Lindung Niaga, satu inisiatif bernilai RM150 juta yang direka untuk menyokong perusahaan mikro, kecil dan sederhana (PMKS) Malaysia melalui langkah-langkah praktikal meliputi penghantaran, modal kerja dan pemenuhan pesanan.

Sokongan RM150 juta merangkumi tiga teras strategik bagi membantu penjual mengurus kos, memperkukuh daya tahan dan memenuhi keperluan pembeli dengan lebih baik
Sokongan RM150 juta merangkumi tiga teras strategik bagi membantu penjual mengurus kos, memperkukuh daya tahan dan memenuhi keperluan pembeli dengan lebih baik

Inisiatif ini mencerminkan pendekatan seimbang dalam menyokong pengguna dan PMKS ketika berdepan persekitaran operasi yang semakin mencabar. Dengan menggabungkan sokongan segera serta pelaburan berterusan dalam alat dan infrastruktur yang menjadi sandaran perniagaan, Shopee berhasrat membantu memperkukuh ketahanan perniagaan dalam jangka panjang, di samping memastikan akses dan nilai yang konsisten untuk pengguna.

Dalam usaha perniagaan menyesuaikan diri dengan perubahan semasa, Shopee Lindung Niaga memberi tumpuan bagi membantu PMKS mengekalkan operasi dalam tempoh terdekat sambil melabur dalam keupayaan yang diperlukan untuk terus berdaya saing.

Shopee Lindung Niaga direka untuk menyediakan sokongan praktikal pada masa dan tempat yang paling diperlukan,di samping kami terus melabur dalam sistem dan alat yang menjadi sandaran perniagaan kecil untuk terus beroperasi dan berkembang, ,” kata Ian Ho, Naib Presiden, Shopee Malaysia.

“Pada masa sama, penting untuk pengguna terus mempunyai akses kepada barangan keperluan secara konsisten dan boleh dipercayai. Kedua-duanya penting dalam memastikan ekosistem yang sihat dan seimbang.”

Merangsang Aktiviti Jual Beli

Di bawah pakej Shopee Lindung Niaga bernilai RM150 juta ini, Shopee menyediakan sokongan bersasar kepada pengguna dan PMKS tempatan yang layak menerusi tiga teras strategik:

1. Menyokong aktiviti transaksi melalui langkah sokongan bersasar: Shopee memperkukuh sokongan terhadap aktiviti jual beli melalui gabungan inisiatif logistik dan langkah bersasar bagi kategori produk utama.

  • Langkah pertama ialah pengenalan baucar penghantaran percuma tanpa pembelian minimum, yang membantu mengekalkan akses kepada keperluan harian serta menggalakkan aktiviti pembelian. Ini seterusnya membantu mengekalkan permintaan dan menyokong penjual dalam mengekalkan kadar penukaran jualan.
  • Sokongan tambahan turut disediakan bagi barangan bersaiz besar dan bernilai tinggi seperti perabot dan peralatan rumah. Melalui sokongan baucar khusus untuk kategori ini, Shopee membantu mengimbangi kos penghantaran yang lebih tinggi serta memudahkan urusan penghantaran yang lebih kompleks.
  • Ini menjadikan pembelian barangan besar lebih mudah diakses oleh pengguna, sambil membolehkan penjual dalam segmen ini memenuhi permintaan dan menjangkau pelanggan dengan lebih berkesan.

2. Memperluas akses kepada modal kerja: Pembiayaan kekal sebagai pemangkin penting bagi PMKS. Melalui kerjasama dengan Monee, Shopee memperluas akses kepada penyelesaian modal kerja termasuk SLoan for Sellers dan Quick Funds.

  • Modal pertumbuhan melalui SLoan for Sellers: Kemudahan ini direka untuk memudahcara lebih RM5 juta pembiayaan penjual, termasuk subsidi kadar faedah 100 peratus bagi ansuran pertama untuk pengguna baharu, bagi menyokong pengisian semula stok dan peluasan perniagaan yang lebih tangkas.
  • Akses dana segera melalui Quick Funds: Penjual baharu turut ditawarkan diskaun 50 peratus ke atas yuran pendahuluan serta percubaan percuma selama 20 hari, sekali gus memberi akses segera kepada pendapatan mereka untuk membantu mengurus aliran tunai.

3. Memperkukuh keupayaan pemenuhan untuk operasi lebih fleksibel: Shopee turut memperluas akses kepada Fulfilled by Shopee (FBS), membolehkan lebih ramai penjual memanfaatkan sokongan pergudangan dan logistik yang membantu meningkatkan kecekapan operasi.

  • Percubaan Percuma Fulfilled by Shopee (FBS) Selama Enam Bulan: Penjual yang layak berpeluang mengakses sokongan FBS tanpa kos bagi tempoh 6 bulan, sekaligus meningkatkan fleksibiliti dalam pengurusan kos operasi serta memperluas skala perniagaan, khususnya ketika tempoh puncak. Ini membolehkan penjual memberi lebih tumpuan kepada pertumbuhan perniagaan sambil mengekalkan konsistensi perkhidmatan.
  • Penjual yang menggunakan FBS turut mencatat peningkatan purata sekitar 20 peratus dalam trafik kedai, mencerminkan keterlihatan yang lebih baik serta akses kepada ciri platform yang membantu mereka menjangkau lebih ramai pelanggan.
  • Bagi pengguna, ini diterjemahkan kepada penghantaran yang lebih boleh dipercayai serta pengalaman membeli-belah yang lebih lancar.

Bagi penjual yang telah memanfaatkan program-program ini, ia telah membantu menyokong pertumbuhan perniagaan mereka.

Nur Shafiqah Mokhtar, pengasas kedai pakaian kanak-kanak Dashboxx Solutions, berkata: “SLoan membantu kami memperoleh modal tambahan dengan cepat untuk berkembang. Daripada memperlahankan operasi akibat kekangan aliran tunai, kami dapat meningkatkan operasi hampir serta-merta apabila pembiayaan diluluskan dan disalurkan dalam tempoh kurang daripada 24 jam.”

Stephen Beh, pengasas kedai keperluan bayi dan kanak-kanak Moo Baby, berkata: “Baucar penghantaran percuma memberi memberi impak besar kepada kami. Pelanggan lebih cenderung melengkapkan pembelian apabila mereka tidak perlu risau tentang kos penghantaran, khususnya bagi barangan bernilai lebih rendah. Ia membantu meningkatkan penukaran dan melengkapkan pembelian.”

Menyokong Daya Saing Jangka Panjang Melalui Alat Digital dan AI

Selain sokongan segera, Shopee terus melabur dalam alat digital yang membantu penjual meningkatkan kecekapan dan menyesuaikan operasi mereka dari masa ke semasa, termasuk Chat AI Assistant, Product AI Optimiser dan AI Model Try-On, yang membantu penjual menjimatkan masa serta mengurus perniagaan dengan lebih berkesan untuk jangka panjang.

“Perniagaan yang berdaya tahan bukan dibina melalui sokongan jangka masa pendek semata-mata, tetapi juga melalui pelaburan berterusan dalam keupayaan, teknologi dan kerjasama yang membantu perniagaan berkembang untuk jangka masa panjang ,” kata Ho.

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Mengenai Shopee

Shopee ialah platform e-dagang terkemuka di Asia Tenggara, Taiwan dan Brazil. Shopee memacu ekosistem digital yang inklusif dan mampan dengan membantu perniagaan beralih ke platform digital serta mengembangkan kehadiran dalam talian mereka, selain memperluas akses orang ramai kepada perkhidmatan digital dan memperkasa komuniti tempatan.

Shopee menawarkan pengalaman membeli-belah yang mudah, selamat dan interaktif, dinikmati oleh jutaan pengguna setiap hari. Shopee juga merupakan penyumbang penting kepada ekonomi digital dengan komitmen kukuh untuk membantu jenama tempatan dan usahawan berkembang maju dalam e-dagang.

Shopee ialah sebahagian daripada Sea Limited (NYSE: SE), sebuah syarikat teknologi global. Misi Sea adalah untuk meningkatkan kualiti hidup pengguna dan perniagaan kecil melalui teknologi menerusi tiga perniagaan terasnya: Shopee, Garena dan Monee.

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Shandong’s Boxing Port Launches Inaugural Foreign Trade Shipment, Opening New Logistics Corridor to Philippines

BINZHOU, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 April 2026 – Boxing Port in Binzhou, east China’s Shandong Province, recently dispatched its first foreign trade shipment, with 300 tonnes of finished coil steel bound for the Philippines. The cargo departed for Manila Port, marking a breakthrough in the port’s international container business and opening a direct logistics channel from Boxing County and nearby areas to overseas markets.

Shandong Marine Group’s Boxing Port
Shandong Marine Group’s Boxing Port

The shipment, packed into 11 standard containers, was transported via inland waterways to Weifang Port for transshipment before continuing by sea to the Philippines. As Boxing Port’s first foreign trade operation, this launch provides local enterprises with a more efficient and cost-effective pathway to global markets.

As an inland river port, Boxing Port’s move into international shipping helps ease logistics bottlenecks and supports local industries in integrating into global supply chains. With more international routes in the pipeline and port functions steadily improving, the port is transitioning from a transport node into a regional hub for opening-up.

Looking ahead, Boxing Port will further expand its international shipping network, strengthen collaboration with customs authorities, shipping companies, and regional manufacturers, and promote the regular operation of foreign trade services. These efforts will inject new momentum into the global expansion of advanced manufacturing industries in northern Shandong and the broader Yellow River Basin.

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Jolibee集團Q4經營溢利創歷史新高 2025全年業績表現亮麗

第四季經營溢利較去年同期成長 41.9%,達 41 億菲律賓披索;全年系統銷售成長16.6%。

菲律賓馬尼拉都會區 – Media OutReach Newswire – 2026年4月28日 – Jollibee 食品公司 (菲律賓證券交易所股份代號:JFC,下稱 Jollibee 集團、JFC、快樂蜂集團) 公布 2025 全年業績,整體表現亮麗。其中第四季經營溢利創歷史新高,達 41 億菲律賓披索,按年上升 41.9%;全年系統銷售額 (SWS) 增長16.6%,主要受亞洲主要市場持續穩健的業務表現,以及該集團擴大布局的國際業務所帶動。

2025 年,快樂蜂集團在持續拓展國際業務版圖的同時,進一步鞏固其於亞洲市場的領先地位,推動國際業務的全年系統銷售額實現 27.0% 增長。亞洲多個核心市場表現亮眼,當中越南作為 Jollibee 品牌門店數目最大的海外市場,不僅業務表現強勁,門店網絡亦持續擴大。

該集團之咖啡及茶飲業務亦保持強勁增長動能,全年系統同店銷售額上升 44.9%,不僅進一步豐富集團的增長引擎,亦為門店網絡的持續拓展注入動力。

在香港,Jollibee持續深化與消費者的連結,並於U Food Favourite Food Awards 2025 榮獲「My Favourite Fast-Food Shop (我最喜愛的快餐店)」,印證該品牌對本地主流客群的吸引力與日俱增。

在新加坡,該集團透過 Jollibee、Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf 及添好運進一步擴大業務版圖,截至2025年底,三個品牌的門店數目分別為 29 間、79 間及 9 間分店。Jollibee Singapore獲《海峽時報 (The Straits Times)》評為客戶服務排名第一的快餐連鎖品牌,而添好運則為其濱海灣金沙 (Marina Bay Sands) 旗艦店更新菜單,以更聚焦點心的餐單設計及更多價格相宜的新款選擇,進一步穩固核心客源,並吸引更多本地主流顧客到店消費。

上述各市場持續穩健的表現,為該集團的整體業績提供有力支持,帶動集團旗下菲律賓及國際業務於全年錄得系統銷售額 16.6% 的增長。

快樂蜂集團並以歷來最高的第四季經營溢利為 2025 年圓滿作結,按年上升 41.9%。

快樂蜂集團全球行政總裁 Ernesto Tanmantiong 就 2025 年業績表示:「我為我們團隊在 2025 年的表現感到十分自豪。第四季營運收入較去年同期成長 41.9%,創下歷史新高,反映出強勁的銷售勢頭,經營槓桿亦進一步提升。

全年而言,我們在菲律賓和國際業務的系統銷售額成長 16.6%。咖啡及茶飲業務持續擴大規模,系統銷售額按年增長 44.9%;與此同時,隨着集團於主要市場的有序拓展,國際業務系統銷售額亦上升 27.0%。

其中,Jollibee 品牌於越南市場的發展勢頭持續強勁。越南為該品牌門店數目最大的國際市場,受惠於顧客需求的持續殷切,以及門店網絡的穩步擴展。

我們於年內新開設 1,126 間門店,創下公司歷來最高紀錄,為未來的持續增長,拓展更堅實的空間。展望 2026 年,我們的首要任務依然明確:獲利增長、卓越營運,以及持續為股東和其他利益相關者創造價值。

財務數據

第四季度 (初步統計)

%

變動

2025 財年 (經審計)

%

變動

2025 2024 2025 2024
系統總銷售額 (SWS) 122,300 (20.84億美元) 109,180 (約18.77億美元) 12.0 455,111 (79.14億美元) 390,284 (約68.12億美元) 16.6
收入 80,890 (13.78億美元) 73,695 (約12.67億美元) 9.8 305,112 (53.06億美元) 269,942 (約47.12億美元) 13.0
經營溢利 4,143 (7,100萬美元) 2,919 (約5,000萬美元) 41.9 20,150 (3.50億美元) 16,889 ( 約2.95億美元 ) 19.3
EBITDA 9,920 (1.69億美元) 8,355 (約1.44億美元) 18.7 41,830 (7.27億美元) 36,746 (約6.41億美元) 13.8
淨收入 1,988 (3,400萬美元) 1,920 (約3,300萬美元) 3.5 11,005 (1.91億美元) 10,796 (約1.88億美元) 1.9
母公司股東
應佔純利 2,221 (3,800萬美元) 1,850 (約3,200萬美元) 20.1 10,872 (1.89億美元) 10,317 (約1.80億美元) 5.4
每股盈利 – 基本 1.902 (0.032美元) 1.574 (約0.027美元) 20.8 9.386 (0.163美元) 8.851 (約0.154美元) 6.0
每股攤薄盈利 1.897 (0.032美元) 1.570 (約0.027美元) 20.8 9.362 (0.163美元) 8.826 (約0.154美元) 6.1

註: (1) 除每股數據外,各項金額以百萬披索計算。

(2) 系統同店銷售額 (SWS) 為管理賬目,並不屬於經審計的財務報表。

(3) 所列增長率乃按菲律賓披索 (PHP) 計算。

綜合收入於第四季上升 9.8%,全年上升 13.0%,反映消費者需求持續,以及本集團核心市場持續保持強勁表現。

第四季未計利息、稅項、折舊及攤銷前盈利 (EBITDA) 按年上升 18.7% 至 99 億菲律賓披索 (約 1.690 億美元);全年 EBITDA 則增加 13.8% 至 418 億菲律賓披索 (約 7.274 億美元),顯示該集團於主要市場維持穩健的營運能力,並持續保持業務增長動能。

第四季經營溢利大幅增長 41.9% 至 41 億菲律賓披索 (約 7,060 萬美元),為該公司歷來最高的第四季經營溢利,經營溢利率亦按年擴大 110 個基點。此項增長主要來自收入動能持續強勁,加上成本效益進一步改善,包括更有效運用一般及行政開支,以及廣告及推廣開支等。

按全年計,集團經營溢利按年增長 19.3% 至 201 億披索 (約 3.504 億美元),經營溢利率亦按年提升 30 個基點,反映業務持續維持審慎的成本管理,以及經營槓桿效益的進一步提升。

母公司權益持有人應佔純利於第四季按年增長 20.1% 至 22 億披索 (約 3,780 萬美元),全年則按年上升 5.4% 至 109 億披索 (約 1.890 億美元)。相對於經營溢利,相關增長幅度的差異主要反映期內融資成本上升,以及稅項撥備增加。

基本每股盈利 (EPS) 於第四季按年增長 20.8% 至 1.902 披索 (約 0.032 美元),全年則上升 6.0% 至 9.386 披索 (約0 .163 美元)。

2026 全年展望

按 2026 年既定目標,JFC 預計全年系統銷售額增長將達 8% 至 12%,同店銷售增長介乎 4% 至 6%,門店網絡擴張幅度則介乎 5% 至 10%;經營溢利增長預料為 15% 至 18%。

JFC 亦計劃於 2026 年新增 1,200 至 1,300 間門店 (按總開店數計),並預期資本開支 (CAPEX) 範圍將進一步下調至 130 億至 160 億披索。

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關於 Jollibee 集團

Jollibee 食品公司 (PSE::JFC) 是全球增長最快的餐飲公司之一,致力以美味傳遞喜悅。該公司管理並經營涵蓋 19 個品牌的業務組合,於 33 個國家設有超過 10,000 間餐廳及咖啡店。

JFC 的品牌組合包括 9 個全資品牌 (Jollibee、Chowking、Greenwich、Red Ribbon、Mang Inasal、永和大王、鴻祥苑、Smashburger 以及添好運),5 個菲律賓的特許經營品牌 (漢堡王、熊貓速遞、吉野家、Common Man Coffee Roasters 和 Tiong Bahru Bakery),以及對其他主要品牌的持股,包括:The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf (80%)、Compose Coffee (70%)、經營 Highlands Coffee 的SuperFoods 集團 (60%),以及珍珠奶茶品牌Milksha (51%)。該公司還亦參與美國 Tortazo 的合資經營,該品牌由名廚 Rick Bayless 共同創辦,並於近期投資飲品科技公司 Botrista,積極拓展其多元化發展策略。

JFC 透過其全球永續發展策略「Joy for Tomorrow」,展現對負責任企業實踐的堅定承諾,涵蓋食品安全、員工福祉、社區貢獻、良善治理及環境永續等多個層面。這些重點策略均與聯合國永續發展目標 (UN SDGs) 相互呼應。

JFC 曾獲《亞洲華爾街日報》選為「菲律賓最受敬仰企業」,亦名列「亞洲傑出50強」,並獲《富比士》評為「全球最佳僱主」及「最友善女性企業」之一。該集團亦五度榮獲 Gallup「卓越職場大獎」,並登上《TIME》「全球最佳公司」及《財富》「東南亞500強」榜單。

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ISCA Highlights Year of Investment and Growth at AGM With Accumulated Reserves at $116 Million, Measured at Fair Value

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 April 2026 – The Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) held its 2025/2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 24 April 2026, where members reflected on a year of deliberate investment to strengthen member value and looked ahead to the priorities for the year ahead. The AGM also saw the election and appointment of the 2026 ISCA Council.

This year’s AGM saw members returning to Singapore to attend in person, alongside strong participation from those joining virtually.

A year of reset and strategic investment

In 2025, ISCA recorded its first operating deficit in a decade. This was the result of a deliberate decision to invest in areas that will strengthen the Institute’s long-term value to members and the profession. ISCA continues to maintain a strong financial position, with healthy reserves and a resilient balance sheet.

Rather than maintaining the status quo, ISCA undertook a year of reset and renewal, with spending focused on building stronger capabilities, growing the talent pipeline, expanding into new markets and building new growth engines.

ISCA emphasised that these investments were not made for growth alone, but more importantly, to better support members and provide greater member value in a rapidly evolving business and professional landscape.

Looking ahead, ISCA’s priorities remain clear: to deliver a better member experience, strengthen the talent pipeline and enhance its regional relevance. In 2026, the focus will be on ensuring that these investments translate into tangible and visible outcomes for members.

Expanding opportunities through internationalisation

At the AGM, ISCA Council and management addressed members’ questions on the institute’s plans to expand internationally. ISCA’s regional efforts are aimed at making it easier for members to access opportunities beyond Singapore. For members based in Singapore, this means more job opportunities, potential clients and partnerships across the region. For members based overseas, it means stronger local support and a more connected ISCA network where they live and work. ISCA CEO Ms Fann Kor cited an example of a member who had spent over 20 years building his career in China and was looking to return to Singapore. Through ISCA’s network, he was connected to a listed company seeking deep China experience, creating an opportunity that would otherwise have been difficult to access.

Progress across key areas

Despite being an investment year, ISCA reported progress across several areas:

  • Membership grew to 43,500, with 11% growth and a 98.3% renewal rate
  • ISCA House recorded 30,000 visits, with member satisfaction at 94%
  • Singapore Chartered Accountant Qualification (SCAQ) candidate numbers grew by 37%, including 400 overseas candidates
  • ISCA expanded its regional footprint to 12 overseas chapters across 9 countries, with 6 overseas offices and 3 Professional Services Centres
  • Chartered Accountants Lab (CA Lab) readership reached 39,000, across more than 30 countries
  • ISCA developed 8 AI agents and implemented 180 system enhancements to improve access and member experience
  • ISCA Academy delivered close to 199,000 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours, while reducing average cost per hour by 6% to $37.70
  • ISCA Cares marked its 10-year milestone, disbursing $1.5 million and supporting nearly 500 students
  • For the first time, SCAQ is being promoted beyond Singapore, making ISCA the first professional body in Asia to promote our national CA qualification overseas
  • The SCAQ was embedded in an overseas university for the first time, at Nanjing University of Finance and Economics

2026 ISCA Council Lineup

The newly-elected Council Members are:

  • Mr Alan Chang Chi Hsung, Managing Director, OA Assurance PAC
  • Ms Chua Siew Hwi, Senior Vice President, Changi Airport Group
  • Mr Quah Zheng Wei, CEO, Accredify Pte Ltd
  • Ms Tan Aik Na, Senior Vice President (Administration), Nanyang Technological University
  • Ms Yong Zen Yun, Partner, General Assurance Leader, Pricewaterhousecoopers LLP

The re-elected Council Members are:

  • Ms Jocelyn Goh Chern Ni, Audit & Assurance Partner, BDO LLP
  • Mr Koh Wee Kwang, Director, Nexia Singapore PAC
  • Mr Lee Boon Teck, Regional Managing Partner, Audit & Assurance, Deloitte & Touche LLP

The Council also appointed Ms Juliet Teo Juet Sim, Joint Head, Portfolio Development Group and Head, Ecosystem Enablement, Temasek Singapore Pte Ltd. Ms Teo was appointed for her expertise on how the finance profession is evolving in response to changing business models, sustainability priorities and global economic trends.

Office bearers

At the first Council meeting following the AGM, the ISCA office bearers were appointed. Mr Teo Ser Luck, immediate past president, was also appointed as ISCA Adviser.

President: Mr Lee Boon Teck

Vice Presidents:

  • Ms Ang Suat Ching
  • Ms Jocelyn Goh

Treasurer: Mr Song Yeow Chung

Secretary: Ms Judy Ng

Leadership perspectives

The newly elected ISCA President, Mr Lee Boon Teck, said: “The investments we have made over the past year lay the groundwork for a stronger, more connected profession. Our focus now is to ensure that every member, whether they are starting their career, leading an organisation, or building a practice overseas, can see and feel the difference ISCA makes. I am honoured to lead ISCA at this pivotal moment, and I look forward to working with the Council and our members to build on the strong foundations we have in place.”

ISCA Adviser and immediate past President Mr Teo Ser Luck said: “It has been a great privilege to serve ISCA, our members, and the accountancy sector over the past four years. This journey has been one of the most fulfilling I have ever embarked on. None of it would have been possible without an exceptional Council, a dedicated management team, and members who believed in what we were building together. My sincere appreciation to ISCA and our members for the opportunity to serve.”

ISCA CEO Ms Fann Kor said: “2025 was a year of deliberate investment to strengthen what matters most to our members and to the profession. We invested in the talent pipeline, member support, digital capability and regional connectivity so that ISCA can continue to stay relevant and useful in a changing environment. I would also like to thank Mr Teo Ser Luck for his leadership and contributions over the past four years. Under his stewardship, ISCA made meaningful progress in strengthening the profession, growing the Singapore CA Qualification and expanding our regional footprint. Management looks forward to working closely with the new Council to turn these investments into stronger outcomes and clearer value for members.

For the biographies of the elected office bearers, new and re-elected Council Members, please click here.
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Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA)

The Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) is the national accountancy body of Singapore. Established in 1963, ISCA administers the Singapore Chartered Accountant Qualification programme and is the designated entity by the Singapore Ministry of Finance to confer the Chartered Accountant of Singapore [CA (Singapore)] designation.

ISCA supports over 43,000 members across industries in Singapore and globally, with members in more than 40 countries. With a growing international presence, ISCA has 12 overseas chapters, 7 offices across 10 countries and a network of over 150 strategic partners, strengthening professional connections and opportunities across borders. ISCA is also a member of Chartered Accountants Worldwide, a global network representing more than 1.8 million Chartered Accountants and students across over 190 countries.

ISCA advances professional development and lifelong learning through ISCA Academy, its training arm and drives community impact through ISCA Cares, its charity arm.

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Cyberport and NSTDA’s Thailand Science Park Sign MoU to Accelerate I&T Collaborations beyond Borders Synergising Bilateral Ecosystem to Augment I&T Impact in ASEAN Markets

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 April 2026 – Cyberport today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) acting through Thailand Science Park (TSP), to establish a strategic partnership that strengthens innovation and technology (I&T) collaboration between Hong Kong and Thailand.

Cyberport today (28 April 2026) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) acting through Thailand Science Park (TSP), to establish a strategic partnership that strengthens innovation and technology (I&T) collaboration between Hong Kong and Thailand. Witnessed by Simon Chan, Chairman of Cyberport and Dr Chularat Tanprasert, Executive Vice President of NSTDA and Director of Thailand Science Park, the MoU was signed by Ir Eric Chan, Chief Public Mission Officer of Cyberport and Professor Dr Sukit Limpijumnong, President of NSTDA.
Cyberport today (28 April 2026) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) acting through Thailand Science Park (TSP), to establish a strategic partnership that strengthens innovation and technology (I&T) collaboration between Hong Kong and Thailand. Witnessed by Simon Chan, Chairman of Cyberport and Dr Chularat Tanprasert, Executive Vice President of NSTDA and Director of Thailand Science Park, the MoU was signed by Ir Eric Chan, Chief Public Mission Officer of Cyberport and Professor Dr Sukit Limpijumnong, President of NSTDA.

This marks a significant milestone for both sides since their first collaboration in 2024. The partnership aims to build a collaborative framework between Cyberport and NSTDA acting through TSP, create a reciprocal market-access gateway to facilitate start-ups’ entry into both the Thai and Hong Kong markets through ecosystem support, soft landing initiatives, and cross market collaboration, as well as promote knowledge exchange, industry engagement, and joint initiatives in emerging technology sectors, including artificial intelligence, smart city solutions, and other digital technologies.

Cyberport today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) acting through Thailand Science Park (TSP), Group photo with Simon Chan, Chairman of Cyberport (centre-left); Dr Sukit Limpijumnong, President of NSTDA (centre-right); Ir Eric Chan, Chief Public Mission Officer of Cyberport (fourth from left); Dr Chularat Tanprasert, Executive Vice President of NSTDA and Director of Thailand Science Park (fourth from right); Parson Lam, Director of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Bangkok (third from left); Leung Kwan Ho, Associate Director, Hong Kong Trade Development Council (second from right); and Mr Joseph Koc, Ambassador of Thailand (third from right).
Cyberport today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) acting through Thailand Science Park (TSP), Group photo with Simon Chan, Chairman of Cyberport (centre-left); Dr Sukit Limpijumnong, President of NSTDA (centre-right); Ir Eric Chan, Chief Public Mission Officer of Cyberport (fourth from left); Dr Chularat Tanprasert, Executive Vice President of NSTDA and Director of Thailand Science Park (fourth from right); Parson Lam, Director of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Bangkok (third from left); Leung Kwan Ho, Associate Director, Hong Kong Trade Development Council (second from right); and Mr Joseph Koc, Ambassador of Thailand (third from right).

Witnessed by Simon Chan, Chairman of Cyberport and Dr Chularat Tanprasert, Executive Vice President of NSTDA and Director of Thailand Science Park, the MoU was signed by Ir Eric Chan, Chief Public Mission Officer of Cyberport and Professor Dr Sukit Limpijumnong, President of NSTDA.

Simon Chan, Chairman of Cyberport, said, “NSTDA and Thailand Science Park on our side will add strength to Cyberport’s ever-growing ASEAN alliances, paving the way to Hong Kong and Chinese Mainland companies to take a stronghold in ASEAN markets. We look forward to supporting high-potential companies from Thailand to capitalise on the vast markets in the Greater Bay Area and the wider Chinese Mainland, and global markets. Together we will continue to serve as a gateway to empower Asian innovators and attract worldwide entrepreneurs.”
Simon Chan, Chairman of Cyberport, said, “NSTDA and Thailand Science Park on our side will add strength to Cyberport’s ever-growing ASEAN alliances, paving the way to Hong Kong and Chinese Mainland companies to take a stronghold in ASEAN markets. We look forward to supporting high-potential companies from Thailand to capitalise on the vast markets in the Greater Bay Area and the wider Chinese Mainland, and global markets. Together we will continue to serve as a gateway to empower Asian innovators and attract worldwide entrepreneurs.”

Simon Chan, Chairman of Cyberport, said, “Cyberport, as Hong Kong’s digital tech hub, AI accelerator and key incubator, supported companies to have expanded to Thailand, the broader ASEAN region along the Belt and Road, and over 35 markets worldwide. NSTDA and Thailand Science Park on our side will add strength to Cyberport’s ever-growing ASEAN alliances, paving the way to Hong Kong and Chinese Mainland companies to take a stronghold in ASEAN markets. We look forward to supporting high-potential companies from Thailand to capitalise on the vast markets in the Greater Bay Area and the wider Chinese Mainland, and global markets. This partnership significantly expands our bilateral collaborations in company soft-landing, ecosystem connection and proof-of-concept initiatives. Together we will continue to serve as a gateway to empower Asian innovators and attract worldwide entrepreneurs, to capitalise on new opportunities for digital economy and smart cities under the AI+ era.”

Professor Dr. Sukit Limpijumnong, President of NSTDA, said, “The collaboration is designed to establish practical mechanisms to support start-ups in expanding internationally, including market entry, industry partnerships, and pilot or proof-of-concept deployments. TSP and Cyberport have been working closely in recent years to support start-up growth, with a notable milestone being the success of Nano Coating Tech, a Thai deep tech start-up that was successfully admitted into Cyberport Incubation Programme.”
Professor Dr. Sukit Limpijumnong, President of NSTDA, said, “The collaboration is designed to establish practical mechanisms to support start-ups in expanding internationally, including market entry, industry partnerships, and pilot or proof-of-concept deployments. TSP and Cyberport have been working closely in recent years to support start-up growth, with a notable milestone being the success of Nano Coating Tech, a Thai deep tech start-up that was successfully admitted into Cyberport Incubation Programme.”

Professor Dr. Sukit Limpijumnong, President of NSTDA, said, “The collaboration is designed to establish practical mechanisms to support start-ups in expanding internationally, including market entry, industry partnerships, and pilot or proof-of-concept deployments. TSP and Cyberport have been working closely in recent years to support start-up growth, with a notable milestone being the success of Nano Coating Tech, a Thai deep tech start-up specialising in advanced nano coating solutions for industrial applications and solar panels, that successfully got admitted into Cyberport Incubation Programme for funding up to HK$500,000 and comprehensive support,”

NSTDA, as an autonomous government agency, manages Thailand’s leading tech park, Thailand Science Park (TSP). Established in 2002 as Thailand’s first and largest science and technology park, TSP is designed to promote I&T development and R&D activities. NSTDA’s ecosystem is anchored by five national research centres, namely National Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC), National Metal and Materials Technology Centre (MTEC), National Electronics and Computer Technology Centre (NECTEC), National Nanotechnology Centre (NANOTEC), and National Energy Technology Centre (ENTEC).

Alongside these centres, TSP is home to over 120 technology companies, nearly 40 percent of which are international firms. This reflects TSP’s role as a regional R&D hub in ASEAN, trusted by both local and global technology companies that choose Thailand as a base for technology development. This is supported by a strong pool of talent and advanced testing infrastructure that meets international standards.

NSTDA has been a long-standing strategic partner of Cyberport through TSP since 2024. Both sides have co-created programmes, global landing initiatives and webinars, facilitated deep-tech start-ups joining Cyberport Incubation Programme, and facilitated Cyberport start-ups joining TSP for market expansion.

Today’s MoU establishes a framework for joint activities that will support start-ups and technology companies from both Hong Kong and Thailand ecosystems. Key initiatives include:

  • Support start-ups and technology companies recommended by either side in exploring market opportunities, establishing presence, and expanding operations within the respective innovative ecosystems.
  • Facilitate connection to relevant industry partners, research institutions, and corporate networks to support collaboration, investment opportunities, technology adoption, market entry, and business development expansion.
  • Encourage and support participation of start-ups in incubation programmes, entrepreneurship, ecosystem activities, community events organised by both sides.
  • Jointly organise and promote seminars, forums, networking activities, and knowledge-sharing initiatives to strengthen collaboration between the two ecosystems.
  • Explore and identify opportunities for start-ups to conduct pilot projects, technology demonstrations, or proof-of-concept initiatives with industry partners and prospective end users.

TSP will strengthen this collaboration through the “TSP Scale X Landing Programme” to fast-track international start-ups’ expansion into the Thai market, by connecting them to established partner networks and real industry demand in Thailand, while providing them with access to the country’s research and testing infrastructure.

Leveraging its role as a “super connector” and “super value-adder”, Cyberport continues to expand global partnerships to foster cross-regional growth of technology ecosystems and advance Hong Kong’s innovation on a global stage. In ASEAN, Cyberport has forged strategic collaborations with Indonesia’s Telkom University, Thailand’s Digital Economy Promotion Agency (DEPA), as well as Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), apart from alliances in the Middle East, East Asia and North America, further strengthening Hong Kong’s position as an international I&T hub.
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About Hong Kong Cyberport

Wholly owned by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government, Cyberport is Hong Kong’s digital tech hub and AI accelerator, with a vision to empower industry digitalisation and intelligent transformation, to promote digital economy and AI development, and to foster Hong Kong to be an international AI, innovation and technology (I&T) hub. Cyberport gathers over 2,300 companies, including 17 listed companies and 9 unicorns. One-third of onsite companies’ founders come from 27 countries and regions, while Cyberport companies have expanded to over 35 global markets.

Cyberport, with Hong Kong’s largest AI Supercomputing Centre and AI Lab as the engine, has been building the AI ecosystem with industry-leading AI companies and over 500 AI and data science start-ups. Through development of tech clusters, namely AI, data science, blockchain and cybersecurity, Cyberport empowers industries across smart city and government, banking and finance, digital entertainment, culture and tourism, healthcare, education and training, property management, construction, transportation and logistics, green environment and more, while hosting Hong Kong’s largest FinTech community. Commissioned by the HKSAR Government, Cyberport has implemented proof-of-concept and sandbox schemes, subsidisation for digital tech adoption, industry tech training and start-up incubation, to drive technology R&D, translation and commercialisation, thus propelling digital transformation and intelligent upgrade across industry and society.

Also as “State-level Scientific and Technological Enterprise Incubator” and Hong Kong’s key incubator, Cyberport supports entrepreneurs with funding and office space, extensive networks of enterprises, investors, technology corporations and professional services for business growth and expansion to Chinese Mainland and overseas markets, all-round facilitation for landing in Hong Kong, talent attraction and cultivation, ready as a launchpad to take start-ups in any stages of development to the next level.

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