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住宅市場購買力持續釋放 價量齊升 投資市場動力延續

核心區甲級寫字樓繼續帶領租金復甦 零售街舖以港島跑贏九龍區

  • 住宅市場:第二季度住宅成交量超過22,150宗,按季升19%至,按年升32%;樓價在四至五月期間亦錄得2.5%增長, 帶動今年首五個月累升7.4%;各類型住宅價格維持升勢
  • 甲級寫字樓季内錄得39.6萬平方呎正淨吸納量,新租賃以銀行、金融及保險業最為活躍;租金方面,核心區尤其是中區租金回升較為明顯,抵銷部分非核心區租金調整,預計2026年整體租金升4%至6%
  • 零售市場:受惠於入境旅客數字持續增長,加上人民幣走强,零售市場表現維持穩健增長;第二季銅鑼灣和中環一綫街舖均維持零空置率,支持港島區租金復甦領先九龍區
  • 資本市場 2026上半年房地產投資市場延續去年下半年的熱度,在自用買家需求支持下,加上各類型物業價格仍處於吸引水平,逾億港元的非住宅大手物業總成交額錄得約232億港元,按年增長84%。

香港 – Media OutReach Newswire – 2026年7月7日 – 全球領先的房地產服務商戴德梁行 | Cushman & Wakefield 今天發表香港房地產市場2026年上半年回顧及下半年展望。住宅市場成交維持熾熱,第二季成交宗數錄總計超過2.2萬宗,為2021年第二季度以來新高。甲級寫字樓方面,季內錄得39.6萬平方呎淨吸納量,並由核心區帶動整體甲級寫字樓租金復甦。當中中區租金按季續升4.1%,令整體租金按季升1.9%。商舖方面,零售業總銷貨額維持穩步增長,銅鑼灣和中環一綫街鋪空置率再度錄得0%,支持港島區租金表現優於九龍區。至於投資市場方面,在寫字樓價格具吸引力下,自用買家和具資金實力投資者繼續尋底;後市相信以住宿相關板塊以及私人住宅地盤成交將為焦點。

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甲級寫字樓租賃市場:銀行及金融和保險業仍為租賃動力 租金復甦主要由核心區帶動
在新落成寫字樓項目的租務帶動下,第二季度錄得396,100平方呎淨吸納量。季內新租賃面積約120萬平方呎,主要由銀行及金融和保險業帶動,共佔第二季新租賃面積約五成。租金方面,核心區持續優於市場表現,中區租金按季續錄得4.1%的升幅,帶動該區上半年增幅達9.7%;灣仔/銅鑼灣租金按季也上漲2.9%。然而, 四個非核心區表現仍受制於較高待租率,租金於第二季及上半年繼續調整。核心區復甦支撐整體市場租金上揚,全港甲級寫字樓租金在第二季按季升1.9%,而2026年上半年累計升4.3%。由於第二季未有新項目落成,整體待租率略為下降至19.5%,按季輕微減少約0.5個百分點。

戴德梁行香港董事總經理蕭亮輝先生表示:「儘管近期股市波動及地緣政治角力仍為商業市場帶來不確定性,但在財富管理業務持續發展,加上新股市場表現活躍,以及金融機構具備長期營運需求的支持下,預計銀行及金融業以及保險業的租賃需求將保持韌性,而這兩個行業板塊更佔去上半年全港甲級寫字樓約6成的新租賃面積, 相比2024年38%的佔比大幅增加。隨著2026年上半年中區租金升幅明顯加快,我們預期下半年升勢將有所放緩。全年而言,中區租金預計會錄得10%至12%的增長,這將有助抵銷部分非核心區租金調整的影響,從而帶動全港甲級寫字樓租金於2026年上漲4%至6%,較原先預測的1%至3%有所上調。」

商舖租賃市場:銅鑼灣和中環一線街舖空置率維持0% 預期更多海外品牌在港設立據點
受惠於訪港旅客數字持續增長,加上住宅市場暢旺及人民幣走强,本港零售業表現繼續穩健增長。截至2026年5月,香港零售業銷售貨額已連續十三個月錄得按年增長,致年初至今銷售貨額總計約1,715億港元,較去年同期升10.6%。各主要零售類別均錄得升幅,其中”珠寶及鐘錶”仍最受旅客歡迎,按年大升26.2%;其次為”服裝及配飾”和”藥物及化妝品”,分別錄得5.4%及5.2%的按年增幅。

空置率方面,第二季四個核心區一線街舖平均空置率由上季的4.2%微升至5.4%,主要受九龍區空置率上升所致。本季度銅鑼灣及中環一線街舖均維持零空置,尖沙咀及旺角的空置率則分別上升至8.3%和8.6%。儘管如此,季內各核心區主街均錄得新租活動,當中以來自藥妝和珠寶鐘錶品牌的租賃需求最爲殷切。

租金走勢方面,租金復甦步伐繼續以港島區領先九龍區。由於本地和海外零售品牌在港進行擴張活動時對銅鑼灣和中環一線街舖尤其偏好,帶動這兩區租金按季分別升1.0%和0.8%。至於旺角,由於該區租金水平相對合理,吸引各類型租戶進駐,按季亦錄得0.5%租金增長。惟受奢侈品行業放緩影響,尖沙咀租金表現持續受壓,按季跌1.1%。餐飲業方面,由於待租空間仍然未有明顯吸納的情況,業主普遍更願意以優惠價格放盤,各區餐飲租金按季均錄得 1% 以內的輕微跌幅。

蕭亮輝表示:
「展望下半年,我們相信來港旅客人數持續增長及人民幣走強等因素將帶動旅客消費繼續回暖,並支持本港零售市場維持穩健復甦步伐。同時,在租金水平仍具吸引力的情況下,我們預期將有更多新零售品牌進駐本港,特別是視香港為拓展亞洲市場的戰略跳板的海外品牌,而鑑於銅鑼灣和中環兩區旅客和本地客的人流更爲穩定,相信這兩區將繼續較受零售品牌注視。本行預測銅鑼灣和中環將繼續帶領核心區一線街舖租金復甦,下半年或有望升3%至5%;而尖沙咀及旺角則有望錄得1%至2%的溫和增長。」

住宅市場:上半年私人住宅量價齊升 惟下半年利率走向存變數可影響入市氣氛
第二季度本港樓市延續回暖勢頭,整體市場氣氛保持暢旺。 儘管外圍環境仍然受地緣政治不穩定性影響,但相關因素似乎暫對本港住宅市場衝擊相對有限。整體成交表現方面,第二季度一、二手成交宗數錄得顯著增長,總計超過22,150宗,較首季上升19%,比去年同期升32% (圖三),帶動上半年成交突破40,800宗,為2021年以來同期新高。截至今年六月,按月成交宗數更是連續16個月錄得超過5,000宗水平,反映買家入市信心持續以及投資需求同步釋放。一月至五月住宅一手成交活躍,約佔整體住宅交投數目約32%。

戴德梁行香港估價及顧問服務部高級董事黎劍明先生
指出:「第二季度本港樓價升勢持續,根據政府差估署數據(截至5月數據),整體住宅樓價指數在四至五月兩個月期間上升2.5%, 令今年首五個月累升7.4%。若按本行追蹤的中小型住宅單位售價指數計算,第二季度樓價較上季升約4%, 帶動上半年累升近9%。至於受歡迎屋苑樓價表現,各類型物業樓價升勢持續,當中代表細價盤的沙田第一城按季升4.7%;代表中價市場的太古城按季升8.6%;而代表豪宅市場的貝沙灣亦錄得6.7%的按季升幅。然而,隨著過去一年市場購買力持續釋放,加上六月份股市波幅開始擴大,以及內地開始收緊跨境資金政策,季末的詢價量相比四、五月份高峰相對放緩。」

戴德梁行副董事總經理及香港研究部主管鄧淑賢女士表示:「今年第二季,本港住宅市場延續年初的回暖勢頭,整體交投維持活躍。第二季度總成交宗數錄總計超過2.2萬宗,為2021年第二季度以來新高。展望下半年,預期美國息率走向可能存在更大變數,部分潛在買家可能再次觀望市場因地緣政治發展及股票市場走向等對於資金流向及投資情緒的影響。不過,在本地剛需及來港留學及定居人數不斷增長的支持下,預期樓市在下半年將維持平穩發展。成交方面,我們維持預計今年住宅成交量有望錄得75,000宗左右水平, 而全年樓價升幅有望近10%。租金方面,今年首5個月錄得1.8%增長,而住宅租金自2023年低位亦已攀升約18%,相信後市增幅會相對溫和,預期年內約有5%以內的增長。」

大額非住宅物業投資市場:資本市場大致延續去年下半年投資氣氛大額寫字樓交易仍以自用型買家主導
在各類型物業價格仍具吸引力的環境下,香港商業地產投資市場大致延續去年下半年的成交氣氛。在2026上半年,逾億港元大額非住宅物業投資市場錄得50宗大額成交,總成交金額約232億港元,雖然較2025下半年的278億港元跌約16%,但較去年同期大升84%。買家方面,本地買家(包括自用型買家和長線投資者)仍然是投資市場的主要資金來源,佔上半年投資總額超過七成。至於外資則佔19%,目光主要投射大幅折讓的資產和具增值潛能的改裝項目。物業類型方面,按成交金額計算,寫字樓物業成交佔54%,其次為酒店和出租公寓板塊,佔超約23%。

戴德梁行執行董事香港資本市場部主管高偉雄先生指:「2026上半年,按成交金額和宗數計算,均以寫字樓物業成交主導,反映投資市場生態開始復常。在這輪市場整固期間,自用型買家率先入市尋底並落實多宗大額寫字樓成交。正如我行在今年5月發佈的《重新聚焦香港寫字樓市場:投資市場檢視與分析》報告中所指,經過明顯的資本價格調整,較低的入市門檻為自用型買家提供撈底機會,當中以來自教育機構、金融機構和內地龍頭企業的需求最為活躍。

值得一提的是,部分自用型買家資金充裕,所以銀行的貸款政策或利率走勢對這類買家的入市決定的影響都相對輕微。隨著市場待售資產選擇越見有限,加上價格預期或會跟隨租金復甦而逐步回穩,相信部分具自用需要買家有望加快入市步伐,以把握下一輪上升周期前的抄底機會。展望下半年,相信仍然主要由自用型買家和租住板塊的需求帶動。此外,我們留意到近期市場上的私人住宅地盤板塊開始更趨活躍,相信在住宅市場維持暢旺的情況下,投資者將進行策略性部署並積極擴充土地儲備,下半年或出現更多相關成交。我們預測,2026全年大額非住宅物業投資總額有望突破超越400億港元水平。」

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Jollibee 集團旗下品牌獲《Brand Finance Philippines 50 2026》評為菲律賓三大最具價值餐飲品牌,其中快樂蜂 (Jollibee) 品牌價值增長 32% 至 33 億美元

重點摘要:

  • Jollibee 集團旗下快樂蜂 (Jollibee)、Mang Inasal 及超群 (Chowking) 在《Brand Finance Philippines 50 2026》報告中,位列菲律賓三大最具價值餐飲品牌。
  • 菲律賓餐飲業的品牌總值約達 41 億美元,按年增長 29%;其中快樂蜂約佔行業品牌總值 80%。
  • 快樂蜂連續第三年在菲律賓所有品牌中按品牌價值排名第 2,品牌價值增長約 32% 至 33 億美元,受惠於強勁的品牌強度,並獲評為全球第五強餐飲品牌。
  • Mang Inasal 的品牌強度排名大幅上升,在菲律賓餐飲及非餐飲品牌中躍居第 2 位;品牌價值增長 28% 至 4.82 億美元,並獲列入 Brand Finance 2026 年「值得關注品牌」(Brands to Watch) 名單。
  • Jollibee Foods Corporation 旗下的品牌組合還包括添好運 (Tim Ho Wan)、The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf 及 Compose Coffee,反映其已建立橫跨多個品牌和市場的平台,業務不僅限於旗下菲律賓餐飲品牌。

菲律賓馬尼拉 – Media OutReach Newswire – 2026年7月7日 – Jollibee 集團旗下品牌快樂蜂 (Jollibee)、Mang Inasal 及超群 (Chowking) 獲《Brand Finance Philippines 50 2026》報告評為菲律賓三大最具價值餐飲品牌,其中快樂蜂位居餐飲業首位,佔餐飲品牌總值約 80%。

Jollibee 集團旗下快樂蜂、Mang Inasal 及超群在《Brand Finance Philippines 50 2026》排名中位列三大餐飲品牌,反映集團本土餐飲品牌組合的實力與價值。
Jollibee 集團旗下快樂蜂、Mang Inasal 及超群在《Brand Finance Philippines 50 2026》排名中位列三大餐飲品牌,反映集團本土餐飲品牌組合的實力與價值。

該報告亦在菲律賓表現最佳企業品牌的整體背景下審視這三個品牌,指出品牌價值與品牌強度愈來愈與消費需求、定價能力、抗逆力及長期商業價值掛鈎。

Brand Finance 指出,菲律賓餐飲業的品牌總值約達 41 億美元,按年增長 29%,其中快樂蜂佔餐飲品牌總值約 80%。

快樂蜂連續第三年位列菲律賓最具價值品牌第 2 名;Mang Inasal 躍升至整體品牌強度第 2

該報告顯示,快樂蜂連續第三年在菲律賓所有餐飲及非餐飲品牌中,按品牌價值排名第 2。快樂蜂的品牌強度指數(Brand Strength Index,BSI)亦取得 87.9 分 (滿分 100 分),在《Brand Finance Restaurants 25 2026》報告中位列全球第五強餐飲品牌,並且是唯一入選該全球排名的菲律賓及東南亞品牌。

Brand Finance 將 Jollibee 的表現歸功於品牌強度提升、持續的顧客需求,以及在核心市場的強勁品牌吸引力。報告亦指出,該品牌的增長動力來自同店銷售增長、交易量上升、收入增長、系統銷售額創新高、美國業務持續擴展,以及成功拓展越南市場,並在當地開設第 200 間分店。

Mang Inasal 錄得報告中最顯著的升幅之一,在菲律賓餐飲及非餐飲品牌的品牌強度排名中由第七位升至第二位。其品牌強度指數上升 7.4 分,由 2025 年的 87.8 分升至 95.2 分 (滿分 100),品牌強度評級亦由 AAA 提升至 AAA+。其品牌價值增長 28% 至 4.82 億美元,並因而入選 Brand Finance 2026 年「值得關注品牌」名單。

Brand Finance 指出,Mang Inasal 隸屬 Jollibee Foods Corporation,因而受惠於集團規模、營運支援及廣泛的市場知名度。

超群在《Brand Finance Philippines 50 2026》報告中的排名亦有所上升,升至菲律賓最具價值品牌第 31 位。

除上述菲律賓品牌排名外,Jollibee Foods Corporation 的全球品牌組合涵蓋 20 個品牌,在 33 個國家設有逾 10,400 間門店及咖啡店。旗下品牌包括添好運、The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf、Compose Coffee、Smashburger、Highlands Coffee、Milksha 等,業務涵蓋快餐、咖啡及茶飲、烘焙、休閒餐飲和飲品科技等領域。

Jollibee Foods Corporation 行政總裁 Ernesto Tanmantiong 表示:「這些肯定反映我們旗下品牌歷久不衰的實力,以及我們多年來贏得不同世代消費者的信任。強大的品牌是策略性資產,既能深化顧客忠誠度、支持可持續增長,亦能提升業務韌性,在瞬息萬變的營運環境中尤其如此。」

「這些排名的意義不止於品牌殊榮,亦讓外界看見我們每天創造的內在價值。值得注意的是,單計 Jollibee 的品牌價值已達 33 億美元,相較我們目前的市值,已是相當可觀的規模,凸顯我們有重要機遇將品牌實力轉化為長期價值,持續惠及股東。」

Hashtag: #JollibeeGroup

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關於 Jollibee 集團

Jollibee Foods Corporation (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。該公司管理及營運來自 20 個品牌的業務組合(統稱「Jollibee 集團」),在 33 個國家設有超過 10,400 間餐廳及咖啡店。

Jollibee 集團的品牌組合包括九個全資品牌 (快樂蜂、超群、Greenwich、Red Ribbon、Mang Inasal、永和大王、宏狀元、Smashburger 以及添好運),五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%)、Shabu All Day (70%)、經營 Highlands Coffee 的SuperFoods 集團 (60%),以及珍珠奶茶品牌Milksha (51%)。該公司亦與名廚 Rick Bayless 共同持有 Tortazo, LLC 的權益,以在美國經營 Tortazo,並持有飲品科技領先企業 Botrista 的權益。

Jollibee 集團透過其全球可持續發展議程「Joy for Tomorrow」,展現對可持續營商實踐的堅定承諾,涵蓋食品安全、員工福祉、社區支援、良好管治及環境責任等多個方面。這些重點範疇與聯合國永續發展目標 (UN SDGs) 一致。

該公司曾獲《亞洲華爾街日報》評為「菲律賓最受敬重企業」,亦獲選為「亞洲五十強企業」之一,並獲《富比士》評為「全球最佳僱主」及「最適合女性就業企業」之一。該公司亦五度榮獲 Gallup「卓越職場大獎」,並登上《TIME》「全球最佳企業」及《財富》「東南亞500強」榜單。

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L’Occitane En Provence Helps Malaysians Address Hair Fall Through Expert Hair & Scalp Diagnosis

Backed by Over 105,000 Hair & Scalp Diagnosis Conducted in Malaysia, L’Occitane Advocates Understanding the Cause Before Choosing the Solution

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 July 2026 – As hair fall and hair loss concerns continue to affect consumers across different ages and life stages, L’Occitane is encouraging Malaysians to look beyond the symptoms and understand the root cause of their concerns through its complimentary Hair & Scalp Diagnosis.

L'Occitane Anti-Hair Loss Serum
L’Occitane Anti-Hair Loss Serum

Backed by more than 105,000 Hair & Scalp Diagnosis conducted in Malaysia, L’Occitane has developed extensive expertise in understanding hair fall, hair loss, scalp imbalances and personalised scalp care needs. Through this diagnostic-first approach, the brand helps consumers identify the underlying causes of their concerns before recommending a targeted hair and scalp care routine.

The insights gathered from these diagnosis reveal that what often appears to be hair loss or hair thinning may be linked to a variety of factors, including scalp imbalance, stress, hormonal changes, post-partum shedding, lifestyle habits and environmental conditions. While the symptoms may look similar, the underlying causes and therefore the solutions are often very different.

As a result, L’Occitane believes that effective hair care begins not with choosing a product, but with understanding the scalp.

Over 105,000 Hair & Scalp Diagnosis: Understanding Hair Fall Beyond the Surface
Through more than 105,000 Hair & Scalp Diagnosis conducted in Malaysia, L’Occitane has observed that hair fall concerns typically stem from multiple contributing factors rather than a single cause.

Common concerns identified include:

  • Hair loss and excessive hair fall
  • Hair thinning and reduced hair density
  • Post-partum hair shedding
  • Scalp sensitivity and discomfort
  • Oily scalp conditions
  • Stress-related hair concerns
  • Hormonal-related hair changes
  • Weakened scalp barrier and scalp imbalance

Each diagnosis includes an in-depth scalp analysis and personalised consultation, helping consumers better understand their scalp condition before selecting products suited to their individual needs.

This personalised approach has positioned L’Occitane as a trusted hair and scalp care expert, focused on addressing the cause of hair concerns rather than simply masking the symptoms.

Clinically Proven Support for Hair Loss and Hair Fall Concerns
At the heart of L’Occitane’s personalised hair care approach is the Anti-Hair Loss Serum, formulated with 99% natural-origin ingredients.

Clinically proven results include:

  • Helps reduce hair loss
  • Strengthens hair from the root
  • Improves the appearance of fuller, denser-looking hair
  • Supports the growth of up to 17,000 new strands after three months of use

When paired with a personalised Hair & Scalp Diagnosis, the serum becomes part of a tailored solution designed around each individual’s scalp condition and hair concern.

Personalised Hair & Scalp Solutions for Different Needs
Recognising that every scalp is unique, L’Occitane offers complementary scalp care solutions that address different scalp conditions and lifestyle needs.

Immortelle Pro-Youth Scalp Serum
Designed to:

  • Revitalise the scalp
  • Improve scalp elasticity
  • Replenish vitality
  • Promote healthier-looking hair

Night Soothing Defense Scalp Serum
Designed to:

  • Soothe sensitive scalps
  • Strengthen the scalp barrier
  • Reduce discomfort
  • Restore balance overnight

Gentle & Balance Shampoo
Designed to:

  • Gently cleanse the scalp
  • Support the scalp microbiome
  • Promote a healthy scalp environment

Volume & Strength Shampoo
Designed to:

  • Strengthen fragile hair
  • Improve resilience
  • Create fuller-looking hair

Together with the complimentary Hair & Scalp Diagnosis, these targeted solutions form a personalised hair care ritual tailored to individual scalp conditions and hair goals.

Different Causes. Real People. Real Results.
While many consumers experience hair fall, hair loss or hair thinning, the underlying causes behind these concerns are often different.

The experiences of Soo Chian, Jack and Hui Ying demonstrate why understanding the root cause can make a meaningful difference.

Goh Soo Chian, 33
Concern:
Post-Partum Hair Fall
Contributing Factor:
Post-pregnancy hormonal changes
Recommended Routine:
Anti-Hair Loss Advanced Scalp Serum (3 months)
Result:
Reduced hair fall and visible baby hairs

Like many mothers, Soo Chian experienced significant hair fall after childbirth. As her hairline became increasingly visible and bald patches began to appear, she found herself constantly searching for ways to conceal the changes.
After adopting a consistent hair care routine with L’Occitane’s Anti-Hair Loss Advanced Scalp Serum, she began noticing visible improvements.
Now I see less hair loss compared to even before I got pregnant. I feel much more confident and less stressed about it.

Jayabalan A/L Subramaniam (Jack), 51

Concern:
Hair Thinning
Contributing Factor:
Work-related stress and environmental exposure
Recommended Routine:
Anti-Hair Loss Advanced Scalp Serum (6 months)
Result:
Improved hair density and fuller-looking coverage

For Jack, what began as gradual thinning eventually affected both his appearance and confidence.
After consistently incorporating the serum into his routine, he began noticing encouraging improvements.
My mother told me she could see my bald patch was darker, meaning the hair was growing back. That put a big smile on my face because I was happy to hear she noticed something different.”

Ooi Hui Ying, 35
Concern:

Progressive Hair Thinning
Contributing Factor:
Hormonal changes
Recommended Routine:
Anti-Hair Loss Advanced Scalp Serum (8 months)
Result:
Visible baby hairs and improved confidence

What began as gradual thinning eventually developed into a visible bald patch. Through consistent use of the serum, Hui Ying started noticing visible baby hairs after three months and experienced renewed confidence as her hair became fuller over time.
My self-esteem improved. I’m very happy and delighted that this worked.”

Understanding Comes First
Although Soo Chian, Jack and Hui Ying experienced similar symptoms, their hair concerns stemmed from different underlying causes.

Their stories reinforce an important truth: understanding the cause is often the first step towards finding an effective solution.

Through complimentary Hair & Scalp Diagnosis, personalised consultations and targeted hair care solutions, L’Occitane continues to help Malaysians better understand hair fall, hair loss and scalp health before recommending the routine best suited to their needs.

Today, with over 105,000 Hair & Scalp Diagnosis conducted in Malaysia, L’Occitane remains committed to helping consumers make more informed decisions about their hair and scalp care journey.
Complimentary Hair & Scalp Diagnosis is available at L’Occitane boutiques nationwide.

Each diagnosis includes:

  • Personalised scalp analysis
  • Identification of scalp concerns
  • Hair loss and hair fall assessment
  • Product recommendations tailored to individual needs

Hashtag: #AntiHairLoss #HairCareExpert #LOccitaneMY #LOccitaneEnProvence​


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L’Occitane En Provence

A Beauty Maison revealing the living force of flora, since 1976. Born from a simple gesture – the distillation of rosemary – L’Occitane en Provence draws its inspiration from the vibrant nature and cultures of Haute-Provence. The Maison designs skincare, fragrances and home collections formulated in France with botanicals inspired by Haute-Provence and enhanced by advanced science and an environmentally conscious approach. Celebrating the ties that bind people and nature, L’Occitane en Provence brings to life an art de vivre inspired by the beauty of simple moments. Today, the Maison shares this philosophy with its guests through over 3,000 boutiques worldwide, 100 spas, 2,500 partner hotels, and its own hotel, Le Couvent des Minimes, un Hôtel et Spa L’Occitane en Provence.

The L’OCCITANE Group is now B Corp™ certified

The L’Occitane Group, a pioneer in premium sustainable beauty and wellness, is proud to announce that it is now a certified B Corporation™. This is an exciting milestone that builds on the Group’s ongoing commitment to creating positive change by empowering the communities it invests in, protecting biodiversity, reducing waste and mitigating climate change. With certification, the Group joins a global community of like-minded businesses that share a collective vision of creating an inclusive, equitable and regenerative economy to be a force for good in the world.

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Prudential Singapore tops global MDRT Culture of Excellence (COE) Awards with 29 agency leaders recognised in 2026

Agency leader Bryan Phang is the sole COE (Diamond Agency) winner to achieve four consecutive award wins; Prudential’s solid showing underpinned by its strong knowledge sharing and mentorship culture

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 July 2026 – Prudential Singapore (“Prudential”) achieved the strongest showing globally in the 2026 Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) Culture of Excellence (COE) Awards, with 29 agency leaders recognised out of 68 winners worldwide. This was up from 13 winners in 2025, reflecting the strong progress made by Prudential’s agency force. Accounting for more than two in five award recipients this year, Prudential had the highest number of MDRT COE Award winners globally.

The MDRT COE Award recognises agency leaders who deliver strong outcomes across six dimensions of agency management1: production, retention, recruitment, persistency, whole person, and MDRT or MDRT Academy membership.

Mr Rom Lee, Chief Agency Officer, Prudential Singapore, said: “Having 29 agency leaders recognised on the global MDRT Culture of Excellence Awards, up from 13 last year, is a strong affirmation of the standards our leaders set for themselves and their teams. Beyond individual achievement, it reflects a culture grounded on discipline, a strong MDRT sharing culture and a deep commitment to helping customers make confident financial decisions.

“We have worked to create an environment where financial representatives can grow their careers, perform at a high level and be recognised for their achievements. As customer needs continue to evolve, this culture of excellence will remain central to how we develop a trusted, future-ready agency.”

MDRT COE Award winner Mr Bryan Phang, Financial Services Director, Prudential Singapore, is the only Diamond Agency recipient globally to achieve this distinction for a fourth consecutive year. This year, the agency went a step further by achieving all six criteria of the Award. Said Mr Phang: “Earning this recognition for a fourth consecutive year is meaningful. The best teams make each other better. For us, it’s about developing people, building leaders and creating a culture that can sustain success over time. We hope this recognition raises the bar for what strong agency culture and high standards can achieve.”

New MDRT COE Award winner, Ms Chiam Shu Yi, Wealth Director, Prudential Financial Advisers Singapore, Platinum Agency, is recognised for developing the careers of young and mid-career financial representatives. Said Ms Chiam: “Success is never built alone. The greatest fulfilment in leadership is investing in people, helping them discover hidden confidence, and reach milestones which they thought were out of reach. By supporting others, you empower them to grow, succeed, and build lives and careers they are proud of.”

Agency leaders awarded the MDRT Culture of Excellence Award include:

Diamond Agency (five out of six criteria met)
  • Ang Wei Boon, Financial Services Manager
  • Augustine Seah, Senior Executive Wealth Director
  • Bryan Phang, Financial Services Director
  • Dexter Goh, Financial Services Director
  • Han Chi Teng, Financial Services Director
  • Joyce Chan, Financial Services Director
  • Nicole Ng, Senior Financial Services Manager
  • Shalyn Lee, Senior Executive Wealth Director
  • Tan Chin Sian, Financial Services Director
  • Wesley Ee, Associate Wealth Director
  • Yugi Toh, Senior Executive Wealth Director

Platinum Agency (four out of six criteria met)
  • Chiam Shu Yi, Wealth Director
  • Diana Ng, Financial Services Director
  • Joe Goh, Financial Services Director
  • Jaslyn Ng, Financial Services Director
  • Kenny Siew, Financial Services Director
  • Thomas Lee, Senior Executive Wealth Director
  • Tricia Tan, Senior Financial Services Director
  • Zinc Goh, Executive Wealth Director

Gold Agency (three out of six criteria met)
  • Alvis Thor, Group Financial Services Director
  • Andrew Ang, Financial Services Director
  • Gerald Wu, Executive Wealth Director
  • Jaden Wang, Executive Wealth Director
  • Jeffrey Yen, Senior Financial Services Manager
  • Jocelyn Kau, Senior Wealth Director
  • Josephine Ho, Financial Services Director
  • Ng Ling Hoong, Financial Services Manager
  • Shannon Loke, Group Financial Services Director
  • Tracy Chia, Financial Services Director

Three-time consecutive Award winners
  • Augustine Seah, Senior Executive Wealth Director
  • Joyce Chan, Financial Services Director
  • Han Chi Teng, Financial Services Director
  • Jaslyn Ng, Financial Services Director
  • Jaden Wang, Executive Wealth Director

Prudential’s agency force has continued to deliver strong results and a consistently growing number of qualifiers. In 2026, it had 1,425 MDRT qualifiers, including 186 Court of The Table (TOT) and 73 Top of the Table (TOT) qualifiers, as well as 29 MDRT COE Award winners.

Prudential continues to invest in capability building across its agency force through training and professional development pathways. These include the Financial Consultant Induction Programme (FCIP) for new joiners, which leads to an Institute of Banking and Finance Qualified (Level 1) certification, as well as leadership development tracks such as the Chartered Insurance Agency Manager designation.

The company also equips financial representatives to serve affluent and high-net-worth customers through its in-house High Net Worth Skill Up Series and external programmes including the Certified Affluent Wealth Adviser and Advanced Affluent Wealth Adviser courses by the Wealth Management Institute. In 2024, Prudential also enhanced its Management Associate Programme (MAP) to support fresh graduates and young professionals pursuing a career as financial representatives2.

Prudential has 5,400 financial representatives with its tied agency and financial advisory arm, Prudential Financial Advisers Singapore, as of 31 December 2025.

1 For more information on criteria for MDRT Culture of Excellence Awards, please visit: https://www.mdrtcenter.org/culture-of-excellence-awards
2 For more information about the enhanced Management Associate Programme, visit: https://www.prudential.com.sg/about/newsroom/press-release/2024/prudential-ramps-up-hiring

Hashtag: #Prudential #PrudentialSingapore #MDRTCOE #MDRTCultureofExcellenceAward




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About Prudential Assurance Company Singapore (Pte) Ltd (Prudential Singapore)

Prudential Assurance Company Singapore (Pte) Ltd is one of the top life and health insurance companies in Singapore, serving the financial and protection needs of the country’s citizens for 95 years. As at 31 December 2025, it has S$66.3 billion funds under management. The company has an AA Financial Strength Rating from leading credit rating agency Standard & Poor’s and delivers a suite of well-rounded product offerings in Protection, Savings and Investment through multiple distribution channels including a network of 5,400 financial representatives.

About MDRT Center for Field Leadership

The MDRT Center for Field Leadership was created exclusively for financial services field and home office leaders. As a separate, individual membership association with innovative leadership development strategies, the MDRT Center provides its members with exceptional value and leadership growth opportunities. MDRT Center membership allows increased engagement within the MDRT community while allowing leaders to develop a culture of excellence within their respective organizations. To learn more visit

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VT Markets分析:美聯儲防禦性鷹派抬頭 美股第三季步入整理格局

香港 – Media OutReach Newswire – 2026年7月7日 – 今年第二季,全球金融市場經歷了一場由恐慌至修復的劇烈轉折。隨著美國與伊朗達成暫時性停火協議,地緣政治風險降溫,激勵資金重新回流,市場情緒迅速修復,帶動全球主要股指在4月迎來一波強勁反彈,一掃第一季的疲弱陰霾。然而,反彈過後,油價居高不下所衍生的通脹壓力逐步顯現,加上美伊後續談判進展不如預期,各國央行原先預期的寬鬆路徑被迫修正。歐洲、日本、澳洲相繼升息,美聯儲雖在6月利率決議中維持按兵不動,但其釋出的點陣圖卻透露出濃厚的防禦性鷹派信號。新任主席沃什在會後記者會上對未來政策路徑不置一詞,為市場留下無限解讀空間,也讓美股自6月以來陷入高檔整理格局。

美伊談判變數未解 地緣風險短期難除

自2月底美國與以色列對伊朗展開軍事行動以來,中東局勢持續動盪。儘管第二季市場一度圍繞談判樂觀情緒展開,歷時兩個多月催生的諒解備忘錄卻未能發揮預期功效。以色列明確拒絕受協議約束,堅持維持軍事緩衝區,不僅將美國置於外交困境,也預示第三季為期60日的最終協定談判恐荊棘遍佈。

目前,美國未能達成促使伊朗廢核的初始目標,反而伊朗藉由掌控波斯灣海權,進一步鞏固其區域影響力。VT Markets研究團隊指出,唯一的正面訊息是,該備忘錄暫時緩解了油價飆升的危機,使全球通脹不至於完全失控,為各國貨幣政策保留了一絲喘息空間。

美聯儲防禦性鷹派確立 政策透明度降低

儘管短期通脹獲得控制,美聯儲在政策態度上已明顯轉向。此次6月利率會議為沃什上任後的首度決策,風格較以往更加精簡務實。聲明稿僅保留對經濟、就業市場及通脹的現狀描述,刪除利率前瞻指引、貨幣政策立場及投票分佈等慣例內容。在經濟評估方面,新增”資本投資表現強勁”與”生產力成長”等正面措辭,並指出就業成長與勞動力擴張基本同步,顯示勞動市場維持穩定;惟通脹部分仍強調”高於2%目標”,重申致力實現物價穩定的承諾。

雖然聲明稿未提及利率走向,但點陣圖顯示委員利率預測整體大幅上移:預期年內升息的委員從0位上升至9位,預期降息者則由12位驟降至1位,明後年利率亦同步上修,顯示降息空間明顯收窄,委員們普遍支持現行觀望立場。

沃什在會後記者會上更明確表示,多數委員認為現階段不宜提供前瞻指引,並直言”若市場只關注美聯儲將如何反應,反而會降低市場效率”。此外,最新SEP(經濟預測摘要)除上調PCE與核心PCE外,亦下修GDP成長預估,主因是通脹回升且年內無法降息的背景下,經濟增速將溫和放緩。

VT Markets分析,此次利率決議確立了美聯儲”寧鷹勿鴿”的政策基調,同時藉由放棄前瞻指引,將政策主動權重新收回,避免以往試圖引導市場卻反被市場綁架的困境。

第三季展望:整理格局中醞釀佈局良機

進入第三季,在政策方向不明、地緣風險猶存的背景下,市場預期將延續高檔震盪整理。對照歷史經驗,期中選舉年市場通常在上半年維持偏多,惟第三季進入修正震盪期,第四季則有望反彈延續至來年。VT Markets研究團隊認為,這意味著第三季將是耐心佈局的關鍵時點。

投資人可從以下面向觀察進場契機:

1. 通脹能否見頂回落:高油價衝擊逐漸淡化後,通脹降溫將是改變美聯儲鷹派預期的核心變數。只要勞動市場維持供需平衡,美聯儲並無進一步升息的正當性。若第三季通脹數據顯示明確放緩跡象,則年內按兵不動機率大增,美元指數再創高的動能也將受限,預期維持在100附近區間震盪。

2. AI敘事仍是主軸:股市第三季操作邏輯與上半年一致,AI相關題材依舊為市場主流。伺服器、半導體、晶片供應鏈等科技股仍為首選目標;惟考慮上半年累積漲幅已高,加上季節性因素,短期震盪難免,但中長期多頭趨勢並未扭轉。

VT Markets研究團隊認為,第三季的整理並非多頭終結,而是市場消化漲幅、等待新一輪催化劑的正常過程。對投資者而言,此刻應保持耐心,聚焦通脹路徑與AI技術應用進展,靜待第四季潛在的趨勢重啟機會。

Hashtag: #差價合約 #CFDs經紀商 #美股 #fed #降息

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奧美最新香港研究顯示:品牌正面臨「可信度危機」

逾九成香港消費者對「存疑品牌」採取懲罰性行動,六成「悄然離場」

香港 – Media OutReach Newswire – 2026年7月6日 – 香港消費者對他們認為失去可信度的品牌容忍度極低,一旦企業承諾引發質疑,港人會迅速採取果斷的抵制行動。全球領先的整合傳播機構奧美(Ogilvy)與市場研究機構YouGov 合作,針對「可信度經濟」(The Believability Economy)發表最新調查報告,顯示當香港消費者認為企業失去可信度時,反應會迅速升級 ── 從最初質疑、到在社交媒體公開投訴、轉投競爭對手,甚至徹底與品牌「斷絕關係」。這項名為《可信度指數:實證的力量》Believability Index: The Power of Proof的研究橫跨亞太區七個市場,當中香港特別行政區部份揭示了「實證」(Proof)對品牌及機構的重要性。

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「悄然離場」直接威脅企業營收

調查於2026年四月底至五月初訪問了1,032名18歲或以上香港市民,當中高達 94% 受訪港人表示,一旦對品牌或機構產生懷疑,便會採取「懲罰性行動」(略低於亞太地區平均的96%);僅 6% 的受訪者表示其行為不會受到影響。

這種因失去「可信度」而引發的「離場行為」,同時直接威脅企業的實際收入:61% 的受訪港人(亞太區平均為 70%)坦言,在過去 12 個月內,曾因為對品牌宣稱有所質疑而停止與該品牌的互動或停止購買其產品。

值得企業警惕的是,香港市場普遍存在消費者「悄然離場」的現象。接近九成香港受訪者(89%)選擇悄無聲息地放棄品牌,惟這種靜默同時帶有嚴厲的商業懲罰:當中46% 受訪者會完全停止購買,而32% 受訪者更會轉投品牌競爭對手的懷抱。

奧美公關香港區總裁石嘉麗(Clara Shek)表示:「這次的研究結果為各大品牌及機構敲響警號。數據表明,品牌的『可信度』足以決定消費者去留。香港的調查結果反映了亞太區的廣泛趨勢:消費者的流失有時帶有明顯信號,但更多是悄然發生的。企業必須意識到,網上看到的輿論或投訴只是冰山一角;那些不著痕跡、默默流失的消費行為,才是危害品牌生存的『隱形殺手』。」

公開的「懲罰行動」亦相當普遍。超過半數(58%)香港受訪者表示會對失去可信度的品牌採取公開或半公開的「譴責行動」,包括:

  • 向親友或同事表示不支持該品牌(30%)
  • 舉報該品牌內容為誤導資訊(17%)
  • 公開留下負面評論或意見(15%)
  • 主動並公開地避免相關品牌的資訊(14%)
  • 直接聯絡品牌表達關注(12%)
  • 在社交平台分享個人體驗(10%)


品牌營運與商業道德引致消費者流失

當消費者因「不再相信」而放棄某個品牌或機構,促使他們在過去12個月內停止與品牌或機構互動或不再購買其產品的導火線往往直接指向「營運執行」:

  • 產品或服務未能兌現承諾(34%)
  • 品牌對危機或錯誤處理不當(29%)
  • 商業道德欠佳(27%)

溝通問題同樣會削弱品牌的可信度,四分之一的受訪者(25%)表示,誇大或誤導性的宣傳令其卻步;同時,24% 的受訪者表明會因品牌在收到反饋後未有回覆而選擇離開。相比之下,代言人或網紅(KOL)在這場「可信度危機」中的直接影響較少 —— 僅有15%的受訪者表示,會因為代言人或網紅失去公信力而停止與有關品牌的互動。

提升可信度的因素

在香港,品牌的可信度主要建基於「資訊來源的公信力」,而非內容的創意風格。香港消費者傾向相信個人判斷或官方渠道,而非由網紅傳遞或包裝精美的內容。高達四分三(76%)香港受訪者表示「可信的來源」(如權威來源、多方核實)有助他們相信新的品牌資訊;62% 受訪者側重「個人認知」(資訊是否與現有知識相符)、59% 會參考用戶評論,43% 則看重同儕驗證。

在所有年齡層中,港人認為建立「可信度」的核心要素始終植根於「熟悉度」及「既有經驗」:

  1. 消息來源屬於自己信任的渠道(43%)
  2. 資訊與自身的知識或經驗相符(34%)
  3. 資訊來自官方機構或權威組織(30%)

相反,目前正主導數碼營銷的常見指標 ── 例如專業精美的內容(8%)、社交媒體上的互動及分享數(16%),以及強調「真實感」的創作者內容(12%),在港人權衡品牌或機構資訊的可信度時,影響力反而最低。

傳播渠道:強增還是削弱可信度?

奧美發布的《可信度指數》2026年調查顯示,主流媒體以及品牌官方渠道仍然是香港企業建立可信度的最重要來源。近六成受訪港人(58%)認為主流媒體有助增強品牌資訊的可信度,約半數(50%)認同官方渠道的可信度,而這些渠道所引發的質疑相對較少(分別僅為7% 及8%)。

相反,透過「網紅」或「通訊軟件」傳播資訊則呈現可信度「正負對沖」的複雜局面。研究顯示,30% 的受訪港人表示網紅或意見領袖(KOL)的內容有助增強品牌資訊的可信度,但同時有26% 受訪者認為這些內容令他們更加懷疑品牌資訊;在通訊軟件(如 WhatsApp)私密群組中發布的訊息亦然(30% 同意增加可信度,26% 則表示更加懷疑)。在這些渠道中,品牌或機構在建立可信度的同時,亦面臨質疑。

石嘉麗指出:「社交媒體在提升品牌觸及率與曝光度上固然有效,但在建立更深層的『可信度』上成效卻相當有限,甚至會帶來疑慮。這對企業管理層來說是一個警號 ── 傳統的監測工具可能會帶來盲點,令品牌盲目投放大量資源在那些容易引發消費者質疑的平台上。」

此報告揭示了主流媒體的影響力,這與《南華早報》於2026年6月24日發布的《Intersection of Influence》調查結果不謀而合。該調查指出,相較其他平台(如社交媒體),香港受眾明顯對新聞媒體擁有更高的專注度及持久度。61% 受訪者表示新聞內容會在腦海留下長遠印象,更有16%受訪者表示會依據新聞資訊做出重要決策。這項調查顯示,在決定哪些資訊值得相信時,新聞媒體不僅能吸引眼球,更能引導消費者進行主動且深入的思考。

負面漣漪效應:一個品牌的「可信度危機」,有機會牽連整個行業

當單一品牌引發「可信度危機」,其負面衝擊有機會蔓延至整個行業。約三分之一受訪者(香港 31%;亞太區 36%)承認,一旦不再相信某個品牌或機構,他們將會對同類品牌抱持戒備與懷疑;高達 39% 的香港受訪者(亞太區 29%)更會連帶減少使用該行業內其他品牌的產品或服務。

重建可信度:在香港,行動更實際

調查同時指出,高達82% 受訪港人(亞太區為85%)認為,可信度是可以重建的;只有14% 香港受訪者(亞太區為11%)認為,一旦不再相信某個資訊來源,無論是品牌、媒體還是公眾人物 ,便永遠無法挽回。

在重塑可信度時,香港消費者最重視品牌的「實質行動」。高達半數香港受訪者(50%)明確指出,企業必須「主動修正錯誤或解決問題」,他們才會考慮重新相信該品牌 ── 這種實際行動遠比「公開承認責任」(40%)更為關鍵。此外,另有 40% 的受訪者認為,「品牌與機構保持資訊準確一致」有助重建可信度。

對港人而言,這些實質營運改善比單純調整溝通方式來得重要。僅 29% 受訪者認為,企業在言論上「提高透明度或提供更多論證」有助重建可信度;亦只有13% 人表示會因品牌「獲得權威人士肯定」而重建可信度。這些數據表明,主動承擔責任及貫徹執行,才是贏回港人信心的關鍵。

石嘉麗指出:「重塑可信度的關鍵在於實際行動 ── 糾正問題、展現出始終如一的準確性,並公開承認錯誤。正如調查所示,『承擔責任』才是建立可信度的基石。」

石嘉麗總結道:「雖然社交媒體與數碼渠道愈趨普及,但奧美香港發佈的《可信度指數:實證的力量》促使企業重新審視市場營銷及危機管理的策略。為防範消費者無聲流失,企業管理層必須堅守品牌的核心承諾、以透明方式處理危機問題,更重視在權威媒體及官方渠道上的溝通,同時審慎管理社交媒體及意見領袖相關的策略,認清其在建立可信度與引發質疑上的雙刃劍效應。」

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關於奧美2026年度《可信度指數:實證的力量》調查報告

奧美《可信度指數:實證的力量》研究當中的香港特別行政區部分於 2026 年 4 月 22 日至 5 月 4 日期間於線上進行。這項橫跨亞太區七個市場的調查訪問了來自澳洲、印尼、新加坡、菲律賓、馬來西亞、中國大陸及香港特別行政區等地,合共7,176 名18歲或以上的受訪者,當中包括 1,032 名 18 歲或以上的香港成年人士。除非另有說明,否則所有數據均來自 YouGov Plc。所有數字經過加權處理,以代表各個市場的成年人口結構(18 歲以上)。此問卷由奧美與 YouGov 共同設計。

關於奧美公關(Ogilvy PR)

奧美公關(Ogilvy Public Relations)是全球領先的整合傳播與公關顧問機構,亦是亞太區規模最大、最具影響力的公關與影響力傳播(Influence)品牌之一。我們致力於將「大創意」(Big Ideas)結合數據分析與科技,為企業及品牌提供全方位的策略傳播諮詢、危機與商譽管理、媒體關係、社交媒體及數碼傳播方案。透過無界限的創意與專業影響力,奧美公關持續協助客戶在變動的市場中建立信任、驅動變革並創造深遠的社會影響力。欲瞭解更多資訊,請瀏覽官方網站:

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Singapore Team Crowned Champion at the Inaugural Asian Hackathon for Green Future 2026 in Vietnam

HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 July 2026 – Outperforming 439 teams and nearly 1,500 participants from 22 countries and territories, Team Helios, comprising two participants, Pratham Ranjan and Alok Vernekar from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, has been crowned champion of the Asian Hackathon for Green Future 2026, a competition dedicated to developing technology-driven solutions for a sustainable future.

Prof. Duong Nguyen Vu, Chair of the Competition's Judging Panel, Vice Provost for Graduate Education at VinUniversity, and Chief Scientific Officer at VinUniversity's Center for AI Research (right), and Dr. Thai-Ha Le, Managing Director of the "For Green Future" Foundation, Vingroup, present the First Prize to Team Helios. Photo: Organizing Committee.
Prof. Duong Nguyen Vu, Chair of the Competition’s Judging Panel, Vice Provost for Graduate Education at VinUniversity, and Chief Scientific Officer at VinUniversity’s Center for AI Research (right), and Dr. Thai-Ha Le, Managing Director of the “For Green Future” Foundation, Vingroup, present the First Prize to Team Helios. Photo: Organizing Committee.

The competition was jointly organized by three not-for-profit entities under Vingroup: the “For Green Future” Foundation, VinUniversity, and the Vingroup Young Technology Talent Club (VinTechTalent). It is the first pan-Asian environmental hackathon exclusively for undergraduate and master’s students to be held in Vietnam. The Final Round and Awards Ceremony took place on July 4 at VinUniversity, Hanoi.

With the project titled “An Urban Simulation Platform for Low-Carbon Infrastructure,” Team Helios won the First Prize, worth USD 8,000. The team’s solution addresses a critical challenge facing many cities today: how to determine whether a green infrastructure project will truly be effective before committing significant resources to its implementation.

The team developed a district-level urban simulation platform that enables users to test options such as EV charging stations, public transportation, solar energy, and climate-resilient infrastructure, while assessing their expected impacts on travel behavior, emissions, costs, and the power grid. The solution helps city authorities identify projects worth investing in, avoid wasting resources on ineffective initiatives, and accelerate the transition to low-carbon cities.

The Second Prize, worth USD 5,000, was awarded to Team VFluxion, comprising four participants, Nguyen The Anh, Vu The Vinh, Tran Hung Vi, and Do Thi Nhu Y, from the University of Information Technology, Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

VFluxion’s solution addresses an increasingly important need in the transition to green mobility: how to effectively connect and coordinate electric vehicles with urban energy systems.

The team proposed a platform that coordinates bidirectional charging and discharging, enabling electric vehicles not only to consume energy but also to serve as distributed energy storage resources that can help balance electricity demand when needed. The solution aims to optimize energy use, enhance power grid stability, reduce the need to deploy high-emission backup power sources, and protect battery longevity.

Two Third Prizes, each worth USD 3,000, were awarded to two teams from Vietnam: Future Greener and ALT F4.

Team Future Greener, comprising Nguyen Nguyen Tam Nhu, Truong Dong Hung, Pham Ho Kim Ngan, and Bui Hoai Ngoc from UEH.ISB Honours College, University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City, and FPT University’s Ho Chi Minh City campus, developed a project addressing the challenge of managing the life cycle of electric vehicle batteries amid the rapid growth of electric mobility, which brings with it the risk of used batteries being stored, discarded, or handled unsafely.

The platform tracks battery information throughout its life cycle, supports battery health assessment, and helps determine whether a battery should be repurposed or sent for recycling. The solution aims to reduce environmental risks from discarded batteries, increase transparency in the used EV market, and promote a circular economy in the battery industry.

Team ALT F4, comprising Nguyen Tuan Minh, Nguyen Thanh Vinh, and Tran Phi Anh Nhat from the University of Science, Vietnam National University Hanoi, British University Vietnam (BUV), and Hanoi University of Science and Technology, won a Third Prize for its early warning system for saltwater intrusion.

The system monitors water conditions in estuarine areas, forecasts the risk of saltwater intrusion 24 to 72 hours in advance, and sends alerts in Vietnamese directly to the phones of farmers and local officials. This early warning window can enable timely action to close sluice gates, preserve freshwater supplies, and adjust irrigation practices, thereby reducing crop losses, protecting farmers’ livelihoods, and strengthening resilience to climate change.

The Organizing Committee also awarded five Consolation Prizes, each worth USD 1,000, to Project Gaia from Vietnam, AVERTIX from India, ReRootSG from Singapore, Forust from Hong Kong, China, and Seekers from India.

To reach the Final Round, the 30 finalist teams underwent a selection and training journey lasting nearly three months. From 439 teams that entered the Preliminary Round with project proposals and introductory videos, the Top 30 teams advanced to a month-long online training program with multidisciplinary experts to sharpen their problem-solving approaches and prepare for the final challenge.

At VinUniversity, the finalist teams took part in an intensive 36-hour hackathon, during which they analyzed real-world challenges, developed solutions, built functional prototypes, and refined their final presentations under the guidance of expert mentors from Vingroup’s technology companies.

Reflecting on the competition’s outcome, Dr. Thai-Ha Le, Managing Director of the “For Green Future” Foundation, Vingroup, said: “What makes us proud is that the Asian Hackathon for Green Future 2026 has shown that Vietnam can truly become a regional hub for Asia’s young talent in the journey of innovation for sustainable development. Here, cross-border ideas are not only shared, but also tested, refined, and transformed into practical solutions capable of creating lasting value for communities.”

From energy and transportation to climate, water resources, and agriculture, the environmental challenges facing Asia increasingly transcend national borders and demand regional collaboration. By bringing together young talent from diverse countries and disciplines, the Asian Hackathon for Green Future aims to foster a regional space for collaboration, where knowledge, technology, and diverse perspectives can converge, complement one another, and develop into solutions with the potential to create real-world impact.

Following the success of its inaugural edition, the competition will return for a second season in 2027 with an expanded scale and geographical reach, aiming to attract more young talent from across Asia and other regions of the world to jointly develop solutions for a green and sustainable future.

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TOBLERONE推出”终极臻礼”: 施华洛世奇水晶打造的Toblerone水晶三角棒

瑞士苏黎世 – Media OutReach Newswire – 2026年7月6日 – 瑞士经典巧克力品牌Toblerone将”Never Square”(”拒绝平庸”)的品牌理念化为现实,以施华洛世奇水晶工艺打造Toblerone水晶三角棒,呈现出一件令人惊艳、兼具美感与公益意义的艺术之作——这正是Toblerone今日隆重呈献的”终极臻礼”。

幕后花絮——施华洛世奇水晶打造的Toblerone水晶三角棒
幕后花絮——施华洛世奇水晶打造的Toblerone水晶三角棒

其中的核心单品是施华洛世奇水晶打造的Toblerone水晶三角棒:一款极为罕见的手工水晶复刻品,其原型正是常作为大众旅行伴手礼的Toblerone经典三角巧克力。极具辨识度的造型, 精湛出众的工艺—— 每件均带有独立编号与专属认证,是独一无二的限定藏品。

终极臻礼:全球公益竞拍

2026年7月1日到7月31日,途经部分全球枢纽机场(雅典、德里、多哈、迪拜、法兰克福、马德里、纽约肯尼迪、新加坡和苏黎世)的旅客可以沉浸式体验以这终极臻礼为主题的快闪空间,更有机会现场竞拍施华洛世奇水晶打造的Toblerone水晶三角棒。

施华洛世奇水晶打造的Toblerone水晶三角棒
施华洛世奇水晶打造的Toblerone水晶三角棒

每场竞拍都会对接所属机场的长期合作公益伙伴——这些机构深耕当地社区,由机场自主选定。 所有竞拍所得将100%捐赠给当地指定的公益机构。

此外,此次竞拍面向全球所有公众开放, 无需旅行也可参与。可在线参与竞拍(需遵守适用条款与条件);请点击此处访问竞拍网站,或者点击此处进一步了解相关公益机构。

施华洛世奇水晶打造的Toblerone水晶三角棒在施华洛世奇水晶世界的
施华洛世奇水晶打造的Toblerone水晶三角棒在施华洛世奇水晶世界的”水晶穹顶”正式亮相

施华洛世奇水晶打造的Toblerone水晶三角棒:背后的故事

Toblerone于1908年诞生于瑞士,其产品标志性的三角轮廓是全球辨识度最高的品牌造型之一。长久以来,数代旅行者都已习惯将Toblerone巧克力作为伴手礼带回家:一份小巧却令人沉醉的甜蜜、品质始终如一的瑞士专属心意。

为了生动呈现Toblerone水晶三角棒,Toblerone特邀施华洛世奇打造这款臻品。 施华洛世奇以无与伦比的品质、工艺与创意打造多元产品矩阵。该品牌1895年创立于奥地利,设计、生产并销售高品质的水晶、人造宝石及珠宝等成品。

两大品牌的共通之处不止于阿尔卑斯山的地域渊源,更秉持同一理念:品质绝非细节,而是根本所在。值得打造的事物,就值得倾心制作。世界上许多经久流传的经典之作往往兼具美感,同时又始终保持本真的纯粹。

最终呈现的成果,便是施华洛世奇水晶打造的Toblerone水晶三角棒:它保留了Toblerone极具辨识度的标志性三角造型,将原本浓郁醇厚的巧克力内核,依托施华洛世奇的水晶工艺重新塑造成一件高端典藏艺术品。

Toblerone全球旅游零售部总裁Iain Livingston表示:”Toblerone从来都不只是巧克力。它更彰显着一种仪式感,是旅行的象征,也是全世界认知度最高的礼品之一。施华洛世奇水晶打造的Toblerone水晶三角棒完全是我们品牌特质的自然流露:坚守品质,却从不故作高深。这款’终极臻礼’正是这种特质的完美结晶,它将筹集善款支持优质公益项目,助力让世界变得更美好。”

水晶背后的工艺

每一支施华洛世奇水晶打造的Toblerone水晶三角棒,都得益于该品牌深厚的精湛工艺和专属设计研发:

  • 以经典Toblerone三角巧克力棒为原型,于奥地利制作
  • 单支重851克,长305毫米
  • 每支表面拥有546个独立切割切面
  • 历时140小时研发,65小时100%纯手工制作
  • 采用高精度切割技术,拥有无可比拟的璀璨光泽


终极礼盒:面向全球发售

对于希望即刻将这份心意带回家的消费者,Toblerone还同步推出了一款点缀施华洛世奇水晶的限量版”终极礼盒”,活动期间仅在全球各大机场的旅游零售渠道独家发售。

礼盒内含:一支经典的Toblerone牛奶三角巧克力棒。

外层点缀璀璨水晶,内里依旧是标志性的浓郁风味。这也一如既往地回应了每位旅客在机场都会问自己的那个问题:”我的Toblerone巧克力在哪儿

Hashtag: #Toblerone #Neversquare #CrystalBar #UltimateGift #SwarovskiCrystals

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关于TOBLERONE

1908年,创始人西奥多·托布勒(Theodor Tobler)和埃米尔·鲍曼(Emil Baumann)发明了一款独特的巧克力:Toblerone。”Toblerone”是”Tobler”和”Torrone”组合而成的混成词,后者在意大利语中代表蜂蜜杏仁牛轧糖。自诞生起,它标志性的三角造型便在全球拥有极高的辨识度。如今,该品牌的生产基地仍设于伯尔尼布伦嫩,当地员工满怀热忱投入日常生产,日产能可达400万件——全球在售的Toblerone巧克力约有90%产自伯尔尼的这座工厂。

Toblerone从不循规蹈矩:造型如此,精神内核如此,品牌追求亦是如此。”Never Square“是一种理念,笃信生活中最美好的事物从不盲从刻板规则,而最有心意的礼物也往往不落俗套。

关于施华洛世奇

自1895年起便以”光影大师”为定位。

施华洛世奇以无可挑剔的品质与工艺打造精美产品,传递悦己奢享与自我表达的品牌理念。

施华洛世奇由丹尼尔·施华洛世奇(Daniel Swarovski)于1895年在奥地利创立,主营全球顶级水晶、施华洛世奇人造钻石、水晶珍珠、锆石,以及珠宝、配饰、家居装饰产品,同时也为汽车行业提供水晶配件。

施华洛世奇的水晶业务覆盖全球140余个国家/地区,拥有2,200家精品门店,并辅以精选多品牌合作网络,在全球约有18,300名员工。它与姊妹公司施华洛世奇光学(Swarovski Optik)、蒂罗利特(Tyrolit)共同组成施华洛世奇集团。依托深厚的品牌积淀,施华洛世奇始终致力于为大众、社会与地球带来积极影响。如今,多项可持续发展措施已贯穿于整个价值链,同时聚焦循环创新,倡导多元包容并鼓励自我表达。旗下施华洛世奇基金会(Swarovski Foundation)也开展公益项目,鼎力支持带来正向环境与社会影响的慈善机构。

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XTransfer khai trương văn phòng mới tại Malaysia

Thúc đẩy chiến lược phát triển tại Đông Nam Á

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – Ngày 06 tháng 07 năm 2026 – Mới đây, Xtransfer, nền tảng thanh toán thương mại xuyên biên giới B2B hàng đầu thế giới, đã chính thức khai trương văn phòng mới tại Malaysia. Sự kiện này đánh dấu việc XTransfer tiếp tục đẩy mạnh đầu tư vào hoạt động bản địa hóa trên khắp khu vực Đông Nam Á, đồng thời tạo nền tảng vững chắc để tăng cường hơn nữa các dịch vụ tài chính thương mại trong khu vực.

XTransfer khai trương văn phòng mới tại Malaysia

Sự kiện có sự tham dự của lãnh đạo và đối tác đến từ nhiều ngân hàng và tổ chức tài chính hàng đầu Malaysia, cùng chứng kiến cột mốc quan trọng này. Lễ khai trương mở đầu bằng màn múa lân sôi động, tiếp theo là nghi thức cắt băng khánh thành do các vị khách mời danh dự thực hiện trong bầu không khí tưng bừng. Tham gia cắt băng khánh thành có bà Winnie Wong – Giám đốc Khối Định chế Tài chính của Maybank; bà Sylvia Wong – Giám đốc Khu vực của CIMB; bà Daphne Yoo – Giám đốc của OCBC; cùng các đại diện của nhiều tổ chức, hiệp hội và Trưởng đại diện XTransfer tại Malaysia.

Các khách mời nhiệt liệt chúc mừng XTransfer nhân dịp khai trương văn phòng mới và bày tỏ kỳ vọng XTransfer sẽ tiếp tục hỗ trợ phát triển thương mại địa phương thông qua hoạt động cung cấp các giải pháp thanh toán xuyên biên giới an toàn, hiệu quả hơn cho các doanh nghiệp vừa và nhỏ (SME) của Malaysia. Đại diện nhiều ngân hàng cũng cho biết họ mong muốn tăng cường hợp tác hơn nữa với XTransfer, tiếp tục hoàn thiện mạng lưới thanh toán quyết toán được bản địa hóa, đồng thời cùng thúc đẩy sự phát triển của hệ sinh thái thanh toán xuyên biên giới.

Là một công ty công nghệ tài chính (fintech) tập trung sâu vào lĩnh vực tài chính thương mại toàn cầu, XTransfer luôn kiên định với định hướng lấy công nghệ làm động lực và tuân thủ quy định làm nền tảng. Công ty cam kết cung cấp cho các doanh nghiệp thương mại toàn cầu các giải pháp thanh toán và nhận tiền xuyên biên giới an toàn, thuận tiện và tiết kiệm chi phí. Với việc khai trương văn phòng mới tại Malaysia, XTransfer định vị Malaysia là trung tâm chiến lược cho các hoạt động tại Đông Nam Á, mở rộng phạm vi hiện diện trên toàn thị trường châu Á – Thái Bình Dương và tiếp tục đẩy nhanh quá trình mở rộng kinh doanh trong khu vực. Trong thời gian tới, XTransfer sẽ tiếp tục thúc đẩy chiến lược quốc tế hóa nhằm phục vụ tốt hơn các doanh nghiệp thương mại toàn cầu.

Đáng chú ý vào tháng 2 năm nay, XTransfer đã nhận được chấp thuận có điều kiện từ Ngân hàng Trung ương Malaysia (Bank Negara Malaysia – BNM) đối với các giấy phép hoạt động thanh toán quan trọng. Sau khi hoàn tất các điều kiện để được cấp phép chính thức và được phép triển khai dịch vụ, XTransfer sẽ ra mắt các dịch vụ thanh toán số nhằm hỗ trợ các doanh nghiệp, đặc biệt là các doanh nghiệp vừa và nhỏ (SMEs) hoạt động trong lĩnh vực thương mại quốc tế. Với việc chính thức đưa văn phòng mới vào hoạt động, XTransfer sẽ phát huy thế mạnh từ năng lực cung cấp dịch vụ tại địa phương cùng mạng lưới toàn cầu của mình để tiếp tục hỗ trợ các doanh nghiệp thương mại trong khu vực nắm bắt cơ hội kinh doanh quốc tế và mở rộng sang nhiều thị trường hơn trên thế giới.

Hashtag: #XTransfer #Crossborder #Payment #SMEs #Malaysia

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XTransfer เปิดสำนักงานใหม่ในมาเลเซีย

ส่งเสริมกลยุทธ์การรุกตลาดเอเชียตะวันออกเฉียงใต้

กัวลาลัมเปอร์, มาเลเซีย – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 กรกฎาคม 2569 – เมื่อเร็ว ๆ นี้ XTransfer แพลตฟอร์มการชำระเงินสำหรับการค้าข้ามพรมแดนแบบ B2B ชั้นนำระดับโลก ได้ประกาศเปิดสำนักงานแห่งใหม่อย่างเป็นทางการ ณ ประเทศมาเลเซีย การเคลื่อนไหวในครั้งนี้ถือเป็นการตอกย้ำถึงความมุ่งมั่นของ XTransfer ในการลงทุนและขยายการดำเนินงานในระดับท้องถิ่นทั่วทั้งภูมิภาคเอเชียตะวันออกเฉียงใต้ พร้อมวางรากฐานที่มั่นคงเพื่อยกระดับบริการด้านการเงินเพื่อการค้าระหว่างประเทศในระดับภูมิภาคให้แข็งแกร่งยิ่งขึ้น

XTransfer เปิดสำนักงานใหม่ในมาเลเซีย

ผู้นำและพันธมิตรจากธนาคารรวมถึงสถาบันการเงินชั้นนำในมาเลเซียหลายแห่ง ได้เข้าร่วมเป็นสักขีพยานในงานเปิดตัวครั้งสำคัญนี้ โดยพิธีเปิดเริ่มขึ้นอย่างคึกคักด้วยการแสดงเชิดสิงโต ก่อนเข้าสู่ช่วงพิธีตัดริบบิ้นโดยแขกผู้มีเกียรติในบรรยากาศที่เต็มไปด้วยความยินดี โดยแขกผู้มีเกียรติที่ร่วมทำพิธีตัดริบบิ้นในครั้งนี้ ได้แก่ Winnie Wong ผู้อำนวยการกลุ่มสถาบันการเงินจาก Maybank, Sylvia Wong หัวหน้าระดับภูมิภาคจาก CIMB, Daphne Yoo ผู้อำนวยการจาก OCBC นอกจากนี้ ยังมีผู้แทนจากสถาบันและสมาคมการเงินหลากหลายแห่ง รวมถึงหัวหน้าทีมงาน XTransfer ประจำประเทศมาเลเซีย ร่วมเป็นเกียรติในงานอีกด้วย

แขกผู้มีเกียรติทุกท่านต่างร่วมแสดงความยินดีต่อการเปิดสำนักงานใหม่ของ XTransfer พร้อมคาดหวังว่า XTransfer จะยังคงสนับสนุนการพัฒนาการค้าในมาเลเซียต่อไป ด้วยการส่งมอบโซลูชันการชำระเงินข้ามพรมแดนที่เปี่ยมไปด้วยประสิทธิภาพและความปลอดภัยให้แก่กลุ่มธุรกิจ SME ในท้องถิ่น ตัวแทนจากธนาคารชั้นนำหลายแห่งยังได้กล่าวถึงความมุ่งมั่นที่จะกระชับความร่วมมือกับ XTransfer ให้แน่นแฟ้นยิ่งขึ้น โดยมุ่งเน้นที่การพัฒนาเครือข่ายการชำระเงินในท้องถิ่นให้มีประสิทธิภาพสูงสุด และร่วมกันขับเคลื่อนระบบนิเวศการชำระเงินข้ามพรมแดนในภูมิภาคให้เติบโตอย่างมั่นคงและยั่งยืน

ในฐานะบริษัทฟินเทคที่มุ่งเน้นด้านการเงินเพื่อการค้าระหว่างประเทศอย่างลึกซึ้ง XTransfer ยึดมั่นในแนวทางที่ขับเคลื่อนด้วยเทคโนโลยี และให้ความสำคัญกับการกำกับดูแลเป็นอันดับแรกมาโดยตลอด บริษัทมีความมุ่งมั่นที่จะส่งมอบโซลูชันการชำระเงินและการเรียกเก็บเงินข้ามพรมแดนที่ปลอดภัย สะดวกสบาย และคุ้มค่าให้แก่ผู้ประกอบการด้านการค้าระหว่างประเทศทั่วโลก การเปิดสำนักงานแห่งใหม่ในมาเลเซียในครั้งนี้ XTransfer มีเป้าหมายที่จะวางตำแหน่งให้มาเลเซียเป็นศูนย์กลางยุทธศาสตร์สำหรับการดำเนินงานในภูมิภาคเอเชียตะวันออกเฉียงใต้ ซึ่งจะช่วยขยายขอบเขตการให้บริการไปทั่วตลาดเอเชียแปซิฟิก และช่วยเร่งการขยายตัวทางธุรกิจในระดับภูมิภาคให้รวดเร็วยิ่งขึ้น ทั้งนี้ XTransfer จะยังคงมุ่งมั่นขับเคลื่อนกลยุทธ์การขยายธุรกิจสู่ระดับสากลต่อไป เพื่อส่งมอบบริการที่ดีที่สุดแก่บริษัทคู่ค้าด้านการค้าระหว่างประเทศทั่วโลก

นอกจากนี้ ยังมีประเด็นสำคัญที่น่าจับตามอง คือเมื่อเดือนกุมภาพันธ์ที่ผ่านมา XTransfer ได้รับการอนุมัติแบบมีเงื่อนไขจากธนาคารกลางมาเลเซีย (Bank Negara Malaysia: BNM) สำหรับใบอนุญาตการชำระเงินที่สำคัญ ซึ่งหลังจากดำเนินการตามเงื่อนไขก่อนการออกใบอนุญาตเสร็จสิ้นและได้รับอนุญาตให้เปิดตัวอย่างเป็นทางการแล้ว XTransfer จะพร้อมเปิดให้บริการชำระเงินดิจิทัลเพื่อสนับสนุนธุรกิจต่าง ๆ โดยเฉพาะกลุ่ม SME ที่ทำธุรกิจการค้าระหว่างประเทศ ด้วยการเปิดสำนักงานแห่งใหม่อย่างเป็นทางการ XTransfer จะสามารถยกระดับศักยภาพการให้บริการในท้องถิ่นควบคู่ไปกับการใช้ประโยชน์จากเครือข่ายทรัพยากรระดับโลกที่มี เพื่อเดินหน้าสนับสนุนผู้ประกอบการค้าระหว่างประเทศในภูมิภาคให้สามารถคว้าโอกาสทางธุรกิจทั่วโลก และขยายกิจการสู่ตลาดต่างประเทศได้อย่างกว้างขวางยิ่งขึ้น

Hashtag: #XTransfer #Crossborder #Payment #SMEs #Malaysia

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