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From Digitization to AI Computing: Cheche Group Inc. (CCG) Partners with Volkswagen DSSO and Cardif Airstar Insurance to Usher in the “Premium Era” of Advanced Smart Driving Insurance

30 1 月, 2026

HONG KONG, January 30, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – As China’s first batch of Level 3 (L3) conditionally autonomous driving vehicles receives official market access, advanced smart driving is poised for its inaugural year of commercial explosion. At this pivotal juncture, Cheche Group Inc. (CCG) ("Cheche" or the "Company"), a leading global InsurTech platform, announced the signing of a strategic cooperation agreement with Volkswagen (Anhui) Digital Sales and Services Co., Ltd. (hereinafter "DSSO") and Beijing Cardif Airstar Property & Casualty Insurance Co., Ltd. (hereinafter "Cardif Airstar Insurance").This tripartite collaboration is more than just a deep dive into high-quality growth for New Energy Vehicle (NEV) insurance; it represents a core transition from "digitization" to "intelligence." The partnership establishes three strategic directions for synergy. First, it focuses on the transformation of product formats by leveraging Cheche’s SaaS platform to co-create an integrated "Insurance + Value-Added Services" package, enabling the efficient, one-stop fulfillment of high-value services. Second, it upgrades pricing capabilities by deeply integrating compliant driving data with dynamic vehicle information, utilizing AI-driven risk profiling to achieve differentiated precision pricing while addressing the complex challenge of liability determination in human-machine co-driving scenarios. Finally, it expands the ecosystem dimension by embedding insurance services throughout the vehicle sales and after-sales process, extending the business from a single policy to a full-lifecycle service ecosystem that encompasses renewal management and mobility protection.01. Smart Driving Insurance: Securing "Pricing Authority" in the L3 Mass Production EraTraditional auto insurance has long struggled with "human-machine co-driving" scenarios due to a lack of real-time dynamic data for liability determination and precise risk identification. Having served leading automakers such as Tesla, Li Auto, and Xiaomi, Cheche provides VW Anhui Digital with an embedded SaaS system centered on data attribution and dynamic pricing.Through this SaaS infrastructure, vehicle driving data is seamlessly synchronized with BNP Paribas Star’s actuarial models. This AI-driven joint risk profiling not only resolves the technical difficulties of liability judgment in smart driving scenarios but also delivers a "low-premium rewards for safe drivers," serving as a vital solution to the profitability challenges currently facing the NEV insurance industry.02. Ecosystem Breakthrough: Leveraging the "Xiaomi + Volkswagen DSSO" New Quality Productive ForcesInvestors are closely watching the cross-sector dynamics underpinning this collaboration. Cardif Airstar Insurance was co-founded by Xiaomi Group, Volkswagen Financial Services, and Cardif Airstar Insurance, combining the strengths of an internet giant, a global financial powerhouse, and a leading smart automaker.As the hub connecting these forces with Volkswagen’s Hefei Intelligent Electric Vehicle Center, Cheche is penetrating the world’s top smart driving supply chains. This is not merely system integration; it marks Cheche’s evolution into a digital operator within the "Vehicle-Battery-Charging-Insurance" integrated landscape. Amid policy tailwinds such as "New Quality Productive Forces," Cheche’s closed-loop ecosystem is becoming a definitive growth pole for insurance and tech capital.03. Scenario Transformation: From Transactional Policies to Full-Lifecycle OperationsIn 2026, as the automotive market shifts from a competition over hardware parameters to a competition over user experience, Cheche is helping DSSO deeply couple insurance services with the car-buying and after-sales journey. The integrated service package transforms insurance from a low-frequency tool into a high-frequency touchpoint for user engagement.Christian Koenig, After-sales Director of DSSO, noted that Cheche’s technical foundation allowed the partnership to advance rapidly from a high starting point. This "plug-and-play" empowerment capability, proven by mainstream automakers, has become a technical moat for Cheche in the capital markets.04. Conclusion: The Final Piece of the Trillion-Dollar Blue OceanThe year 2026 marks the point where NEV insurance evolves from scale expansion to intelligent upgrades. Cheche will continue to advance its AI pricing engine, driving the leap from digital to intelligent services.According to data released by the Ministry of Public Security on January 26, China’s NEV ownership reached 43.97 million units by the end of 2025, accounting for 12.01% of the total vehicle population—a growth rate exceeding 40% year-over-year. In this environment, those who define the insurance standards for the smart driving era will control the entry point to future mobility. With its high barriers to entry via OEM partnerships and forward-looking AI layouts, Cheche is racing toward becoming a leader in the trillion-dollar NEV insurance market. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

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Nissin Foods (Hong Kong) Charity Fund Supports Elite Athletes from The Education University of Hong Kong for the Fourth Consecutive Year

30 1 月, 2026

HONG KONG, January 30, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – 27 January 2026, Nissin Foods (Hong Kong) Charity Fund (“Charity Fund”) announced its continued support for elite athletes from The Education University of Hong Kong (“EdUHK”) for the fourth consecutive year. The Presentation Ceremony for the Nissin Foods Scholarship for Elite Athletes 2025/2026 was held to honour seven outstanding athletes who not only demonstrate excellence in their respective sports but also aspire to become future educators. The scholarship will cover their full tuition fees throughout their entire study period, enabling them to pursue their academic and athletic goals without financial concerns.Established in 2022 by the Nissin Foods (Hong Kong) Charity Fund, the scholarship is designed to encourage elite athletes enrolled in the Bachelor of Health Education (Honours), Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Sports Science and Coaching, or the Postgraduate Diploma in Education programme at EdUHK. The initiative aims to support their dual career development, empowering them to become qualified health educators while continuing to strive for excellence in their athletic performance.The seven awardees for the 2025/2026 academic year include new and renewing recipients. The four new awardees are: Mr. MOK Pak Fan (triathlon), Mr. WONG Pak Yiu (triathlon), Miss HO Kin Yiu (volleyball), and Miss YAN Nuo (shuttlecock). In addition to welcoming new scholars, the Charity Fund also made the scholarship renewable to support the elite athletes throughout their study period. The three recipients of the renewed scholarship are: Mr. CHOI Kwan Lok (cycling, retired), Mr. CHEN Pak Hong (rowing), and Mr. Joseph LAU (cycling).Mr. Kiyotaka ANDO, Chairman of Nissin Foods (Hong Kong) Charity Fund, said, “Having been deeply rooted in Hong Kong for over four decades, Nissin Foods is steadfast in its mission to give back to the community. This scholarship is a direct reflection of our founder Mr. Momofuku Ando’s philosophy that ‘Eating and sports are the two axles of health.’ By supporting these talented athletes at EdUHK for the fourth year, we are not just providing financial support, we are investing in future leaders who will champion health and wellness in our society. We are proud to empower them on their dual career path, confident that they will inspire the next generation as both accomplished athletes and dedicated educators.”Expressing his profound gratitude for the long-standing partnership, Professor Chetwyn CHAN, Vice President (Research and Development) of EdUHK, said, “EdUHK is dedicated to promoting sustainable dual-career pathways for high-performance athletes. The generous Nissin Foods Scholarship for Elite Athletes allows us to support both active and retired athletes in advancing their educational pursuits, while also recognising their exceptional sporting accomplishments. I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations to all the scholarship recipients, who demonstrated great passion, determination, and a sense of mission, and sincerely thank the Nissin Foods (Hong Kong) Charity Fund, and Mr Ando for the tremendous support and confidence in health education and the development of elite athletes.”Accomplished volleyball player Miss HO Kin Yiu, recipient of the scholarship from the Postgraduate Diploma in Education, majoring in Chinese and Physical Education, shared her heartfelt appreciation to the Charity Fund, “The support of the scholarship empowers us, as elite athlete-students, to chase our aspirations and make a meaningful influence on society. We are confident that we can help create a brighter future through the spirit of sports and education.”PhotoMr. Kiyotaka ANDO, Chairman of Nissin Foods (Hong Kong) Charity Fund (middle right), and Professor Chetwyn CHAN, Vice President (Research and Development) of EdUHK (middle left), attended the Presentation Ceremony for Nissin Foods Scholarship for Elite Athletes 2025/2026 on 27 January 2026. Five scholarship recipients attended the ceremony, including four new awardees for the 2025/2026 academic year, namely: (from left to right) Mr. MOK Pak Fan, Mr. WONG Pak Yiu, Miss HO Kin Yiu, and Miss YAN Nuo, as well as the renewed awardee - Mr. CHOI Kwan Lok. Awardees of the Nissin Foods Scholarship for Elite Athletes 2025/2026 are achieving great success in their individual disciplines. From top left: Mr. WONG Pak Yiu (triathlon), Miss HO Kin Yiu (volleyball), Mr. MOK Pak Fan (triathlon), Miss YAN Nuo (shuttlecock), Mr. CHOI Kwan Lok (cycling, retired), Mr. CHEN Pak Hong (rowing), and Mr. Joseph LAU (cycling).About Nissin Foods (Hong Kong) Charity FundThe Nissin Foods (Hong Kong) Charity Fund (“Charity Fund”) was set up in September 2020 by way of a trust deed by Nissin Foods Company Limited (Stock code: 1475). The objectives of the Charity Fund are: a) to advance education, teaching, learning, arts, science and academic research; b) to make provision for people in need; and c) to carry out works of a charitable nature that are beneficial to the Hong Kong community. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

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康哲药业（867.HK/8A8.SG）：磷酸芦可替尼乳膏获批 为中国批准的首款且唯一白癜风靶向药

30 1 月, 2026

深圳, 2026年1月30日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 康哲药业控股有限公司 （"康哲药业"）欣然宣布，旗下德镁医药有限公司（"德镁医药"，专业聚焦皮肤健康的创新型医药企业，正申请于香港联合交易所有限公司主板独立上市，详见康哲药业日期为2025年4月22日发布的公告）已于2026年1月30日获得中国国家药品监督管理局（NMPA）批准磷酸芦可替尼乳膏（白癜风适应症）（"产品"）新药上市许可申请（NDA）。产品用于治疗12岁及以上儿童和成人患者伴面部受累的非节段型白癜风，是中国批准的首款且唯一用于白癜风治疗的靶向药，满足巨大未被满足的临床需求。磷酸芦可替尼乳膏是经美国食品和药物管理局（FDA）及欧洲药品管理局（EMA）批准的首款也是唯一一款用于非节段型白癜风复色的药物[1,2]，在产品正式获得NDA批准之前，康哲药业受益于国家赋予海南自由贸易港及乐城先行区（"乐城先行区"）"先行先试"政策、"港澳药械通"政策、北京市及天津自贸试验区的临床急需进口药品政策，已启动磷酸芦可替尼乳膏的试点应用。目前博鳌超级医院已为超7,000名非节段型白癜风患者开具磷酸芦可替尼乳膏处方，且广州、深圳、东莞、佛山、中山、珠海、江门、惠州、北京及天津共二十余家医院已提供该药品处方服务，体现了其临床价值。产品在境外临床研究与中国真实世界研究中均展现出积极结果：其在境外开展的两项相同设计的III期双盲、随机、安慰剂对照研究（TRuE-V1和TRuE-V2）中，产品治疗24周后达到主要疗效指标面部白癜风面积评分指数改善至少75%（F-VASI 75）的患者比例均为29.9%，显著高于安慰剂组的7.5%和12.9%，持续使用至52周，复色效果持续[3]。根据乐城先行区药品真实世界数据应用试点项目有关规定，磷酸芦可替尼乳膏在中国开展真实世界研究，疗效积极，与境外关键临床研究结果一致。境内外临床研究中所有的次要疗效指标均显示出与主要疗效指标一致的获益趋势，且白癜风治疗效果随疗程延长持续改善。同时，根据乐城先行区安全性监测数据，未发现新的安全性事件，未发生导致停药或退出的不良事件（AE），未发生研究药物相关的严重不良事件（SAE）。此次产品白癜风适应症获批，将为国内千万白癜风患者带来治疗新希望，满足市场迫切的临床需求。同时，产品将进一步丰富德镁医药在皮肤治疗领域的产品矩阵，并有望与现有处于商业化阶段的创新药益路取（替瑞奇珠单抗注射液）、独家药喜辽妥（多磺酸粘多糖乳膏），以及系列在研创新药和皮肤学级护肤品等在专家网络与市场资源等方面产生协同，提升德镁医药在皮肤健康领域的地位。此外，康哲药业于中国开展的磷酸芦可替尼乳膏治疗轻中度特应性皮炎患者的III期临床试验，已取得阳性结果。截至目前，康哲药业正在中国积极推进磷酸芦可替尼乳膏治疗特应性皮炎的新药上市申请，如若获批上市，将为中国广大特应性皮炎患者群体提供新的治疗选择。关于白癜风适应症白癜风是一种慢性自身免疫性疾病，其特征是皮肤色素脱失，其发病原因为产生色素的细胞即黑素细胞的缺失。据估算，中国约有1030万人患有白癜风，其中约820万人患有非节段型白癜风[4]。现有疗法，如外用糖皮质激素（TCS）及外用钙调神经磷酸酶抑制剂（TCIs）存在临床缺陷，长期用药有不良反应或疗效有限。磷酸芦可替尼乳膏NDA获批，成功填补了白癜风靶向药物治疗的空白，具有重大标志性意义。关于磷酸芦可替尼乳膏的更多信息磷酸芦可替尼乳膏（Opzelura®）是Incyte开发的选择性JAK1/JAK2抑制剂芦可替尼制成的一种创新型乳膏，在美国获批用于局部治疗成人及12岁及以上患者的非节段型白癜风，及2岁及以上非免疫力功能低下患者的轻度至中度特应性皮炎的局部短期和非连续性慢性治疗。在欧洲，磷酸芦可替尼乳膏被批准用于治疗成年及12岁及以上青少年面部受累的非节段型白癜风。康哲药业于2022年12月2日，通过德镁医药的附属公司与Incyte就磷酸芦可替尼乳膏订立合作和许可协议（"许可协议"），获得在中国大陆、香港特别行政区、澳门特别行政区、台湾地区及东南亚十一囯（"区域"）研发、注册及商业化产品的独家许可权利，以及在区域内生产产品的非独家许可权利。德镁医药的附属公司已将磷酸芦可替尼乳膏除中国大陆外的其他区域的相关权利再许可予康哲药业（不包括德镁医药及其附属公司）。Incyte拥有磷酸芦可替尼乳膏全球开发和商业化权利，在美国及欧洲以Opzelura®的名称销售。Opzelura®和Opzelura®标识是Incyte的注册商标。关于康哲药业康哲药业是一家链接医药创新与商业化，把控产品全生命周期管理的开放式平台型企业，致力于提供有竞争力的产品和服务，满足尚未满足的医疗需求。康哲药业专注于全球首创（FIC）及同类最优（BIC）的创新产品，并高效推进创新产品临床研究开发和商业化进程，赋能科研成果向诊疗实践的持续转化，造福患者。康哲药业聚焦专科领域，拥有被验证的商业化能力，广泛的渠道覆盖和多疾病领域专家资源，核心在售产品已获领先的学术与市场地位。康哲药业围绕优势专科领域不断纵深发展，以巩固心脑血管/消化/眼科/皮肤健康业务竞争力，带来专科规模效率，其中皮肤健康业务（德镁医药）已成为其细分领域的龙头企业，并拟于联交所独立上市。同时，康哲药业持续推动研产销全产业链在东南亚及中东区域运营发展，以获取新兴市场的增量，助力集团实现高质量可持续发展。参考文献/资料1.FDA批准信息可在Incyte官网查询，网址：https://investor.incyte.com/news-releases/news-release-details/incyte-announces-us-fda-approval-opzeluratm-ruxolitinib-cream2.EMA批准信息可在Incyte官网查询，网址：https://investor.incyte.com/news-releases/news-release-details/incyte-announces-european-commission-approval-opzelurar3.相关临床研究信息可在Opzelura®官网查询，网址：https://www.opzelura.com/opzelura-prescribing-information4.数据来自灼识咨询报告康哲药业免责与前瞻性声明本新闻无意向您做任何产品的推广，非广告用途。本新闻不对任何药品和-医疗器械和/或适应症作推荐。若您想了解具体疾病诊疗信息，请遵从医生或其他医疗卫生专业人士的意见或指导。医疗卫生专业人士作出的任何与治疗有关的决定应根据患者的具体情况并遵照药品说明书。由康哲药业编制的此新闻不构成购买或认购任何证券的任何要约或邀请，不形成任何合约或任何其他约束性承诺的依据或加以依赖。本新闻由康哲药业根据其认为可靠之资料及数据编制，但康哲药业并无进行任何说明或保证、明述或暗示，或其他表述，对本新闻内容的真实性、准确性、完整性、公平性及合理性不应加以依赖。本新闻中讨论的若干事宜可能包含涉及康哲药业的市场机会及业务前景的陈述，该等陈述分别或统称为前瞻性声明。该等前瞻性声明并非对未来表现的保证，存在已知及未知的风险、不明朗性及难以预知的假设。康哲药业并不采纳本新闻包含的第三方所做的任何前瞻性声明及预测，康哲药业对该等第三方声明及预测不承担责任。 Copyright 2026 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

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Formerra to Supply Foster Medical Compounds in Europe

30 1 月, 2026

PUTNAM, CT AND ROMEOVILLE, IL, Jan 29, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Formerra and GEON® Performance Solutions today announced an agreement that designates Formerra as the preferred distributor of Foster®, LLC medical compounds in Europe. This adds to Formerra's current distribution of these materials in North and South America, enabling Formerra to now support customers who need the same product in all regions.Following GEON's January 2025 acquisition of Foster, the agreement builds on Formerra's long-standing, global partnership with GEON for flexible and rigid PVC and filled polypropylene materials."Bringing Foster's medical-grade portfolio to Europe strengthens our ability to support healthcare manufacturers across the region with specialized compounds and the local expertise they need to navigate complex regulatory environments," said Kelly Wessner, Vice President, Key Accounts, Formerra. "Building on the momentum of our Americas partnership, we're excited to extend these proven solutions to European customers who demand the highest standards in medical device materials."With more than 30 years in custom medical polymer compounding, Foster delivers highly engineered, top-of-the-polymer-pyramid formulations tailored to demanding requirements. The portfolio includes options such as radiopaque compounds and grades that meet USP Class VI requirements and align with ISO 10993 expectations. These materials support critical end uses across the healthcare space, including implantable products and other highly specialized applications."Extending our Foster portfolio into Europe with Formerra allows us to meet growing demand from healthcare manufacturers in one of the world's most dynamic medical device markets," said Arthur Adams, Chief Commercial Officer, GEON. "This expansion reinforces our shared commitment to supporting innovation in life-saving applications globally."Adding Foster® compounds to its European portfolio will enable Formerra to better serve customers in the healthcare space, offering not only access to highly engineered medical polymers, but also deep regulatory expertise and responsive logistics across the region.Formerra will exhibit at MD&M West in Booth 2266 in Anaheim, California, February 3-5, 2026.Key DetailsFormerra will distribute Foster® medical compounds in Europe.This agreement adds custom medical-grade compounds to Formerra's existing global access to GEON® PVC and filled PP materials.About FormerraFormerra is a preeminent distributor of engineered materials, connecting the world's leading polymer producers with thousands of OEMs and brand owners across healthcare, consumer, industrial, and mobility markets. Powered by technical and commercial expertise, it brings a distinctive combination of portfolio depth, supply chain strength, industry knowledge, service, leading e-commerce capabilities, and ingenuity. The experienced Formerra team helps customers across multiple industries to design, select, process, and develop products in new and better ways - driving improved performance, productivity, reliability, and sustainability. To learn more, visit www.formerra.com.About GEON Performance SolutionsGEON® Performance Solutions unlocks the power of polymers for the future. From biomedical materials from our medical division, Foster, LLC, to building materials, automotive, connectivity, and appliances, customers in these markets rely on the portfolio of compounding solutions, highly adaptable vinyl, polyolefin, engineered resin technologies, and full-service contract manufacturing that we deliver. In every formulation, collaboration, and challenge we're shaping the brilliance of tomorrow and providing a formidable advantage by engineering what's possible. Geon has approximately 1,200 global associates and 15 world-class manufacturing plants with headquarters in Westlake, Ohio. Learn more at www.geon.com. Geon is a portfolio company of SK Capital Partners.Media ContactJackie MorrisMarketing Communications Manager, Formerrajackie.morris@formerra.com+1 630-972-3144SOURCE: Formerra Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

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Shoucheng Holdings’ Robotics Portfolio Gains Visibility as AI and Automation Take the Stage at China’s 2026 CMG New Year’s Gala

30 1 月, 2026

HONG KONG, January 30, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – A growing number of robotics and artificial intelligence companies backed by Shoucheng Holdings Limited are set to appear at China’s 2026 CMG New Year’s Gala, reflecting the investor’s expanding footprint across the country’s emerging automation and embodied intelligence sectors.The latest company to confirm its participation is Noetix Robotics, according to recent announcements. Shoucheng Holdings led the company’s financing round in 2024 and has continued to increase its investment through subsequent rounds, making it Noetix Robotics’ largest external investor, people familiar with the matter said.Noetix Robotics’ appearance adds to a lineup that already includes other Shoucheng-backed firms. Unitree Robotics, known for its quadruped and humanoid robots, was earlier named a robot partner of the 2026 Gala, marking its third appearance on the program. Beijing Galbot Co., Ltd., which focuses on embodied artificial intelligence systems, has also been designated by China Media Group as the Gala’s embodied large-model robot.The clustering of multiple portfolio companies on the same edition of the Gala places Shoucheng Holdings among a small group of investors with broad representation on one of China’s most-watched annual broadcasts. The event, which regularly draws hundreds of millions of viewers, has increasingly been used as a platform to highlight advances in artificial intelligence, robotics and advanced manufacturing.China Media Group, the organizer of the Gala, has in recent years expanded the role of technology-focused programming, aligning with national policy priorities around intelligent manufacturing and industrial upgrading. While participation in the Gala does not directly translate into revenue, companies and investors see it as an important signal of technical maturity and policy relevance.Unitree Robotics’ repeated appearances underscore this dynamic. The company has previously used the Gala to demonstrate improvements in motion control, balance and coordination, capabilities that are critical as robots move from laboratory environments into commercial and industrial settings. Its continued inclusion suggests confidence in its engineering progress and deployment readiness.Galbot’s designation as the Gala’s embodied large-model robot reflects a broader shift in focus from mechanical performance alone to systems that integrate perception, reasoning and physical execution. Embodied artificial intelligence—where large models are combined with real-world robotic interaction—has become a priority area for Chinese research institutions and technology companies as generative AI expands beyond software applications.The addition of Noetix Robotics introduces another layer to the lineup. The company concentrates on robotic power systems and core engineering components, segments that are increasingly viewed as strategic as China seeks to reduce reliance on imported technologies and strengthen domestic supply chains. Shoucheng Holdings’ sustained backing of Noetix Robotics highlights an investment strategy that spans both complete robotic systems and foundational hardware.Shoucheng Holdings has steadily increased its exposure to robotics over the past several years, backing companies involved in full-stack robotics, embodied intelligence and critical components. Rather than focusing on a single technological approach, the firm has adopted a portfolio strategy that combines capital investment with access to application scenarios and commercialization platforms.One such platform is the Shoucheng Robot Tech Experience Store, a robotics-focused retail and demonstration network operated by the company. While not all Gala participants are Shoucheng investees, some companies, including MagicLab Robotics Technology (Wuxi) Co., Ltd., have placed products such as robotic dogs within the platform’s offline spaces for demonstrations and user engagement. MagicLab was named a strategic intelligent robotics partner for the Year of the Horse CMG New Year’s Gala earlier this year.By linking high-profile media exposure with physical demonstration and sales environments, Shoucheng Holdings aims to accelerate the transition from technology showcase to market adoption, according to people familiar with the platform’s positioning. The approach mirrors a broader trend among Chinese industrial investors to combine financial backing with scenario-based deployment.Industry analysts say the concentration of Shoucheng-backed companies on the 2026 Gala stage illustrates how China’s robotics sector is evolving from isolated prototypes toward more integrated industrial ecosystems. The presence of companies spanning full robotic platforms, embodied intelligence and core engineering components suggests increasing specialization and coordination across the value chain.As preparations for the 2026 CMG New Year’s Gala continue, robotics and artificial intelligence are expected to remain central themes. For Shoucheng Holdings, the event offers a snapshot of how its investments are converging on a national platform, reflecting a strategy that has shifted from selective bets to a broader, system-oriented approach to industrial technology.While the commercial impact of Gala exposure is difficult to quantify, market participants increasingly view the lineup as an indicator of which technologies and companies are gaining momentum within China’s rapidly changing AI and automation landscape. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

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Quam Plus Financial Proudly Serves as Gold Sponsor, The 3rd Hong Kong Capital Markets Forum 2026 Successfully Concludes Seizing New Opportunities, Activating New Momentum, Creating a Bright Financial Future

30 1 月, 2026

HONG KONG, January 30, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Quam Plus International Financial Limited ("Quam Plus Financial" or the "Group") is delighted to announce the successful conclusion of the "3rd Hong Kong Capital Markets Forum 2026" held at the Grand Hyatt Hong Kong. The Group is honored to be one of the Gold Sponsors of this prestigious event. Dr. Kenneth Lam, CEO of the Group, who also serves as Chairman of the Forum Organizing Committee cum Executive Deputy Chairman of The Chamber of Hong Kong Listed Companies (CHKLC), led a delegation of senior management to attend the forum. Mr. Paul Chan Mo-Po, GBM, GBS, MH, JP, Financial Secretary of the Government of HKSAR were also in attendance. Together with prominent figures from the capital markets, government, academia, and the financial sector, they engaged in in-depth discussions on further strengthening Hong Kong's economic momentum.The forum was jointly organized by Hong Kong Association of Registered Public Interest Entity Auditors Limited (PIEAA), The Chamber of Hong Kong Listed Companies (CHKLC), The Hong Kong Institute of Directors (HKIoD), and the Association of Hong Kong Capital Market Practitioners Limited (HKCMP), with strong support from key institutions including Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX), the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), and the Accounting and Financial Reporting Council (AFRC).As the global economy enters a new cycle of innovation and transformation, this year's forum, themed "Capturing the Next Growth Momentum” explored how Hong Kong can reinvent itself amid a rapidly changing international financial landscape, rebuild confidence, and transform challenges into powerful drivers of progress.As the globalMr. Paul Chan Mo-Po, GBM, GBS, MH, JP, served as the Guest of Honour and delivered the keynote address. He stated: "In my view, the global environment is shifting in ways that create new and favourable opportunities for Hong Kong. Our challenge is how to seize the moment and deliver tangible outcomes. More specifically, that involves supporting the country's high-quality development; matching the needs of Mainland enterprises going global and the appetite of international investors; and, at the same time, driving Hong Kong's own growth."Dr. Kenneth Lam, in his capacity as Chairman of the Forum Organizing Committee, delivered the opening remarks: "As a vital financial hub connecting China and the world, our mission is to strengthen confidence, deepen integration, and expand diverse growth engines. We must keenly identify the next wave of growth drivers and ensure that markets advance in a balanced manner between flexibility and integrity. Positioned at the core of global transformation, this forum reminds us once again that progress is never accidental—it stems from resolute choices: with innovation as our aspiration, collaboration as our bridge, and conviction as our strength, we can lead Hong Kong forward and open up new chapters."Hong Kong now stands at the heart of global change. Advancing the capital markets requires not only visionary policies and regulation but also active participation and collaboration from all sectors. This year's forum focused on two key themes—digital asset development and capital market structural reform—examining how technological innovation can coexist with trust to drive reforms that build greater market resilience.As a proud Gold Sponsor of this year's forum, Quam Plus Financial looks forward to working hand in hand with all stakeholders, including central government offices in Hong Kong and other parties, to propel Hong Kong and the region toward new achievements. Together, we aim to seize new opportunities, activate new momentum, and march toward a high-quality, sustainable financial future.About Quam Plus International Financial LimitedQuam Plus International Financial Limited (the “Company”, Stock Code: 00952.HK) is a Hong Kong based financial services group which is listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited. The Company was publicly listed in Hong Kong in 1997, it is committed to building a comprehensive, full-licensed integrated financial platform. The core businesses of the Company are brokerage business, interest income business, corporate finance business, asset management business and investments and other businesses. The Company strives to become the ideal partner for both corporate and individual investors in Hong Kong and China. The Company also offers premier one-stop financial services to its clients. The Company continued to provide capital markets services through its representative office or the wholly-owned foreign enterprise in Shenzhen, Shanghai, Shenyang, Ningbo, Beijing, Chengdu, Hangzhou and Xiamen of the PRC and through its networks of Global Alliance Partners network and Oaklins International.For further information, please contact:Quam IR LimitedMandy Lo Tel: (852) 2217-2753 Email: mandy.lo@quamgroup.comCharlie Chan Tel: (852) 2217-2504 Email: charlie.chan@quamgroup.com Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

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华富建业金融成为黄金赞助商 第三届香港资本市场论坛2026圆满举行 把握新机遇 激发新动能 共创金融未来

30 1 月, 2026

香港, 2026年1月30日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 华富建业国际金融有限公司（下称「华富建业金融」或「集团」）欣然宣布，「第三届香港资本市场论坛2026」于香港君悦酒店圆满举行。集团非常荣幸成为本次论坛的黄金赞助商之一。公司行政总裁林建兴博士身兼香港资本市场论坛筹委会主席暨香港上市公司商会常务副主席，率领集团多位高级管理层出席盛会。香港特別行政區政府財政司司長陳茂波先生亦亲临出席，与来自资本市场、政府机构、学术界及金融行业的众多专业人士齐聚一堂，深入探讨如何进一步激发香港经济新动力。本届论坛由香港上市公司商会、香港董事学会及香港上市公司审核师协会有限公司及香港资本市场专业人员协会联合主办，获香港交易所、证券及期货事务监察委员会、会计及财务汇报局等机构大力支持。随着全球经济进入创新与变革的新周期，本届论坛以「瞄准新机遇 启动新引擎」为主题，聚焦香港如何在瞬息万变的国际金融格局中开创新局、重振信心，并将挑战转化为持续进步的强大动力。陈茂波先生担任主礼嘉宾，并在致辞中指出：「全球环境正以新的方式转变，为香港带来崭新而有利的机遇。我们面临的挑战，是如何把握时机，并交付具体而实在的成果。更具体而言，这包括支持国家的高质量发展；衔接内地企业走出去的需求与国际投资者的投资意向，同时推动香港自身的发展。」林建兴博士以论坛筹委会主席身份发表开幕致辞，他表示：「作为连系中国与世界的重要金融枢纽，我们的使命是强化市场信心、深化融合发展、拓展多元增长引擎。我们须准确洞察新一轮增长动能，确保市场在灵活创新与稳健诚信之间实现协调共进。香港正站在全球变革的核心位置，本届论坛再次提醒我们：进步从来不是偶然，而是源于坚定抉择——以创新为志、以协作为桥、以信念为力，方能引领香港持续前行，共创新猷。」当前，香港处于全球变革的核心位置，推动资本市场进步不仅依赖政策与监管的远见，更需各界积极参与及深度协作。本届论坛聚焦数字资产发展及资本市场结构变革两大主题，探讨科技创新如何与市场信任并行，助力改革步伐塑造更强韧性的市场生态。华富建业金融作为本届论坛的黄金赞助商，深感荣幸。集团期望携手社会各界，群策群力，共同推动香港资本市场与区域经济共创辉煌、再谱新章，瞄准新机遇、启动新引擎，迈向高质量、可持续的金融未来。关于华富建业国际金融有限公司 华富建业国际金融有限公司(「本公司」，股份代号: 00952.HK)，为香港联合交易所有限公司的主板上市公司，是一家以香港为基地的金融服务机构。本集团于 1997 年在香港上市，致力打造成为全方位，全牌照的综合性金融平台。公司主要业务包括经纪业务、利息收入业务、企业融资业务、资产管理业务和投资及其他业务。本公司致力成为香港及中国企业与个人投资者的理想金融服务伙伴，并为客户提供卓越的一站式财经服务。本公司并透过中国深圳、上海、沈阳、宁波、北京、成都、杭州及厦门的代表处或全资拥有的外资企业，以及透过 Global Alliance Partners 及 Oaklins International 的网络及成员，为客户提供资本市场服务。如有垂询，请联系：华富投资者关系有限公司卢秋玲 (Mandy Lo) 电话：(852) 2217-2753 电邮：mandy.lo@quamgroup.com陈碧虹 (Charlie Chan) 电话：(852) 2217-2504 电邮：charlie.chan@quamgroup.com Copyright 2026 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

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Formerra将向欧洲供应福斯特医药化合物

29 1 月, 2026

康涅狄格州普特南市与伊利诺伊州罗密欧维尔市, 2026年1月29日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - Formerra与GEON® Performance Solutions今日宣布达成协议，指定Formerra成为Foster®, LLC医疗级复合材料在欧洲的首选分销商。此举将Formerra现有的北美和南美分销网络进一步扩展，使其能够为所有地区需要同类产品的客户提供支持。该协议基于Formerra与GEON在软质/硬质PVC及填充聚丙烯材料领域长期建立的全球合作伙伴关系，并承接GEON于2025年1月收购Foster的业务整合成果。“将福斯特的医用级产品组合引入欧洲，将增强我们为该地区医疗器械制造商提供专业化复合材料的能力，并赋予其应对复杂监管环境所需的本土专业知识，”福斯特关键客户副总裁凯利·韦斯纳表示。“依托美洲合作伙伴关系的良好势头，我们很高兴能将这些久经考验的解决方案推广至欧洲客户——他们对医疗器械材料有着最高标准的要求。”福斯特在定制医疗聚合物复合领域深耕逾30年，提供高度工程化的顶级聚合物配方，精准满足严苛需求。产品组合涵盖射线不透性复合材料、符合美国药典第六类标准及ISO 10993要求的等级材料，广泛应用于医疗植入产品等关键领域及高度专业化场景。GEON首席商务官Arthur Adams表示：“通过Formerra将Foster产品线拓展至欧洲，使我们能够满足全球最具活力的医疗器械市场之一中医疗制造商日益增长的需求。此次扩张强化了我们共同致力于支持全球救命应用创新的承诺。”将Foster®复合材料纳入欧洲产品组合后，Formerra将能更好地服务医疗健康领域的客户，不仅提供高度工程化的医疗聚合物，更可依托深厚的法规专业知识和覆盖全区域的响应式物流体系。Formerra将于2026年2月3日至5日在加州阿纳海姆举办的MD&M West展会上亮相，展位号2266。关键细节Formerra公司将在欧洲分销Foster®医疗复合材料。本协议为福美拉现有的GEON®聚氯乙烯和填充聚丙烯材料全球供应渠道增添了定制医疗级复合材料。关于Formerra福美拉是工程材料领域的顶尖分销商，将全球领先的聚合物生产商与医疗保健、消费品、工业及移动出行市场中的数千家原始设备制造商和品牌商紧密联结。凭借技术与商业专长，公司以独特的组合优势著称：产品组合深度、供应链实力、行业知识、专业服务、领先的电子商务能力以及创新思维。经验丰富的福美瑞团队助力多行业客户以创新方式设计、选材、加工和开发产品，从而提升性能、生产力、可靠性及可持续性。了解更多信息，请访问 https://www.formerra.com/。关于GEON性能解决方案GEON®高性能解决方案释放聚合物未来潜力。从旗下医疗部门Foster, LLC的生物医学材料，到建筑材料、汽车、连接技术及家电领域，这些市场的客户均依赖我们提供的复合解决方案组合、高度适应性乙烯基、聚烯烃、工程树脂技术以及全方位合同制造服务。在每项配方研发、合作项目与技术挑战中，我们正通过工程创新塑造明日辉煌，为客户创造显著优势。Geon在全球拥有约1,200名员工及15家世界级生产基地，总部设于俄亥俄州韦斯特莱克市。更多信息请访问www.geon.com。Geon系SK资本合伙公司旗下投资企业。媒体联络Jackie MorrisMarketing Communications Manager, Formerrajackie.morris@formerra.com+1 630-972-3144SOURCE: Formerra Copyright 2026 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

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Bioxytran Provides Corporate Update Highlighting Momentum Across Its Multi-Platform Pipeline

29 1 月, 2026

NEEDHAM, MASS., Jan 29, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) — Bioxytran, Inc. (OTCQB: BIXT) (“Bioxytran” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing platform technologies spanning glycovirology, hypoxia, and degenerative diseases, today issued a corporate update summarizing previously disclosed program developments and reinforcing the Company’s strategic direction entering 2026. (BioXyTran)Corporate Update Highlights (Previously Disclosed)ProLectin‑M (broad-spectrum antiviral platform)Bioxytran’s lead antiviral program, ProLectin‑M, is being developed under an active U.S. FDA Investigational New Drug (IND) framework, as previously announced by the Company. In October 2025, the Company announced the completion of a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial for ProLectin‑M and stated that data from the trial is expected to help inform Phase 3 trial design and be submitted to regulators pursuant to prior regulatory interactions. (BioXyTran)In May 2025, Bioxytran also announced completion of dose optimization work intended to support additional clinical trial planning and agency submissions. Oxygen transport platform (stroke and neurodegenerative diseases)Bioxytran continues to advance its oxygen-transport platform, including development efforts related to a universal oxygen carrier (UOC) and associated measurement/analytical approaches previously described by the Company, including use of the MDX Viewer, which the Company has described as an FDA-approved device to measure tissue oxygenation. In July 2024, Bioxytran announced a joint venture with the Heme Foundation to develop a universal oxygen carrier as an alternative to blood transfusions, including public statements regarding a pledged level of support and reported development progress at that time. Oncology research (Galectin Science)In January 2025, the Company announced a cancer-focused preprint exploring galectin‑3 modulation as a potential strategy to improve response to immune checkpoint inhibitors. (Nasdaq)Management Commentary“Bioxytran enters 2026 with real momentum across our platforms,” said David Platt, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer of Bioxytran. “Across virology and oxygen transport, our team has stayed focused on disciplined execution—building the data package, advancing the regulatory pathway, and expanding the scientific foundation that supports our programs. We believe our carbohydrate-based approach and galectin science position Bioxytran to pursue meaningful clinical and strategic opportunities as we continue to move forward.” Disclosure NoteThis release is intended as a general corporate update and summarizes information that has been previously disclosed in Company press releases and public filings.About Bioxytran, Inc.Bioxytran is a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company developing platform technologies in glycovirology, hypoxia and degenerative diseases using carbohydrate drug design, including programs that leverage galectin inhibition and programs that aim to address hypoxic conditions and tissue oxygenation. Bioxytran’s common stock trades on the OTCQB under the symbol BIXT.Company Contact:Bioxytran, Inc.75 Second Avenue, Ste 605, Needham, MA 02494Phone: 617‑454‑1199Email: info@bioxytraninc.com Web: www.bioxytraninc.com Forward-Looking StatementsThis press release contains forward-looking statements, including statements regarding anticipated regulatory interactions, future clinical trials, trial designs, timing of data submission and publication, and potential therapeutic and commercial opportunities. Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. Readers are urged to review the Company’s risk factors disclosed in its reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 10‑K for the year ended December 31, 2024. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

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LEGENDARY HUMANITY, Listed on Gate.io, Launches RWA Market for Contemporary Artist Mago Nagasaka

29 1 月, 2026

SINGAPORE, Jan 29, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - LEGENDARY HUMANITY, a Singapore-based company listed on Gate.io, has announced the launch of the "$VIVI RWA MARKET," a new Real World Asset (RWA) marketplace enabling the purchase of exhibited works by contemporary artist Mago Nagasaka. Developed in collaboration with the MAGO Moon Museum, this launch marks a significant milestone in LEGENDARY HUMANITY's ongoing efforts to bridge cultural value and digital infrastructure through real-world assetization.Digitalizing Humanity's Masterpieces Through AI 3D Scanning Technology - A New Purchasing Experience Led by LEGENDARY HUMANITYLEGENDARY HUMANITY PTE. LTD. (Headquarters: Singapore; CEO: Takamasa Suzuki) has officially opened the "$VIVI RWA MARKET," an RWA marketplace where visitors can directly purchase artworks exhibited in the online museum "MAGO Moon Museum," created by contemporary artist Shingo Nagasaka.This initiative forms part of the "VIVI PROJECT," which aims to digitize humanity's masterpieces into digital assets through high-precision, non-contact AI-integrated 3D scanning technology.Through this platform, visitors are able to acquire artworks they have viewed within MAGO Moon Museum as RWAs, enabling a deeper engagement with the artist's worldview and creative philosophy.OverviewName: $VIVI RWA MARKETOpening Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026URL: https://mondo.lhvivi.io/ About "$VIVI RWA MARKET"The "$VIVI RWA MARKET" is an RWA marketplace dedicated to the acquisition of artworks and is embedded within the online museum MAGO Moon Museum.Seamless Pathway from Viewing to PurchaseUsers can seamlessly transition from an artwork's exhibition page to its corresponding RWA product page, creating a unified experience from online viewing to ownership.Integration of Physical and Digital Asset DesignEach artwork includes the following structured information:Physical artwork details (size, materials, condition, provenance)High-resolution digital data generated through AI 3D scanningArtist profile and project background informationalong with other curated metadata.This structure allows users to acquire artworks with a proper understanding of their cultural and artistic value.Ecosystem Holding FunctionalityAcquired works will gradually gain viewing and management functionality within the VIVI ecosystem. While future integration with VIVI COiN is under consideration, the current initiative is focused solely on enhancing the preservation, appreciation, and understanding of the artworks.About LEGENDARY HUMANITY and the VIVI PROJECTLEGENDARY HUMANITY promotes the "VIVI PROJECT," which digitizes legendary masterpieces created by humanity into digital assets using high-precision, non-contact, AI-integrated 3D scanning technology. The project operates under the vision of "Bringing the beauty of humanity to AI and the future."Targeted assets include:Legendary fashion collectionsHistorical architecture and cultural masterpiecesFamous trading cardsArtworks, including those exhibited at MAGO Moon Museumand other assets that can be described as humanity's masterpieces.The VIVI PROJECT aims to:Digitize assets as digital cultural heritageTokenize them as RWAs for global circulationExhibit them in both online and physical museumsthereby building new infrastructure that harmonizes cultural and economic value.NEXT SOCIETY (Gacha Location): https://nextsociety.lhvivi.ioRWA Market RoadmapThe launch of the "$VIVI RWA MARKET" represents the first phase of RWA market functionality within the VIVI PROJECT. Planned future developments include:VIVI FASHION (RWA for the fashion domain)VIVI TRADING CARD (RWA for the trading card domain)VIVI ART WORK (RWA for art collections)with future integration under consideration.About MAGO Moon MuseumMAGO Moon Museum is an online museum created by contemporary artist Shingo Nagasaka, whose works explore themes related to electronic waste issues in Agbogbloshie, Ghana.The museum provides an online space to view Nagasaka's representative works, including pieces created from discarded electronic components found in Ghanaian slums, as well as series examining the concept of "Sustainable Capitalism."With the implementation of the "$VIVI RWA MARKET," viewers can deepen their understanding of the artworks while acquiring pieces aligned with the artist's philosophy in an appropriate and structured manner.Future DevelopmentsBuilding on this initiative, LEGENDARY HUMANITY plans to:Expand collaborations with masterpieces across different regions and genresStrengthen international networks with artists, collectors, and researchersAdvance technological development for the preservation of cultural assets for future generationsand continue developing as a platform that passes humanity's masterpieces into the future through real-world assets.Media ContactCompany Name: LEGENDARY HUMANITY PTE. LTD.Address: 105 Cecil St, The Octagon 24F-2, Singapore 06953Representative: Takamasa Suzuki, LEGENDARY HUMANITY / VIVI PROJECT Public Relations DeskEmail: info@lhvivi.com Related URL: $VIVI RWA MARKET https://mondo.lhvivi.io Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

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Standard Chartered GBA Business Confidence Indices reveal steady business sentiment amid persistent external uncertainties

29 1 月, 2026

HONG KONG, January 29, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Standard Chartered and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) have jointly released the latest Standard Chartered Greater Bay Area Business Confidence Index (GBAI), which revealed that the business sentiment for most companies in the Greater Bay Area (GBA) remained steady amid persistent external uncertainties in Q4-2025. The GBA Index is released quarterly in January, April, July, and October each year.Following a rebound in the previous quarter, the GBAI indices showed a moderate quarter-on-quarter retreat in the fourth quarter of 2025. This has been seen as the result of diminishing returns from front-loading activities and from a more cautious approach to investment, financing, and capacity utilisation amid ongoing external uncertainties.The “current performance” index for business activity in Q4 retreated to 50.3 from 54.7 in the previous quarter, while the “expectations” index dropped to 51 from 55.7. Despite the drop, both indices remained in expansionary territory, indicating that GBA businesses still maintained a broadly positive outlook.Turning to the sub-indices, a mixed picture emerged for both “current performance” and “expectations” for the quarter overall. More specifically, with regard to “current performance”, the “new orders”, “fixed asset investment” and “profit” sub-indices all fell below the 50 watershed level. This, however, was seen as a correction following the end of the front-loading process in earlier quarters. Subdued growth in loans and fixed-asset investment in the Chinese Mainland also contributed to this slight downward trend.On the contrary, the “expectations” remained relatively positive, with sub-indices for “production/sales”, “new orders” and “profits” all staying in expansionary territory in the fourth quarter last year. Taken together, these upbeat outcomes suggest a strong likelihood that robust demand will persist through the first quarter of 2026 and beyond.In terms of individual GBA city evaluations, Hong Kong's readings were well above the survey average. This confirmed that the city’s economic rebound remained on course at year-end, with the “current performance” sub-index up 5.7 points to 57.9 and the “expectations” reading up 1.8 points to 55.4. Overall, this sustained recovery in growth momentum was attributed to the city’s “professional services” and “retail/wholesale” sectors.Wing Chu, Deputy Director of Research, HKTDC, said: “Following the extension of the trade truce between the US and China, business sentiment in Hong Kong continued to improve, allowing the city to outperform its peer cities across the GBA. This strength stands in contrast to the broader moderation seen in the overall GBA indices amid persistent external uncertainties. This momentum in Hong Kong's recovery is expected to remain intact, supported by buoyant business activity and the professional services sector's solid performance– key factors that underscore the city’s recovery trajectory. The HKTDC will continue to proactively support GBA enterprises in leveraging Hong Kong's professional services to ‘go global’ and capitalise on opportunities in emerging markets, including those in the Middle East.”In order to get a greater understanding of the wider aspirations of GBA businesses, the survey also examined their interest in the expansion into the Middle East. Encouragingly, over half of respondents (54.8%) expressed interest in expanding into the Middle East, with the UAE (53.9%) and Saudi Arabia (53.2%) selected as the top two priority markets.Digging deeper into these findings, of the companies that have already started or are interested in expanding into the Middle East, nearly 60% were engaged in trading/ distribution activity. This was followed by manufacturing (42.7%) and logistics/ storage (28.3%).Despite widespread optimism about emerging opportunities in the Middle East, many GBA businesses were also aware they faced several challenges in ensuring success. Overall, the top three concerns here were: “lack of understanding of local laws and regulations” (50.4%), “opaque local regulatory environment and restrictions on foreign investment” (43.1%) and “cultural and business differences” (42%).Crucially, to help manage such challenges, 99.2% of respondents saw Hong Kong’s world-class services as pivotal to the success of their Middle East expansion plans. Particular emphasis was placed on the decisive contribution of the city’s professional services sector, especially in successfully navigating local regulatory and compliance requirements.Hunter Chan, Economist, Greater China, Standard Chartered, said: “With increasingly complex geopolitical risks, global corporates not only actively diversify their supply chains but also explore new markets in recent years, thereby giving rise to numerous emerging trade corridors. The thematic survey found that the GBA corporates are interested in entering the Middle East, which aligns with Hong Kong Government’s policy focus to set up the ‘GoGlobal Task Force’ to leverage Hong Kong’s advantages as a ‘go global’ platform, and deepen economic ties with the Middle East. The survey also found that almost all respondents indicate that Hong Kong services are needed to help in expansion into the Middle East to address the challenges posed by local regulations and cultural differences. With its advantage in professional services, Hong Kong can further leverage its unique position as a ‘super-connector’, becoming a springboard for enterprises to develop overseas markets.”About the GBAIThe Standard Chartered Greater Bay Area Business Confidence Index (GBAI), jointly presented by Standard Chartered and Hong Kong Trade Development Council, is the first forward-looking quarterly survey in the market that examines business sentiment and synergistic effects in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area ("Greater Bay Area" or "GBA"). The index is computed from the analysis of more than 1,000 responses from GBA companies regarding their overall operations, business environment, and expansion plans. The index includes five sub-indices that indicate business confidence for each industry, including manufacturing & trading, retail & wholesale, financial services, professional services, and innovation & technology. It enables investors and businesses to better understand the current business climate, gauge future performance and formulate their market strategies in the Greater Bay Area. Related materialsStandard Chartered GBA Business Confidence Index Report:https://www.sc.com/hk/gba/gba-index-report/HKTDC Research: https://research.hktdc.com/en/article/MjIzMTk3MzQwOAMedia enquiriesStandard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited, Corporate Affairs DepartmentFlora Chiu, Tel: +852 3843 2285, Email: flora.chiu@sc.com HKTDC Communications & Public Affairs Department:Katy Wong, Tel: +852 2584 4524, Email: katy.ky.wong@hktdc.orgClayton Lauw, Tel:  +852 2584 4472, Email: clayton.y.lauw@hktdc.orgAbout Standard CharteredWe are a leading international banking group, with a presence in 54 of the world’s most dynamic markets. Our purpose is to drive commerce and prosperity through our unique diversity, and our heritage and values are expressed in our brand promise, here for good.Standard Chartered PLC is listed on the London and Hong Kong stock exchanges.The history of Standard Chartered in Hong Kong dates back to 1859. It is currently one of the Hong Kong SAR’s three note-issuing banks. Standard Chartered incorporated its Hong Kong business on 1 July 2004, and now operates as a licensed bank in Hong Kong under the name of Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Standard Chartered PLC.For more stories and expert opinions, please visit Insights at sc.com. Follow Standard Chartered on X, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.About HKTDCThe Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With over 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus.  Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

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Quam Plus Financial Proudly Serves as Gold Sponsor to Capital Markets Forum 2026

29 1 月, 2026

HONG KONG, January 29, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Quam Plus International Financial Limited ("Quam Plus Financial" or the "Group") is delighted to announce the successful conclusion of the "3rd Hong Kong Capital Markets Forum 2026" held at the Grand Hyatt Hong Kong. The Group is honored to be one of the Gold Sponsors of this prestigious event. Dr. Kenneth Lam, CEO of the Group, who also serves as Chairman of the Forum Organizing Committee cum Executive Deputy Chairman of The Chamber of Hong Kong Listed Companies (CHKLC), led a delegation of senior management to attend the forum. Mr. Xu Weigang, Director-General of the Economic Affairs Department of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the HKSAR, and Mr. Paul Chan Mo-Po, GBM, GBS, MH, JP, Financial Secretary of the Government of HKSAR were also in attendance. Together with prominent figures from the capital markets, government, academia, and the financial sector, they engaged in in-depth discussions on further strengthening Hong Kong's economic momentum.The forum was jointly organized by Hong Kong Association of Registered Public Interest Entity Auditors Limited (PIEAA), The Chamber of Hong Kong Listed Companies (CHKLC), The Hong Kong Institute of Directors (HKIoD), and the Association of Hong Kong Capital Market Practitioners Limited (HKCMP), with strong support from key institutions including Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX), the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), and the Accounting and Financial Reporting Council (AFRC).As the global economy enters a new cycle of innovation and transformation, this year's forum, themed "Capturing the Next Growth Momentum” explored how Hong Kong can reinvent itself amid a rapidly changing international financial landscape, rebuild confidence, and transform challenges into powerful drivers of progress.Mr. Paul Chan Mo-Po, GBM, GBS, MH, JP, served as the Guest of Honour and delivered the keynote address. He stated: "In my view, the global environment is shifting in ways that create new and favourable opportunities for Hong Kong. Our challenge is how to seize the moment and deliver tangible outcomes. More specifically, that involves supporting the country's high-quality development; matching the needs of Mainland enterprises going global and the appetite of international investors; and, at the same time, driving Hong Kong's own growth."Dr. Kenneth Lam, in his capacity as Chairman of the Forum Organizing Committee, delivered the opening remarks: "As a vital financial hub connecting China and the world, our mission is to strengthen confidence, deepen integration, and expand diverse growth engines. We must keenly identify the next wave of growth drivers and ensure that markets advance in a balanced manner between flexibility and integrity. Positioned at the core of global transformation, this forum reminds us once again that progress is never accidental—it stems from resolute choices: with innovation as our aspiration, collaboration as our bridge, and conviction as our strength, we can lead Hong Kong forward and open up new chapters."Hong Kong now stands at the heart of global change. Advancing the capital markets requires not only visionary policies and regulation but also active participation and collaboration from all sectors. This year's forum focused on two key themes—digital asset development and capital market structural reform—examining how technological innovation can coexist with trust to drive reforms that build greater market resilience.As a proud Gold Sponsor of this year's forum, Quam Plus Financial looks forward to working hand in hand with all stakeholders, including central government offices in Hong Kong and other parties, to propel Hong Kong and the region toward new achievements. Together, we aim to seize new opportunities, activate new momentum, and march toward a high-quality, sustainable financial future.About Quam Plus International Financial LimitedQuam Plus International Financial Limited (Stock Code: 00952.HK) is a Hong Kong based financial services group which is listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited. The Company was publicly listed in Hong Kong in 1997, it is committed to building a comprehensive, full-licensed integrated financial platform. The core businesses of the Company are brokerage business, interest income business, corporate finance business, asset management business and investments and other businesses. The Company strives to become the ideal partner for both corporate and individual investors in Hong Kong and China. The Company also offers premier one-stop financial services to its clients. The Company continued to provide capital markets services through its representative office or the wholly-owned foreign enterprise in Shenzhen, Shanghai, Shenyang, Ningbo, Beijing, Chengdu, Hangzhou and Xiamen, PRC and through its Global Alliance Partners network and Oaklins International. Visit https://www.quamplus.com/en.For further information, please contact:Quam IR LimitedMandy Lo, Tel: (852) 2217-2753, Email: mandy.lo@quamgroup.comCharlie Chan, Tel: (852) 2217-2504, Email: charlie.chan@quamgroup.com Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

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华富建业金融成为黄金赞助商 第三届香港资本市场论坛2026圆满举行 把握新机遇 激发新动能 共创金融未来

29 1 月, 2026

香港, 2026年1月29日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 华富建业国际金融有限公司（下称「华富建业金融」或「集团」）欣然宣布，「第三届香港资本市场论坛2026」于香港君悦酒店圆满举行。集团非常荣幸成为本次论坛的黄金赞助商之一。公司行政总裁林建兴博士身兼香港资本市场论坛筹委会主席暨香港上市公司商会常务副主席，率领集团多位高级管理层出席盛会。中央人民政府驻香港特别行政区联络办公室经济部部长徐卫刚先生及香港特別行政區政府財政司司長陳茂波先生亦亲临出席，与来自资本市场、政府机构、学术界及金融行业的众多专业人士齐聚一堂，深入探讨如何进一步激发香港经济新动力。本届论坛由香港上市公司商会、香港董事学会及香港上市公司审核师协会有限公司及香港资本市场专业人员协会联合主办，获香港交易所、证券及期货事务监察委员会、会计及财务汇报局等机构大力支持。随着全球经济进入创新与变革的新周期，本届论坛以「瞄准新机遇 启动新引擎」为主题，聚焦香港如何在瞬息万变的国际金融格局中开创新局、重振信心，并将挑战转化为持续进步的强大动力。陈茂波先生担任主礼嘉宾，并在致辞中指出：「全球环境正以新的方式转变，为香港带来崭新而有利的机遇。我们面临的挑战，是如何把握时机，并交付具体而实在的成果。更具体而言，这包括支持国家的高质量发展；衔接内地企业走出去的需求与国际投资者的投资意向，同时推动香港自身的发展。」林建兴博士以论坛筹委会主席身份发表开幕致辞，他表示：「作为连系中国与世界的重要金融枢纽，我们的使命是强化市场信心、深化融合发展、拓展多元增长引擎。我们须准确洞察新一轮增长动能，确保市场在灵活创新与稳健诚信之间实现协调共进。香港正站在全球变革的核心位置，本届论坛再次提醒我们：进步从来不是偶然，而是源于坚定抉择——以创新为志、以协作为桥、以信念为力，方能引领香港持续前行，共创新猷。」当前，香港处于全球变革的核心位置，推动资本市场进步不仅依赖政策与监管的远见，更需各界积极参与及深度协作。本届论坛聚焦数字资产发展及资本市场结构变革两大主题，探讨科技创新如何与市场信任并行，助力改革步伐塑造更强韧性的市场生态。华富建业金融作为本届论坛的黄金赞助商，深感荣幸。集团期望携手社会各界，群策群力，共同推动香港资本市场与区域经济共创辉煌、再谱新章，瞄准新机遇、启动新引擎，迈向高质量、可持续的金融未来。关于华富建业国际金融有限公司华富建业国际金融有限公司(「本公司」，股份代号: 00952.HK)，为香港联合交易所有限公司的主板上市公司，是一家以香港为基地的金融服务机构。本集团于 1997 年在香港上市，致力打造成为全方位，全牌照的综合性金融平台。公司主要业务包括经纪业务、利息收入业务、企业融资业务、资产管理业务和投资及其他业务。本公司致力成为香港及中国企业与个人投资者的理想金融服务伙伴，并为客户提供卓越的一站式财经服务。本公司并透过中国深圳、上海、沈阳、宁波、北京、成都、杭州及厦门的代表处或全资拥有的外资企业，以及透过 Global Alliance Partners 及 Oaklins International 的网络及成员，为客户提供资本市场服务。如有垂询，请联系：华富投资者关系有限公司卢秋玲 (Mandy Lo) 电话：(852) 2217-2753 电邮：mandy.lo@quamgroup.com陈碧虹 (Charlie Chan) 电话：(852) 2217-2504 电邮：charlie.chan@quamgroup.com Copyright 2026 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

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Hong Kong Capital Markets Forum 2026 ‘Capturing Next Growth Momentum’ Concludes Successfully

28 1 月, 2026

HONG KONG, January 28, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – The 3rd Hong Kong Capital Markets Forum, themed “Capturing the Next Growth Momentum,” and jointly organized by Hong Kong Association of Registered Public Interest Entity Auditors Limited (PIEAA), The Chamber of Hong Kong Listed Companies (CHKLC), The Hong Kong Institute of Directors (HKIoD), and the Association of Hong Kong Capital Market Practitioners Limited (HKCMP), was successfully concluded this morning.  Mr Clement Chan, BBS, MH, JP, Chairman of the Forum cum Chairman of PIEAA; Mr. Paul Chan Mo-Po, GBM, GBS, MH, JP, Financial Secretary of the Government of HKSAR, Dr. Kenneth Lam, Chairman of the Forum Organizing Committee cum Executive Deputy Chairman of CHKLC, together with Mr XU Weigang, Director-General, Economic Affairs Department of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the HKSAR, and other distinguished guests, jointly officiated at the forum launching ceremony. The Forum brought together professionals from the capital markets, government institutions, academia, and the financial sector. Together, these great minds discussed the prospects, challenges, and opportunities for the global and Chinese economies in 2026.Under the theme “Capturing the Next Growth Momentum,” the Forum brought together leaders and experts to examine the key forces shaping the future of global finance. Panel discussions focused on the advancement of digital assets and the structural evolution of capital markets, highlighting both tangible progress and emerging opportunities. The keynote address invited participants to reflect on Hong Kong’s unique competitive advantages and the importance of sustaining its relevance within an increasingly interconnected national and international landscape. The event concluded with a lunch session, during which discussions turned to corporate governance and reinforced the enduring importance of integrity, accountability, and foresight as the foundation of sustainable, long-term growth.Mr. Clement Chan said, “2026 marked the third edition of our Forum—a platform established to foster reflection, dialogue, and transformation. We gathered with a shared purpose: to explore how Hong Kong can renew its competitive edge, enhance market sophistication, and capture the next wave of growth momentum amid a rapidly evolving global landscape.“Through candid conversations and thoughtful exchanges, the Forum has sought to inspire fresh perspectives and reinforce the vitality of our capital markets—promoting creativity, inclusiveness, and forward momentum amid technological acceleration and structural change. Guided by professionalism, partnership, and resolve, Hong Kong is well positioned to scale new heights, not only by seizing the next growth opportunity, but by igniting a lasting and self-sustaining momentum for advancement.”Organizers and official guests officiate the opening of the 3rd Hong Kong Capital Markets Forum 2026.From Left to Right:1.Mr. Arnold Ip, Chairman of the Association of Hong Kong Capital Market Practitioners Limited2.Dr Kelvin Wong, Chairman, Securities and Futures Commission3.Mr. Clement Chan, Chairman of the Hong Kong Capital Markets Forum cum Chairman of PIEAA4.Mr. Paul Chan Mo-Po, Financial Secretary of the HKSAR5.Mr XU Weigang, Director-General, Economic Affairs Department of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the HKSAR6.Dr. Kenneth Lam, Chairman, Forum Organizing Committee cum Executive Deputy Chairperson, The Chamber of Hong Kong Listed Companies7.Dr David Sun, Chairman, Accounting and Financial Reporting Council8.Mr. Richard Tsang, Chairman of The Hong Kong Institute of DirectorsDr. Kenneth Lam added, “Emerging sectors driven by technology, sustainability, and cross-border innovation are reshaping our financial ecosystem, with Hong Kong positioned at the heart of this transformation. However, regulatory vision and policy direction alone are not enough. Meaningful progress also depends on the collective engagement of market participants. This is precisely what the Forum aims to foster—a meeting of minds where ideas are translated into action.“As Hong Kong charts its path forward, gatherings such as this Forum remind us that progress is never a matter of chance, but of choice: the choice to innovate with vision, collaborate with purpose, and persevere with conviction. Only by making these choices can we truly seize new opportunities, ignite fresh momentum, and lead Hong Kong into a new chapter of sustainable growth.”Media Enquiries:Strategic Public Relations Group LimitedBrenda Chan/ +852 2114 4396/ brenda.chan@sprg.com.hkKaren Ng/ +852 2114 4978/ karen.ng@sprg.com.hk Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

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Nissin Foods (Hong Kong) Charity Fund Supporting Talents in Food and Nutritional Sciences for the Fourth Consecutive Year

28 1 月, 2026

HONG KONG, January 28, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Nissin Foods (Hong Kong) Charity Fund (“Charity Fund”) announced its continued support for outstanding food and nutritional sciences students from The Chinese University of Hong Kong (“CUHK”) for the fourth consecutive year. The 2025-2026 Nissin Foods Scholarship Presentation Ceremony was held today to award scholarships to 11 undergraduate and postgraduate students who excel in their academic pursuits and aim to become future leaders in their industry.Established by the Charity Fund and CUHK in 2022, the scholarship will cover their full tuition fees for the academic year, and is renewable, subject to annual performance review, with the intent to support the students throughout their study period, so that they can focus on their studies without worrying about financial burdens.The four new awardees for the 2025-2026 academic year are: LING Ching and LO Ka Yin from Bachelor of Science in Food and Nutritional Sciences programme, and WU Tao and ZHUANG Jingru from the PhD programme at CUHK. The seven renewed awardees are LEUNG Hau Man, LO Chun Hei, WONG Siu Yu, LAM Tsz Hang and SHUM Wai Hang from the undergraduate programme, and ZHOU Zhengming and ZHOU Dandan from the PhD programme.Mr. Kiyotaka ANDO, Chairman of Nissin Foods (Hong Kong) Charity Fund, said, "At Nissin Foods, we believe that 'Food-related jobs are sacred professions.' Our commitment to cultivating future leaders in the food and nutrition sector remains strong. By supporting these exceptional students, we strive to develop a new generation of professionals dedicated to improving food quality and promoting a healthy lifestyle. Through our partnership with CUHK, we recognise the power of education in changing lives and strengthening communities. These scholarships are not only about investing in individual futures but also improving the overall well-being of society."Professor Anthony CHAN, Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President of The Chinese University of Hong Kong, expressed his genuine gratitude for the generous support of the Charity Fund to CUHK, said, "CUHK is committed to nurturing students of competence and compassion, instilling in them a deep sense of social responsibility and preparing future leaders to thrive both locally and globally. Through the Nissin Foods Scholarship, students are empowered to follow their dreams, acquire practical skills, and make meaningful contributions to society. Our collaboration has highlighted how industry support can strengthen the mission of CUHK to coach future socially responsible leaders who will serve Hong Kong and the wider world."Mr. LO Chun Hei, on behalf of all the scholarship awardees, thanked the Charity Fund for its generous donation to support CUHK in setting up the scholarship scheme and presented a booklet of appreciation from the 11 awardees to Mr. Kiyotaka ANDO. He said, "Receiving this scholarship has profoundly impacted each of us. This generous support from the charity fund allows us to dedicate ourselves fully to our studies, bringing us closer to our educational and professional dreams. We promise to honor the generosity by pursuing academic excellence with integrity and giving back to our community."PhotoMr. Kiyotaka ANDO, Chairman of Nissin Foods (Hong Kong) Charity Fund (middle right), and Professor Anthony CHAN, Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President of CUHK (middle left), attended the 2025-2026 Nissin Foods Scholarship Presentation Ceremony today.There are 11 scholarship recipients for the 2025-2026 academic year. Four awardees from CUHK’s PhD in Food and Nutritional Sciences programme (front left to right): WU Tao and ZHUANG Jingru (new); ZHOU Zhengming and ZHOU Dandan (renewed). Seven awardees from CUHK’s Bachelor of Science in Food and Nutritional Sciences programme (back left to right) LING Ching and LO Ka Yin (new); LEUNG Hau Man, LO Chun Hei, WONG Siu Yu, LAM Tsz Hang and SHUM Wai Hang (renewed).About Nissin Foods (Hong Kong) Charity FundThe Nissin Foods (Hong Kong) Charity Fund (“Charity Fund”) was set up in September 2020 by way of a trust deed by Nissin Foods Company Limited (Stock code: 1475). The objectives of the Charity Fund are: a) to advance education, teaching, learning, arts, science and academic research; b) to make provision for people in need; and c) to carry out works of a charitable nature that are beneficial to the Hong Kong community.  Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

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日清食品（香港）慈善基金连续四年支持食品及营养科学人才

28 1 月, 2026

香港, 2026年1月28日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 日清食品（香港）慈善基金（「慈善基金」）宣布连续第四年支持香港中文大学（「中大」）修读食品及营养科学的优异学生，并于今天举行2025-2026日清食品奖学金颁奖典礼，向11位本科及研究生颁发奖学金，以表扬他们在学业上追求卓越、立志成为未来行业领袖。慈善基金和中大于2022年设立该奖学金，为获奖学生支付学年的全额学费。奖学金可于年度表现审批后续期，希望能够为合资格学生于整个修业期提供资助，确保他们能够专注学业，无须担心财务负担。2025至2026学年四位新的获奖学生分别为：中大食品及营养科学理学士课程的凌静同学和卢珈言同学，以及正就读博士学位课程的巫涛同学和庄景如同学。获得续期奖学金的七位学生分别是：理学士课程的林祉亨同学、岑惠桁同学、梁巧雯同学、卢进晞同学、王筱渝同学，以及正就读博士学位课程的周正明同学和周丹丹同学。日清食品（香港）慈善基金主席安藤清隆先生表示：「日清食品相信『食为圣职』。我们坚守培养未来食品和营养领域领导者的使命。通过支持优秀学生，致力于培养专注改善食品质量和倡导更健康的生活方式的新一代专业人士。我们深信教育具有改变生活和增强社区的力量，并非常荣幸能与香港中文大学继续携手合作，共同推进此愿景。这些奖学金不仅是对个人未来的投资，更是为增进社会整体福祉贡献力量。」香港中文大学副校长陈德章教授于典礼上向慈善基金表达衷心感谢：「香港中文大学一向以培育德才兼备的学生为己任，致力培养学生的社会责任感，孕育关怀社会、放眼世界的未来领导者。日清食品奖学金为学生提供有力的支持，助其追求理想、掌握实用技能，并以其所学回馈社会。这项合作充分体现业界对中大使命的支持，进一步促进具备社会责任感的人才培训，服务香港及国际社会。」日清食品奖学金生卢进晞同学代表全体奖学金生感谢慈善基金捐资襄助中大设立日清食品奖学金，并致送由11位获奖学生共同制作的感谢册予安藤清隆先生。他表示：「这项奖学金对我们每一位而言皆具有深远意义。承蒙慈善基金的慷慨支持，我们得以专注学业，追求知识，并朝着自己的学习与职业生涯目标稳步向前。我们将秉持诚实守信的精神，追求卓越的学术表现，并以实际行动回馈社会。」图片说明日清食品（香港）慈善基金主席安藤清隆先生（中间右）及中大副校长陈德章教授（中间左）今日出席2025-2026日清食品奖学金颁奖典礼。本学年共有11位得奖学生，今年四名正在就读食品及营养科学博士课程的获奖学生分别为：（前排由左至右）新获奖的巫涛同学和庄景如同学，以及获得续期奖金的周正明同学和周丹丹同学。另外，七名正就读理学士课程的获奖学生分别是：（后排由左至右）新获奖的凌静同学和卢珈言同学，以及获得续期奖金的梁巧雯同学、卢进晞同学、王筱渝同学、林祉亨同学和岑惠桁同学。关于日清食品（香港）慈善基金日清食品（香港）慈善基金（「慈善基金」）于2020年 9月由日清食品有限公司（股份编号： 1475）以信托契约的形式成立。慈善基金致力推动教育、教学、学习、艺术、科学和学术研究、援助有需要人士及进行惠及香港社区的慈善工作。 Copyright 2026 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com