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- TripGiftTripGift Launches Its Next-Generation Global Travel Value PlatformNEW YORK, Sept 8, 2026 - TripGift, the multi-award-winning global Travel Value Platform, today announced the launch of its next-generation platform, expanding how organizations can integrate travel value into customer, partner and employee programs. Building on TripGift's established global travel gifting and redemption capabilities, the platform brings together its eight proprietary travel gift brands, Travel Value API, Purpose-Bound Promotional Vouchers and travel redemption platform. TripGift's market-leading platform enables travel gift cards to be purchased in 103 currencies and redeemed across more than 180 countries, with access to 2.9 million+ travel and lifestyle booking options, including 2.8 million accommodations, 600 airlines, 30,000 mobility locations, 50,000 tours and activities and 65,000 live events. Through specialized booking engines and dynamic packaging, recipients can redeem across flights, stays, car rentals, ground transportation, tours, activities and events, including Event + Hotel and Event + Hotel + Flight packages. Apple Pay and Google Pay, alongside major global payment methods, provide a fast and secure checkout experience. The launch comes as organizations continue to invest in flexible rewards and travel incentives. According to the Incentive Research Foundation's 2026 research, nearly 70% of North American organizations and just under 60% of European organizations anticipate increased gift card use in 2026, while 75% of incentive travel buyers expect budgets to match or outpace inflation. TripGift's Purpose-Bound Promotional Vouchers enable organizations to issue programmable travel value configured for specific destinations, travel categories, brands or experiences. Through the Travel Value API, organizations can integrate travel value directly into reward, incentive, loyalty and promotional programs. Built around an API-first architecture, TripGift enables financial institutions, loyalty providers, insurers, retailers, employers, airlines, tourism organizations and global brands to deploy travel value at scale. "This represents the biggest evolution in TripGift's history," said Cary George, Founder and CEO of TripGift. "We have built on our foundations in global travel gifting to create a next-generation platform that brings together gift cards, rewards, incentives, promotional value and travel redemption. It gives our partners greater flexibility in how they use travel and experiences to engage, incentivize and reward their customers, employees and communities around the world. "Our ambition is to continue redefining how travel value is created, gifted and redeemed globally. Our mission remains simple: to make travel the world's favourite gift by making it easier to gift, reward, distribute and experience travel anywhere in the world." About TripGift® TripGift is a multi-award-winning global closed-loop Travel Value Platform spanning eight travel gift brands and providing Travel Value APIs, Purpose-Bound Promotional Vouchers and travel redemption marketplaces across 103 currencies and more than 180 countries. Contact Information Cary George CEO [email protected] SOURCE: TripGift
- TripGiftTripGift 推出新一代全球旅遊價值平台紐約市，紐約州, 2026年9月8日 - 屢獲殊榮的全球旅遊價值平台 TripGift 今日宣布推出其新一代平台，拓展了企業將旅遊價值整合至客戶、合作夥伴及員工計畫的應用方式。 該平台以 TripGift 成熟的全球旅遊禮品與兌換能力為基礎，整合了其八個專屬旅遊禮品品牌、Travel Value API、目的導向促銷券以及旅遊兌換平台。 TripGift 市場領先的平台支援以 103 種貨幣購買旅遊禮品卡，並可在 180 多個國家兌換，提供超過 290 萬項旅遊與生活風格預訂選項，包括 280 萬間住宿、600 家航空公司、3 萬個交通服務據點、5 萬項旅遊行程與活動，以及 6.5 萬場現場活動。 透過專業的預訂引擎與動態套裝方案，收禮者可靈活兌換航班、住宿、租車、地面交通、旅遊行程、活動及現場活動，包括「活動＋飯店」及「活動＋飯店＋航班」等套裝方案。Apple Pay 與 Google Pay 搭配全球主要支付方式，提供快速且安全的結帳體驗。 此次推出正值各組織持續投資於彈性獎勵與旅遊激勵措施之際。根據激勵研究基金會（Incentive Research Foundation）的 2026 年研究報告，近 70% 的北美組織與略低於 60% 的歐洲組織預期 2026 年禮品卡使用量將增加，而 75% 的激勵旅遊採購者預期相關預算將與通膨持平或超越通膨。 TripGift 的「目的導向促銷禮券」讓企業能夠發行可程式化的旅遊價值，並針對特定目的地、旅遊類別、品牌或體驗進行設定。透過「旅遊價值 API」，企業可將旅遊價值直接整合至獎勵、激勵、忠誠度及促銷計畫中。 TripGift 基於「API 優先」架構打造，使金融機構、忠誠度服務供應商、保險公司、零售商、雇主、航空公司、旅遊組織及全球品牌能夠大規模部署旅遊價值。 「這代表著 TripGift 歷史上最重大的演進，」TripGift 創辦人暨執行長 Cary George 表示。 「我們以全球旅遊禮品業務為基礎，打造出一個整合禮品卡、獎勵、激勵、促銷價值及旅遊兌換功能的次世代平台。這讓我們的合作夥伴能更靈活地運用旅遊與體驗，來與全球的客戶、員工及社群互動、提供激勵並給予獎勵。 「我們的目標是持續重新定義全球旅遊價值的創造、贈送與兌換方式。我們的使命始終簡單明瞭：透過讓贈送、獎勵、分發及體驗全球各地的旅遊變得更輕鬆，使旅遊成為全世界最受歡迎的禮物。」 關於 TripGift® TripGift 是一個屢獲殊榮的全球閉環旅遊價值平台，涵蓋八個旅遊禮品品牌，並提供旅遊價值 API、指定用途促銷禮券以及旅遊兌換市場，服務範圍遍及 103 種貨幣及超過 180 個國家。 聯絡資訊 Cary George 執行長 [email protected] 消息來源：TripGift
- TripGift 推出新一代全球旅行价值平台纽约市，纽约州, 2026年9月8日 - (亚太商讯) - 屡获殊荣的全球旅行价值平台 TripGift 今日宣布推出其新一代平台，进一步拓展了企业将旅行价值融入客户、合作伙伴及员工计划的途径。 该平台在TripGift已建立的全球旅行礼品赠送和兑换能力基础上，整合了其八个自有旅行礼品品牌、Travel Value API、定向促销券以及旅行兑换平台。 TripGift 这款市场领先的平台支持以 103 种货币购买旅行礼品卡，并在 180 多个国家/地区兑换，提供 290 多万种旅行和生活方式预订选项，包括 280 万家住宿、600 家航空公司、3 万个交通服务点、5 万个旅游和活动以及 6.5 万场现场活动。 通过专业的预订引擎和动态套餐组合，收礼人可灵活兑换机票、住宿、租车、地面交通、旅游、活动及现场活动，包括“活动+酒店”和“活动+酒店+机票”等套餐。Apple Pay和Google Pay，以及全球主要支付方式，共同提供快速且安全的结算体验。 此次推出正值各组织持续投资于灵活奖励和差旅激励之际。根据激励研究基金会（Incentive Research Foundation）的2026年研究报告，近70%的北美组织和略低于60%的欧洲组织预计2026年礼品卡使用量将增加，而75%的激励旅行采购方预计预算将与通胀持平或超过通胀。 TripGift的“定向促销券”使企业能够发放可编程的旅行价值，并针对特定目的地、旅行类别、品牌或体验进行配置。通过“旅行价值API”，企业可将旅行价值直接整合到奖励、激励、忠诚度及促销计划中。 TripGift基于“API优先”架构构建，使金融机构、忠诚度服务提供商、保险公司、零售商、雇主、航空公司、旅游组织及全球品牌能够大规模部署旅行价值。 “这是 TripGift 历史上最重大的变革，”TripGift 创始人兼首席执行官卡里·乔治（Cary George）表示。 “我们以全球旅行礼品业务为基础，打造了一个集礼品卡、奖励、激励、促销价值和旅行兑换于一体的下一代平台。它让我们的合作伙伴能够更灵活地利用旅行和体验，与全球的客户、员工及社区互动、激励并给予奖励。 “我们的目标是继续重新定义全球范围内旅行价值的创造、赠送和兑换方式。我们的使命始终如一：通过让赠送、奖励、分发和体验全球各地的旅行变得更加便捷，使旅行成为全世界最受欢迎的礼物。” 关于 TripGift® TripGift 是一个屡获殊荣的全球闭环旅行价值平台，旗下拥有八个旅行礼品品牌，提供旅行价值 API、定向促销券以及覆盖 103 种货币和 180 多个国家的旅行兑换市场。 联系方式 Cary George 首席执行官 [email protected] 来源：TripGift Copyright 2026 亚太商讯. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
- American Wave Machines, Inc.A New Force in the Surf Park EconomySOLANA BEACH, CA, Sept 8, 2026 - American Wave Machines is pleased to announce the formation of Eastern Swell Dynamics, a new joint venture established with China Tourism Group to support the growth of PerfectSwell® surf pools across China. The new company will serve as the official licensed platform for PerfectSwell® projects in the region, bringing together AWM's proven surf technology with CTG's deep tourism infrastructure, development capabilities, market access and longstanding presence across Greater China. Riyue Bay Surf Resort powered by PerfectSwell® surf technology China Tourism Group is one of the most significant tourism enterprises in China, with a history dating back more than a century and a business network spanning mainland China, and international markets. Its platform includes travel services, scenic destinations, hotels, duty free retail, tourism transportation, real estate, cultural tourism and related destination businesses. CTG's development of Riyue Bay Surf Resort, anchored by PerfectSwell® surf technology, offers an early signal of what this partnership is designed to scale: destination experiences driven by surf. "The formation of Eastern Swell Dynamics reflects the next phase of PerfectSwell® growth," said AWM Founder Bruce McFarland. "AWM brings the surf technology, enthusiasm for the sport and surf park experience. CTG brings extraordinary regional capability, destination development experience and institutional reach. Together, we believe the joint venture is positioned to support a new generation of surf park projects." The launch comes as PerfectSwell® Surf Parks continue to emerge as powerful destination anchors, hospitality drivers and next generation recreational assets. Through Eastern Swell Dynamics, AWM and CTG intend to create a focused regional platform for long term market development, localized project support and premium surf experiences. "Riyue Bay Surf Resort has already demonstrated the appeal of high-performance PerfectSwell® surf within a destination experience developed by CTG," said Wei Li, CFO of CTG Investments. "Through Eastern Swell Dynamics, we look forward to building on that success and supporting the development of new PerfectSwell® surf destinations across China." About American Wave Machines American Wave Machines, Inc. is the inventor and developer of PerfectSwell® Surf Technology, the patented surf platform powering world-class surf destinations across real estate, hospitality, private club, resort, and commercial surf markets. PerfectSwell® helped pioneer the modern surf park category by delivering the wave surfers want: authentic, repeatable, high-performance surf with the variety, progression, and quality required to drive long-term demand. As the inventor of sequence-based pneumatic surf technology, AWM has built a deeply protected platform backed by over 50 patents worldwide, extensive operating data, and proven destination performance. PerfectSwell® innovations including Split Peaks, A-Frames, Peeling Waves, Air Sections, Barrels, Infinite Ocean, and other signature wave and design capabilities are supported by AWM's robust intellectual property portfolio. Contact: Jane McFarland [email protected] SOURCE: American Wave Machines, Inc.
- Verisk Analytics, Inc.Unmasking Fraud: Verisk Releases Fraud Discovery, connecting intelligence, analytics and investigations in one powerful fraud platformCompanies: Verisk AnalyticsThe platform combines advanced detection, investigation and management capabilities into a single modular solution, helping insurers detect, investigate and disrupt fraud with tools tailored to their unique risk profiles.
- Crealights and GlobalFoundries Deepen Global Strategic PartnershipHONGKONG/BEIJING, Sept 8, 2026 - September 7, 2026, Crealights (01191.HK) today officially announced a landmark partnership, establishing a long-term, in-depth strategic collaboration with GlobalFoundries (NASDAQ: GFS, "GF"), a leading global semiconductor manufacturer. Leveraging GF's industry-leading silicon photonics technology, Crealights will vigorously advance the engineering deployment and mass production of its 6.4T NPO (Near-Package Optics) products, accelerating the industrialization of next-generation AI silicon photonic interconnect technologies. This strategic move will empower Crealights to consolidate its domestic market position while continuously expanding its footprint in North America and its global business landscape, marking a new phase in the company's global commercialization journey. Currently, global AI computing clusters are rapidly evolving from horizontal scaling (Scale-out) to vertical scaling (Scale-up). Facing the extreme demands of 10,000-card-scale hyperscale data centers for bandwidth density, power efficiency, and latency, Near-Package Optics (NPO) and Co-Packaged Optics (CPO) have emerged as mainstream solutions to overcome next-generation AI interconnect bottlenecks. By integrating and packaging the optical engine directly adjacent to the compute chip, these technologies significantly shorten the optoelectronic signal transmission path. Backed by its comprehensive and mature full-stack silicon photonic technology moat in both NPO and CPO, Crealights has taken the lead in launching 3.2T and 6.4T NPO optical engine products, demonstrating a robust technological advantage in next-generation high-speed AI interconnects. To comprehensively solidify the technological foundation for high-density optical interconnects in next-generation AI systems, Crealights has entered into a deep partnership with GlobalFoundries (GF). By deeply integrating GF's silicon photonics platform with SCALE™ Co-Packaged Optics (CPO) solutions, Crealights continues to build a comprehensive advantage integrating photonic integration, high-performance RF CMOS, advanced optical devices, and fiber optic connectivity. Currently, Crealights is collaborating with GF to establish a broad ecosystem of partners spanning design, packaging, connectivity, and system layers, fully supporting the deployment and implementation of diverse next-generation optical architectures. Meanwhile, leveraging GF’s scalable global manufacturing footprint and proven high-volume production capabilities, Crealights has established a "dual-track" global manufacturing system that operates in parallel both domestically and internationally. Through the efficient synergy of capacity at home and abroad, this strong alliance has not only significantly shortened the R&D cycle for next-generation optical interconnect products, but also achieved end-to-end integration across the entire chain—from local chip design to scaled delivery for customers in North America and worldwide. Together, they are paving a clear path from technology development to large-scale commercialization, effectively addressing the increasingly urgent demand for optical connectivity in AI computing clusters and hyperscale data centers. A spokesperson for Crealights stated: "Having consolidated our position in the domestic AI computing infrastructure market, Crealights is now driving its global expansion with core NPO and CPO technologies. Adding GF's global manufacturing network and silicon photonics process technology to our current silicon photonics ecosystem ensures a stable supply of next-generation silicon photonic products and completes the commercial closed-loop from local R&D to global delivery, continuously providing core interconnect solutions for large-scale AI computing clusters worldwide." Thomas Barber, Vice President of Communications Infrastructure and Data Center End Markets at GlobalFoundries, commented: "Crealights' comprehensive full-stack silicon photonic design capabilities are highly aligned with GF's strengths in scaled wafer manufacturing. Through global capacity synergy and advanced packaging technology empowerment, both parties will drive the large-scale market deployment of Crealights' products in North America and globally, jointly promoting the widespread application of silicon photonic technology in global AI computing infrastructure." Looking ahead, Crealights will continue to deepen their collaboration with GF across three key areas: joint R&D of cutting-edge technologies, global manufacturing capacity synergy, and the industrialization of NPO and CPO, as well as the co-building of the industry ecosystem. This will drive the global scaled deployment of silicon photonic solutions, unlocking more technological possibilities for AI-driven diverse application scenarios. About Crealights Crealights is a globally leading provider of AI silicon photonic interconnect solutions, dedicated to delivering high-speed, low-power optical interconnect products for AI data centers and hyperscale computing clusters. The company possesses end-to-end technical capabilities spanning silicon photonic chip design, wafer testing, and optical module manufacturing. Its core product portfolio covers 400G, 800G and 1.6T optical modules, Active Optical Cables (AOC), as well as NPO and CPO optical engines. Backed by its deep domestic industry foundation and global capacity layout, Crealights has become a key player in global AI computing interconnects.For more information, visit www.crealights.com. About GlobalFoundries GlobalFoundries (GF) is a leading manufacturer of essential semiconductors, enabling AI at scale from the cloud to the physical world. Through deep partnerships with customers, GF delivers differentiated, power-efficient and high-performance solutions for automotive, aerospace and defense, data center, smart mobile devices, internet of things and other high-growth markets. With global manufacturing operations across the U.S., Europe and Asia, GF is a trusted and holistic technology partner for customers around the world. GF’s talented, global team remains focused every day on security, longevity and sustainability. For more information, please follow the WeChat Official Account: GLOBALFOUNDRIES_CN. 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- AutolivAutoliv Advances Vehicle Safety Through Virtual TestingAutoliv, Inc. (NYSE: ALV) (SSE: ALIVsdb), the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems, is advancing the development of virtual testing through its Human Body Model (HBM) Safety Suite. The platform is designed to support the development of...
- The Hong Kong Shopping Festival achieved success in the Chinese Mainland with over 115 million viewsHONG KONG, Sept 8, 2026 - The third Hong Kong Shopping Festival (Chinese Mainland), organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) with the full support of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, concluded successfully after receiving an enthusiastic response. The event generated more than 115 million total views across all online platforms, representing a 15% increase compared to last year. Following the success of the Chinese Mainland edition, the Hong Kong Shopping Festival will be held, for the first time, on e-commerce platforms in Malaysia and Singapore from 21 to 27 September. The third Hong Kong Shopping Festival concluded successfully in August 2026, generating more than 115 million total views across all online platforms. As the flagship event of the HKTDC’s year-round E-commerce Express, the theme of the third Hong Kong Shopping Festival is “Hong Kong Highlights, One Click Away”. The Chinese Mainland version was held from 1 to 20 August and featured more than 280 brands and 600 products. Consumers enjoyed a wide range of exclusive discounts alongside live-stream sales events on Douyin, JD.com and Taobao. A series of marketing campaigns on Xiaohongshu and WeChat further enhanced Hong Kong companies’ digital marketing capabilities and brand visibility, helping them to capture opportunities in the Chinese Mainland market. The third Hong Kong Shopping Festival also offered comprehensive support measures, including one-on-one professional advisory services and Chinese Mainland e-commerce training programmes, helping enterprises progress from learning e-commerce to excelling in e-commerce. Algernon Yau, Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development of the HKSAR, said: “Participating brands of the Hong Kong Shopping Festival (Chinese Mainland) have reported positive sales performance. The Government will continue to support Hong Kong enterprises to develop e-commerce through flexible funding support, capacity building, training and promotion assistance, etc., with a view to assisting Hong Kong enterprises in strengthening their market competitiveness and seizing new opportunities brought by cross-border e-commerce. This year, the Hong Kong Shopping Festival is expanding into the ASEAN region for the first time, facilitating Hong Kong enterprises to tap into another enormous e-commerce market. I look forward to seeing the participating brands seize this opportunity to enhance their brand awareness and showcase the advantages of Hong Kong products in the region.” Jacky Chung, Associate Executive Director of HKTDC, said: “This year’s Hong Kong Shopping Festival (Chinese Mainland) built on the momentum of the previous two years and received an enthusiastic response from consumers in the Chinese Mainland. The strong reception once again demonstrates that Hong Kong brands and products are widely associated with trust and quality. The event also helps make high-quality Hong Kong products more visible, accessible and readily available through suitable sales channels. Jacky Chung, Associate Executive Director of HKTDC, said that this year's Hong Kong Shopping Festival received an enthusiastic response from consumers in the Chinese Mainland. The strong reception once again demonstrates that Hong Kong brands and products are widely associated with trust and quality. HKTDC has long been committed to creating diverse business platforms for Hong Kong companies. Building on its extensive promotional experience in the Mainland market, HKTDC is expanding into new markets this year. The Hong Kong Shopping Festival (ASEAN), to be held in September, will focus on Malaysia and Singapore. This expansion will lay a solid foundation for Hong Kong businesses seeking to enter and develop their presence in the ASEAN region.” Diversified E-commerce promotion helps Hong Kong businesses expand in Chinese Mainland market Discount Month and Live-stream e-commerce continued to be the core components of this year’s Hong Kong Shopping Festival (Chinese Mainland). In addition to dedicated campaign pages on Douyin, JD.com and Taobao, HKTDC launched an upgraded official Hong Kong Shopping Festival website. The website features profiles of participating brands, product offers, live-stream schedules and other event highlights, providing consumers with a one-stop platform to discover and purchase participating products. Throughout the event, the campaign’s visibility and the online presence of participating Hong Kong merchants were enhanced through platform promotions, advertising campaigns and a range of online and offline marketing activities. Live-streaming is a mainstream promotional model in the Chinese Mainland e-commerce market. This year, the event arranged more than 30 live-streaming sessions for around 90 brands, featuring dedicated sessions hosted by renowned KOLs such as Li Jiaqi and Lin Yilin, TVB Select (Hong Kong Premium Collection) and JD International Live-Streaming, among others. The live-streaming sessions attracted over 10 million views in total. A new “Behind-the-Brand” origin-tracing live-stream series brought live-streaming teams from the Chinese Mainland to Hong Kong, taking consumers on immersive tours of participating brands’ factories and retail stores, offering deeper insights into their production processes, brand stories and product features, and sharing their experiences with viewers during the live-streams. This helps consumers develop a fuller understanding of Hong Kong brands, enhance brand exposure, and strengthen consumer confidence. The Hong Kong Shopping Festival arranged over 30 live-streaming sessions for around 90 brands, featuring top influencers like Li Jiaqi, Lin Yilin, TVB Select (Hong Kong Premium Collection) and JD International Live-Streaming, alongside the new 'Behind-the-Brand' origin-tracing series. The campaign was a major success, drawing more than 10 million views. Wai Yuen Tong, a health supplement brand that participated in the "Behind-the-Brand" origin-tracing live-stream series, noted that the sessions significantly boosted consumer interest in both the brand and its products. During the event, sales on its Tmall flagship store increased by five times compared with the same period last year, demonstrating how the “Behind-the-Brand” live-stream series can bring brands closer to consumers through a more interactive and authentic format. Vivian Tang, Executive Director of Wai Yuen Tong, said: "The ‘Behind-the-Brand’ live-streams gave us a valuable opportunity to share our brand story, production processes, and ingredient selection standards directly with consumers. This allows consumers to understand our brand and products, helping to build greater trust. At the same time, the live-streams also serve as an effective way to generate interest and traffic for subsequent e-commerce broadcasts. This experience has further enhanced our understanding of how live-streaming and e-commerce channels can be leveraged to reach consumers in the Mainland market. Looking ahead, we will continue to develop origin-tracing content and combine it with e-commerce initiatives to further deepen our presence in the Mainland market." Social enterprise Hello Cocoa has entered the Mainland market for the first time this year. Since joining the Design Gallery Flagship Store on JD International in July, the company has also participated in the Hong Kong Shopping Festival (Chinese Mainland). Through live-streaming sessions featuring its products and brand philosophy, complemented by promotion via WeChat communities, Hello Cocoa strengthened engagement with Mainland consumers and achieved more than 200,000 brand impressions, with results surpassing expectations. Hello Cocoa employs staff with special educational needs (SEN) to produce and sell handcrafted chocolates. Its vegan crispy has been particularly well-received by consumers. Louie Lu, Founder & C.E.O. of Hello Cocoa, said: “Through our participation with the HKTDC's Design Gallery and the Hong Kong Shopping Festival, we have successfully reached Mainland consumers and gained valuable insights into live-stream e-commerce and cross-border sales models. Looking ahead, we will also participate in the Hong Kong Shopping Festival (ASEAN) to further expand our presence in the cross-border e-commerce market.” Promoting deep participation among Hong Kong businesses to effectively strengthen their e-commerce operations To help participating brands identify the most effective e-commerce strategies, this year’s Hong Kong Shopping Festival encouraged Hong Kong businesses to capitalise on the event’s promotional momentum. By fostering in-house live-streaming and “content seeding”, brands were able to gradually develop their own marketing expertise. Beyond offering publicity to participating brands, the event provided promotional copywriting and creative visuals for the companies to amplify the reach across their own e-commerce platforms and social media channels. As a third time participant in the Hong Kong Shopping Festival, well-known beverage brand Hung Fook Tong took full advantage of this year’s event through exclusive discounts, live-streams, and social media seeding. Two of its products, Imperatae Cane Drink and Salted Mandarin Drink, were selected by renowned influencer Li Jiaqi for a live-stream session, resulting in sales doubling compared to the same period last year. Audrey Poon, General Manager of Hung Fook Tong, said: “Our continued participation in the Hong Kong Shopping Festival has enabled more Mainland consumers to become familiar with our brand, while gradually building their trust and affinity towards it. As a result, our brand has established a stronger and more reliable image. The Hong Kong Shopping Festival has also provided significant support for our expansion into the Mainland market and strengthened our e-commerce capabilities, including marketing and promotional activities, cross-border logistics, and collaborations with key opinion leaders." Startup personal care brand Eco.Babe participated in the Hong Kong Shopping Festival’s live-streaming sessions for the first time this year. By showcasing its products through live-streaming sessions highlighting key features, usage instructions and application scenarios, the brand successfully drove sales growth, with sales of its insect repellent increasing by more than 50% year-on-year. Eco.babe joined the cross-border e-commerce platform of the HKTDC's Design Gallery on JD International last year and launched its official Xiaohongshu account to actively build experience in the Mainland market. Wesley Leung, Managing Director of Eco.babe, said, “By participating in the Hong Kong Shopping Festival (Chinese Mainland) and leveraging various promotional channels, including live-streaming and social media, we have been able to gather valuable consumer feedback and sales data. This has enabled us to gain a deeper understanding of Mainland consumers’ needs and purchasing habits, while providing practical experience that will support the optimisation of our product portfolio, market positioning, pricing strategy and e-commerce operations in the future.” The new designer toys category leverages social media to effectively engage a younger demographic To capture the youth market, this year’s Hong Kong Shopping Festival collaborated with renowned artists Moon Lau and Kalok Chow, alongside a network of social media influencers, for a series of promotions. The topics surrounding the Hong Kong Shopping Festival generated over 60 million views across Douyin, Xiaohongshu, WeChat, and Weibo, marking a 20% year-on-year increase. The debut of a designer toys category also opened doors for local brands to connect with young consumers in the Chinese Mainland. Natural Made, which leveraged last year’s event to enter the Chinese Mainland market, returned this year to launch its original IP “Poru-Poru”. The campaign was a resounding success, with performance metrics far exceeding previous results. Notably, brand exposure and product save rates on its Taobao store both saw a 2.5-fold increase. Natural Made attributed this growth to the event’s targeted, category-based promotion and the HKTDC’s comprehensive support. Kenneth Lee, the company’s Marketing Lead, said: “The HKTDC’s Chinese Mainland E-commerce Training Programmes were highly pertinent, offering practical insights into the latest platform algorithms and AI tools. The programme empowered our team to sharpen our digital marketing skills and stay ahead of industry trends, serving as a vital resource for our sustained growth in the Mainland e-commerce sector.” The inaugural Hong Kong Shopping Festival (ASEAN) will launch in September The Hong Kong Shopping Festival will make its debut in Malaysia and Singapore this month. Through multi-channel promotional campaigns, the event will raise the profile of Hong Kong brands and products while providing participating companies with first-hand exposure to the operation of local e-commerce markets, enabling them to gain a deeper understanding of the regional e-commerce ecosystem and strengthening the foundation for future expansion across ASEAN. An official website will be launched for the ASEAN version, while cooperating with two leading e-commerce platforms in Singapore and Malaysia - namely Shopee and Lazada respectively - to open a special campaign page for the event, showcasing over 350 featured products together with exclusive promotional offers. To further support Hong Kong businesses that have yet to establish a presence on e-commerce platforms in Malaysia and Singapore, the event will introduce a limited-time online store, providing a convenient channel for merchants to list and promote their products. The initiative will enable companies to test market response, gain practical experience and seize new business opportunities in the ASEAN market. The HKSAR Government provides full support to the Hong Kong Shopping Festival. Paul Chan, Financial Secretary of the HKSAR Government, filmed a promotional video. The inaugural Hong Kong Shopping Festival (ASEAN) will make its debut this month, running from 21 to 27 September on e-commerce platforms in Malaysia and Singapore. Hong Kong Shopping Festival (ASEAN): http://hkshoppingfestival-asean.hktdc.com Photo Download: https://bit.ly/4gFDlqv Media enquiries Yuan Tung Financial Relations: Louise Song Tel: (852) 3428 5691 Email: [email protected] Tiffany Leung Tel: (852) 3428 2361 Email: [email protected] HKTDC’s Communications & Public Affairs Department:Katy Wong Tel: (852) 2584 4524 Email: [email protected] Cheung Tel: (852) 2584 4272 Email: [email protected] HKTDC Media Room: http://mediaroom.hktdc.com About HKTDC The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) celebrates its 60th anniversary this year. The HKTDC is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With over 50 offices globally, including 13 in the Chinese Mainland, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via trade publications, research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus.
- Crealights and GlobalFoundries Deepen Global Strategic PartnershipHONGKONG/BEIJING, Sept 8, 2026 - September 7, 2026, Crealights (01191.HK) today officially announced a landmark partnership, establishing a long-term, in-depth strategic collaboration with GlobalFoundries (NASDAQ: GFS, "GF"), a leading global semiconductor manufacturer. Leveraging GF's industry-leading silicon photonics technology, Crealights will vigorously advance the engineering deployment and mass production of its 6.4T NPO (Near-Package Optics) products, accelerating the industrialization of next-generation AI silicon photonic interconnect technologies. This strategic move will empower Crealights to consolidate its domestic market position while continuously expanding its footprint in North America and its global business landscape, marking a new phase in the company's global commercialization journey. Currently, global AI computing clusters are rapidly evolving from horizontal scaling (Scale-out) to vertical scaling (Scale-up). Facing the extreme demands of 10,000-card-scale hyperscale data centers for bandwidth density, power efficiency, and latency, Near-Package Optics (NPO) and Co-Packaged Optics (CPO) have emerged as mainstream solutions to overcome next-generation AI interconnect bottlenecks. By integrating and packaging the optical engine directly adjacent to the compute chip, these technologies significantly shorten the optoelectronic signal transmission path. Backed by its comprehensive and mature full-stack silicon photonic technology moat in both NPO and CPO, Crealights has taken the lead in launching 3.2T and 6.4T NPO optical engine products, demonstrating a robust technological advantage in next-generation high-speed AI interconnects. To comprehensively solidify the technological foundation for high-density optical interconnects in next-generation AI systems, Crealights has entered into a deep partnership with GlobalFoundries (GF). By deeply integrating GF's silicon photonics platform with SCALE™ Co-Packaged Optics (CPO) solutions, Crealights continues to build a comprehensive advantage integrating photonic integration, high-performance RF CMOS, advanced optical devices, and fiber optic connectivity. Currently, Crealights is collaborating with GF to establish a broad ecosystem of partners spanning design, packaging, connectivity, and system layers, fully supporting the deployment and implementation of diverse next-generation optical architectures. Meanwhile, leveraging GF’s scalable global manufacturing footprint and proven high-volume production capabilities, Crealights has established a "dual-track" global manufacturing system that operates in parallel both domestically and internationally. Through the efficient synergy of capacity at home and abroad, this strong alliance has not only significantly shortened the R&D cycle for next-generation optical interconnect products, but also achieved end-to-end integration across the entire chain—from local chip design to scaled delivery for customers in North America and worldwide. Together, they are paving a clear path from technology development to large-scale commercialization, effectively addressing the increasingly urgent demand for optical connectivity in AI computing clusters and hyperscale data centers. A spokesperson for Crealights stated: "Having consolidated our position in the domestic AI computing infrastructure market, Crealights is now driving its global expansion with core NPO and CPO technologies. Adding GF's global manufacturing network and silicon photonics process technology to our current silicon photonics ecosystem ensures a stable supply of next-generation silicon photonic products and completes the commercial closed-loop from local R&D to global delivery, continuously providing core interconnect solutions for large-scale AI computing clusters worldwide." Thomas Barber, Vice President of Communications Infrastructure and Data Center End Markets at GlobalFoundries, commented: "Crealights' comprehensive full-stack silicon photonic design capabilities are highly aligned with GF's strengths in scaled wafer manufacturing. Through global capacity synergy and advanced packaging technology empowerment, both parties will drive the large-scale market deployment of Crealights' products in North America and globally, jointly promoting the widespread application of silicon photonic technology in global AI computing infrastructure." Looking ahead, Crealights will continue to deepen their collaboration with GF across three key areas: joint R&D of cutting-edge technologies, global manufacturing capacity synergy, and the industrialization of NPO and CPO, as well as the co-building of the industry ecosystem. This will drive the global scaled deployment of silicon photonic solutions, unlocking more technological possibilities for AI-driven diverse application scenarios. About Crealights Crealights is a globally leading provider of AI silicon photonic interconnect solutions, dedicated to delivering high-speed, low-power optical interconnect products for AI data centers and hyperscale computing clusters. The company possesses end-to-end technical capabilities spanning silicon photonic chip design, wafer testing, and optical module manufacturing. Its core product portfolio covers 400G, 800G and 1.6T optical modules, Active Optical Cables (AOC), as well as NPO and CPO optical engines. Backed by its deep domestic industry foundation and global capacity layout, Crealights has become a key player in global AI computing interconnects.For more information, visit www.crealights.com. About GlobalFoundries GlobalFoundries (GF) is a leading manufacturer of essential semiconductors, enabling AI at scale from the cloud to the physical world. Through deep partnerships with customers, GF delivers differentiated, power-efficient and high-performance solutions for automotive, aerospace and defense, data center, smart mobile devices, internet of things and other high-growth markets. With global manufacturing operations across the U.S., Europe and Asia, GF is a trusted and holistic technology partner for customers around the world. GF’s talented, global team remains focused every day on security, longevity and sustainability. For more information, please follow the WeChat Official Account: GLOBALFOUNDRIES_CN. Media Contact Ms. Claire Zhang TEL: (852) 5427 3696 E-mail: [email protected]
- The 43rd Hong Kong Watch & Clock Design Competition results announcedHONG KONG, Sep 8, 2026 - The 45th Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair and the 14th Salon de TIME, jointly organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), Hong Kong Watch Manufacturers Association Limited, and The Federation of Hong Kong Watch Trades & Industries Limited, concluded their physical exhibitions on 5 September, attracting over 17,000 trade buyers from 115 countries and regions. Meanwhile, the results of the 43rd Hong Kong Watch & Clock Design Competition, also jointly organised by HKTDC, The Hong Kong Watch Manufacturers Association Ltd., and The Federation of Hong Kong Watch Trades & Industries Ltd., have been announced. The fair showcased all winning and shortlisted entries, and an award presentation ceremony was held on the event stage. Since its inception, the Hong Kong Watch & Clock Design Competition has aimed to raise the design standards and quality of Hong Kong watches and clocks, encourage innovative and creative ideas, enrich the fair's content, and promote sales of Hong Kong-made timepieces in both local and overseas markets. This year's competition featured an Open Group and a Student Group, with the themes 'Transcending Time' and 'Contours of the Breeze' respectively. The theme 'Transcending Time' invited participants to translate sensory languages such as visual, auditory, and tactile experiences into design elements, creating an abstract, transcendent realm that breaks through the boundaries of time. Under the theme 'Contours of the Breeze', participants were encouraged to capture the movement and flow of wind through watch design, reflecting the limitless possibilities encountered in life's journey. The competition received an enthusiastic response, attracting 130 entries. The judging panel comprised eight representatives from the watch and clock industry, together with celebrity guest judge Joey Thye, who jointly selected the Champion, First Runner-up, Second Runner-up, and Merit Award winners in both categories. The 43rd Hong Kong Watch & Clock Design Competition featured Open Group and Student Group category winners. Celebrity guest judge Joey Thye attended the award ceremony. Craftsmanship meets creativity to reimagine the concept of time The Champion of the Open Group, Tectonic Indeterminacy, was designed by Chan Pak Hei and Yang Tianxu and sponsored by Golden Hawk Manufactory Ltd. Inspired by the organic geometric form of pebbles, the design was shaped through a rigorous process of subtraction. Angled geometric facets were carved from a solid form, transforming the dial into a tangible representation of time, while a sculpted void seamlessly integrates the crown into the watch body. Through pure spatial and geometric manipulation, the timepiece transcends the conventional function of timekeeping, turning reading time into an experience rich in spatial depth and tactile tension. Tectonic Indeterminacy: Open Group winner of the 43rd Hong Kong Watch & Clock Design Competition The First Runner-up, Channel, was designed by Wong Ting Bong and sponsored by Youngs Watch Company Limited and Po Fai Precision Company Limited. The dial incorporates the scale and pointer of a VU meter, commonly used in audio equipment to indicate volume levels, transforming the abstract concepts of time and sound into visible physical traces. Channel: Open Group first runner-up of the 43rd Hong Kong Watch & Clock Design Competition The Second Runner-up was Pang Sze Nga who designed the Moment of Stillness depicting mountain ranges and outlined in gold wire, with enamel forming rivers and peaks, while a relief swallow weaves through the landscape as a messenger of time. Moment of Stillness: Open Group second runner-up of the 43rd Hong Kong Watch & Clock Design Competition Watch Design by student group reflects on elements of success The Student Group was open to full-time students in Hong Kong to discover emerging talent in the local watch and clock industry through the competition. The Champion, Traces of Storm, was designed by Yip Yuen Sze, Christine of the Hong Kong Design Institute. The watch face features patterns resembling cyclones seen in satellite cloud images, while the hands are shaped like lightning bolts. The design symbolises the idea that true limitless possibilities begin with the courage to gather storm clouds, unleash lightning, and break new ground. Traces of Storm: Student Group winner and the Made-to-Sell Award of the 43rd Hong Kong Watch & Clock Design Competition The First Runner-up went to Tam Hei Yiu of Pope Paul VI College for Running through the breeze. The hour, minute, and second hands take the forms of a girl, a tree, and a windmill, respectively. As the hands move, the girl appears to run across a grassy field, conveying the message of continuously striving towards one's goals in life. Running through the breeze: Student Group first runner-up of the 43rd Hong Kong Watch & Clock Design Competition The Second Runner-up was Carpe Diem, designed by Lo Hoi Pui of the Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong. The design draws its inspiration and form from the feathery seeds of a dandelion, while the central hand is modelled on a weathervane. CaptCarpe Diem: Student Group second runner-up of the 43rd Hong Kong Watch & Clock Design Competitionion This year, the Made-to-Sell Award was once again presented to recognise a Student Group entry with strong commercial potential. Judged by a panel of eight watch manufacturers, the award went to Yip Yuen Sze, Christine, the Student Group Champion from the Hong Kong Design Institute, for her winning design, Traces of Storm. The Hong Kong Watch Manufacturers Association Ltd., and The Federation of Hong Kong Watch Trades & Industries Ltd. will bring the design into production, after which it will be launched to the market through the HKTDC's Design Gallery. Photo download: https://bit.ly/4x7XPNn WebsitesHong Kong Watch & Clock Fair: hkwatchfair.hktdc.comSalon de TIME:https://www.hktdc.com/event/te/en Media enquiriesPlease contact the HKTDC's Communications & Public Affairs Department: Johnny Tsui Tel: (852) 2584 4395 Email: [email protected] About HKTDC The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) celebrates its 60th anniversary this year. The HKTDC is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With over 50 offices globally, including 13 in the Chinese Mainland, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus.
- YDC 2026 unveils its winners in spectacular fashionHONG KONG, Sept 8, 2026 - 7 September 2026, Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and sponsored by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA) of the Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), CENTRESTAGE, Asia’s annual premier fashion event and a flagship event of the third Hong Kong Fashion Fest concluded successfully on 5 September. The highlight of the closing evening was the grand finale of the Hong Kong Young Fashion Designers’ Contest 2026 (YDC), where 10 up-and-coming local fashion designers unleashed their potential. Drawing from personal experiences and inner emotions, their collections told unique stories through distinctive tailoring and materials. Featuring a diverse range of vivid styles, the designs perfectly echoed this year's YDC promotional theme, "YOU." and featured a high-standard runway show for the audience. The evening welcomed a legion of celebrities and artists including Will Or, elka@Lolly Talk, Kaki Sham, Crystal Cheung, Ah Mui, Rachel Leung, Yatho Wong, Dylan So, Karl Ting, William Chang and Irving Cheung adding glamour and excitement to the competition as they showed their support and cheered on the participating designers. Will Or(wearing MARCCH) elka@Lolly Talk(wearing gnastiy.com) Kaki Sham(wearing MARCCH, STUDIO REDEMPTIVE) Crystal Cheung(wearing elio, KOWLOON CITY BOY) Rachel Leung(wearing BICY YIP, elio, JACL) Yatho Wong(wearing MARCCH, YAMA GUEST, KOWLOON CITY BOY) After careful deliberation, a panel of professional judges selected four major award winners from the 10 finalists’ collections. Tsui Ao Lung emerged as Champion with his outstanding design and received a cash prize of HK$60,000 and an overseas internship sponsored by Fang Brothers Knitting Ltd. Cheang King Tung, Kenneth received the Excellence Award and Best Art Direction Award, securing a cash prize of HK$40,000, an overseas study trip sponsored by MINI HK for the former, and collecting a cash prize of HK$10,000, a five-day course at VOGUE College of Fashion in London and an overseas study trip sponsored by VOGUE Hong Kong, with a total value of HK$30,000, for the latter. The “My Favourite Collection” Award, decided by public voting, went to Lam Chun Ni, Jenny, who was awarded a HK$30,000 Lee Gardens Area e-Gift Certificate sponsored by Hysan. ChampionDesigner: Tsui Ao LungDesign: The TideThe design: “In truth, everyone is the same—we are all inside one massive ‘raging tide.’ “The Tide” takes inspiration from a classic Cantopop hit Kuang Chao. Through the four stages of a woman’s life, the collection depicts the ebbs, flows and turbulence of human existence driven by emotion and destiny. Prizes: Cash prize of HK$60,000, an overseas study trip sponsored by Fang Brothers Knitting Ltd. The full list of winners from YDC 2026 is as follows: Champion: Tsui Ao Lung; Design: ”The Tide” Excellence Award: Cheang King Tung, Kenneth; Design: ”NOSTALGIA” Best Art Direction Award: Cheang King Tung, Kenneth; Design: ”NOSTALGIA” My Favourite Collection Award: Lam Chun Ni, Jenny; Design: ”The Old Si-Fut and New Chai” Tsui Ao Lung, winner of the Champion title, presented a collection titled “The Tide", which takes inspiration from a classic Cantopop hit Kuang Chao. Through the four stages of a woman’s life, the collection depicts the ebbs, flows and turbulence of human existence driven by emotion and destiny. Reflecting on the demanding creative process, Mr Tsui shared: "My immediate feeling upon winning is sheer exhaustion, as this collection required extensive handcrafting. I deliberately chose artisanal materials that are a stark departure from mainstream fabrics. I believe this award will bring more visibility, but more importantly, participating in YDC has helped me truly discover my future direction and the design aesthetic I am committed to pursuing." Excellence Award and Best Art Direction winner Cheang King Tung, Kenneth presented the collection “NOSTALGIA”. Drawing inspiration from the 1983 film Nostalghia, the work explores the concepts of homeland, distance and yearning, translating his memories of Hong Kong into the language of clothing. The collection draws inspiration from Hong Kong's humid air, harbours, fishing villages, typhoon shelters and industrial landscapes. Through hand-dyeing, sewing, and experimental material treatments, it showcases the traces left behind by the passage of time. Each piece is like a poem written to Hong Kong, documenting memories, emotions, and the connection between people and the city. Sharing his thoughts after the win, Mr Cheang said: "Participating in this year's YDC has been incredibly rewarding. I am very happy that my non-mainstream work has gained mainstream recognition on the YDC platform, which further affirms my future creative direction. I believe the winning edge of my work lies in presenting a relatively complete worldview, and my method of expression was also more dramatic." The My Favourite Collection Award was decided by public voting and the winner was Lam Chun Ni, Jenny for the collection "The Old Si-Fut and New Chai”. The work is set against the backdrop of Hong Kong’s workplace culture, exploring the dynamic between the veteran "old-timers" (si-futs) and the "rookies" (new chais). She translates common workplace dictums—such as "be humble", "talk less" and "endure hardship before you succeed"—into design elements. Through variations in garment structure, proportions, and details, she captures a state of mind caught between wanting to follow the rules and the urge to rebel, as well as the growth process from imitation and integration to a re-evaluation of young people. Sharing her thoughts after the win, Ms Lam said: "Joining YDC has given me many opportunities for growth and exposure, and I am very glad that my work can be seen by more people. Thank you all for supporting this theme. Perhaps the 'old-timer' workplace phenomenon resonates deeply with everyone, and I am incredibly grateful to everyone who voted for me. Winning this award is all thanks to the immense support my friends and family have continuously given me." Internationally renowned judging panel praises show for perfect fusion of Hong Kong culture and creativity This year’s YDC featured a distinguished judging panel comprising seasoned professionals from the fashion industry and media. The panel was chaired by Katherine Fang, Chairlady of the HKTDC Garment Advisory Committee, who served as Chief Judge. The VIP Judge role was taken up by Rok Hwang, founder and Creative Director of ROKH. Overseas Judge Olya Kuryshchuk, Founder & Editor-in-Chief of 1 Granary, was unable to attend the event in person buy she reviewed the shortlisted entries and provided her expert feedback ahead of the judging process. Other esteemed judges included Tracey Cheng, Vice President of Merchandising Planning and Business Development at I.T; Jonathan Lee, Co-founder of The Molecule; Cherry Mui, Editorial Director of Vogue Hong Kong; and Kieran Ho, Senior Vice President of Hong Kong at PURPLE. VIP Judge Rok Hwang expressed his appreciation for the young contestants and their energy. “YDC is an outstanding stage for young fashion designers. The show was energetic and inspiring, showcasing a brilliant mixture of Hong Kong culture and creative energy. The winning collection truly stood out in terms of emotion and color, paired with a dramatic entrance. Once again I want to congratulate all the winners and send my best wishes to them.” Mentoring the YDC contestants this year were Alex Po and Derek Cheng, founders of PONDER.ER. Drawing on their extensive industry experience, the duo provided valuable guidance to the 10 finalists throughout the competition. MINI HK has been the lead sponsor of the YDC for ten consecutive years. To celebrate this milestone, nine YDC alumni winners was invited to create a series of Iconic 3-Door All Electric MINI Cooper and the Stylish yet playful All Electric MINI Aceman 5-door car-wrap graphics, forming a one-of-a-kind limited-edition collection. The tenth design was created by the winner of the MINI-sponsored award at YDC 2026, bringing together YDC 2026’s theme, “YOU.”, and MINI HK’s “Express Yourself” philosophy. The collaboration encourages every driver to express their individuality in their own way. Beyond the exclusive car-wrap designs, MINI Hong Kong also presented a special stage programme at the Grand Final, featuring local actors alongside real MINI owners to share the stories behind their journeys with MINI. The performance brought together 16 local actors, members of the public and also MINI loyalists, including Kaki Sham, Crystal Cheung, Ah Mui, Rachel Leung, Yatho Wong, Dylan So, Amy Echulace, Ocean On, Ray So, Saito Chong, Cheuk laam, and DongDong, creating a heartfelt and inspiring experience on the YDC stage. Pictured from left to right are: Kieran Ho, Senior Vice President of Hong Kong at PURPLE; Cherry Mui, Editorial Director of Vogue Hong Kong; Jessica Chung, Regional MINI Manager; Ray Leung, Managing Director, BMW Concessionaires (HK) Limited, Hong Kong & Macau; Smilely Lam, Associate Executive Director of the HKTDC, Katherine Fang, Chairman of the HKTDC Garment Advisory Committee; Rok Hwang, Founder and Creative Director, ROKH; Maggie Chui, Senior Manager of Corporate Communications at Hysan Development; Tracey Cheng, Vice President of Merchandise Planning and Business Development, I.T; Jonathan Lee, Co-founder of The Molecule; Tsui Ao Lung, Champion of YDC 2026; Kenneth Cheang, Excellence Award & Best Art Direction Winner; and Jenny Lam, My Favourite Collection Winner. EXCELLENCE AWARD and BEST ART DIRECTIONDesigner: Cheang King Tung, KennethDesign: NOSTALGIAThe design: “Through this collection, I want to present the Hong Kong that I see” “NOSTALGIA” draws inspiration from the 1983 film Nostalghia. Through an exploration of "homeland," "distance," and "yearning," he translates his feelings for Hong Kong into a poem written through clothes. Rather than re-creating specific scenes from the movie, the collection extracts its emotions and rhythm, transforming them into a sensory language unique to his relationship with the city. Prizes (Excellence Award): Cash prize of HK$40,000, an overseas study trip sponsored by MINI HK.Prizes (BEST ART DIRECTION): Cash prize of HK$10,000, a 5-day course at VOGUE College of Fashion in London and an overseas study trip sponsored by VOGUE Hong Kong, with a total value of HK$ 30,000. MY FAVOURITE COLLECTION Designer: Lam Chun Ni, JennyDesign: The Old Si-Fut and New ChaiThe design: “I want to use design to respond to these words” “The Old Si-Fut and New Chai” is set against the backdrop of Hong Kong’s workplace, exploring the dynamic between the veteran "old-timers" (si-futs) and the "rookies" (new chais). She translates common workplace dictums—such as "be humble," "talk less," and "endure hardship before you succeed"—into design elements, capturing a state of mind caught between wanting to follow the rules and the urge to rebel. Prizes: HK$ 30,000 Lee Gardens Area e-Gift Certificate sponsored by Hysan For more photos from the grand finale, please visit: https://bit.ly/466pyDc Saito Chong(wearing YAMA GUEST) Dong Dong (left, wearing elio) and Cheuk Laam (right, wearing STUDIO REDEMPTIVE) Karl Ting(wearing Voyage) Inky Leong(wearing KOWLOON CITY BOY) William Chang Ah Mui (left, wearing BICY YIP, elio), Amy Echulace (centre, wearing JACL, elio), Jason Hong (right, wearing MARCCH, KOWLOON CITY BOY) MINI Guest Benny (left, wearing KOWLOON CITY BOY), his father (centre, wearing STUDIO REDEMPTIVE, KOWLOON CITY BOY, elio), Dylan So (right, MOODLABBYLORRAINE, KOWLOON CITY BOY) Ocean On (left, wearing BICY YIP) and Ray So (right, wearing STUDIO REDEMPTIVE, YAMA GUEST) MINI HK has been the lead sponsor of the YDC for ten consecutive years. To celebrate this milestone, nine YDC alumni winners was invited to create a series of Iconic 3-Door All Electric MINI Cooper and the Stylish yet playful All Electric MINI Aceman 5-door car-wrap graphics, forming a one-of-a-kind limited-edition collection. The tenth design was created by the winner of the MINI-sponsored award at YDC 2026, bringing together YDC 2026’s theme, “YOU.”, and MINI HK’s “Express Yourself” philosophy. The collaboration encourages every driver to express their individuality in their own way. Pictured from left to right in back row are: Jason, Amy, Crystal, Zoey (little girl), Dong Dong, Cheuk Laam Pictured from left to right in second row are: Kaki, Ah Mui, Rachel, Ada, Saito, Dylan So, Benny Father, Benny, Yatho, Ocean, Ray Pictured from left to right in front row are: Designers K Ng, Lau Hei, Wilson Choi, Toki Wong, Louis Chow, Bicy Yeung, Johnson Chong FASHIONALLY COLLECTIONS #26 FASHIONALLY.COM, dedicated to promoting young Hong Kong designers, also hosted several presentations. FASHIONALLY COLLECTION #26 showcased the latest works of MARCCH, MURFI LAU, and OUS; while phenotypsetter, Oplus2, and Szmannie launched their new collections via FASHIONALLY Presentation. FASHIONALLY COLLECTION #26 MARRCH / Theme: “Decay” MURFI LAU / Theme: “Faust of Victoria” OUS / Theme: “Hex-Grid Domain” For further details regarding the FASHIONALLY designers and their collections, please refer to the following link: here FASHIONALLY Presentation: phenotypsetterTheme: Layers of SpontaneityThe collection, Layers of Spontaneity, captures the poetic transition from a workspace "mess" to an intentional masterpiece. It is an attitude rendered in cloth—where rigid tailoring meets the fluid decay of found textiles. Through an exclusive monochromatic lens, the collection utilizes unconventional silhouettes, tactile fabric manipulations, upcycled elements, and spontaneous layering to build a narrative of textured imperfection. It is a celebration of the impromptu touch, inviting the individual to co-create the final silhouette. FASHIONALLY Presentation: Oplus2Theme: My Wayward OneThe new collection explores the transformative power of form and structure through the lens of “flower structure”—how petals, stems, and branching forms create both stability and effortless movement. Inspired by the way flowers are engineered by nature, the collection interprets floral geometry as a foundation for personal expression, turning organic design language into wearable silhouettes. FASHIONALLY Presentation: SzmannieTheme: The DevotionInspired by 1920s Art Deco, this collection fuses bold geometric lines with delicate Oriental grace. We celebrate the independent woman through ethereal feather accents, intricate embroidery, and artisanal layering. Each piece balances vintage opulence with modern architectural silhouettes, embodying a spirit that is free, resilient, and unapologetic. In the heart of winter, these designs stand as a testament to the power of feminine autonomy, blending rich textures and precise craftsmanship to create an elegant, contemporary aesthetic that defies compromise. Photo download: https://bit.ly/4xG73RY Websites CENTRESTAGE: www.centrestage.com.hk Hong Kong Young Fashion Designers’ Contest (YDC): www.fashionally.com/en/YDC Background information, collection details and photos of the 10 YDC finalists are available for download at this link: here Media enquiries PURPLE: Fiona Wong Tel: (852) 9221 1056 Email: [email protected] Yannis Sin Tel: (852) 6226 3398 Email: [email protected] HKTDC’s Communications & Public Affairs Department: Katy Wong Tel: (852) 2584 4524 Email: [email protected] Jane Cheung Tel: (852) 2584 4137 Email: [email protected] HKTDC Newsroom: https://mediaroom.hktdc.com/en About HKTDC The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) celebrates its 60th anniversary this year. The HKTDC is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With over 50 offices globally, including 13 in the Chinese Mainland, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Follow us on @hktdc and LinkedIn About Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA) The Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA), formerly known as Create Hong Kong (CreateHK) since 2009, was established in June 2024. CCIDA is a dedicated office under the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR Government) to provide one-stop services and support to the cultural and creative sectors with a mission to foster a conducive environment in Hong Kong to facilitate development of the arts, culture and creative sectors as industries. CCIDA’s strategic foci are nurturing talent and facilitating start-ups, exploring markets, promoting cross-sectoral and multi-disciplinary collaboration, promoting industrialisation of the arts, culture and creative sectors under the industry-oriented principle, and fostering a creative atmosphere in the community, thereby reinforcing Hong Kong as Asia’s creative capital and our positioning as the East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange. About Hong Kong Fashion Fest Announced by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Chief Executive in the 2023 Policy Address, "Hong Kong Fashion Fest" will be organised to develop Hong Kong into a fashion design hub in Asia. Through consolidating various fashion design events and introducing innovative elements and affiliate activities annually, the Hong Kong Fashion Fest promotes Hong Kong’s fashion and textile design brands and boosts Hong Kong’s position as a prime destination for hosting mega cultural and creative events. Under the theme "Rhythm of the Heart", the third edition of Hong Kong Fashion Fest will be held from 1 to 14 September 2026 at various landmarks in Hong Kong. The event will bring together eight flagship programmes organised by six industry organisations and, for the first time, will be combined with CENTRESTAGE - the annual fashion extravaganza organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council - to generate stronger synergies. The event will attract fashion design industry players from all over the world to come to Hong Kong; foster collaboration, innovation and business opportunities; establish platform for local and international fashion designers and brands and connect with different sectors in the fashion design industry of Hong Kong, the Chinese Mainland and overseas, thereby consolidating Hong Kong’s position as the East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange.
- The Hong Kong Shopping Festival achieved success in the Chinese Mainland with over 115 million viewsHONG KONG, Sept 8, 2026 - The third Hong Kong Shopping Festival (Chinese Mainland), organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) with the full support of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, concluded successfully after receiving an enthusiastic response. The event generated more than 115 million total views across all online platforms, representing a 15% increase compared to last year. Following the success of the Chinese Mainland edition, the Hong Kong Shopping Festival will be held, for the first time, on e-commerce platforms in Malaysia and Singapore from 21 to 27 September. The third Hong Kong Shopping Festival concluded successfully in August 2026, generating more than 115 million total views across all online platforms. As the flagship event of the HKTDC’s year-round E-commerce Express, the theme of the third Hong Kong Shopping Festival is “Hong Kong Highlights, One Click Away”. The Chinese Mainland version was held from 1 to 20 August and featured more than 280 brands and 600 products. Consumers enjoyed a wide range of exclusive discounts alongside live-stream sales events on Douyin, JD.com and Taobao. A series of marketing campaigns on Xiaohongshu and WeChat further enhanced Hong Kong companies’ digital marketing capabilities and brand visibility, helping them to capture opportunities in the Chinese Mainland market. The third Hong Kong Shopping Festival also offered comprehensive support measures, including one-on-one professional advisory services and Chinese Mainland e-commerce training programmes, helping enterprises progress from learning e-commerce to excelling in e-commerce. Algernon Yau, Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development of the HKSAR, said: “Participating brands of the Hong Kong Shopping Festival (Chinese Mainland) have reported positive sales performance. The Government will continue to support Hong Kong enterprises to develop e-commerce through flexible funding support, capacity building, training and promotion assistance, etc., with a view to assisting Hong Kong enterprises in strengthening their market competitiveness and seizing new opportunities brought by cross-border e-commerce. This year, the Hong Kong Shopping Festival is expanding into the ASEAN region for the first time, facilitating Hong Kong enterprises to tap into another enormous e-commerce market. I look forward to seeing the participating brands seize this opportunity to enhance their brand awareness and showcase the advantages of Hong Kong products in the region.” Jacky Chung, Associate Executive Director of HKTDC, said: “This year’s Hong Kong Shopping Festival (Chinese Mainland) built on the momentum of the previous two years and received an enthusiastic response from consumers in the Chinese Mainland. The strong reception once again demonstrates that Hong Kong brands and products are widely associated with trust and quality. The event also helps make high-quality Hong Kong products more visible, accessible and readily available through suitable sales channels. Jacky Chung, Associate Executive Director of HKTDC, said that this year's Hong Kong Shopping Festival received an enthusiastic response from consumers in the Chinese Mainland. The strong reception once again demonstrates that Hong Kong brands and products are widely associated with trust and quality. HKTDC has long been committed to creating diverse business platforms for Hong Kong companies. Building on its extensive promotional experience in the Mainland market, HKTDC is expanding into new markets this year. The Hong Kong Shopping Festival (ASEAN), to be held in September, will focus on Malaysia and Singapore. This expansion will lay a solid foundation for Hong Kong businesses seeking to enter and develop their presence in the ASEAN region.” Diversified E-commerce promotion helps Hong Kong businesses expand in Chinese Mainland market Discount Month and Live-stream e-commerce continued to be the core components of this year’s Hong Kong Shopping Festival (Chinese Mainland). In addition to dedicated campaign pages on Douyin, JD.com and Taobao, HKTDC launched an upgraded official Hong Kong Shopping Festival website. The website features profiles of participating brands, product offers, live-stream schedules and other event highlights, providing consumers with a one-stop platform to discover and purchase participating products. Throughout the event, the campaign’s visibility and the online presence of participating Hong Kong merchants were enhanced through platform promotions, advertising campaigns and a range of online and offline marketing activities. Live-streaming is a mainstream promotional model in the Chinese Mainland e-commerce market. This year, the event arranged more than 30 live-streaming sessions for around 90 brands, featuring dedicated sessions hosted by renowned KOLs such as Li Jiaqi and Lin Yilin, TVB Select (Hong Kong Premium Collection) and JD International Live-Streaming, among others. The live-streaming sessions attracted over 10 million views in total. A new “Behind-the-Brand” origin-tracing live-stream series brought live-streaming teams from the Chinese Mainland to Hong Kong, taking consumers on immersive tours of participating brands’ factories and retail stores, offering deeper insights into their production processes, brand stories and product features, and sharing their experiences with viewers during the live-streams. This helps consumers develop a fuller understanding of Hong Kong brands, enhance brand exposure, and strengthen consumer confidence. The Hong Kong Shopping Festival arranged over 30 live-streaming sessions for around 90 brands, featuring top influencers like Li Jiaqi, Lin Yilin, TVB Select (Hong Kong Premium Collection) and JD International Live-Streaming, alongside the new 'Behind-the-Brand' origin-tracing series. The campaign was a major success, drawing more than 10 million views. Wai Yuen Tong, a health supplement brand that participated in the "Behind-the-Brand" origin-tracing live-stream series, noted that the sessions significantly boosted consumer interest in both the brand and its products. During the event, sales on its Tmall flagship store increased by five times compared with the same period last year, demonstrating how the “Behind-the-Brand” live-stream series can bring brands closer to consumers through a more interactive and authentic format. Vivian Tang, Executive Director of Wai Yuen Tong, said: "The ‘Behind-the-Brand’ live-streams gave us a valuable opportunity to share our brand story, production processes, and ingredient selection standards directly with consumers. This allows consumers to understand our brand and products, helping to build greater trust. At the same time, the live-streams also serve as an effective way to generate interest and traffic for subsequent e-commerce broadcasts. This experience has further enhanced our understanding of how live-streaming and e-commerce channels can be leveraged to reach consumers in the Mainland market. Looking ahead, we will continue to develop origin-tracing content and combine it with e-commerce initiatives to further deepen our presence in the Mainland market." Social enterprise Hello Cocoa has entered the Mainland market for the first time this year. Since joining the Design Gallery Flagship Store on JD International in July, the company has also participated in the Hong Kong Shopping Festival (Chinese Mainland). Through live-streaming sessions featuring its products and brand philosophy, complemented by promotion via WeChat communities, Hello Cocoa strengthened engagement with Mainland consumers and achieved more than 200,000 brand impressions, with results surpassing expectations. Hello Cocoa employs staff with special educational needs (SEN) to produce and sell handcrafted chocolates. Its vegan crispy has been particularly well-received by consumers. Louie Lu, Founder & C.E.O. of Hello Cocoa, said: “Through our participation with the HKTDC's Design Gallery and the Hong Kong Shopping Festival, we have successfully reached Mainland consumers and gained valuable insights into live-stream e-commerce and cross-border sales models. Looking ahead, we will also participate in the Hong Kong Shopping Festival (ASEAN) to further expand our presence in the cross-border e-commerce market.” Promoting deep participation among Hong Kong businesses to effectively strengthen their e-commerce operations To help participating brands identify the most effective e-commerce strategies, this year’s Hong Kong Shopping Festival encouraged Hong Kong businesses to capitalise on the event’s promotional momentum. By fostering in-house live-streaming and “content seeding”, brands were able to gradually develop their own marketing expertise. Beyond offering publicity to participating brands, the event provided promotional copywriting and creative visuals for the companies to amplify the reach across their own e-commerce platforms and social media channels. As a third time participant in the Hong Kong Shopping Festival, well-known beverage brand Hung Fook Tong took full advantage of this year’s event through exclusive discounts, live-streams, and social media seeding. Two of its products, Imperatae Cane Drink and Salted Mandarin Drink, were selected by renowned influencer Li Jiaqi for a live-stream session, resulting in sales doubling compared to the same period last year. Audrey Poon, General Manager of Hung Fook Tong, said: “Our continued participation in the Hong Kong Shopping Festival has enabled more Mainland consumers to become familiar with our brand, while gradually building their trust and affinity towards it. As a result, our brand has established a stronger and more reliable image. The Hong Kong Shopping Festival has also provided significant support for our expansion into the Mainland market and strengthened our e-commerce capabilities, including marketing and promotional activities, cross-border logistics, and collaborations with key opinion leaders." Startup personal care brand Eco.Babe participated in the Hong Kong Shopping Festival’s live-streaming sessions for the first time this year. By showcasing its products through live-streaming sessions highlighting key features, usage instructions and application scenarios, the brand successfully drove sales growth, with sales of its insect repellent increasing by more than 50% year-on-year. Eco.babe joined the cross-border e-commerce platform of the HKTDC's Design Gallery on JD International last year and launched its official Xiaohongshu account to actively build experience in the Mainland market. Wesley Leung, Managing Director of Eco.babe, said, “By participating in the Hong Kong Shopping Festival (Chinese Mainland) and leveraging various promotional channels, including live-streaming and social media, we have been able to gather valuable consumer feedback and sales data. This has enabled us to gain a deeper understanding of Mainland consumers’ needs and purchasing habits, while providing practical experience that will support the optimisation of our product portfolio, market positioning, pricing strategy and e-commerce operations in the future.” The new designer toys category leverages social media to effectively engage a younger demographic To capture the youth market, this year’s Hong Kong Shopping Festival collaborated with renowned artists Moon Lau and Kalok Chow, alongside a network of social media influencers, for a series of promotions. The topics surrounding the Hong Kong Shopping Festival generated over 60 million views across Douyin, Xiaohongshu, WeChat, and Weibo, marking a 20% year-on-year increase. The debut of a designer toys category also opened doors for local brands to connect with young consumers in the Chinese Mainland. Natural Made, which leveraged last year’s event to enter the Chinese Mainland market, returned this year to launch its original IP “Poru-Poru”. The campaign was a resounding success, with performance metrics far exceeding previous results. Notably, brand exposure and product save rates on its Taobao store both saw a 2.5-fold increase. Natural Made attributed this growth to the event’s targeted, category-based promotion and the HKTDC’s comprehensive support. Kenneth Lee, the company’s Marketing Lead, said: “The HKTDC’s Chinese Mainland E-commerce Training Programmes were highly pertinent, offering practical insights into the latest platform algorithms and AI tools. The programme empowered our team to sharpen our digital marketing skills and stay ahead of industry trends, serving as a vital resource for our sustained growth in the Mainland e-commerce sector.” The inaugural Hong Kong Shopping Festival (ASEAN) will launch in September The Hong Kong Shopping Festival will make its debut in Malaysia and Singapore this month. Through multi-channel promotional campaigns, the event will raise the profile of Hong Kong brands and products while providing participating companies with first-hand exposure to the operation of local e-commerce markets, enabling them to gain a deeper understanding of the regional e-commerce ecosystem and strengthening the foundation for future expansion across ASEAN. An official website will be launched for the ASEAN version, while cooperating with two leading e-commerce platforms in Singapore and Malaysia - namely Shopee and Lazada respectively - to open a special campaign page for the event, showcasing over 350 featured products together with exclusive promotional offers. To further support Hong Kong businesses that have yet to establish a presence on e-commerce platforms in Malaysia and Singapore, the event will introduce a limited-time online store, providing a convenient channel for merchants to list and promote their products. The initiative will enable companies to test market response, gain practical experience and seize new business opportunities in the ASEAN market. The HKSAR Government provides full support to the Hong Kong Shopping Festival. Paul Chan, Financial Secretary of the HKSAR Government, filmed a promotional video. The inaugural Hong Kong Shopping Festival (ASEAN) will make its debut this month, running from 21 to 27 September on e-commerce platforms in Malaysia and Singapore. Hong Kong Shopping Festival (ASEAN): http://hkshoppingfestival-asean.hktdc.com Photo Download: https://bit.ly/4gFDlqv Media enquiries Yuan Tung Financial Relations: Louise Song Tel: (852) 3428 5691 Email: [email protected] Tiffany Leung Tel: (852) 3428 2361 Email: [email protected] HKTDC’s Communications & Public Affairs Department: Katy Wong Tel: (852) 2584 4524 Email: [email protected] Serena Cheung Tel: (852) 2584 4272 Email: [email protected] HKTDC Media Room: http://mediaroom.hktdc.com About HKTDC The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) celebrates its 60th anniversary this year. The HKTDC is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With over 50 offices globally, including 13 in the Chinese Mainland, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via trade publications, research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus.