(Hong Kong, August 15, 2005) SCMP.com, the Internet edition of Hong Kong’s leading English-language newspaper – South China Morning Post, will be providing exclusive English language news content podcasts to Apple Computer as it launches the region’s first-ever dedicated Podcasting site.

SCMP.com publisher Christopher Axberg said, "We are happy to partner with Apple Computer and believe that Podcasting is an effective and fresh way to reach our online readers and customers. SCMP.com is very interested in the prospects for expanding our programming beyond digital text and utilizing more of what the internet is bringing to its users – timely information in a flexible environment."

SCMP.com’s Podcast Section features downloadable audio reports and one-on-one interviews with leading decision makers and innovators in business, technology and the consumer electronics industry. Highlights of recent content include Dell chief executive Kevin Rollins’ first ever Podcast interview about Dell’s China investment and sales strategy, Chief business reporter and White Collar columnist Enoch Yiu’s interview with Executive Council member Bernard Chan Charnwut, and Lai See columnist Ben Kwok’s discussion with Marek Boguszewicz, professional kickboxer and trading floor support manager for ABN Amro.

SCMP Technology Post editor Michael Logan said, "Podcasting is the beginning of something far larger, something many in the technology and media industries have been waiting to occur since the World Wide Web’s dawn 10 years ago. Simply put, it is the convergence of text, audio and video around a single distribution channel — the Internet."

He continued, "Podcasting is very exciting for the SCMP, because it gives us a new way to reach our audience, allowing readers to hear directly from the news sources in their own voices. What’s more, podcasts are as portable as the traditional newspaper. You can listen to them on your desktop and take them on the go with your MP3 player."

All SCMP.com Podcasts are being made available for free public access and downloading until September 30, 2005 via Apple’s iTunes and from SCMP.com at http://podcasting.scmp.com

What is a "Podcast"?
A simple yet sophisticated transfer of audio content over the Internet. It allows audio files to be shared around the world with very little effort. Podcasts are typically MP3 audio files available for downloading onto computers and transferable to any portable digital-media device that can play MP3 files.

About the South China Morning Post
The South China Morning Post is Asia’s premier English language daily with the highest circulation of any English language newspaper in Hong Kong. With 100 years of history, the South China Morning Post is widely read by affluent and well-educated decision makers, managers and executives in Hong Kong. According to the AC Nielsen 2004 Media Index Report, it has 96% of the English language newspaper readership in Hong Kong. It is also the market leader in display and recruitment advertising in Hong Kong. Its subscription-based Internet edition, SCMP.com offers global access to the editorial content of the newspaper, breaking news updates throughout the day, e-newsletters, podcasts and news on PDA.

The South China Morning Post receives constant recognition for its editorial and technical capability. Awards recently won included two excellence technical awards in the PANPA Awards 2005, six awards in the 10th Annual Human Rights Press Awards, five excellence editorial awards at SOPA 2005, two design awards in the IFRA 2005, two design awards from 26th Best of Newspaper Design Competition, and Hong Kong News Awards 2004 including for Best News Writing and Best Business News Writing.

South China Morning Post Publishers Limited is a wholly-owned subsidiary of SCMP Group Limited. SCMP Group is listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited.

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For media enquiries, please contact:

Amanda Turnbull
Director
Marketing and Communications
South China Morning Post
Tel: (852) 2250 3130
Fax: (852) 2565 2429
Email: amanda.turnbull@scmp.com

August 11, 2005, Hong Kong – The South China Morning Post last night won special praise for its outstanding Asian Tsunami coverage at the annual awards of the Asia-Pacific region’s premier newspaper organisation.

The paper’s entry was singled out for commendation in the Newspaper of the Year competition at the Pacific Area Newspaper Publishers’ Association (PANPA) annual awards, and it was also judged a "clear" winner in both of the awards’ technical categories for excellence in printing and picture reproduction.

PANPA is the biggest industry association for Asia-Pacific newspapers, and with a membership of nearly 200 newspaper groups across 18 countries it takes in every major title in Southeast Asia, the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand.

The annual awards, the most fiercely contested in Asia, were presented last night in an Oscar-style ceremony on the final evening of the PANPA Annual Conference, which ran from August 8-10 in the northern Australian tourism centre of Cairns.

The South China Morning Post‘s entry in the over-50,000 circulation category of the Norske Skog Newspaper of The Year competition highlighted its news reporting in the aftermath of last December’s devastating Asian Tsunami, its Operation Santa Claus charity effort, which raised nearly $10 million for tsunami victims in just a fortnight, and the special series "Asian Tsunami: Recovery and Rediscovery", reviewing progress of relief efforts 100 days after the disaster.

The entry was alone in being highly commended by the judges following the award to the overall winner, Melbourne’s Herald Sun, one of Australia’s biggest and most successful tabloid papers.

For technical printing quality, meanwhile, the PANPA judges were unambiguous in saying that the South China Morning Post was unrivalled. "There was no contest: the South China Morning Post was clearly superior to all other entries," they said.

This is the second year in a row the paper has won the overall printing award in its category, the Award for Technical Excellence in a Newspaper Printed on a Double-Width Press up to Four Webs. It is also the fifth time in six years it has won the Award for Technical Excellence for Pre-Print/Supplement Printed on a Double-Width Press. It was also the winner in 2000 (the first year of the category award), 2001, 2003 and 2004.

David Armstrong, the South China Morning Post‘s Director, Editorial, hailed the awards. "Our success underlines both our commitment to quality journalism for the community we serve and our superlative printing standards," he said.

"The entry we submitted for Newspaper of the Year was recognised as outstanding for its depth of coverage and the contribution we were able to make in helping to harness Hong Kong’s generosity for victims and those affected by the Asian Tsunami. It is also, therefore, a tribute to our readers’ response, and a source of great pride that we continue to be able to make a difference in our community.

"The two technical award wins also cement our unrivalled reputation for printing quality, and continue our tradition of leading the field in a relentlessly competitive newspaper market.

"All in all, the awards highlight the Post‘s position as an all-round market-leader and one of the best newspapers in Asia."

The awards continue a hugely successful year for the South China Morning Post, with its reputation for editorial excellence recognized over the past six months with a long list of awards, including:

• One category win and five merits in the 10th Annual Human Rights Press Awards
  
• Five category wins for excellence and two honourable mentions from the Society of Publishers in Asia Editorial Awards 2005
  
• Two top design awards in the IFRA Asia Media Awards 2005, and two in the Society for News Design’s 26th Best of Newspaper Design Competition
  
• 12 winners and runners-up for journalism and photography at the Hong Kong News Awards 2004
  

The South China Morning Post is Hong Kong’s leading English-language daily newspaper. It is the only English-language newspaper officially audited by the Audit Bureau of Circulations. Its circulation from January to June 2005 was 101,872.

The Pacific Area Newspaper Publishers’ Association is an industry association, founded in 1969, representing newspapers in the Asia-Pacific region. A not-for-profit organisation, PANPA seeks to connect its members with the world’s best industry practice and to promote awareness and understanding of newspapers within the community. It acts as an information exchange for the newspaper industry through a regular magazine, specialist workshops and seminars covering all aspects of the newspaper industry, and the Annual Conference.

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For media enquiry, please contact:

Prudence Lai
Manager, Marketing and Communications
South China Morning Post Publishers Limited
Tel: (852) 2565 2415
Fax: (852) 2565 2429
Email: pruence.lai@scmp.com

About the South China Morning Post

The South China Morning Post is Asia’s premier English language daily with the highest circulation of any English language newspaper in Hong Kong. With 100 years of history, the South China Morning Post is widely read by affluent and well-educated decision makers, managers and executives in Hong Kong. According to the AC Nielsen 2004 Media Index Report, it has 96% of the English language newspaper readership in Hong Kong. It is also the market leader in display and recruitment advertising in Hong Kong. Its subscription-based Internet edition, SCMP.com offers global access to the editorial content of the newspaper, breaking news updates throughout the day, e-newsletters and news on PDA.

The South China Morning Post receives constant recognition for its editorial and technical capability. Awards recently won included two excellence technical awards in PANPA Awards 2005, six awards in 10th Annual Human Rights Press Awards, five excellence editorial awards in SOPA 2005, two design awards in the IFRA 2005, two design awards from 26th Best of Newspaper Design Competition, and Hong Kong News Awards 2004 including for Best News Writing and Best Business News Writing.

South China Morning Post Publishers Limited is a wholly-owned subsidiary of SCMP Group Limited. SCMP Group is listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited.

South China Morning Post will launch two new regular supplements this autumn. Footy, a weekly supplement will kick off on August 13 to coincide with the start of the English Premiere League season and China Business, a monthly supplement to the Business section, will be launched on September 5.

Commenting on these developments, Managing Director Nancy Valiente said, "We work continuously to provide news, analysis and features that are of great value and interest to our readers. 70% of our readers read our China news coverage regularly and 38% of our readers are avid sports fans. We’re building on these strong interests with these new supplements."

Footy, the first of the two to debut, will be edited by Deputy Sports Editor Donal Sculley. He expects the new product to set his readers up perfectly for the weekend’s games in England and beyond. "Footy is packed with match previews, statistics and behind-the-scenes gossip," he says, "It also boasts two world-famous football columnists in John Dykes and Nick Pulford who will ensure that whether you’re a partisan fan or an armchair critic you’re never at a loss for insightful tips and expert analysis."

To top off the Footy launch, SCMP.com will simultaneously launch an online fantasy football competition. SCMP.com readers can become virtual team managers with a £100 million budget and stand to win fabulous monthly prizes. At the end of the season, the overall winner will receive a free return ticket to London to watch an EPL match live.

Meanwhile, China Business will focus each month on a specific sector, with the first issue covering the telecommunications industry. China Business Editor, Elaine Chan describes the supplement as giving "an Asian perspective of China and the cultural climate that affects the way business is done".

SCMP sees a need in the market for in-depth analysis, different perspectives, and thought-provoking treatment of current business issues in China. "Unlike other business publications who re-purpose editorial content or use wire stories, our content will be 100% original, written by 24 journalists based in our three China bureaus", says Chan. "We will provide customized ‘news you can use’ to give our China business readers ‘hands-on’ information which they can convert into a competitive advantage."

About the South China Morning Post
The South China Morning Post is Asia’s premier English language daily with the highest circulation of any English language newspaper in Hong Kong. With 100 years of history, the South China Morning Post is widely read by affluent and well-educated decision makers, managers and executives in Hong Kong. According to the AC Nielsen 2004 Media Index Report, it has 96% of the English language newspaper readership in Hong Kong. It is also the market leader in display and recruitment advertising in Hong Kong. Its subscription-based Internet edition, SCMP.com offers global access to the editorial content of the newspaper, breaking news updates throughout the day, e-newsletters and news on PDA.

The South China Morning Post receives constant recognition for its editorial and technical capability. Awards recently won included six awards in 10th Annual Human Rights Press Awards, five excellence editorial awards in SOPA 2005, two design awards in the IFRA 2005, two design awards from 26th Best of Newspaper Design Competition, and Hong Kong News Awards 2004 including for Best News Writing and Best Business News Writing.

South China Morning Post Publishers Limited is a wholly-owned subsidiary of SCMP Group Limited. SCMP Group is listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited.

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For further information please contact

(English press)
Amanda Turnbull
Director, Marketing and Communications
Tel: 2250 3130
Email: amanda.turnbull@scmp.com

(Chinese press)
Prudence Lai
Manager, Marketing and Communications
Tel: 2565 2415
Email: pruence.lai@scmp.com

Hong Kong, June 23, 2005 – SCMP Book Publishing Limited is pleased to announce today the official release of Silent Witness – The Spirit of Hong Kong at the 3/F Happy Valley Stand, Happy Valley Racecourse.

Endorsed by the Hong Kong Jockey Club, this high-quality book traces the career of Silent Witness, a horse recognised everywhere as the world’s best turf sprinter, and records the roles of the major players associated with his record-breaking success.

Silent Witness’s popularity has gone way beyond traditional racing fans, thanks to his incredible 17 straight wins. This book records the triumphs, the thrills, the tributes, the awards, and ultimately the pain and reality in defeats at the highest international level.

Alongside the fabulous photos of Silent Witness in glorious action are chapters on the champion’s sire and dam, and where it all began on a stud farm in New South Wales, Australia. The book highlights the champions he surpassed on the way – former Hong Kong idol Co-Tack (10 wins) and mighty Italian champion Ribot (16 wins) – and shares the agony of his first defeat and then another heroic effort in the Yasuda Kinen in Japan.

And the book gives a rare insight into the private lives of the people who have made Silent Witness a thoroughbred icon.

Silent Witness, the Master of the Elite, represents the spirit of Hong Kong.

To celebrate this prestigious book launch, our guests of honour, Mr Ronald Arculli, JP, Chairman of Hong Kong Jockey Club, Mrs Betty da Silva, co-owner of Silent Witness, Mr Tony Cruz, the trainer, and Mr Felix Coetzee, the jockey, are invited to autograph copies of the limited edition.

Whether or not you are a horse lover, this book, packaged with a genuine gold-plated cover and each with a unique serial number and signatures of Mr. Ronald Arculli, Mrs Betty da Silva, Mr Tony Cruz and Mr Felix Coetzee, is a valuable addition to your library.

Publication Date: 23 June: Limited & Regular Editions display and receive orders at the Book Launch
26 June: Regular Edition pre-sale at Sha Tin Racecourse
27 June – 4 July: Limited Edition pre-sale at http://racing.scmp.com
5 July and onwards: Regular Edition available at major bookstores

ISBN: Limited Edition 962-17-8950-8
ISBN: Regular Edition 962-17-8947-8

Retail price: Limited Edition HK$988
Retail price: Regular Edition HK$488

About SCMP Book Publishing Limited
Established in 1981, SCMP Book Publishing Ltd. has a history of more than 23 years in Hong Kong. With over 100 new titles published each year, SCMP Books has accumulated over 2,000 titles in its catalogue. Being one of the pioneers in the book publishing industry, its mission is to publish and develop new books to fit the needs of readers from all walks of life. Three brand names have been developed for different target readers.

BOOK VISION This is a well-known brand aimed at more mature readers, focusing on selected famous writers both local and overseas, covering a wide range of categories including translated Japanese novels, prose, cookery books, travel guides and language learning series.

BOOK ONE Established in 1999, it is a fast-growing and widely accepted brand among Hong Kong youngsters. Book One introduces new writers to bring fresh air to the book industry, with categories like love stories, thrillers and mysteries, beauty guides, photo albums of famous artists, and trendy products like calendars, which are all youth-oriented.

SCMP BOOKS Launched in 2004, it is a new brand, focusing on English non-fiction publications and including books on travel and leisure as well as trade directories.

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For media enquiries, please contact
Ms Cathy Chow
Sales and Marketing Executive
SCMP Book Publishing Limited
SCMP Group Limited
Tel: (852) 2565 2545
Email: cathy.chow@scmp.com

Highlights

• Turnover: $1,375 million
• Recurring operating profit: $264 million
• Operating profit: $363 million
• Net profit: $317 million
• Earnings per share: HK 20.32 cents
• Final dividend distribution per share: HK 7 cents
• Special dividend distribution per share: HK 3 cents
• Total dividend distribution per share for the year: HK 15 cents

(Hong Kong, April 1, 2005) – SCMP Group Limited (SEHK: 583) ("the Group") announced today its final results for the year ended December 31, 2004.

Profit attributable to shareholders was $317 million or HK 20.32 cents per share on turnover of $1,375 million. The operating results of the newspaper publishing business improved significantly. A gain of $77 million from the sale of its retailing business and a revaluation surplus of $ 18 million further boosted operating profit.

Operating costs and expenses rose by 1% because of higher newsprint expense, advertising and promotion spending, and depreciation charges which were partly offset by lower cost of sales and savings on rent. Average newsprint cost per metric ton increased 13% from US$420 in 2003 to US$476 in 2004. Newsprint consumption increased 16% due to higher ad volume and circulation sales. The Group spent more on advertising and promotions to drive circulation and advertising and to launch the Hong Kong edition of Maxim. Staff costs were flat. The Group had 1,035 employees as of 31 December 2004.

The Board of Directors declared a final dividend of HK 7 cents per share and a special dividend of HK 3 cents per share. The dividend is payable on 26 May 2005 to shareholders of record on 24 May 2005.

The newspaper publishing business accounted for 67% of the operating profit and 90% of the recurring operating profit of the Group. Unaudited second half 2004 circulation figures for South China Morning Post and Sunday Morning Post were 101,782 and 82,208, respectively representing an increase of 6% and 8%, respectively compared with the same period in 2003. Display and recruitment ad revenues increased 23% and 51%, respectively. The strong growth in recruitment ads reflects a full recovery from Sars which weakened the market in 2003.

The economic recovery in 2004 also led to improved results for existing magazine titles. Advertising revenues increased across all titles but operating profit declined after taking into account an operating loss for Maxim which was launched in April 2004.

In November 2004, the Group completed the sale of its retailing assets which constituted the Daily Stop chain of convenience stores. The Group realised a gain of $77 million from the sale. The net proceeds from the sale will be distributed as a special dividend to shareholders.

Capital expenditures in 2004 were $38 million, of which $15 million was invested in new advertising and circulation systems. The Group is investing in four new presses which will be commissioned in late 2005. The estimated cost of the new presses is $93 million of which $9 million was paid in 2004, $80 million will be paid in 2005 and $4 million in 2006.

The prospects in 2005 are positive although the Group expects its publishing businesses to grow at a slower pace than in 2004, which started from a very low base. Ad spending is expected to continue to grow in 2005 fuelled by stable economic growth and strong consumer confidence.

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About South China Morning Post Publishers Limited

SCMP Group Limited, through various operating subsidiaries, publishes South China Morning Post and Sunday Morning Post, Hong Kong’s leading English language newspapers, SCMP.com and the Chinese editions of Cosmopolitan, Harper’s Bazaar, CosmoGirl!, Maxim and Automobile. In addition, the Group has investments in other publishing-related businesses and properties.

For media enquiry, please contact:

Prudence Lai
Manager
Marketing and Communications
SCMP Group Limited
Tel: (852) 2565 2415
Fax: (852) 2565 2429
Email: communications@scmp.com

Hong Kong, February 21, 2005 – The South China Morning Post Fund Manager of the Year Awards 2004 today acknowledged the top performing funds and their respective fund managers, covering different global markets and all asset classes.

The investment funds award was organised by the South China Morning Post in association with Standard & Poor’s Fund Services and sponsored by American International Assurance.

In the leading group awards, which evaluate the overall performance of fund management groups, Fidelity Investments Management (Hong Kong) Limited took the honour for the 3-year and 10-year categories, while the 5-year group award was won by UBS Global Asset Management.

Among the other awards, from a pool of more than 1,900 retail market-oriented funds registered for sales, 72 winners were recognised from a total of 31 sectors.

Chairman of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited Mr. Charles Lee was the guest of honour at the Awards presentation ceremony and presented the award certificates to the major winners.

South China Morning Post Business Editor Mr. Simon Pritchard said, "We are very pleased to take this opportunity to recognise the outstanding fund managers for their hard work last year. Our Business section will continue to provide the latest market news and offer in-depth analysis and insights on key issues affecting fund managers and their investors."

"Since we introduced the event 12 years ago, the SCMP/S&P annual fund awards have become widely regarded as the industry standard for recognising excellence in Hong Kong’s expanding investment fund industry," said Mr. Surinder Kathpalia, Managing Director and Head of Standard & Poor’s in Asia. "For the 2004 award, approximately 3,000 funds authorised by the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission vied for the honours. On a global scale, the Standard & Poor’s Fund Awards have come to be accepted as the performance standard by which fund managers and investment management groups around the world are measured."

The South China Morning Post Fund Manager of the Year 2004 was assessed using a methodology known as Relative Risk-Adjusted Ratio as was the case last year. This calculation evaluates the performance of a fund and the consistency of that performance relative to other funds in its peer group sector, and is used for all investment funds awards S&P conducts around the globe.

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For photo download, please visit http://press.scmp.com.

About South China Morning Post Publishers Limited

The company publishes the South China Morning Post and the Sunday Morning Post, Asia’s premier English language daily and Sunday newspapers with the highest circulation of any English language newspaper in Hong Kong. The South China Morning Post, with 100 years of history, is a leading commentator on Greater China and is widely read by government officials, business people, professionals and academics. According to the AC Nielsen Media Index 2004 Mid-Year Report, the South China Morning Post has 96% of the English language newspaper readership in Hong Kong. It is also the market leader for display and recruitment advertising in Hong Kong. Its Internet edition, SCMP.com, is an award-winning subscription-based Website which offers global access to the editorial content of the print edition, breaking news updates throughout the day, e-newsletters and news via PDA and SMS. The South China Morning Post receives constant recognition for its editorial and technical capability. Awards won include three excellence design awards from 25th Best of Newspaper Design Competition and Hong Kong News Awards 2003 for Best News Writing, Best Business Writing, Best Headline and Best Sports Photography.

South China Morning Post Publishers Limited is a wholly-owned subsidiary of SCMP Group Limited. Through other subsidiaries, SCMP Group Limited is also involved in the publication of magazines, commercial and business video production and property investments. SCMP Group’s shares are listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited.

Media contact:

Prudence Lai
Marketing and Communications Manager
South China Morning Post
Tel: (852) 2565 2415
Fax: (852) 2565 2429
Email: communications@scmp.com

Hong Kong, January 12, 2005 – Having achieved great success in the past two years, the South China Morning Post and Hong Kong Institute of Human Resource Management proudly present the third human resource conference – "Human Capital Management in Greater China: Maintaining Competitive Advantage and Adding Value to the Pearl River Delta" – which will be held at the Island Shangri-La Hong Kong from 9:15am to 5:25pm on Wednesday January 26, 2005.

The one-day conference aims to provide more updated information and insights on human capital management in Greater China and the Pearl Rive Delta in particular. It also explores how the pools of human capital from Hong Kong and the mainland can add value to the Pearl River Delta, at the same time, maintaining their individual competitive advantage. The session will cover forum on how business leader view HR’s contribution to business strategy and the bottom line; trends & challenges of people management in China; creating offices in mainland to support HR goals; alignment of corporate culture and understanding of local practices in China; scrambling for talents in; and top trends in compensation and benefits.

Experts from leading companies in both Hong Kong and China will gather at the conference to share their experience and insights. Confirmed speakers include:

• Daisy Dai, Human Resources Director, L’Oreal China
• Vincent Gauthier, General Manager, Hewitt Associates LLC, Hong Kong
• James M Hulbert, Talent Strategist, Human Resources, Greater China, Nortel Networks (Asia) Limited
• The Hon Arthur Li, Secretary for Education and Manpower, Government of the HKSAR
• Dr. David Kwok-Po Li, Chairman and Chief Executive, The Bank of East Asia, Limited
• Jack Li, Senior Director, Human Resources, Agilent Technology
• Ping-On Mak, Senior Vice President, Human Resources, GE Consumer Finance Asia
• Brian Pilley, Director, M. Moser Associates (Shanghai)
• Hua Ping, Human Resources Director, Hitachi Global Storage Technologies
• Xie Dong, Group Vice General Manager, China Vanke Company Limited

All conference delegates will receive a free copy of Classified Post’s annual recruitment industry yearbook which is a review of the industry in 2004 and a look ahead to trends for 2005.

Enrolment free for the conference is HK$1,800 per person and HK$1,500 per person for HKIHRM members. Interested parties please contact Ms. Kin-Sum Kong at (852) 2250 3126 for registration or visit http://conferences.scmp.com.

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About South China Morning Post Publishers Limited

The company publishes the South China Morning Post and the Sunday Morning Post, Asia’s premier English language daily and Sunday newspapers with the highest circulation of any English language newspaper in Hong Kong. The South China Morning Post, with 100 years of history, is a leading commentator on Greater China and is widely read by government officials, business people, professionals and academics. According to the AC Nielsen Media Index 2004 Mid-Year Report, the South China Morning Post has 96% of the English language newspaper readership in Hong Kong. It is also the market leader for display and recruitment advertising in Hong Kong. Its Internet edition, SCMP.com, is an award-winning subscription-based Web site which offers a global audience access to the editorial content of the print edition, breaking news updates throughout the day, e-newsletters and news on PDA. The South China Morning Post receives constant recognition for its editorial and technical capability. Awards won include three excellence design awards from 25th Best of Newspaper Design Competition and Hong Kong News Awards 2003 for Best News Writing, Best Business Writing, Best Headline and Best Sports Photography.

South China Morning Post Publishers Limited is a wholly-owned subsidiary of SCMP Group Limited. Through other subsidiaries, SCMP Group Limited is also involved in the publication of magazines, commercial and business video production and property investments. SCMP Group’s shares are listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited.

For media enquiry, please contact:

Prudence Lai
Marketing and Communications Manager
South China Morning Post Publishers Limited
Tel: (852) 2565 2415
Fax: (852) 2565 2429
Email: communications@scmp.com

Sir C.K. Chow of MTR Corporation wins Executive Award

Hong Kong, 14 December 2006: DHL, the world’s leading express and logistics company, and the South China Morning Post today announced that Dr. The Hon. Sir David Li Kwok-po,, Chairman and Chief Executive of Bank of East Asia, Limited, has been chosen as Business Person of the Year for 2006.

The DHL/SCMP Hong Kong Business Awards judging committee has also named Sir C.K. Chow, Chief Executive Officer of MTR Corporation, as the winner of the Executive Award while Paul Cheung Kwok Wing, Chairman and Co-founder of Kingboard Chemical Holdings Limited, won the Owner-Operator Award. BALtrans Holdings Limited clinched the International Award, while Regina Miracle International Limited took the Enterprise Award.

Dr. The Hon. Sir David Li Kwok-po was lauded for his positive contribution to the further development of Hong Kong, as well as for his outstanding and sustained contribution to his organization.

Dr. Li oversees the activities of Bank of East Asia, Hong Kong’s largest independent local bank which was incorporated in 1918 and is one of the constituent stocks of the Hang Seng Index with consolidated assets of HK$263.3 billion of 30 June 2006.

"Under his leadership, the bank has achieved record-breaking results for consecutive years. In 2005, the bank posted a profit of HK$2,749 million, 17 per cent up on 2004. Net profit for the first six months this year jumped 32.3 per cent and total consolidated assets grew 24 per cent. The bank has one of the most extensive foreign bank networks in China, and was one of the first to receive Qualified Domestic Institutional Investor status, allowing it to overseas investment services to local residents and enterprises." said Professor Yue-Chim Richard Wong, the Chairman of DHL/SCMP Hong Kong Business Award 2006 Judging Panel. "Other than his excellent managerial performance, Dr. Li plays an equally important role in public services. He is a long-serving Legislative Councillor, representing the Finance Constituency since 1985, and is also an Executive Councillor."

The DHL/SCMP Hong Kong Business Awards 2006 judging panel was chaired by Professor Yue-Chim Richard Wong, who is Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Professor of Economics, The University of Hong Kong, and included representatives from The Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce; DHL Express; The South China Morning Post; Junior Chamber International Hong Kong; The Chinese General Chamber of Commerce; Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Limited; The Hong Kong Trade Development Council; and The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited.

They also included last year’s winners – Dr. K S Lo of Great Eagle Holdings Limited; Mr. Alfred W K Chan of The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited; Dr. Chow Yei Ching of Chevalier International Holdings Limited; Mr. Albert Wong of Eastern Worldwide Company Limited; Mr. Martin So of A.S. Watson Group; and Mr. Cheah Cheng Hye of Value Partners Limited.

Connie Tang, General Manager, DHL Express Hong Kong, noted: "Successful people drive successful companies, and I am delighted to congratulate this year’s winners, each of whom will undoubtedly become an inspiration for many young entrepreneurs and businessmen in Hong Kong. They are the foundation of our city’s achievements, and it is because of them that Hong Kong has been able to capitalise on the increasing amount of opportunities presented by key markets around the world."

"Year after year, we find ourselves impressed again by the varied stories of the city’s most accomplished business people," said Mark Clifford, Editor in Chief, SCMP. "Though each one of them demonstrates success in different settings, they all show us excellence in leadership, innovation, adaptation to change, entrepreneurial drive, perseverance, and their ability to rise to the occasion and establish themselves as positive role models for their organizations." He continued, "It is therefore without surprise that, through our rigorous judging process, this year’s award winners again embrace these critical qualities."

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About DHL

DHL is the global market leader of the international express and logistics industry, specializing in providing innovative and customized solutions from a single source.

DHL offers expertise in express, air and ocean freight, overland transport, contract logistic solutions as well as international mail services, combined with worldwide coverage and an in-depth understanding of local markets. DHL’s international network links more than 220 countries and territories worldwide. 285,000 employees are dedicated to providing fast and reliable services that exceed customers’ expectations.

DHL is a Deutsche Post World Net brand. The group generated revenues of €45 billion in 2005.

About SCMP Group Limited

SCMP Group Limited (SEHK: 583) is a leading newspaper and magazine publisher in Asia. Its flagship publication, South China Morning Post, is the leading English language newspaper in Hong Kong and has the city’s most affluent and influential readership. Other publication titles of the group include the Sunday Morning Post, the Chinese editions of Cosmopolitan, Harper’s Bazaar, CosmoGirl! Maxim and Automobile magazines.

To learn more about the SCMP Group, go to scmpgroup.com.

About DHL/SCMP Hong Kong Business Awards

The Hong Kong Business Awards were established by DHL and the South China Morning Post in 1990 to acknowledge publicly the vital contributions made by individuals and by companies in maintaining and expanding the economic viability and international stature of Hong Kong; and to encourage and sustain the Hong Kong entrepreneurial spirit and highlight and recognize excellent standards of corporate management.

There are four categories for individuals, namely, Business Person of the Year Award, Executive Award, Owner-Operator Award and Young Entrepreneur Award; and two for companies, namely, International Award and Enterprise Award. In addition, a Lifetime Achievement Award will be given at the discretion of the judging panel in any judging year if they feel it is appropriate. Nominations are made by individuals or by public or private organizations. Nominees who meet the criteria for the respective categories will be invited to participate. Those who accept the nominations will submit supporting documents for the judging panel, who will vote for a winner for each category.

Over the past sixteen years, the DHL/SCMP Hong Kong Business Awards has successfully established its status as one of the most prestigious and authoritative business awards in Hong Kong.

Issued by Professional Public Relations Asia on behalf of DHL/SCMP Hong Kong Business Awards.

For further information, please contact: –

Professional Public Relations Asia
Tony Turner Tel: (852) 3111 9928 Email : tturner@ppr.com.hk
Helen Lo Tel: (852) 3111 9966, 9600 6260 Email : hlo@ppr.com.hk

Hong Kong, September 6, 2006 – The South China Morning Post (SCMP) won five awards from the Pacific Area Newspaper Publishers’ Association (PANPA), adding to its string of more than 30 industry accolades so far this year.

The awards were announced on August 30 at the 37th Annual PANPA Conference held in Australia’s Gold Coast. Judges found SCMP a clear winner in Marketing for Display Advertising among the category of newspapers with a 50,000-plus circulation, as well as winner of two Technical Excellence awards for its top-of-the-class printing and picture-reproduction quality.

It is the paper’s second PANPA prize for marketing in two years. This year’s winning campaign aimed at attracting display advertisers with a series of direct-mailers, highlighting the paper’s affluent readership. Judges were impressed by this “very innovative campaign” and its excellent planning and execution, which successfully generated over 90% recall and positive feedback from two thirds of respondents.

It is the sixth award in seven years for SCMP in the pre-print/ supplement printed on a double-width press category and the third year running that the paper has been recognized for its technical excellence among newspapers printed on a double width press. The winning work was applauded by judges as “an unbeatable entry that sets the benchmark for the industry”.

Commenting on these developments SCMP Director of Marketing Amanda Turnbull said, “These wins demonstrate our ongoing commitment to serve both readers and advertisers with quality, creativity and consistency. To win regularly in both marketing and production categories at PANPA, where the competition from the big Australian newspaper groups is intense, is certainly something we are proud of.”

The paper was also given two “highly commended” citations; one in Newspaper Photography for a picture of the WTO riots in Wan Chai last December, and one in Community Events for the ongoing series of “Business Leader Briefings” in which Hong Kong opinion leaders are polled on the city’s key socioeconomic and policy issues, followed by a series of high-level briefings and then a “white paper” presented to the government in a spirit of constructive engagement.

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About SCMP Group Limited

SCMP Group Limited (SEHK: 583) is a leading newspaper and magazine publishers in Asia. Its flagship publication, South China Morning Post, is the leading English language newspaper in Hong Kong and has the city’s most affluent and influential readership. Other publication titles of the Group include the Sunday Morning Post, the Chinese editions of Cosmopolitan, Harper’s Bazaar, CosmoGirl!, Maxim and Automobile magazines.

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Irene Ho Marketing and Communications Tel: (852) 2565 2415 Fax: (852) 2565 2429 Email: communications@scmp.com

Highlights

• Turnover: HK$583.2 million
• Operating profit: HK$180.9 million
• Profit attributable to shareholders: HK$146.5 million
• Earnings per share: HK$0.094
• Dividend: HK$0.06

(Hong Kong, August 31, 2006) – SCMP Group Limited (SEHK: 583) ("the Group") reported a 30% growth in profit attributable to shareholders to HK$146.5 million for the first six months ended June 30, 2006. Turnover rose 9% to HK$583.2 million.

The Board of Directors declared an interim dividend of HK$0.06 per share.

Operating costs and expenses before depreciation increased 5% or HK$16.5 million. The average cost of newsprint rose 11% from US$545 to US$604 per metric ton. Staff costs increased 3% due to an increase in headcount and salary increments. Advertising and promotion expenses increased 21% as events sponsorship and marketing activities were stepped up.

Capital expenditures were HK$10.9 million, of which HK$4.5 million was spent on development of websites and content management system, replacement of magazine circulation system and upgrading of the accounting system.

Business Performance

The business environment has been favourable with a stable economy and low unemployment. According to Admango, the total advertising market grew 8% in the first half.

The Group’s results were boosted by a 47% growth in notices advertising and an 11% growth in display advertising sales. Yields on display ads improved following a rate increase for prime positions at the beginning of the year and strong bookings for color ads.

Recruitment revenue was stable. The unaudited circulation of SCMP remained at 104,000 while Sunday circulation dropped 1% to 80,000.

The results of the Group’s other businesses were also better than last year, except for book publishing which incurred losses due to higher stock provisions.

Outlook

"The economy was strong in the first half of the year, and we expect these economic conditions to continue in the second half" said Nancy Valiente, Managing Director of South China Morning Post Publishers Limited. "But we remain concerned about rising newsprint cost, salaries and rent. The impending abolition of rules requiring listed companies to publish results in newspapers will also have an impact on the Group’s turnover." Revenue from results announcements contributed 5% to Group turnover and 6% to the Newspaper Division’s advertising revenue in the first half of 2006.

Technology is playing an increasingly important role in content creation and advertising and changing the media and publishing landscape.

"Credible and relevant content is at the heart of the Group’s success. We will continue to build our publishing brands, raise editorial standards and invest in transforming the business to take best advantage of the changing nature of content creation and delivery," said Valiente.

The Group will continue to develop its digital media capabilities to build readership as well as expand advertising products to support future revenue growth.

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About SCMP Group Limited

SCMP Group Limited (SEHK: 583) is a leading newspaper and magazine publishers in Asia. Its flagship publication, South China Morning Post, is the leading English language newspaper in Hong Kong and has the city’s most affluent and influential readership. Other publication titles of the Group include the Sunday Morning Post, the Chinese editions of Cosmopolitan, Harper’s Bazaar, CosmoGirl!, Maxim and Automobile magazines.

This press release can be downloaded from www.scmpgroup.com.

 

For media enquiry, please contact:		For investor inquiries, please contact:
Irene Ho Marketing and Communications Tel: (852) 2565 2415 Fax: (852) 2565 2429 Email: communications@scmp.com		Perry Wu Investor Relations Tel: (852) 2250 3133 Fax: (852) 2838 7525 Email: investor.relations@scmp.com