HONG KONG, 24 March, 2014 – SCMP Group Ltd (SEHK: 583), Asia’s leading media holding company, announced today that it will acquire leading luxury lifestyle publisher Destination Macau Limited from Ignite Media Group Limited to further consolidate its market share in the South China region’s luxury lifestyle media space.

As the world’s number one gaming market, Macau surpassed Las Vegas’ total gaming revenue in 2013 by seven times, and is tipped to continue its accelerating pace of growth.  This is underpinned by its status as a tourism hub for China’s rapidly expanding middle class, whose consumption demand has prompted a doubling of Macau’s hotel rooms in the next 5 years.  Moreover, as demonstrated by its more than US$8 billion worth of retail sales in 2013, the opportunity is extremely attractive.

Destination Macau Limited publishes two titles – luxury lifestyle title Destination Macau and ultra high-end magazine DM Exclusive in English and Simplified Chinese, with both delivering high quality leisure lifestyle content, featuring topics such as luxury brands to watch out for, world-class Macau entertainment reviews, and fine-dining experiences to be had.  Moreover, Destination Macau Limited also operates a growing custom publishing business to cater to the content marketing needs of luxury brands, services and retailers aiming to capture the rapidly growing population of Macau-bound jetsetters traveling from China and the world.

This strategic addition to SCMP Group’s ever-growing portfolio of magazines, which already boasts Cosmopolitan, Elle, Esquire, Harper’s Bazaar, PEAK and STYLE, further reinforces its dominant position in the luxury lifestyle segment.  Importantly, it gives SCMP Group the key to enter Macau – China’s entertainment tourism capital, and the world’s fastest growing gaming market.

“The combination of Destination Macau’s high quality content, and its native base of affluent readers from Macau, China and the world makes this acquisition a perfect fit into the SCMP Group’s family of luxury titles, and adds to an even more formidable offering to our network of top tier advertisers”, said Ms. Elsie Cheung, Chief Operating Officer of SCMP Group.

Moreover, “with Destination Macau’s strong brand equity and established market presence in Macau, it presents a fertile opportunity for further growth when coupled with our award-winning expertise in multimedia magazine publishing, advertising, bespoke events and custom publishing”, continued Ms. Cheung.

“Advertisers today, especially the sophisticated top-tier brands that we regularly work with, are increasingly searching for cross-platform opportunities that allow them to communicate to their target audience along more touch points.  With the SCMP Group, we are confident Destination Macau Limited has found the perfect home”, remarked Ms. Carrie Leung, General Manager of Ignite Media Group.

“Ignite has built Destination Macau and Destination Macau Exclusive into Macau’s premier luxury publishing titles; and knowing SCMP Group’s capabilities, we are confident they will be able to take this business to the next level”. “We look forward to further collaboration and partnerships as Ignite accelerates its market-leading platforms – Macau.com, Qoos.com, MacauHR and Aomen.TV, together with our portfolio of services to continue supporting the growth and diversification of the new Macau”, concluded Ms. Leung.

Destination Macau Limited will operate under SCMP Group’s management from late March onwards, and Destination Macau will maintain its popular editorial direction, and its distribution network within 5-star hotels and resorts, airlines, dedicated direct-to-Macau ferries, and most importantly, its direct distribution to high net-worth individuals in Macau.

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About Ignite Media Group Ltd

Ignite Media Group (http://www.igniteasia.com) is Macau’s premier media and services conglomerate with market-leading positions in online, out-of-home, print and services enterprises dedicated to promoting Macau as Asia’s #1 entertainment destination. Ignite includes market-leading media brands across multiple verticals: Macau.com (Macau’s #1 online travel and destination marketing platform), Qoos.com (Macau’s #1 Chinese language social media community and C2C listings platform), Aomen.tv (Macau’s #1 online TV production company), MacauHR (Macau’s #1 integrated online jobs listings and recruitment / corporate services firm), New Macau Box Offices (Macau’s #1 show ticketing company), EC-Ad (outdoor media) and Ignition (media agency & advisory services).

About SCMP Group Ltd

SCMP Group Limited (SEHK: 583) is a leading newspaper and magazine publisher in Asia. Its flagship publication, South China Morning Post, is Hong Kong’s internationally recognised English language newspaper and has the city’s most affluent and influential readership. First published in 1903, the newspaper has developed an enviable reputation for authoritative, influential and independent reporting on Hong Kong, China and the rest of Asia. Available in print, iPad™ and online through scmp.com and e-reader editions, South China Morning Post reaches a global audience with daily breaking news, analysis and opinion, multimedia articles and interactive forums. The South China Morning Post received 65 awards in 2013 for excellence in editorial, marketing and technical capability. Other titles in the Group include the Sunday Morning Post, the Chinese editions of Cosmopolitan, Harper’s Bazaar, ELLE, ELLE Men, Esquire and CosmoGirl!, PEAK, HK Magazine, The List, Where Hong Kong, and Where Chinese玩儿.

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HONG KONG, 1st March 2014 – Permanent Secretary for Education, Mrs Cherry Tse Ling Kit-ching JP, special guest Shelley Lee Lai-kuen GBS, OBE, JP, a VIP advisory board panel and distinguished judges were present at an inspiring award ceremony for the South China Morning Post and The Hong Kong Jockey Club’s returning Student of the Year Awards 2013, held at the Kowloon Shangri-la hotel today.

The Awards, first established by South China Morning Post in 1974, ran for 32 years until 2006, and were recently relaunched as part of their Celebrating Hong Kong initiative. Six categories, namely Grand Prize, Community Contributor, Sportsperson, Performing Artist, Visual Artist and three Linguist awards for English, Cantonese and Putonghua made up the new awards, which were made eligible for nomination from Form 4-6 or Year 10-12 secondary students across Hong Kong.

The audience was treated to performances from the Performing Artist students, including a Latin ballroom dancer, a concert pianist and a Chinese opera singer. Impressive recitals were also given from the linguists, and a visual art exhibition was on display from the Visual Arts category.

Mrs Tse remarked in her speech “I would like to applaud the SCMP. I’m sure in twenty years’ time, most of the illustrious persons of Hong Kong will be either your alumni or people who got the award…long live the awards.” Members of the advisory board Allan Zeman, Chairman of LKF Group and Ocean Park Corporation, Jay Walder, CEO of MTR Corporation, Paul Zimmerman, CEO, Designing Hong Kong, Robin Hu, CEO SCMP Group Ltd, and Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges also attended and shared their thoughts and advice.

“The entry level for the awards is incredibly tough and demands that only the best can even qualify as a nominee. Every single student that entered should be proud that they were the category best in their school” remarked Mr. Hu.

Most of the 23 judges for the awards also joined in honouring the students at the ceremony, which was hosted before all the finalists and shortlisted candidates, their educators and parents. Each category was judged by an expert panel leader, a past winner alumni, and an expert editorial representative from the South China Morning Post. The process took six months of intensive preparation, culminating in nearly 500 nominations, and producing 24 finalists, each carefully screened with face-to-face group and individual interviews.

“At the Jockey Club, education is always a major focus of our community donations and we were delighted to support the SCMP when they relaunched the Student of the Year Awards.” remarked Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges, CEO of The Hong Kong Jockey Club. “We have enjoyed our close partnership and together with the tremendous support of our many judges, we are able to contribute to the betterment of Hong Kong by recognising and promoting the necessary qualities in our future generation.”

The South China Morning Post plans to continue the Awards in the long term. “The awards were made possible thanks to the generous sponsorship from the Hong Kong Jockey Club, the perfect partner for the awards given their deep support of education” remarked Susan Ramsay, editor of Young Post, the newspaper’s school-distributed student edition. “

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For more information please visit http://studentoftheyear.hk

Full list of winners and runners-up

The Student of the Year – Grand Prize (Winner receives $25,000 scholarship plus Award plaque and Winner Certificate. Runners-up receive Certificate of Distinction)

Winner: Tam Pok-man 譚博文, from Sing Ying Secondary School.

Runner-up: Zachariah Lee Kwok-tsat 李國澤, St. Paul’s Co-Educational College

Runner-up: Lai Wun-chi 黎媛姿, Belilios Public School

 

The Student of the Year – Sportsperson (Winner receives $10,000 scholarship plus award plaque and Winner Certificate. Runners-up receive Certificate of Distinction)

Winner: Siobhan Haughey 何詩蓓, St. Paul’s Secondary School

Runner-up: Karen Chang Ngai-hing 張藝馨, Diocesan Girls’ School

Runner-up: Leung Siu-lun 梁肇麟, Tuen Mun Catholic Secondary School

 

The Student of the Year – Community Contributor (Winner receives $10,000 scholarship plus Award plaque and Winner Certificate. Runners-up receive Certificate of Distinction)

Winner: Lai Yuet Chi 黎悅知, Yan Oi Tong Tin Ka Ping Secondary School

Runner-up: Lau Chin-yan 劉展恩, Carmel Secondary School

Runner-up: Wu Cheuk-lam 鄔卓霖, King’s College

 

The Student of the Year – Visual Artist (Winner receives $10,000 scholarship plus Award plaque and Winner Certificate. Runners-up receive Certificate of Distinction)

Winner: Ashley Chung Hoi-lam 鍾凱霖, from G.T. Ellen Yeung College

Runner-up: Audrey H.Y. Hioe, Chinese International School

Runner-up: Tini Tang Hau-ying, Australian International School

 

The Student of the Year – Performing Artist (Winner receives $10,000 scholarship plus Award plaque and Winner Certificate. Runners-up receive Certificate of Distinction)

Winner : Tse Tsz-yan 謝芷欣, CCC Kei Yuen College.

Runner-up: Law Wai-ting 羅瑋庭, La Salle College

Runner-up: Jackie Leung 梁芷萁, Diocesan Girls’ School

 

The Student of the Year – English Linguist (Winner receives $10,000 scholarship plus Award plaque and Winner Certificate. Runners-up receive Certificate of Distinction)

Winner: Lai Wun-chi 黎媛姿, Belilios Public School

Runner-up: Ho Sheung-lam, Canadian International School

Runner-up: Claudia Tam Man-yiu, Island School.

 

The Student of the Year – Cantonese Linguist (Winner receives $10,000 scholarship plus Award plaque and Winner Certificate. Runners-up receive Certificate of Distinction)

Winner: Li Yu-chim 李于漸, La Salle College

Runner-up: Mimi Fu Yin-tung 符彥彤, Heep Yunn School

Runner-up: Stephanie Leung Tsoi-hang 梁采洐, Baptist Lui Ming Choi Secondary School

 

The Student of the Year – Putonghua Linguist (Winner receives $10,000 scholarship plus Award plaque and Winner Certificate. Runners-up receive Certificate of Distinction)

Winner:  Jenny Zheng Jia-ying 鄭嘉盈, St Paul’s Co-Educational College

Runner-up: Leung Hau-sze 梁巧思, Heep Yunn School

Runner-up: Zhang Mi-le 張米樂, Fung Kai No.1 Secondary School

 

About SCMP Group Ltd

SCMP Group Limited (SEHK: 583) is a leading newspaper and magazine publisher in Asia. Its flagship publication, South China Morning Post, is Hong Kong’s internationally recognised English language newspaper and has the city’s most affluent and influential readership. First published in 1903, the newspaper has developed an enviable reputation for authoritative, influential and independent reporting on Hong Kong, China and the rest of Asia. Available in print, iPad™ and online through scmp.com and e-reader editions, South China Morning Post reaches a global audience with daily breaking news, analysis and opinion, multimedia articles and interactive forums. The South China Morning Post received 65 awards in 2013 for excellence in editorial, marketing and technical capability. Other titles in the Group include the Sunday Morning Post, the Chinese editions of Cosmopolitan, Harper’s Bazaar, ELLE, ELLE Men, Esquire and CosmoGirl!, HK Magazine, The List, Where Hong Kong, and Where Chinese玩儿.

 

For further information please contact:

[email protected]

HONG KONG, 16 November 2015 –

SCMP Group Ltd (SEHK: 583), Asia’s leading media holding company, has entered into an agreement to print the International New York Times (INYT) for mainland China and Hong Kong markets. The printing of INYT at the SCMP will commence in February 2016.

The agreement reflects both media organisations’ strong commitment to print journalism, loyal print readers and advertisers as they continue to push the envelope in the digital frontier. The deal with the INYT follows the SCMP’s first contract printing agreement in 2013 to print am730, a Chinese-language free newspaper in Hong Kong.

Mr Robin Hu, CEO of the SCMP Group, said: “We are delighted to be awarded the contract to undertake INYT’s printing needs for Hong Kong and mainland China. With the INYT, given its loyal base of on-the-go high achieving subscribers, there can be no compromise when it comes to quality and reliability. We are therefore honoured to have been selected by one of the world’s most admired publications as its trusted printer in a region that has established itself as a major source of global news.”

The SCMP Group’s printing facilities are located in the Morning Post Centre in Tai Po, northeast of Hong Kong. Currently, its daily printing production includes the publications of the South China Morning Post, the Sunday Morning Post and am730.

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About SCMP Group Ltd and South China Morning Post

SCMP Group Limited (SEHK: 583) is a leading newspaper and magazine publisher in Asia. Its flagship publication, the South China Morning Post, is Hong Kong’s internationally recognised English language newspaper and has the city’s most affluent and influential readership.

First published in 1903, the newspaper has developed an enviable reputation for authoritative, influential and independent reporting on Hong Kong, China and the rest of Asia. Available in print, mobile, tablets and online through scmp.com and e-reader editions, the South China Morning Post reaches a global audience with daily breaking news, analysis and opinion, multimedia articles and interactive forums. The South China Morning Post received over 160 awards in 2014-15 for excellence in editorial, marketing and technical capabilities. Other titles in the Group include the Sunday Morning Post, Nanzao.com (南早.com), Nanzaozhinan.com (南早香港指南.com), STYLE, Destination Macau, The PEAK, HK Magazine and The List.

Through the joint venture partnership with Hearst, SCMP Hearst publishes the Chinese editions of Cosmopolitan, CosmoBride, Harper’s BAZAAR, Harper’s BAZAAR Art, Harper’s BAZAAR Bride, Esquire, ELLE, ELLE Men, ELLE Wedding, ELLE Décoration, and ELLE Accessories; and operates Cosmopolitan.com.hk, Cosmogirl.com.hk, Harpersbazaar.com.hk, ELLE.com.hk and EsquireHK.com in Hong Kong.

For further information please contact: [email protected]

HONG KONG, 9 November 2015 –

SCMP Group Ltd (SEHK: 583), Asia’s leading media holding company, has formed a partnership with Debrett’s to publish the Debrett’s 100 Hong Kong, a recognition and celebration of Hong Kong’s most achieving, inspiring and influential personalities. Debrett’s is a British luxury lifestyle brand with almost 250 years of heritage as the trusted authority on achievement, etiquette and style. The Debrett’s 100 Hong Kong is the first of the Debrett’s Global Series beyond Britain.

Since 1769, Debrett’s has chronicled the social position of members of the British aristocracy with the publication of The Peerage and People of Today – the quintessential lists of who’s who in Britain. Debrett’s has since expanded its authority to the annual Debrett’s 500 list published in The Sunday Times. For many, “I’m in Debrett’s” is a highly sought after accolade.

Published today in the South China Morning Post, the Debrett’s 100 Hong Kong consists of personalities who excel in the following ten fields: Art, Architecture and Design; Arts, Film, Literature and Music; Business and Industry, Engineering and Entrepreneurs; Fashion; Food & Drink; Media; Sport; Stage and Screen; Technology & Digital; and Science & Medicine. Please visit http://www.scmp.com/Debrettshk100 for the full list.

Mr Robin Hu, Chief Executive Officer of the SCMP Group, said: “Hong Kong is both a cradle and a magnet for outstanding personalities whose achievements keep the city’s vibrancy and vigor going strong. Their resourcefulness, tenacity and creativity are the engines that keep Hong Kong on the world map. The SCMP is delighted to work with Debrett’s to celebrate their brilliance in the first Debrett’s Global Series.”

Ms Joanne Milner, Chief Executive at Debrett’s, said: “Hong Kong is a world class city, steeped in a long history of global impact, so it made a fitting choice for the launch of our first global series of the Debrett’s 100s. The Debrett’s Hong Kong 100 list has been meticulously compiled in consultation with independent experts in each field. Every individual demonstrates outstanding qualities of influence, achievement and inspiration, shaping their environments to the collective benefit of society. We are privileged to work with the SCMP on our first Global Series.”

Debrett’s will host an invitation only reception at the British Consulate-General tomorrow (10 November) in Hong Kong to celebrate the high achievers on the new list and their accolades.

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About SCMP Group Ltd and South China Morning Post

SCMP Group Limited (SEHK: 583) is a leading newspaper and magazine publisher in Asia. Its flagship publication, the South China Morning Post, is Hong Kong’s internationally recognised English language newspaper and has the city’s most affluent and influential readership.

First published in 1903, the newspaper has developed an enviable reputation for authoritative, influential and independent reporting on Hong Kong, China and the rest of Asia. Available in print, mobile, tablets and online through scmp.com and e-reader editions, the South China Morning Post reaches a global audience with daily breaking news, analysis and opinion, multimedia articles and interactive forums. The South China Morning Post received over 160 awards in 2014-15 for excellence in editorial, marketing and technical capabilities. Other titles in the Group include the Sunday Morning Post, Nanzao.com (南早.com), Nanzaozhinan.com (南早香港指南.com), STYLE, Destination Macau, The PEAK, HK Magazine and The List.

Through the joint venture partnership with Hearst, SCMP Hearst publishes the Chinese editions of Cosmopolitan, CosmoBride, Harper’s BAZAAR, Harper’s BAZAAR Art, Harper’s BAZAAR Bride, Esquire, ELLE, ELLE Men, ELLE Wedding, ELLE Décoration, and ELLE Accessories; and operates Cosmopolitan.com.hk, Cosmogirl.com.hk, Harpersbazaar.com.hk, ELLE.com.hk and EsquireHK.com in Hong Kong.

For further information please contact: [email protected]

HONG KONG, 3 November 2015 –

SCMP Group Ltd (SEHK: 583), Asia’s leading media holding company, yesterday launched the inaugural South China Morning Post China Conference, a thought leadership platform that garnered government and corporate leaders to share insights on Chinese enterprises going global.

The South China Morning Post China Conference was a well-timed platform that explored topics pertinent to the surging expansion of Chinese companies and state-owned enterprises in the global marketplace. Held at Kowloon Shangri-La, the full-day conference centered on four core dimensions: acquiring overseas investments, set-up complexities, inorganic growth strategies (including M&A and AIIB) and growth sectors (including big data, cloud computing and renewable energy).

The conference was officiated by the Honourable C Y Leung, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, as the Guest of Honour, and included the following speakers:

• Ou Xiao Li, Counsel, Department of Western Region Development, National Development and Reform Commission
• Chen Shuang, Executive Director & CEO, China Everbright Ltd
• John Zhao, Chairman and CEO, Hony Capital & Executive Vice President of Legend Holdings Corporation
• Frank Lyn, China and Hong Kong Markets Leader, PwC
• Alex Wang, Vice President of CTO Group, ZTE Corporation
• Dr Witman Hung, Principal Liaison Officer for Hong Kong, Shenzhen Qianhai Authority
• Dr Kelvin Wong, Executive Director and Deputy Managing Director, COSCO Pacific Limited
• Cho Tak Wong, Chairman, Fuyao Glass Industry Group
• Dr Liu Li Gang, Chief Economist, Greater China, ANZ
• Zhang Gao Bo, Founding Partner & CEO, Oriental Patron Financial Group
• Nicholas Kwan, Research Director, Hong Kong Trade Development Council
• Francis Ho, Associate Director-General of Investment Promotion, Invest Hong Kong

Inaugurating the South China Morning Post China Conference, Mr Robin Hu, CEO of the SCMP Group, remarked: “The South China Morning Post China Conference focuses on China as a source, rather than a destination, of capital, technology, talent and best practices. It is about success stories of China’s companies in their quest for markets and assets overseas, as well as learnings from thought leaders on growing challenges and opportunities faced by Chinese companies in world markets. The South China Morning Post is proud to launch the China Conference to capture this narrative.”

For SCMP stories generated from the South China Morning Post China Conference, please go to http://www.scmp.com/topics/china-conference.

The South China Morning Post China Conference was organised by the award-winning SCMP Events and Conferences team. For more information about upcoming events and sponsorship opportunities, please visit http://experiences.scmp.com or telephone +852 2680 8187.

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About SCMP Group Ltd and South China Morning Post

SCMP Group Limited (SEHK: 583) is a leading newspaper and magazine publisher in Asia. Its flagship publication, the South China Morning Post, is Hong Kong’s internationally recognised English language newspaper and has the city’s most affluent and influential readership.

First published in 1903, the newspaper has developed an enviable reputation for authoritative, influential and independent reporting on Hong Kong, China and the rest of Asia. Available in print, mobile, tablets and online through scmp.com and e-reader editions, South China Morning Post reaches a global audience with daily breaking news, analysis and opinion, multimedia articles and interactive forums. The South China Morning Post received over 160 awards in 2014-15 for excellence in editorial, marketing and technical capabilities. Other titles in the Group include the Sunday Morning Post, Nanzao.com (南早.com), Nanzaozhinan.com (南早香港指南.com), STYLE, Destination Macau, The PEAK, HK Magazine and The List.

Through the joint venture partnership with Hearst, SCMP Hearst publishes the Chinese editions of Cosmopolitan, CosmoBride, Harper’s BAZAAR, Harper’s BAZAAR Art, Harper’s BAZAAR Bride, Esquire, ELLE, ELLE Men, ELLE Wedding, ELLE Décoration, and ELLE Accessories; and operates Cosmopolitan.com.hk, Cosmogirl.com.hk, Harpersbazaar.com.hk, ELLE.com.hk and EsquireHK.com in Hong Kong.

For further information please contact: [email protected]

HONG KONG, 20 October 2015 –

SCMP Group Ltd (SEHK: 583), Asia’s leading media holding company, today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire a majority stake in MyDress Holdings Ltd, operator of MyDress.com, Hong Kong’s fashion ecommerce market leader known for its active and loyal customer base. Upon completion of the transaction, the SCMP Group will own the majority of MyDress Holdings through a wholly-owned subsidiary.

The acquisition marks the SCMP Group’s first venture in retail ecommerce. It will introduce a new dimension to the Group’s diversification strategy, creating complementary synergies between the Group’s premium fashion content and market leading audience base, and MyDress’s online shopping offerings and ecommerce expertise. SCMP Group will leverage the experience and infrastructure of MyDress to explore ecommerce opportunities for the Group’s magazine websites, such as ELLE, Cosmopolitan and Harper’s BAZAAR, whose Hong Kong franchise both in print and online are exclusively operated by the SCMP Group.

Co-founders and key executives of MyDress, Mr Edmund Wong and Mr Leon Lai, will continue to spearhead MyDress and manage its day-to-day operations while working closely with the Group’s management on further growth and development.

“This acquisition underpins the SCMP Group’s determination to fortify its digital development growth thrust,” said Mr Robin Hu, CEO of the SCMP Group. “Through MyDress, we will gain a firm foothold in the ecommerce space in Hong Kong and extend along the internet value chain of ‘content-community-commerce’, thus enabling new monetisation possibilities. We look forward to working with Edmund and Leon, two of Hong Kong’s leading minds in the ecommerce space, to take MyDress to the next level.”

Ms Josephine Chan, Managing Director of SCMP Magazines Publishing Limited commented: “Our current magazine portfolio consisting of ELLE, ELLE Men, Cosmopolitan, Harper’s BAZAAR and Esquire gives us the lion’s share of Hong Kong’s lifestyle leisure magazine audience in both print and online. The acquisition of MyDress will equip us with the capabilities and know-hows to further engage and interact with, and most importantly monetise on our valuable audience base.”

“We are very excited to be part of Hong Kong’s largest media group, and are impressed with their holistic and forward-looking digital vision,” remarked Mr Edmund Wong, Co-founder and Director of MyDress. “With SCMP Group’s authoritative voice and long-standing loyalty among Hong Kong’s fashion-conscious audience, this strategic partnership will enable MyDress to stay ahead of industry trends and broaden our reach among premium consumers.” Mr Leon Lai, Co-founder and CEO of MyDress further expressed: “We see SCMP Group’s investment as a catalyst for MyDress to leap ahead and expedite our growth in the online retailing space towards our goal of becoming the go-to destination of fashion ecommerce in Hong Kong.”

MyDress’s ecommerce platform was launched in 2013, and is known for its broad offering of chic and trendy fashion items, including apparel, accessories and undergarments from over 50 brands. Ranked the #1 most searched fashion ecommerce website in Hong Kong on mobile devices in 2014 by Google, MyDress introduces renowned fashion brands from Korea and Taiwan into Hong Kong ecommerce market through its well-established and primarily exclusive relationships with merchandise suppliers across Asia.

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About SCMP Group Ltd and South China Morning Post

SCMP Group Limited (SEHK: 583) is a leading newspaper and magazine publisher in Asia. Its flagship publication, the South China Morning Post, is Hong Kong’s internationally recognised English language newspaper and has the city’s most affluent and influential readership.

First published in 1903, the newspaper has developed an enviable reputation for authoritative, influential and independent reporting on Hong Kong, China and the rest of Asia. Available in print, mobile, tablets and online through scmp.com and e-reader editions, the South China Morning Post reaches a global audience with daily breaking news, analysis and opinion, multimedia articles and interactive forums. The South China Morning Post received over 160 awards in 2014-15 for excellence in editorial, marketing and technical capabilities. Other titles in the Group include the Sunday Morning Post, Nanzao.com (南早.com), Nanzaozhinan.com (南早香港指南.com), STYLE, Destination Macau, The PEAK, HK Magazine and The List.

Through the joint venture partnership with Hearst, SCMP Hearst publishes the Chinese editions of Cosmopolitan, CosmoBride, Harper’s BAZAAR, Harper’s BAZAAR Art, Harper’s BAZAAR Bride, Esquire, ELLE, ELLE Men, ELLE Wedding, ELLE Décoration, and ELLE Accessories; and operates Cosmopolitan.com.hk, Cosmogirl.com.hk, Harpersbazaar.com.hk, ELLE.com.hk and EsquireHK.com in Hong Kong.

For further information please contact: [email protected]

HONG KONG, 16 October 2015 –

SCMP Group Ltd (SEHK: 583), Asia’s leading media holding company, yesterday named five outstanding small & medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and entrepreneurs at the 2nd Enterprising Hong Kong Awards.

Organised by the SCMP Group and sponsored by DHL Express, the Awards recognise and celebrate SMEs and their leaders whose brilliance defines industry benchmarks. The winners were selected by an esteemed panel of judges from nominations recommended by a number of industry partners.

The Enterprising Hong Kong Awards 2015 winners are:

• Young Entrepreneur Award – Mr Derek Wu, Director of Future Lighting Collection
• Corporate Social Responsibility Award – Wessen Group Limited
• Innovation Excellence Award – Infocast Limited
• Export Excellence Award – Advance Bright Limited
• Brand Excellence Award (public voting) – Anything But Salads

At the Enterprising Hong Kong Awards 2015 presentation ceremony are (from left) Innovation Excellence Award winner – Infocast Limited, represented by its Director of Platform Strategy Mr Alex Cheung; Corporate Social Responsibility Award winner – Wessen Group Limited, represented by its Managing Director Dr Thomas Su; Brand Excellence Award winner – Anything But Salads, represented by its CEO & Co-founder Ms Calista Goh; Ms Ecila Chan, Vice President, Commercial, DHL Express Hong Kong; Mr Robin Hu, CEO of SCMP Group; Mr Derek Wu, Young Entrepreneur Award winner & CEO of Future Lighting Collection; and Export Excellence Award winner – Advance Bright Limited, represented by its Managing Director Mr Felix Chan.

At the 2nd Enterprising Hong Kong Awards are representatives from industry partners (from left) Mr Gary Tong, Chairman of Hong Kong Young Entrepreneur Association; Mr Eugene Chan, National Business Director of Junior Chamber International Hong Kong; Mr Francis Lee, Vice Chairman of Hong Kong (SME) Economic and Trade Promotional Association; Dr Stephen Kwok, President of Hong Kong Small and Medium Enterprises Association; Dr Edward Lam, President of Hong Kong SME Development Federation; Ms Elsie Cheung, COO of the SCMP Group; Mr Jefferson Wat, President of SME Global Alliance Limited; Mr Charles Hui, Vice Chairman of Hong Kong Promotion Associations for Small and Medium Enterprises; Mr Jimmy Wan, Founding President of Hong Kong Greater China SME Alliance Association; Mr Peter Lam, President of the Hong Kong General Chamber of Small and Medium Business; and Ms Carol Hui, Vice President of Federation of International SME.

Mr Robin Hu, SCMP Group Chief Executive Officer, remarked: “The Awards were created to celebrate outstanding entrepreneurs behind numerous small and medium enterprises. It plays a vital role in underlining their critical importance to our economy. By commending the best of the best in entrepreneurship, innovation, export, branding and corporate social responsibility, the Awards strive to capture the essence of these qualities in which Hong Kong enterprises excel. This year’s finalists and winners clearly personify these virtues.”

He added: “All our finalists are the true bedrock of Hong Kong’s world-class business engine, and it is their collective effort that turns Hong Kong into one of the shiniest trade-capital of not only China, but the world.”

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About SCMP Group Ltd and South China Morning Post

SCMP Group Limited (SEHK: 583) is a leading newspaper and magazine publisher in Asia. Its flagship publication, the South China Morning Post, is Hong Kong’s internationally recognised English language newspaper and has the city’s most affluent and influential readership.

First published in 1903, the newspaper has developed an enviable reputation for authoritative, influential and independent reporting on Hong Kong, China and the rest of Asia. Available in print, mobile, tablets and online through scmp.com and e-reader editions, the South China Morning Post reaches a global audience with daily breaking news, analysis and opinion, multimedia articles and interactive forums. The South China Morning Post received over 160 awards in 2014-15 for excellence in editorial, marketing and technical capabilities. Other titles in the Group include the Sunday Morning Post, Nanzao.com (南早.com), Nanzaozhinan.com (南早香港指南.com), STYLE, Destination Macau, The PEAK, HK Magazine and The List.

Through the joint venture partnership with Hearst, SCMP Hearst publishes the Chinese editions of Cosmopolitan, CosmoBride, Harper’s BAZAAR, Harper’s BAZAAR Art, Harper’s BAZAAR Bride, Esquire, ELLE, ELLE Men, ELLE Wedding, ELLE Décoration, and ELLE Accessories; and operates Cosmopolitan.com.hk, Cosmogirl.com.hk, Harpersbazaar.com.hk, ELLE.com.hk and EsquireHK.com in Hong Kong.

For further information please contact: [email protected]

HONG KONG, 9 October, 2015 –

Eight unsung heroes and enterprises, whose charitable acts touched the lives of numerous Hongkongers, were honoured at the Spirit of Hong Kong Awards presentation dinner last night, an occasion graced by the Honourable C Y Leung, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, as the Guest of Honour.

Created by the SCMP Group in 2013 to shine a light on Hong Kong’s exemplary citizens, the Awards received tremendous support from the community in terms of nominations, judging and voting, and Sino Group’s generous sponsorship for the third consecutive year. With this support, the Awards grew and expanded their scope and depth in unearthing inspiring stories and selfless acts in Hong Kong.

At the ceremony last night, held at Conrad Hong Kong, the Spirit of Hong Kong Awards winners shared their heart-warming stories with a full house of finalists, representatives from the nominating organisations and guests. The awardees’ good deeds towards those less fortunate and the community at large, as well as their perseverance in overcoming personal adversity, captured the hearts of the guests.

In attendance last night were respected members of the society, including Patron of the Awards Sir David Akers-Jones, Chairperson of the Awards’ panel of judges Professor Frederick Ma Si-hang, and fellow member judges the Hon. Ronald Arculli, Mr. James Blake, Ms. Shelley Lee Lai-kuen, Sino Group Executive Director Dr. Daryl Ng Win-kong, the Hon. Anna Wu Hung-yuk and Chief Executive of The Hong Kong Council of Social Service Mr. Chua Hoi-wai.

At the third Spirit of Hong Kong Awards presentation ceremony are (front row from left) Hong Kong Council of Social Service CEO Mr Chua Hoi-wai, Sino Group Executive Director Dr Daryl Ng Win-kong, SCMP Group Chairman Dr David Pang, Guest of Honour Chief Executive the Hon. C Y Leung, the Hon. Anna Wu Hung-yuk, Sir David Akers-Jones, Mr Foo Yuen-wai (Overcoming Personal Challenge Award winner), Professor Frederick Ma Si-hang, Tong Siu-yin (Cultural Preservation Award winner), Ms Shelley Lee Lai-kuen, Mrs Katy Blake, (back row from left) SCMP Editor-in-Chief Mr Wang Xiangwei, Dr Tsoi Wing Sing, Ken (5th Vice-Chairman of Tung Wah Group of Hospitals, representing iBakery, Corporate Citizen Award winner), Ms May Yam Siu-fong (Community Contribution Award winner), Mr Ricky Yu (CEO of Light Be, Lion Rock Entrepreneur Award winner), Professor Ronald Li Tang-wai (Innovating for Good Award winner), Mr Chan Kwong-hing (People’s Choice Award winner), the Hon. Ronald Arculli, Mr Chan Ching-kooi (representative for Mr Ko Cheung-chuen, Compassion Ambassador Award winner), Mr. James Blake and SCMP Group CEO Robin Hu.

“Founded in 2013 with the goal of injecting positivity and inspiration back into society through the deeds of everyday Hongkongers, we have now featured 150 unsung heroes who have put society and the needs of others ahead of their own, and those whose selfless efforts have made our world a better place,” said Dr. David Pang, SCMP Group Chairman, at the ceremony. “Our ability to connect with caring organisations, front-line social workers and every day Hongkongers with hearts of gold is our privilege, and one that the South China Morning Post has cherished with honour for the past 112 years. Indeed, some of our proudest moments come when we publish stories of unsung heroes that touch the hearts of our readers, and in turn inspire them to share those stories, and even contribute to the cause. This is the true spirit of Hong Kong – resilience in the face of hardship, inventiveness to overcome challenges, and the heart to gather our fellow citizens ahead and towards the light.”

Stories of the 22 finalists of the Spirit of Hong Kong Awards 2015 were captured in feature articles in the South China Morning Post and on SCMP.com in the summer. These finalists were selected from nominees recommended by 14 organisations: the Association for Conservation of Hong Kong Indigenous Languages, Community Art Network, Community Business, Designing Hong Kong, Hong Kong Arts Centre, Hong Kong Professional Teachers’ Union, Hong Kong Red Cross, Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation, Mother’s Choice, Social Ventures Hong Kong, St. James’ Settlement, The Nesbitt Centre, The Samaritan Befrienders Hong Kong and Tung Wah Group of Hospitals.

The Spirit of Hong Kong Awards 2015 winners are:

iBakery – Corporate Citizen Award
Tung Wah Group of Hospitals set up the first iBakery café in Kennedy Town as a social-enterprise store with a baking area to cater to a growing number of supportive customers and corporate clients. At its seven facilities across Hong Kong, iBakery employs 60 staff, more than half of them adults with special needs, including Down’s syndrome and autism. The social mission of iBakery is to train people and show that people with disabilities can be happy and productive. It is about inclusion in the community. iBakery has teamed up with hotel groups and others to provide cookie recipes and training for the staff.

Light Be – Lion Rock Entrepreneur Award
Light Be, the brainchild of Ricky Yu, provides much-needed housing for single mothers and underprivileged families in Hong Kong. His discontent with the long waiting list for public housing jolted him out of his successful career, after which he devoted himself to finding landlords with a philanthropic outlook, help renovate their properties and rent them out at affordable rates. His labour and commitment have helped many families put a roof over their heads.

Ms May Yam Siu-fong – Community Contribution Award
May Yam has never stopped helping others even when she was tackling her own struggles. She has volunteered for the Samaritan Befrienders Hong Kong hotline since 1997 and expanded her role to its executive committee in 2003. She has gone through two divorces, battled with thyroid cancer nine years ago, brought up three children and is now running a bookstore. Always looking at life with positivity, May used her experience to help others through the Samaritan hotline and she believes she is learning how to do it better every day.

Mr Ko Cheung-chuen – Compassion Ambassador Award
Ko Cheung-chuen devoted four decades of his life teaching secondary school children. Once a teacher in a Band One school in Wan Chai, he realised that there just might be other students that needed his help more. So he quit that school and moved to a far more challenging one in Tuen Mun. Tackling discipline problems and, at times, fending off gangsters from school area were just some of his challenges. Mr Ko helped students academically, but more importantly, he inspired them to lead a meaningful life beyond the classroom. Now in his retirement, he continues his mission at times as a supply teacher and a father figure to many of his schoolchildren.

Ms Tong Siu-yin – Cultural Preservation Award
Losing her eyesight before the age of two, Tong Siu-yin overcame this twist of fate and supported herself as a telephone operator. In 2008, she fell in love with naamyam (南音), “music of the south” – a genre which blind singers in ancient China used as a way to make money travelling from village to village. While conservationists race against time to preserve naamyam in Hong Kong, Ms Tong is doing her part to keep this tradition alive through live performance and recordings.

Professor Ronald Li Tang-wai – Innovating for Good Award
Professor Ronald Li is the Founder of Novoheart and a Director of the Stem Cell and Regenerative Medical Consortium at the University of Hong Kong. Using only 2.5 ml of blood from a patient, Professor Li is able to create a mini-human heart within six months, which can be used to show any adverse effects before a drug is given to the patient. For example, cancer drugs can be tested on the mini-human heart for any cardio effects. It is believed that this bio-artificial heart approach has huge potential in the development and testing of drugs, as well as organ transplant.

Mr Foo Yuen-wai – Overcoming Personal Challenge Award
Foo Yuen-wai is wheelchair-bound but that does not deter him from pursuing his sailing passion. With the help from a charity called “Sailability Hong Kong”, he not only tried his hands at the sport, he showed such talent that he represented Hong Kong in international competitions within the first year of sailing. He is now shooting for a chance to quality for the Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro next year. His perseverance is admirable and inspiring.

Mr Chan Kwong-hing – People’s Choice Award (public voting)
For the past three decades, blood donations have become a habit for police officer Chan Kwong-hing. After 256 blood donations and two bone marrow donations, he is well qualified to educate the public about the importance of blood donation. In person, he encourages people to consider bone marrow donation and he is keen to emphasise that it is less painful that generally feared. His bone marrow has helped the same patient twice, using different bone marrow extraction techniques.

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About SCMP Group Ltd and South China Morning Post

SCMP Group Limited (SEHK: 583) is a leading newspaper and magazine publisher in Asia. Its flagship publication, the South China Morning Post, is Hong Kong’s internationally recognised English language newspaper and has the city’s most affluent and influential readership.

First published in 1903, the newspaper has developed an enviable reputation for authoritative, influential and independent reporting on Hong Kong, China and the rest of Asia. Available in print, mobile, tablets and online through scmp.com and e-reader editions, the South China Morning Post reaches a global audience with daily breaking news, analysis and opinion, multimedia articles and interactive forums. The South China Morning Post received over 160 awards in 2014-15 for excellence in editorial, marketing and technical capabilities. Other titles in the Group include the Sunday Morning Post, Nanzao.com (南早.com), Nanzaozhinan.com (南早香港指南.com), STYLE, Destination Macau, The PEAK, HK Magazine and The List.

Through the joint venture partnership with Hearst, SCMP Hearst publishes the Chinese editions of Cosmopolitan, CosmoBride, Harper’s BAZAAR, Harper’s BAZAAR Art, Harper’s BAZAAR Bride, Esquire, ELLE, ELLE Men, ELLE Wedding, ELLE Décoration, and ELLE Accessories; and operates Cosmopolitan.com.hk, Cosmogirl.com.hk, Harpersbazaar.com.hk, ELLE.com.hk and EsquireHK.com in Hong Kong.

For further information please contact: [email protected]

HONG KONG, 7 September, 2015 – Starstreet Gourmet & Wine Walk, sponsored by Swire Properties Limited and developed by SCMP Marketing Solutions, will turn the Star Street neighbourhood into a definitive gastronomic and lifestyle destination.

From 2-6pm on October 17 2015 (Saturday), Starstreet Precinct — the area around Three Pacific Place in Wan Chai — will be vibrantly festooned with festivity. Thirty-seven F&B establishments and lifestyle boutiques there are in full swing getting ready to welcome ticket-holders with a variety of gourmet dishes and an extensive collection of fine wine. Revelers should also get ready to indulge in live music, themed cotton candy, fun games and much more.

Starstreet Gourmet & Wine Walk, powered by SCMP Marketing Solutions for the sixth consecutive year, has expanded its scope with a smartphone platform that enables ticket-holders to register and redeem offers from selected participating outlets. They can also enter a photo contest via the mobile site to win fabulous prizes, including travel coupons sponsored by Swire Travel.

Along the theme of “#BeAStarian”, Starstreet Gourmet & Wine Walk is the must-go weekend event for all the influencers, artists, foodies and fashionistas who share Star Street’s unique cultural mores.  

Tickets are priced as follows:

• Early bird promotion (by Sept 20)	HK$300/person
• Regular price	HK$395/person
• Groups of four or more	HK$330/person

For ticketing details, please visit http://events.scmp.com/starstreet

The following wining, dining and lifestyle outlets will pamper ticket-holders with appetizing hors d’oeuvre and exclusive offers:   

Wine & Dine	Lifestyle
• Beef and Liberty	• 45R
• Pizza Express	• Henry Cuir
• CASTELLO del VINO	• The Men’s Shop- Club Monaco
• caffè HABITŪ	• Igloo Homeware Ltd
• Chez Patrick Deli	• Joineur Family Store
• Ciacoe	• Jouer
• Just Green	• Kapok
• Plaza Major	• Kapok on Sun Street
• Slim’s	• LALA CURIO
• TED’s Lookout	• Le Labo
• Toss & Turn’s	• Maison Huit
• Wakayama	• Monocle
• Woo Tung Yakiniku Dining Bar	• Odd One Out
• Xi Yan Sweets	• OVO home
• Yo mama	• Spa L’OCCITANE
• Oolaa Petite	• Timothy Oulton
	• Vein
	• WDSG Art & Craft Department
	• Bookazine
	• YMOYNOT
	• Eclectic Cool Limited

About SCMP Group Ltd and South China Morning Post

 

SCMP Group Limited (SEHK: 583) is a leading newspaper and magazine publisher in Asia. Its flagship publication, the South China Morning Post, is Hong Kong’s internationally recognised English language newspaper and has the city’s most affluent and influential readership.

First published in 1903, the newspaper has developed an enviable reputation for authoritative, influential and independent reporting on Hong Kong, China and the rest of Asia. Available in print, mobile, tablets and online through scmp.com and e-reader editions, South China Morning Post reaches a global audience with daily breaking news, analysis and opinion, multimedia articles and interactive forums. The South China Morning Post received over 160 awards in 2014-15 for excellence in editorial, marketing and technical capabilities. Other titles in the Group include the Sunday Morning Post, Nanzao.com (南早.com), Nanzaozhinan.com (南早香港指南.com), STYLE, Destination Macau, The PEAK, HK Magazine, The List and Where Hong Kong.

Through the joint venture partnership with Hearst, SCMP Hearst publishes the Chinese editions of Cosmopolitan, CosmoBride, Harper’s BAZAAR, Harper’s BAZAAR Art, Harper’s BAZAAR Bride, Esquire, ELLE, ELLE Men, ELLE Wedding, ELLE Décoration, and ELLE Accessories; and operates Cosmopolitan.com.hk, Cosmogirl.com.hk, Harpersbazaar.com.hk, ELLE.com.hk and EsquireHK.com in Hong Kong.

For further information please contact: [email protected]