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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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:

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:   

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: communications@scmp.com
 

HONG KONG, 25 August 2015 –

SCMP Group Ltd (SEHK: 583) yesterday announced the interim results for 2015. Interim revenue was $549.3 million, 8% lower than the same period in 2014. Net profit attributable to shareholders, which included a fair value gain on investment properties of $137.1 million, and a gain on partial disposal of interests in an associate of $43.3 million, was $208.7 million compared to $48.2 million for the same period in 2014. Carving out these gains, net profit from normal operations amounted to $28.3 million compared to $48.2 million in the same period in 2014.

In the first half of 2015, Hong Kong experienced muted financial performance, with the secular challenges from 2014 carrying over into the first two quarters. Locally, retail sales value for the first five months dropped 1.8%¹, and luxury retail sales decreased year-on-year by more than 10% in June 2015². With diminished retail consumption, a narrowed IPO pipeline in Hong Kong and China, together with stock market volatility in the US, Europe and at home, the overall anemic market sentiment has caused advertisers to pull back on their spending.

In spite of this uncertainty, the SCMP Group remains steadfast on its path to continue fortifying existing revenue drivers, while growing and developing new growth thrusts organically and inorganically. Importantly, the Group’s fundamentals are strong.

For the interim period ended 30 June 2015, the Board of Directors resolved to declare an interim dividend payable of HK 1.3 cents per ordinary share.

The Newspaper division recorded a decrease in revenue by 8% as compared with same period of 2014. This decline is attributable to restrained retail and luxury market spending and the slow down from the financial sector, which in turn reduced the sales volume of display advertising and IPO notices. This drop however, was partly mitigated by the higher revenues from both digital subscription and online advertising. Print recruitment revenues also saw a decline from Classified Post and Jiu Jik. However, a gain was achieved in market share of online job volume through effective campaigns for CPjobs.com and Jiujik.com. The previous period when the division reported a loss in the first half was in 2009 at the time of the global financial crisis.

Overall circulation of South China Morning Post and Sunday Morning Post remained stable, with digital subscriptions continuing to grow strongly to offset the decline in print circulation. Total circulation revenue grew 2% for the period.

Total revenue from the Magazines division decreased 13%, as the lackluster retail and luxury market dampened advertising spending. Despite the weak market conditions, the women’s titles, including Cosmopolitan, Harper’s BAZAAR and ELLE were able to gain market share from our competitors, which further strengthened our dominant position in women’s monthly magazine market.

SCMP Group CEO Mr. Robin Hu noted, “Entering the second half of 2015, signs of significant recovery have not been apparent. In spite of this, the Group’s fundamentals are strong, and the company remains on its path to continue fortifying existing revenue drivers, while growing digital-specific revenues, and expanding overseas readership. Of note, the company’s diverse product portfolio that includes print, digital, outdoor and events, collectively increases the Group’s resilience during challenging times.”

“Internally, efficiency improvement programmes are already in place to strategically reduce operating expenses and optimise our processes to nurture homegrown talent, innovate green-field products, and capture emerging opportunities. By activating these growth strategies, together with prudently managing our strong fundamentals, the Group looks forward to building and managing our future growth”.

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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, 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.

HONG KONG, 21 July 2015 –

The South China Morning Post recently implemented changes to our Insight page as part of the plans to increase the pool of contributors to reflect society’s diversity of opinion. We notified our Op-Ed contributors and columnists of the changes, including a change in the way they submit contributions. They were invited to share with us their thoughts on columns in a bid to avoid a potential overlap with other editorial plans, and to introduce healthy competition for column space. These measures are consistent with practices of leading publications of repute, and are designed to heighten the quality of the SCMP’s Insight page. This is consistent with the SCMP’s constant drive to identify and implement ways to strengthen our content.

Regretfully, this operational change has been misinterpreted and erroneously reported. Comments and clarifications from the SCMP sometimes were not sought before these reports were published.

In particular, the Hong Kong Journalists Association’s (HKJA) recent annual report, released on 12 July 2015, includes a section titled “Post’s Column Policy Change Causes a Stir”. It states that there were “demand for pre-approval of topics” and the changes “resulted in the disappearance of some widely read regular columns”. The SCMP strongly objects to these baseless allegations.

We would like to reiterate that there is no such demand and as we continue to welcome contributions from columnists and other contributors as before, it is evident in our current Insight page that the SCMP now features an even larger pool of contributors. We have highlighted these views to the HKJA in a letter sent to the association last week.

We strongly believe in and uphold editorial objectivity and fairness, and share the HKJA’s Code of Ethics, an integral part of which is to eliminate distortion, conjecture and misrepresentation. We urge all to observe stringent applications of these principles as they are integral to the integrity and the well-being of our media industry.

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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 2013-14 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, 48 HOURS, 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.

HONG KONG, 24 April 2015 –

SCMP Group Ltd (SEHK: 583), Asia’s leading media holding company, today announced the launch of the SCMP Mobile Edition app for the Apple Watch, heralding the SCMP as one of the first developers and publishers of Apple Watch apps.

“We are excited to make our foray into this latest wearable technology,” said Ms Elsie Cheung, Chief Operating Officer, the SCMP Group. “The launch of our Mobile Edition for the Apple Watch will further expand our footprint with global digital audiences and reinforce our commitment to integrating cutting-edge digital technologies into our news platform.”

Available on the App Store for worldwide download, the app provides Apple Watch users free access to latest news from the South China Morning Post as well as Hong Kong, China, business and sport news. Readers can view article snippets, bookmark stories for reading later on their iPhones and access top SCMP stories with a single flick of their finger using the Apple Watch Glances feature.

In addition, breaking news alerts will be sent directly to the Apple Watch ensuring SCMP readers have access to up-to-the-minute breaking news stories as soon as they happen.

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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, 48 HOURS, 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.

HONG KONG, 31 March 2015 –

The SCMP Group Ltd (SEHK: 583), Asia’s leading media holding company, has garnered a total of 91 accolades in recognition of its editorial, digital and social media strengths in the first three months of this year. On average, one award was conferred to the Group every day from January to March 2015. The awards are:

• The 23rd Malofiej International Infographics Awards – 18 awards (3 Golds, 5 Silvers and 10 Bronzes)
• The Society of News Design’s Best of News Design awards – 50 awards (1 Silver, 49 awards of excellence)
• Hong Kong Association of Interactive Marketing (HKAIM) Media Convergence Awards 2014 – 14 awards (2 Golds, 8 Silvers, 3 Bronzes and one Top 10 Media award)
• Hong Kong News Awards 2014 – 6 awards (Two first prizes, three 1st runner-ups and one 2nd runner-up)
• The Star of Weibo Awards – #5 of the Top Ten Most Influential Hong Kong Media Organisations
• Hong Kong Press Photographers Association Annual Awards – Silver award in Portrait category
• Hong Kong Junzi Corporation Award 2014 – Junzi Gold Award

Wang Xiangwei, Editor-in-Chief of the South China Morning Post, said, “This achievement is very encouraging as it recognises the talent of our Editorial team and the quality of the content they create. As journalists, it’s an honour to see our work gain traction in the market and to receive praise from our peers and readers.”

At the Best of News Design Awards and the Malofiej International Infographics Awards – both of which laud outstanding page layouts and graphics from media organisations around the world – SCMP Graphics Director Alberto Lucas brought home a combined total of 45 awards, including 2 Gold Awards at Malofiej and a Silver award in the Portfolio/Page Designer category at the Best News Design Awards.

At the recent Hong Kong News Awards 2014, the SCMP picked up six awards including 1st prizes in Best News Writing (English) with Shirley Zhao’s Positive Parenting story; and Photographic Section (Sport) with Felix Wong’s All Black Rain photo.

ELLE, a top women’s lifestyle magazine from the Group’s expanding portfolio, snatched two Gold awards in Monthly Magazine Category (Social Media) and Monthly Magazine Category (Website) at Media Convergence Awards.

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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 2013-14 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, 48 HOURS, 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.