HONG KONG, 27 March 2015 –

The SCMP Group Ltd (SEHK: 583), Asia’s leading media holding company, yesterday launched the Game Changers Series, an array of thought leadership forums that highlights innovative entrepreneurship and fosters a culture conducive to business innovation in Hong Kong.

The Game Changers Series is a platform that garners investors, entrepreneurs, intrapreneurs, policymakers, industry experts and stakeholders to share insights, success stories and best practices and shed light on challenges and the best way forward. It comprises four innovation-themed forums – the first of which was held yesterday – in which macro policy implications, entrepreneurial mindset, funding and breakthrough go-to-market strategies and many more related topics will be discussed.

To mark the opening of the inaugural Game Changers Series yesterday were (from left) Nick Edwards, SCMP Business Editor; Agnes Chan, Managing Partner, Hong Kong & Macau, EY; Simon Galpin, Director-General of Investment Promotion, InvestHK; Robin Hu, CEO of SCMP Group; Dr Edmund Lee, Executive Director of Hong Kong Design Centre; Anthony Leung, Assurance Partner, EY; and George Chen, Managing Editor of SCMP.com international edition.

“The Game Changers series was created as a forum to introduce trailblazing entrepreneurs to the forefront of public discussion,” said Mr Robin Hu, Chief Executive Officer of the SCMP Group. “They will inspire future generations of startup entrepreneurs and, at this forum, they will share insights into how to achieve success by embracing disruption, to never cease to innovate, and to remain hungry for success by constantly raising the bar.”

Simon Galpin, Director-General of Investment Promotion, InvestHK, delivered a speech on related regulation framework at the forum yesterday. He added, “I am very happy to be part of the Game Changers forum, which offers a valuable platform for entrepreneurs, founders as well as investors to get to know more about Hong Kong’s advantages for starting a business and learn the latest trends and ideas in the startup communities.”

Dr Edmund Lee, Executive Director, Hong Kong Design Centre, and one of the moderators at the forum, said, “Designing for better placemaking, competitiveness and well-being needs visionary leadership, a new mindset, creative confidence, resourcefulness and collaborative synergy. It also calls upon the ability to explore new ground, navigate a sea of complexity and orchestrate development. It’s time to learn, unlearn and relearn, and embrace ourselves with open eyes and minds. Long live enterprising creativity!”

Another moderator George Chen, Managing Editor of SCMP.com international edition and SCMP Acting Technology Editor, said, “Hong Kong has never been short of entrepreneurial spirit, be it in good or bad economic circumstances. Once famously known as one of the four Asian Tigers, Hong Kong retained its high regard, overcoming the aftermaths of the Asian financial crisis and SARS, among other adversities. It is an honour to see many seasoned and new entrepreneurs get together at The Game Changers forum where we all work towards turning talk about change into real actions.”

Three remaining Game Changers forums will follow on 25 June, 17 September and 10 December. For details, please visit gamechangers.scmp.com or contact conferences@scmp.com /+852 2680-8902.

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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, 19 March 2015 –

SCMP Group Ltd. (SEHK: 0583) announced today the financial results for the year ended 31 December 2014.

Group revenues rose by 8% to $1,241.2 million from $1,146.6 million in 2013. Half of this growth was contributed by our magazines business with the addition of men’s luxury titles Esquire and The PEAK, and the growth in online advertising revenue for the Group. Our newspaper business and outdoor media business also contributed towards this increase.

Adjusted operating profit for 2014 increased moderately by 4% to $167.7 million, as revenue growth was partly offset by increasing costs to support our new businesses. Net profit attributable to shareholders (excluding the fair value gain on investment properties) was $125.4 million, $11.1 million or 8% lower than the previous year. The decline in net profit was mainly due to the share of losses of our associated companies.

The newspaper division continues to be a key revenue driver for the Group, and recorded a 3% increase in revenue to $841.5 million. This revenue growth was contributed by Advertising and Marketing Solutions, Circulation and Syndication Business, and contract printing, but was partly offset by a decline in Recruitment and Education Business. Notably, the digital business provided new growth opportunities. SCMP.com and its mobile and tablet editions saw significant growth during the year, with more than 100 new digital advertisers acquired in 2014. Similarly, our online recruitment sites, namely ClassifiedPost.com and JiuJik.com continued to make progress with the combined revenue of both sites increasing 15% over last year. For the Circulation and Syndication Business, revenue increased by 5% in 2014. The main contributor was the strong growth in digital subscriptions, with the number of new subscriptions to SCMP.com, and the renewal rate of monthly subscriptions both recording growth in 2014.

The magazines division enjoyed a year of good financial performance, in spite of a slow and shrinking magazines market, by recording $325.8 million revenue in 2014. The introduction of Esquire and The PEAK to our portfolio of magazines titles, together with display advertising revenue for all existing brands continued to increase, with year-on-year growth of 17%. Digital advertising revenue continued to show promise by rising 41% year-on-year.

Earnings per share for 2014 was 8.8 cents, and a final dividend payable per share was 3.8 cents.

Dr. David Pang, Chairman of SCMP Group, commented, “While the Group demonstrated promising growth in the first half, major protests that lasted the larger part of the fourth quarter negatively affected the overall economy, and cast a shadow on our full year performance somewhat. In spite of this, the Group has successfully charted through uncertainties through prudent management, and emphasis on strategic growth thrusts. These include the continued growth of our magazines portfolio to now include prestigious titles such as Esquire and The PEAK, the expansion of our out-of-home billboard inventory, and more new conferences and events leveraging our flagship brands South China Morning Post and Classified Post. These pillars of growth, together with our fully diversified digital ecosystem of products consisting of desktop, mobile and tablet platforms, gives us new reach into multiple revenue opportunities home and abroad. With this strategic positioning, we at the Group remain positive of our ability to deliver value to our shareholders consistent with the Hong Kong economy in 2015.”

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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, 19 March 2015 –

The South China Morning Post, the most awarded newspaper in Hong Kong, has been lauded as one of “The Most Influential Hong Kong Media Organisations” by The Star of Weibo awards for the second consecutive year. The SCMP was ranked fifth in the top ten media winner list, up from eighth last year. Through the official account “SCMP_南華早報”, the SCMP has garnered over 547,000 Weibo followers since 2012.

“The SCMP has adhered to our professionalism and journalistic conduct in a complicated media environment, and through various social media platforms reached out to readers from around the world,” said Mr William Zheng, Chief Editor of SCMP.com and SCMPChinese.com. “The award is not only recognition given by a new media platform of our efforts in transforming from a traditional newsroom into a new media one, but also a testimony to the SCMP’s status as a high-quality news brand recognised by world readers, including the vast Chinese-language market.”

Organised by Sina Weibo, The Star of Weibo is an annual award that names the top 10 most influential Hong Kong media organisations, corporations, celebrities and topics according to activeness, impact and reach on the Weibo social media platform.

The SCMP engages with readers incessantly through an array of social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Reddit, Tumblr, Twitter, WeChat, Weibo and YouTube.

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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, 19 March 2015 –

100 Top Tables 2015 – A CEO’s Dining Guide, the definitive guide for executive dining in Hong Kong and Macau, is hot off the press and available at bookstores now, while stock lasts. Published by the South China Morning Post, the third-edition culinary guide names Hong Kong’s top 100 restaurants and Macau’s top 20 for executive dining, based on their respective brilliance in eight types of cuisine – Chinese, French, Italian, Western, Steak & Grills, Japanese, Asian and Macanese. Nearly 40 restaurants unseated their counterparts to make it to the list this year¹.

100 Top Tables 2015 – A CEO’s Dining Guide is a companion that connects restaurants with C-suite diners perennially looking for culinary delights and surprises in Hong Kong, a place renowned for its eclectic dining variety that attracts some of the world’s best chefs and restaurateurs. Out of this myriad of noted food & beverage establishments, the difficult task of compiling the list fell on the shoulders of a team of SCMP gourmets, dining critics and lifestyle experts. Coming from a local gastronomical perspective fused with years of fine-dining exploration, the SCMP team made the selections without being beholden to restaurants or advertisers. Their independent opinions will help time-starved top-level executives choose from among Hong Kong’s most exquisite culinary establishments.

At a ceremony held yesterday, fine-dining restaurants named in the 100 Top Tables 2015 – A CEO’s Dining Guide were commended with a certificate of recognition from the South China Morning Post.

In the 186-page guide, each restaurant is listed with essential particulars (address, phone number, opening hours, availability of vegetarian dishes and more), witty write-ups on the food, service and ambience, signature dishes, photos of appetizing dishes and classy decor.

Mr Romanus Ng, General Manager, SCMP Advertising and Marketing Solutions, said, “As Hong Kong business elites’ most read daily, weekly and monthly publication², SCMP is uniquely positioned to put together a high-end dining guide for top executives. Now in its third year, the 100 Top Tables guide has come of age and is increasingly becoming a sought-after dining companion for executives. We congratulate the 120 restaurants named by the guide for creating indelible dining experiences in Hong Kong and Macau.”

“Dining out is a big part of life in Hong Kong and Macau, a sentiment that we share with people around the world. We think about it, talk about it, tweet about it and look forward to it. But it is always a quandary deciding where to go as we are so spoiled for choice in Hong Kong,” said Ms Winnie Chung, Editorial Director, SCMP Specialist Publications. “The 100 Top Tables guide is a great gift for the busy executive selecting restaurants for business or culinary pleasure, or a bit of both. This year’s edition is another success as we see many restaurants being named again, because of their consistent high quality, and new ones that bring a welcome change to the dining scene. We hope readers will enjoy the book and its recommendations and we look forward to bringing them more in years to come.”

Priced at HK$168, 100 Top Tables 2015 is available at a number of major bookstores. Visitors to airport lounges in Asia and over 70 Pacific Coffee outlets in Hong Kong will have access to the guide. It will also be distributed free to SCMP print subscribers.

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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, 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, 16 March 2015 –

The SCMP Group Ltd (SEHK: 583), Asia’s leading media holding company, today announced the launch of cpjobs.com, a new flagship digital recruitment platform, and the relaunch of Classified Post, the most established recruitment brand in Hong Kong, with a new look.

cpjobs.com, Hong Kong’s newest recruitment website, is a relaunch of ClassifiedPost.com. The redesigned website, which went live on 9 March, offers jobseekers easier access to the latest and most relevant job opportunities. This significant revamp reinforces SCMP’s positioning and ongoing effort as the most valued partner in recruitment. It also matches the best jobseekers with employers, to help both parties get ahead.

The Student of the Year Awards, an annual award jointly presented by the South China Morning Post and The Hong Kong Jockey Club, has recently named nine outstanding Hong Kong secondary students in recognition of their accomplishments in academics, linguistics, sports, the arts, science and mathematics, as well as community service.

These commendable winners were shortlisted from over 400 nominated students, representing the best Form 4 to 6 / Grade 10 to 12 pupils of 133 secondary schools. These students underwent various rounds of interviews and performance auditions with panels of expert judges from fields corresponding to the nine award categories. The Awards, in its 34^th year, were guided by the Advisory Board whose members included Mr. Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges, CEO of The Hong Kong Jockey Club; Mr. Bernard Charnwut Chan, Hong Kong Deputy of National People’s Congress and Member of Hong Kong Government Executive Council; Mr. Douglas Woo, Chairman and Managing Director of Wheelock and Company; Mr. Allan Zeman, Chairman of Lan Kwai Fong Group & Honorary Advisor of Ocean Park and Mr. Robin Hu, CEO of the SCMP Group.

Mr. Hu remarked: “Established more than 40 years ago, the Awards serve as a capstone for students to strive for, and act as a benchmark of excellence in the pursuit of academic, sports and arts brilliance. As the community paper of record in Hong Kong for the past 112 years, the SCMP is proud to have played a part in supporting these outstanding students’ pursuits”.

Mr. Engelbrecht-Bresges said: “One of the most commendable aspects of the Student of the Year Awards is that they don’t just recognise academic excellence, but reward many different aspects of talent, ability and commitment – a philosophy we’ve always adopted in our own Hong Kong Jockey Club Scholarship Scheme. Today’s students will be tomorrow’s leaders, so it’s important they are able to view community issues from different perspectives and find innovative and sustainable means of addressing them.”

The Guest of Honour of the presentation ceremony, Mr. Eddie Ng, Secretary for Education, HKSAR Government, remarked: “Among the winners, some of them are outstanding at sports, visual arts, and performing arts; some excel in languages, science, and mathematics; while some are very much dedicated to serving our community. This is extremely important in the modern world, every successful (person) needs to balance achieving academic excellence and developing life-long interests and personal aspirations along the long learning journey.”

Eunice Yiu of St. Paul’s Convent School (Secondary Section) was named Student of the Year – Grand Prize and received a HK$25,000 scholarship. Winners of the remaining eight categories were each awarded a HK$10,000 scholarship. First and second runners-up were presented scholarships of various value.

The winners of the Student of the Year Awards 2014 are:

At the award presentation ceremony held on 28 February, shortlisted students, finalists, student winners, principals, teachers, parents and judges enjoyed student performances including a harp recital, a violin recital and an a cappella serenade. Five tasteful student art pieces were also exhibited at the ceremony.

For more information about the awards, please visit https://studentoftheyear.hk.

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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, 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, 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, 2 March 2015 –

SCMP Group Ltd (SEHK: 583), Asia’s leading media holding company, today announced the appointment of Ms. Luisa Tam as Editor-in-Chief of HK Magazine with immediate effect.

Ms. Tam is a seasoned journalist and media veteran with more than 30 years of experience, having worked in renowned print, broadcast and radio organisations in Hong Kong and overseas. She has worked with the South China Morning Post for 14 years collectively in various capacities, including Deputy News Editor, Op-Ed Editor and Lai See Columnist. In addition to her media career, she has extensive corporate publishing, communications and executive development experience in the public and private sectors. Ms. Tam will report to Ms. Elsie Cheung, Chief Operating Officer of the SCMP Group, and will succeed Mr. Zach Hines who will step down to pursue other interest.

Ms. Cheung said: “We are delighted that Luisa is returning to the SCMP Group to spearhead HK Magazine’s growth. Under her guardianship, we are confident that the HK Magazine editorial team will continue to create relevant and engaging content that has catapulted the title to become one of the most beloved weekly lifestyle magazines in Hong Kong.”

Following the Group’s acquisition in May 2013, HK Magazine has been showing encouraging contribution to the Group. HK Magazine is published by the HK Magazine Media Ltd, a subsidiary of the Group, which also publishes Where Magazine and The List, as well as a number of mobile and web products.

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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, 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, 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.

The Student of the Year Awards, the most prestigious secondary school event in Hong Kong, has honoured nine exemplary students at the award presentation ceremony graced by the Honourable John Tsang, Financial Secretary of Hong Kong, as the Guest of Honour on Saturday (12 March).

Sponsored by The Hong Kong Jockey Club for the third consecutive year and organised by the South China Morning Post, the Student of the Year Awards conferred the accolades on the students in recognition of achievements in academic subjects, linguistics, sports, the arts, science and mathematics, as well as contribution to community service. Celebrating its 35th anniversary, the Awards enlisted help from a number of subject experts who lent credence to the judging panels. After several rounds of vigorous group discussions, auditions, interviews and other forms of assessment, the judges considered the winning students best of the best among this year’s nominations, consisting of 460 Form 4-6 / Grade 10-12 students recommended and endorsed by their teachers from over 100 schools in Hong Kong.

The Student of the Year Awards celebrated its 35^th anniversary with a new group of winners and finalists, Advisory Board and Guest of Honour the Hon. John Tsang (10^th from left, back row), Financial Secretary of Hong Kong.

The Student of the Year Awards conferred the coveted accolades on nine winners this year in recognition of their achievements in academic subjects, linguistics, sports, the arts, science and mathematics, as well as for contributions to community service.

In addition to the judging panels, the Awards also received guidance from the Advisory Board which consisted of high-profile members including Sir David Akers-Jones; Mr. Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges, CEO of The Hong Kong Jockey Club; the Hon. Bernard Charnwut Chan, Hong Kong Deputy of the National People’s Congress of the People’s Republic of China and Member of the Hong Kong Government’s Executive Council; Mr. Allan Zeman, Chairman of Lan Kwai Fong Group; and Mr. Robin Hu, CEO of the SCMP Group. The Awards are also indebted to the support extended by the Education Bureau.

Mr. Hu remarked, “With the Student of the Year Awards, the South China Morning Post is honoured to play a part in the discovery of Hong Kong’s very own young talent. Collectively, this year’s nominees demonstrated exceptional depth of intellect, tenacious resolve to succeed, remarkable mastery of creativity and an outstanding sense of social responsibility. These enduring qualities shall form the foundation of a prosperous Hong Kong for many more years to come. I warmly congratulate all nominees and winners of the Awards and applaud their unrelenting passion to learn and thrive.”

“At The Hong Kong Jockey Club, we see our donations as an investment in the future of Hong Kong,” said Mr. Engelbrecht-Bresges. “And there is no better investment than in our young people – the future leaders of our community. The Student of the Year Awards are an excellent example of investing in the future of our young people. I am deeply impressed by the students’ focus on excellence and their passion to achieve the very best. In fact, this ‘can-do spirit’ is the quality needed by all the future leaders of our community. All of them exemplify the passion and dedication that is Hong Kong at its very best.”

The Guest of Honour, the Hon. John Tsang shared his thoughts with students at the award presentation ceremony, “The [Student of the Year] award winners and finalists, as well as the shortlisted candidates, are already achievers. Looking at your impressive resumes, and looking, too, at the challenging path that has taken you from recruitment to nomination, from shortlisting to interviews, individual presentations and so much more, it is abundantly clear to me that the selection process has been a valuable lesson that you have not only learned, but mastered. In fact, to me, all of you are winners. You have made a difference for yourselves, for your families and for your schools. And I am looking forward to the day that you bring positive enhancements to our society as well.”

Cheng Wai-chung, a Form 5 student at Diocesan Girls’ School, was named Student of the Year – Grand Prize and received a HK$25,000 scholarship. Winners of the remaining eight categories were each awarded a HK$10,000 scholarship. First and second runners-up were presented scholarships of various values. The winners of the Student of the Year Awards 2015 are:

SCMP Group Ltd (SEHK: 583), Asia’s leading media holding company and the publisher of the South China Morning Post, is pleased to announce the launch of the fourth-edition of 100 Top Tables 2016 – A CEO’s Dining Guide. The definitive guide for executive dining in Hong Kong and Macau names the top 100 restaurants in Hong Kong and 20 in Macau based on their gastronomic superiority across an array of cuisines – Chinese, French, Italian, Western, Steak & Grills, Japanese, “East meets West” and Macanese. Newcomers include over 30 restaurants that have made admirable efforts to make it into the 100 Top Tables rank1.

The guide is an essential companion for CEOs and top executives who, when occasions arise, wish to mingle business with pleasure by dining in exquisite settings. At times, these busy professionals also find themselves yearning to unwind with friends and family amidst serene ambience. 100 Top Tables 2016 – A CEO’s Dining Guide offers a well-organised collation of noteworthy restaurants, shortlisted by SCMP’s discerning team of gourmands, dining critics and lifestyle experts. Each restaurant is listed with essential information including their address, phone number, opening hours, corkage charges, availability of vegetarian dishes and valet parking, as well as our reviewers’ no-holds-barred comments and dish recommendations.

Hong Kong and Macau’s top restaurateurs, chefs and fine-dining delegates gathered together yesterday to receive the “100 Top Tables 2016” certificates of recognition from the SCMP.

“With our proven stronghold in connecting with premium readers in Hong Kong², the South China Morning Post is in a privileged position to create the 100 Top Tables guide, and we are proud to continue its legacy,” said Mr Romanus Ng, General Manager, SCMP Advertising and Marketing Solutions. “The 120 Hong Kong and Macau restaurants named in the guide deserve celebration and fame for putting their heart and soul into creating sublime dining experiences. We congratulate them and look forward to more culinary surprises from them.”

Ms Winnie Chung, Editorial Director, SCMP Specialist Publications said, “Fine dining, in its true sense, is more than just good food. It encompasses the right ambience, professional service and indelible culinary experiences. These are what C-suite fine dining aficionados, our prime readers for 100 Top Tables, look for.”

She continued, “It was both a pleasure and a challenge for us to search out the establishments that fulfilled these requirements in Hong Kong and Macau’s outstanding dining scene. We hope the guide will come in handy when readers look for great business dining options.”

The 100 Top Tables 2016 is available at major bookstores in Hong Kong at a retail price of HK$168. In-store copies can be found at over 70 Pacific Coffee outlets in Hong Kong and at a number of airport lounges in Asia. SCMP print subscribers will receive complimentary copies.

1 Complete list can be found at the end of the press release.
2 In IPSOS Media Business Elite: ASIA 2015 Hong Kong Report, the SCMP - including the Sunday Morning Post - was the most read English print publication across Hong Kong. Among all publication surveyed, our print and online readership has the highest no. of readers with an annual personal income of US$100,000 and above.

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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 160 awards in 2015-16 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: communications@scmp.com

100 Top Tables 2016 – a CEO's Dining Guide

6. Chiu Tang

Chinese
1. Above & Beyond	2. Ah Yat Harbour View	3. Celebrity Cuisine
4. Chef Master	5. China Tang
7. Cuisine Cuisine	8. Dong Lai Shun	9. Duddell's
10. Dynasty	11. Elite Dining	12. Ho Lee Fook
13. Howard's Gourmet	14. Hutong	15. Lung King Heen
16. Man Wah	17. Mott 32	18. New Shanghai
19. One Harbour Road	20. Seventh Son	21. Sha Tin 18
22. Shang Palace	23. Sing Yin	24. Spring Moon
25. Summer Palace	26. T'ang Court	27. The Chairman
28. The Sky Boss	29. Tin Lung Heen	30. Tycoon Tann
31. Yan Toh Heen	32. Yee Tung Heen	33. Ye Shanghai
34. Yu Lei
French
1. Amber	2. Akrame	3. Amuse Bouche
4. Caprice	5. E'PURE	6. Gaddi's
7. Ivy	8. L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon	9. Le Dôme de Cristal
10. one-thirtyone	11. Pierre	12. Seasons by Olivier E
13. SPOON by Alain Ducasse	14. Tate Dining Room and bar	15. The French Window
16. VEA
Italian
1. 81/2 Otto e Mezzo	2. Angelini	3. Carbone
4. Gaia	5. Gradini	6. Grissini
7. Nicholini's	8. Sabatini	9. Tosca
Western
1. Arcane	2. Catalunya	3. The Continental
4. Fisheria	5. The First Floor	6. Hugo's
7. Mandarin Grill + Bar	8. Nur	9. On Dining Kitchen
10. Town	11. Vasco	12. The Verandah
Steak and Grills
1. Flint Grill & Bar at JW Marriott	2. Gaucho	3. Grand Hyatt Steakhouse
4. Lobster Bar & Grill	5. Morton's of Chicago	6. Mr & Mrs Fox
7. Porterhouse by Laris	8. Steak House winebar + grill
Japanese
1. Inagiku Grande Japanese Restaurant	2. Kaetsu	3. Nadaman
4. Nobu	5. Rozan	6. RyuGin
7. Sushi Dokoro Hikari	8. Sushi Shikon	9. Sushi Ta-Ke
10. Wagyu Kaiseki Den	11. Youka
"East meets West"
1. 26 by Liberty	2. Armani Aqua	3. Bo Innovation
4. Ming Court	5. Ronin	6. SEVVA
7. Ta Vie	8. The Teppanroom	9. The Ocean
10. Wagyu Takumi
Macau
1. 81/2 Otto e Mezzo	2. The 8	3. Aux Beaux Arts
4. Belon	5. Don Alfonso 1890	6. Dynasty 8
7. Feng Wei Ju	8. Golden Flower	9. Guincho a Galera
10. Jade de Jardin	11. Jade Dragon	12. Lai Heen
13. Mizumi	14. Robuchon au Dôme	15. The Kitchen at Grande Lisboa
16. The Tasting Room	17. Vida Rica	18. Wing Lei
19. Yamazato	20. Zi Yat Heen