GUIYANG, China, Aug. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — This is a news report from Guizhou Daily:
China International Big Data Industry Expo 2026 opens in Guiyang
The 2026 China International Big Data Industry Expo officially kicked off in Guiyang, capital city of southwest China’s Guizhou Province, on August 28. As a state-level influential digital industry event, the expo has grown into a key platform for technological exchange, industrial docking and innovative achievement transformation in the global big data sector. With the theme of “Token: A New Path to Value of Data Elements”, the expo is built around five core themed sections, namely computing power infrastructure, data supply, model-driven development, security assurance and intelligent experience, bringing together over 300 high-quality exhibitors covering artificial intelligence, cloud computing, data security and digital application sectors from home and abroad.
For domestic industrial collaboration, the event has joined hands with four distinctive industrial parks to organize targeted special trade and matchmaking sessions, aiming to accurately connect upstream and downstream industrial resources. Meanwhile, it has also partnered with more than 30 overseas enterprises to carry out a series of cross-border exchange and docking activities, further boosting international cooperation, resource sharing and business expansion in the big data sector.
As the permanent host of the China International Big Data Industry Expo, Guiyang and the adjacent Gui’an New Area have long been committed to developing the big data industry and building a world-class digital industrial cluster. Up to now, the region has aggregated 26 large-scale or above data centers, with its total computing power capacity exceeding 174 EFLOPS. Intelligent computing accounts for over 98% of the overall computing power, and the average Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) of local data centers stands at a low level of 1.19, reflecting outstanding efficiency and green, low-carbon operation advantages in national digital infrastructure development. Driven by the booming big data industry cluster, the revenue of the software and information technology services industry in the area has surpassed 100 billion yuan, marking a solid leap onto the 100-billion-yuan industrial development stage and laying a solid foundation for the sustained and high-quality development of China’s digital economy.
HONG KONG, Aug. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — LifeTech Scientific Corporation (“LifeTech” or the “Company”, together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”, stock code: 1302.HK), a medical device company specializing in minimally invasive interventional solutions for cardio-cerebrovascular and peripheral vascular diseases, today announced its unaudited consolidated results for the six months ended 30 June 2026 (the “Reporting Period”).
The Group achieved revenue of approximately RMB600.8 million during the Reporting Period.
Gross profit was approximately RMB465.9 million, while gross profit margin increased 3.9 percentage points to approximately 77.5% for the six months ended 30 June 2026. Excluding certain non-recurring items[1], net profit attributable to owners of the Company was approximately RMB114.8 million, during the Reporting Period.
As at 30 June 2026, the Group’s cash and cash equivalents amounted to approximately RMB953.8 million, representing an increase of approximately 32.6% compared with 31 December 2025.
Note [1]: Such non-recurring items include (i) the other losses arising from financial assets at fair value through profit or loss; (ii) the share-based payment expenses; and (iii) the transaction expenses in connection with a proposed transaction involving the conditional acquisition of equity interest in Starway Medical Technology, Inc. and the issue of convertible bonds, which the Board has resolved not to proceed with.
In the first half of 2026, the Group maintained a sharp focus on addressing unmet clinical needs worldwide, leveraging its synergies in branding, intellectual property, distribution networks, clinical registration, and global operations. With an increasingly diversified and refined innovative product portfolio, complemented by professional academic services, the Group steadily consolidated its foundation for long-term growth.
China’s mainland remained the largest market of the Group, where the revenue generated accounted for approximately 69.6% of the total revenue during the Reporting Period.
Meanwhile, our overseas business maintained its upward momentum. The overseas sales of the Group grew by approximately 4.1% (approximately 8.2% in USD) year-on-year. Asia (excluding China’s mainland) and Europe were the two largest overseas markets of the Group, which accounted for approximately 10.3% and 12.6%, respectively, of the total revenue of the Group for the six months ended 30 June 2026.
Long-term Focus, Deep Roots in Core Markets
Structural Heart Diseases Business The Group has established a diversified product portfolio in the Structural Heart Diseases (SHD) business, mainly including LAA occluders and three generations of congenital heart diseases occluders, aiming to address various market demands through differentiated product strategies.
During the Reporting Period, the sales contributed by the SHD business were approximately RMB200.1 million.
Continuous technological innovation and product upgrades will further enrich the SHD product portfolio of the Group and enhance its global sales layout.
Peripheral Vascular Diseases Business The Group is committed to providing patients worldwide with technology-leading systematic and comprehensive interventional medical devices solutions to treat Peripheral Vascular Diseases (PVD).
The products offered by the Group in the PVD business mainly include vena cava filters, thoracic aortic aneurysm stent grafts, abdominal aortic aneurysm stent grafts, iliac artery bifurcation stent grafts, aortic stent graft systems, aortic arch stent graft systems and thoracoabdominal aortic stent graft systems.
During the Reporting Period, the sales contributed by the PVD business were approximately RMB400.7 million, representing a year-on-year growth of approximately 2.3%, of which the revenue generated from the sales of stent grafts and vena cava filters increased by approximately 2.9% and 2.6% year-on-year, respectively.
Cardiac Pacing and Electrophysiology Business The Group recorded no sales contribution from its cardiac pacing and electrophysiology business during the Reporting Period.
R&D and Commercialization Progress
The Group adheres to independent innovation, aiming to provide medical devices that deliver outstanding clinical value for physicians and patients worldwide, while continuously enhancing its long-term competitiveness.
During the Reporting Period, the Group invested approximately RMB167.1 million in research and development (including capitalized expenditure). This investment will further enhance our innovation capabilities, accelerate the development and commercialization of our products, as well as to sustain our industry‑leading position.
During the six months ended 30 June 2026, we have achieved the following milestones in the R&D field:
Iliac Bifurcation Device (consisting of the G-iliac™ Pro Iliac Bifurcation Stent Graft System and SilverFlow™ Pro Internal Iliac Stent Graft System) and Peripheral High Pressure Balloon Dilatation Catheter have obtained the National Medical Products Administration (“NMPA”) certification;
G-iliac™ Iliac Bifurcation Stent Graft System and SilverFlow™ Internal Iliac Stent Graft System have obtained the CE MDR (Medical Device Regulation) certification;
Cera™ PFO Occluder, CeraFlex™ PFO Occluder, FuStar™ Steerable Introducer, SeQure™ Snare System and SteerEase™ Introducer have obtained the CE MDR certification. Such products have previously obtained the CE MDD (Medical Device Directive) certification;
Cera™ PFO Occluder, Yuranos™ Pro Abdominal Aortic Stent Graft System and Constraining Structure PTA Balloon Catheter, etc. are pending registration approval in China;
Aortic Stent Graft System (consisting of the Ankura™ Pro Aortic Stent Graft System and Longuette™ Aortic Branch Stent Graft System), Fitaya™ Vena Cava Filter System, Futhrough™ Stent Graft Balloon Catheter, Yuranos™ Abdominal Aortic Stent Graft System, Thoracoabdominal Artery Stent Graft System (consisting of the G-Branch™ Thoracoabdominal Aortic Stent Graft System, SilverFlow™ PV Peripheral Vascular Stent Graft System, G-Branch™ AE Main Body Extension Stent Graft System, G-Branch™ AAA Bifurcated Stent Graft System and G-Branch™ IE Iliac Extension Stent Graft System) and Aortic Arch Stent Graft System (consisting of the Ankura™ Plus Aortic Arch Stent Graft System and CSkirt™ Aortic Arch Branch Stent Graft System) are pending registration approval of CE certification;
X-Clip™ Mitral Valve Clip System and Nitinol Patent Ductus Arteriosus Occluder are currently at the stage of pre-registration clinical enrollment in China;
CS™ Concave Supra-arch Branched Stent-Graft System and SureCham™ Aortic Arch Single Branch Stent Graft System (consisting of the Aortic Arch Stent Graft System and Aortic Branch Stent Graft System) have completed pre-marketing clinical enrollment and are currently under clinical follow-up in China;
IBS Titan™ Sirolimus-Eluting Iron Bioresorbable Peripheral Scaffold System is currently at the stage of clinical enrollment in China and in Europe, and its CE registration application has been submitted;
IBS™ Sirolimus-Eluting Iron Bioresorbable Coronary Scaffold System has successfully completed the five-year follow-up of the phase I clinical study and the three-year follow-up of the phase II and III clinical study, further confirming its safety and efficacy. Additionally, its CE and NMPA registration application have been submitted; and
CS™ Concave Supra-arch Branched Stent-Graft System has been admitted into the NMPA Special Examination and Approval Procedure for Innovative Medical Devices, which is the 17th product of the Company to have obtained admission to the Procedure.
Intellectual Property Rights
Intellectual property is an important intangible asset of the Group and also an internal driving force to improve our core competitiveness in the medical device market. As at 30 June 2026, the Group has filed a total of 2,608 valid patent applications, of which 1,370 patents were registered and valid.
The ChairmanandCEOofLifeTech,Mr.XIEYuehuiSaid: In the first half of 2026, the global medical device industry continued to undergo profound transformation. Despite external volatility posing certain challenges to the Group’s short-term operations, we remained steadfast in our strategic focus, deepened our presence in core markets, and drove differentiated competition through technological innovation. Our product sales mix continued to improve, and all operational activities proceeded in an orderly manner.
Guided by our two core development strategies of “innovation” and “internationalization”, we will accelerate breakthroughs in key technologies through forward-looking initiatives, further refine our systematic disease solutions, and leverage a more complete, diverse, and efficient portfolio of innovative products to steadily expand our global footprint and consolidate our industry‑leading position, thereby maintaining robust resilience amid the ongoing transformation and evolution of the global medical device sector.
The global healthcare industry holds vast prospects. Looking ahead, we will continue to focus on technological advancement and operational efficiency optimization. Leveraging our strong R&D capabilities, robust industrialization capacity, and outstanding global operation and management expertise, we aim to seize opportunities and address challenges to pursue sustainable and high‑quality growth, creating long‑term value for patients, healthcare institutions, shareholders, and all other stakeholders with unwavering dedication.
About LifeTech Scientific Corporation
Established in 1999 in Shenzhen, China, LifeTech Scientific Corporation (Stock Code: 1302.HK) specializes in the R&D, manufacturing, and sales of minimally invasive interventional medical devices for the treatment of cardio-cerebrovascular and peripheral vascular diseases. The Company offers innovative solutions for structural heart diseases, peripheral vascular diseases, bradycardia, and neurovascular conditions. It also possesses the world’s first innovative iron-based bioabsorbable material technology platform. Guided by the core strategy of “innovation” and “internationalization”, LifeTech maintains a leading market position for its key products in the home country and has established 7 subsidiaries overseas, extending its sales network to nearly 120 countries and regions worldwide.
ClubMed Lifestyle Group’s revenue reached EUR1.95 billion in 2025.
Adjusted EBITDA reached EUR 390 million in 2025, with the adjusted EBITDA margin rising to 20.2% in 2025.
ClubMed Lifestyle Group expects to operate approximately 85 resorts worldwide by 2030.
Upon completion of the proposed listing, proceeds from the proposed listing will be used primarily to expand its global resort network, upgrade its vacation offerings, and strengthen its digital and AI capabilities.
HONG KONG, Aug. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — According to an announcement published by Fosun International Limited, ClubMed Lifestyle Group, a subsidiary of Fosun International Limited, has submitted a listing application to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange for its proposed separate listing on the Main Board. The joint sponsors are BNP Paribas, HSBC and J.P. Morgan, in alphabetical order.
According to the listing application materials, ClubMed Lifestyle Group operates premium all-inclusive resorts with Club Med as its core brand. It also expands its vacation offerings including Integrated Vacation Destinations and Cultural-Tourism Complexes through an asset-light model, as it continues to build diversified vacation lifestyles.
Global Leader in High-Quality Vacation Lifestyles Pursues Hong Kong Listing
Club Med is the core brand of ClubMed Lifestyle Group. According to the listing application materials, Club Med was the world’s largest all-inclusive resort brand by revenue in 2025, ranking first in both Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) and Asia-Pacific. By number of resorts in 2025, Club Med is also the world’s largest mountain and ski resort brand.
To date, Club Med has established a global sales network spanning six continents and more than 40 countries and regions. It operates 69 premium resorts worldwide across a diverse range of destinations, including mountain and ski locations and sun-and-beach destinations. It is also the only resort brand with a presence in all four of the world’s major ski destinations.
According to the listing application materials, ClubMed Lifestyle Group’s revenue increased from EUR1.86 billion in 2023 to EUR1.95 billion in 2025, while gross profit rose from EUR 540 million to EUR 590 million. Adjusted EBITDA reached EUR 390 million in 2025, with the adjusted EBITDA margin rising to 20.2% in 2025. Club Med completed the premiumization of its entire portfolio in 2024, and its premium product portfolio has continued to deliver pricing benefits.
In 2026, Club Med was named to TIME’s list of the 100 Most Influential Companies in the world, becoming the only hotel and resort brand included that year.
In addition, leveraging Club Med’s brand influence and global operating capabilities, ClubMed Lifestyle Group expands its vacation offerings through an asset-light model, as it continues to build diversified vacation lifestyles. In terms of market size, the global vacation lifestyle market is expected to grow from USD 2.5 trillion in 2025 to USD 3.5 trillion in 2030.
Proceeds from the proposed listing will be used for the expansion and upgrade of its global resort business
The global vacation lifestyle industry is not only continuing to grow but is also evolving towards more integrated vacation offerings. In particular, consumer preferences are shifting from sightseeing to leisure travel, while spending power and expenditure on experiential consumption continue to increase. With the emergence of new technologies such as AI and digitalisation, the range of integrated vacation products and services available to consumers is also becoming increasingly diversified.
As a pioneer and leader of both “Lifestyle Vacation” and “Everyday Vacation”, ClubMed Lifestyle Group possesses distinctive advantages and core competitiveness in developing high-quality leisure vacation lifestyles.
ClubMed Lifestyle Group has a 76-year brand heritage, a premium all-inclusive resort model and a distinctive G.O. (Gentils Organisateurs, or “Gracious Organisers”) culture. These qualities enable the Group to provide guests with immersive vacation experiences characterised by active participation and emotional connection.
According to the listing application materials, ClubMed Lifestyle Group plans to accelerate its expansion into premium tourism destinations around the world, including the Alps, the southern Mediterranean, North Africa, Northeast Asia, Southeast Asia, North America and the Caribbean, and South America while exploring emerging markets such as the Middle East. ClubMed Lifestyle Group expects to operate approximately 85 resorts worldwide by 2030.
Upon completion of the proposed listing, the proceeds from ClubMed Lifestyle Group’s proposed listing will be used primarily to expand its global resort network, upgrade its vacation offerings, and strengthen its digital and AI capabilities. The remaining proceeds are expected to be used to optimise its capital structure and support its day‑to‑day business operations.
Xu Xiaoliang, Chairman of ClubMed Lifestyle Group said: “The submission of the listing application in Hong Kong marks an important milestone for Fosun’s tourism business as it moves towards value creation. Going forward, we will take Club Med as our core brand to accelerate the development of the global high-quality resorts. We aim to make happy holidays a lifestyle that transcends borders, and to realise our vision that ‘Better Vacation, Better Life’.”
Disclaimer
This announcement is for information purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities in the United States or in any other jurisdiction. The securities referred to in this announcement have not been and will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “U.S. Securities Act”), and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration under the U.S. Securities Act or an applicable exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the U.S. Securities Act. No public offering of securities will be made in the United States.
HONG KONG, Aug. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — According to an announcement published by Fosun International Limited, ClubMed Lifestyle Group, its subsidiary, has submitted a listing application to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange for its proposed separate listing on the Main Board.
According to the listing application materials, ClubMed Lifestyle Group operates premium all‑inclusive resorts with Club Med as its core brand. It also expands its vacation offerings including Integrated Vacation Destinations and Cultural‑Tourism Complexes through an asset‑light model, as it continues to build diversified vacation lifestyles. Club Med, its core brand, currently operates 69 premium resorts worldwide. By business volume in 2025, Club Med was the world’s largest all‑inclusive resort brand.
According to the listing application materials, ClubMed Lifestyle Group’s revenue increased from EUR1.86 billion in 2023 to EUR1.95 billion in 2025, while gross profit rose from EUR 540 million to EUR 590 million. Adjusted EBITDA reached EUR 390 million in 2025, with the adjusted EBITDA margin rising to 20.2%.
The listing application materials also state that ClubMed Lifestyle Group expects to operate approximately 85 resorts worldwide by 2030. Proceeds from the proposed listing will be used primarily to expand its global resort network, upgrade its vacation offerings, and strengthen its digital and AI capabilities. The remaining proceeds are expected to be used to optimise its capital structure and support its day‑to‑day business operations.
Disclaimer
This announcement is for information purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities in the United States or in any other jurisdiction. The securities referred to in this announcement have not been and will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “U.S. Securities Act”), and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration under the U.S. Securities Act or an applicable exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the U.S. Securities Act. No public offering of securities will be made in the United States.
Strengthening Competitiveness via Online-to-Offline Integration and Supply Chain Agility
Results Highlights
Revenue reached US$301.51 million, representing a strong increase of 23.2%.
Gross profit grew by 28.2% to US$93.98 million, with gross profit margin expanding to 31.2%.
Operating profit increased by 30.1% to US$24.29 million.
Net profit surged by 30.0% to US$18.30 million, with net profit margin improving to 6.1%.
Business-to-consumer (B2C) platform YesStyle recorded revenue of US$215.07 million, up 30.5%, accounting for 71.3% of the Group’s total revenue. Offline expansion was enhanced with the opening of its first physical concept store in the US.
Business-to-business (B2B) platform AsianBeautyWholesale (ABW) recorded revenue of US$82.75 million, up 6.2%, accounting for 27.4% of the Group’s total revenue.
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 August 2026 – YesAsia Holdings Limited (“YesAsia Holdings”, together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”) (2209.HK), a leading e-commerce platform operator recognized for its expertise in curating Asian beauty and lifestyle products, announced today its interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2026 (the “Reporting Period”).
The Group continued to capture strong global demand for Korean Beauty (“K-Beauty”) products, driving revenue up by 23.2% year-on-year to US$301.51 million. Gross profit increased by 28.2% to US$93.98 million, with gross profit margin expanding by 1.2 percentage points to 31.2%. Operating profit grew by 30.1% to US$24.29 million. Benefiting from forward-looking investments in localized and tech-driven logistics infrastructure, which successfully mitigated geopolitical and freight cost pressures, profit for the period surged by 30.0% to US$18.30 million, after recognition of an one-off expense of approximately US$1.24 million in termination benefits arising from the organizational streamlining. Net profit margin improved to 6.1%. Basic earnings per share were US4.39 cents (1H 2025: US3.43 cents).
Navigating Uncertainties through Market Diversification and Logistics Agility
A global market footprint remains pivotal in mitigating geopolitical risks. The US, the Group’s largest market, has absorbed the tariff shock and delivered progressive improvement during the Reporting Period, with revenue exceeding 2H 2025 even outside the typical holiday peak season. Among non-core markets (excluding the US, the UK, Canada, and Australia), robust demand across Europe and Latin America, unlocked new growth momentum, with revenue from Europe and associated countries and Latin America growing by 22.1% and 178.4%, respectively. In the Middle East, the Group navigated the regional tensions to achieve steady revenue growth of 33.4%.
Complementing market diversification, strategic investments in logistics infrastructure spanning Hong Kong, South Korea, the US, and Europe, alongside the adoption of automation technologies like AMRs, have built a highly resilient and scalable supply chain. These capabilities enabled the Group to maintain a stable baseline for business costs and absorb freight and fuel price spikes stemming from Middle East conflicts during the Reporting Period. Consequently, the increase in operating costs remained well below revenue growth, with freight cost as a percentage of revenue dropping to 19.0%, demonstrating the Group’s robust cost control and operational agility.
Integrating O2O Experiences to Drive B2C-B2B Dual-Engine Synergy
Social media marketing remained one of the Group’s core strengths during the Reporting Period, supported by an ecosystem of over 557,000 unique influencers that generated US$85.70 million and contributed nearly 40% of YesStyle‘s revenue. To amplify this online impact, the Group strategically expanded its global offline presence to seamlessly bridge online and offline customer experiences. YesStyle debuted a 1,500 sq. ft. concept store in the San Francisco Bay Area. At the same time, the Group staged high-profile activations, including a Madrid café pop-up that generated over 2 million impressions and brand events at Seoul’s Yesful Land that accumulated over 3 million impressions. Together, these physical and digital touchpoints successfully converted customer engagement into sustained loyalty.
This heightened brand exposure across end-consumer markets directly catalyzed overseas B2B purchasing demand. During the Reporting Period, ABW consolidated its newly built partnerships with retailers in the US and Latin America. Notably, ABW Online’s average order size surged 38.6% year-on-year to US$3,590.60. This uptick reflects substantially stronger purchasing appetite and inventory confidence for K-Beauty products among retailers, underscoring the powerful synergy of the Group’s B2C-B2B dual-engine model.
Mr. Joshua Lau, Founder, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of YesAsia Holdings, said: “K-Beauty remains on an upward trajectory as it becomes a mainstream player in the global beauty business. Looking ahead, we believe that there is ample room for growth for YesAsia Holdings in both the retail and wholesale spheres worldwide. Amid geopolitical and supply chain uncertainties, we are continuously reinforcing our competitive moat and market leadership through AI-empowered customer services, a highly agile supply chain, and a strategy that seamlessly converts online traffic into immersive physical experiences, thereby driving long-term value for our shareholders in a fast-evolving market landscape.”
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About YesAsia Holdings Limited (02209.HK)
Established in 1997, YesAsia Holdings is a leading e‑commerce platform operator recognized for its expertise in identifying and procuring quality Asian beauty products. Headquartered in Hong Kong, the Group delivers products promptly and efficiently to a global audience through its strong ties with over 400 leading Asian beauty brand and supplier partners. The Group operates two major channels: YesStyle, a B2C e‑commerce platform serving the growing demand for Asian beauty, fashion and lifestyle products, particularly Korean beauty products; and AsianBeautyWholesale, a B2B‑oriented business for Asian beauty products via online and offline channels. YesAsia Holdings is a constituent of the MSCI Hong Kong Micro Cap Index.
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 August 2026 – Huatai Securities Co., Ltd. (the “Company”; stock codes: 601688.SH, 6886.HK, HTSC.L), a leading technology‑driven and fully integrated securities firm in China, today announced its consolidated financial results for the six months ended June 30, 2026.
The Company recorded total revenue of RMB 31.31 billion, representing a year‑on‑year increase of 49.23%; net profit attributable to shareholders reached RMB 11.69 billion, up 54.87% year‑on‑year. Revenue from the Company’s major business segments, wealth management, institutional services, investment management and international business all recorded year‑on‑year growth, driving operating performance to a record high for the period.
Reflecting its strong financial performance, the Company has declared an interim dividend of RMB 1.80 per 10 shares, reaffirming its commitment to delivering sustainable value to shareholders.
Huatai Securities believes that sustainable competitive advantage can only be achieved through a systematic and enterprise-wide approach to artificial intelligence (AI). Since the beginning of 2026, the Company has focused on establishing AI as a future‑ready strategic infrastructure, accelerating its integration with professional financial expertise, business processes and organizational frameworks. By advancing an AI‑native business ecosystem that combines human judgement with machine intelligence, Huatai Securities is empowering employees to enhance productivity, strengthen innovation and deliver more sophisticated professional insights. This approach enables the Company to respond to clients’ evolving needs with greater efficiency, precision and service quality.
AI-driven Business Transformation
From large models to AI agents, AI technology is evolving at a rapid pace. Huatai Securities is firmly advancing its “ALL IN AI” strategy, leveraging technology not only to enhance quality and efficiency, but also to systematically re-engineer business workflows through AI-native thinking. The Company is embedding AI across key business functions, including investment research, investment banking, trading and wealth advisory, while also strengthening foundational capabilities in compliance, risk management and corporate decision‑making. As AI moves from the back office to the front line, Huatai Securities is transforming service delivery from reactive engagement to proactive support, creating a more intelligent, efficient and client-centric operating model.
Huatai Securities’ next‑generation AI‑native trading platform, the “AI ZhangLe” App, has redefined the traditional service model by shifting from an approach where clients actively seek out services to one where services proactively reach clients. The platform provides individual investors with intelligent, end‑to‑end support throughout the investment lifecycle. By deeply integrating investment research capabilities with advanced algorithms, AI ZhangLe replaces conventional command‑based interactions with natural language conversations, enabling the platform to understand investor needs, anticipate scenarios and provide proactive strategies. Before trades are executed, it scans market signals in real time to uncover potential targets based on objective indicators. During execution, it interprets investment intent through natural language interactions and translates it into actionable tasks for investors’ reference. Following execution, it delivers multi‑dimensional portfolio analysis, performance attribution and personalized optimization strategies, while proactively providing scenario‑based insights and professional decision‑support information. Since its launch in October 2025, the “AI ZhangLe” App has surpassed 5 million cumulative downloads.
As the AI transformation progresses, Huatai Securities is accelerating the development of a unified financial middle-office platform that provides a shared capability framework and data infrastructure across key business segments, including wealth management and institutional services. This platform enables the reuse of specialized expertise, integration of data assets and accumulation of organizational knowledge, driving continuous enhancement through real‑world business scenarios and iterative learning. At the core of this effort is the Company’s AI‑powered industry map, which systematically structures and embeds industry knowledge generated across investment research, investment banking and investment management activities. By transforming fragmented individual expertise and relationship networks into organizational intelligence, the platform enhances asset discovery capabilities and supports more accurate asset valuation and pricing. The AI‑powered industry map currently covers a range of strategic sectors, including lithium battery energy storage, semiconductor equipment, new energy vehicles, intelligent driving and innovative pharmaceuticals, and incorporates more than 60 specialized investment research capabilities, serving as a reusable, continuously evolving and highly scalable research foundation for all business segments across the Company.
Advancing the Real Economy Through Industrial Investment Banking
Building a modern industrial system and advancing the comprehensive upgrading of China’s industrial landscape are key priorities under the 15th Five‑Year Plan period. Huatai Securities remains committed to supporting the real economy by leveraging its full‑lifecycle service capabilities to meet the evolving needs of enterprises at every stage of development. At the same time, it is embedding AI across the upstream and downstream of investment banking industry chain to drive the intelligent transformation of core business procedures. For years, Huatai has supported more than 300 technology‑driven and innovation-focused companies, which today represent a combined market capitalization of approximately RMB 15 trillion.
The Company has continued to deepen its expertise across strategic sectors including AI and semiconductors, biomedicine, commercial aerospace, quantum computing, new energy and energy storage. Through extensive coverage of the upstream and downstream industry chain, Huatai Securities has developed a deep understanding of the underlying drivers of industrial development, enabling it to identify emerging opportunities and support enterprises in accessing capital markets, revitalizing assets and achieving long‑term sustainable growth.
As at June 30, 2026, the total committed capital of private equity funds under management of Huatai Zijin Investment Co., Ltd. reached RMB 72 billion, with 34 new investment projects carried out during the first half of the year. Meanwhile, Huatai Securities’ A‑share equity underwriting volume reached RMB 53.3 billion, representing a significant year‑on‑year increase, while total bond underwriting across all product categories amounted to RMB 718.9 billion. Huatai Securities also acted as independent financial advisor on 7 M&A and restructuring transactions approved by stock exchanges during the period, while Huatai Asset Management served as manager for 87 enterprise asset-backed securities (ABS) programs, both ranking first in the industry. Leveraging its cross‑border capabilities and integrated business model, Huatai Securities continued to facilitate the international expansion of high‑quality Chinese enterprises through Hong Kong’s capital markets. During the first half of 2026, Huatai Financial Holdings (Hong Kong) Limited completed 12 Hong Kong IPO sponsorship mandates, ranking third in the market.
“One Huatai”: Delivering Client–Centric Solutions
Against a backdrop of profound macroeconomic adjustment and ongoing structural market transformation, wealth and institutional clients are increasingly seeking sophisticated asset-allocation strategies, enhanced risk management and highly customized solutions. In response, Huatai Securities has further strengthened its “One Huatai” integrated service platform, leveraging AI to broaden its capabilities, enhance client engagement and respond more effectively to evolving market conditions.
The Company continued to enhance its trading and asset-allocation capabilities across its wealth management platform. On a consolidated basis, net revenue from securities brokerage reached RMB 4.7 billion in the first half of 2026, representing year‑on‑year growth of 61%, while net revenue from the distribution of financial products increased 114% to RMB 600 million. Sales volumes, assets under custody and revenue from private fund products all recorded strong growth during the period. To further elevate advisor productivity and client service, Huatai Securities launched an AI‑powered advisor workbench, underpinned by a multi‑agent collaborative architecture that optimizes key business processes, including product introduction and evaluation, asset allocation and investment strategy development. The platform incorporates a suite of role‑specific intelligent agents that support end-to-end execution across core advisory workflows. Leveraging its proprietary technology infrastructure, the Company delivers AI capabilities consistently across the organization while enabling personalized workflow orchestration and tailored service delivery.
Within its institutional services business, Huatai Securities continued to strengthen its global client franchise, with its institutional client network now spanning more than 6,500 domestic and international institutions, with the number of newly opened sovereign wealth fund accounts increasing 64% year‑on‑year. The Company has established a comprehensive prime brokerage ecosystem, providing institutional clients with integrated solutions across the full investment lifecycle. Huatai Securities ranked fifth in public fund brokerage trading volume in 2025, and second in the industry for margin financing and securities lending interest income in the first half of 2026. The Company also maintained a leading position in market-making for the STAR Market and among listed funds. To further enhance its institutional service capabilities, Huatai Securities has embedded professional expertise into AI-powered solutions, enabling the systematic delivery of research and investment insights. During the period, the Company launched “Huatai Zhiyan”, an AI-enabled investment research toolbox that provides clients with access to proprietary data, research methodologies, the latest insights, valuation models and other intelligent agents. By offering round-the-clock access to professional resources and analytical capabilities, the platform supports more informed and efficient investment decision‑making.
Looking ahead, Huatai Securities will remain firmly focused on its clients, while continuing to strengthen its integrated financial services platform and enhance its ability to deliver comprehensive, high-quality solutions across business segments. The Company will continue to cultivate new growth drivers through AI innovation, further strengthen its industrial investment banking capabilities to support the development of China’s modern industrial system and facilitate the growth of strategic emerging industries. Building on the strength of its “One Huatai” service platform the Company will deepen cross‑border collaboration and connectivity across its global network, enabling it to better serve domestic and international clients and make even greater contributions to the high‑quality development of the real economy.
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About Huatai Securities
Incorporated in April 1991, Huatai Securities is a leading technology-driven securities firm in China, with a highly collaborative business model, a cutting-edge digital platform and a broad and growing client base. It provides comprehensive financial services to individual and institutional clients, spanning wealth management, investment banking, sales and trading, and investment management, with a substantial international presence.
Driving Growth through Facility Upgrades Strategic Expansion into Online Gaming
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 August 2026 – International Entertainment Corporation (the “Company“, together with its subsidiaries, the “Group“; HKEX stock code: 1009), is pleased to announce that its revenue grew by approximately 50.6% period-on-period to approximately HK$852.5 million for the twelve months ended 30 June 2026 (the “Period“), demonstrating resilience and adaptability in a dynamic market environment.
The Group’s revenue from the gaming operation for the Period increased by approximately 60.7% to approximately HK$819.4 million. However, due to the temporary closure of certain hotel rooms for renovation during the Period, the Group’s hotel operation revenue was down to approximately HK$33.1 million, as compared with HK$56.2 million for the twelve months ended 30 June 2025 (the “Previous Period“).
Meanwhile, the Group’s gross profit recorded a notable growth of approximately 66.4% to approximately HK$454.6 million. The increase was driven by higher gaming revenue arising from both land-based casino operation and provision of gaming platform to other authorised gaming operators. Gross profit margin for the Period was approximately 53.3%, up 5.0 percentage points from approximately 48.3% for the Previous Period.
The Group narrowed its loss for the period attributable to owners of the Company by approximately 78.2% as compared with that for the Previous Period, if excluding the non-cash loss arising from the change in fair value in connection with the issue of convertible notes.
Loss for the period attributable to owners of the Company was approximately HK$486.4 million (Previous Period: approximately HK$282.1 million).
Future Outlook
Underpinned by the Philippines’ strategic position in Southeast Asia, supportive government policies for its gaming and tourism sectors, and its rising status as a premier travel destination, the Group is optimistic about its long-term prospects, though short-term momentum in the Philippine gaming sector may soften due to geopolitical tensions and muted consumer spending.
The Group marked a pivotal milestone in its strategic expansion into online gaming through a cooperation agreement signed on 9 June 2026 between its indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, New Coast Leisure Inc., and Total Gamezone Xtreme Incorporated, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Group’s convertible note holder DigiPlus Interactive Corp (“DigiPlus”). Under the agreement, the two parties will collaborate on the integration, aggregation, provision, technical support, and operation of approved online games and related gaming content through or in connection with the online gaming platform and operations of the Group’s casino “LaVie Resort & Casino Manila”, subject to regulatory approvals. Participation in this segment is expected to broaden the Group’s revenue base, improve operational scalability, and create new growth drivers.
Additionally, the completion of renovation works on the Casino’s ground floor in January 2026 successfully expanded the gaming space, enabling the accommodation of more gaming tables as well as additional slot machines. Further to the phase 1 and phase 2 construction works initiated last year, the Group entered into a new construction contract for the Hotel in May 2026 at the contract price of approximately HK$72.17 million, which will continue to improve the appearance and condition of hotel facilities, modernise outdated amenities, enhance the overall quality of the Hotel and elevate customers’ experiences. These improvements are expected to improve the future revenue of the Casino and the Hotel.
Separately, the Group issued the first convertible notes on 3 March 2026 and second convertible notes on 2 June 2026 to DigiPlus, each with a principal amount of HK$800 million. This completion follows the subscription agreement signed between the two parties on 17 November 2025 for the issuance of up to HK$1.6 billion convertible notes with a maturity of five years and an interest rate of 3% per annum. The issuance is expected to significantly bolster the Group’s liquidity and long-term financial position. Furthermore, the potential conversion of these convertible notes into shares would serve to broaden the Group’s Shareholders and capital base.
Looking ahead, the Group is strategically positioned to capture the next phase of growth in the Philippine gaming and tourism sectors. The convergence of the Group’s Hotel and Casino upgrades and a strategic partnership to tap into the expanding online gaming market marks a transformative period for the Group. Supported by a strengthened capital structure and strong regulatory tailwinds, the Group remains confident in its ability to drive sustainable revenue growth and deliver long-term value to its Shareholders.
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About International Entertainment Corporation (HKEX: 1009)
International Entertainment Corporation is an investment holding company. The Company and its subsidiaries are principally involved in hotel operations, operating the gaming business under provisional licence, leasing of gaming venues at the hotel complex of the Group in Metro Manila in the Republic of the Philippines to a tenant for authorised gaming operation, provision of gaming platform to other authorised gaming operators for gaming business and live poker events in Macau.
AI Unlocks the Potential of Cultural and Creative Industries, Reshaping Digital Entertainment and Smart Living Experiences
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 August 2026 – Cyberport’s annual flagship event, the “Digital Entertainment Leadership Forum 2026” (DELF 2026), opened today at Cyberport. The opening ceremony was officiated by Prof Sun Dong, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region; and Mr Simon Chan, Chairman of Cyberport.
Cyberport’s annual flagship event, Digital Entertainment Leadership Forum 2026, opens today. Themed “The Dreamatic Circus”, this year’s forum explores new opportunities for the development of cultural and creative industries brought by AI and immersive technologies.
Themed “The Dreamatic Circus“, this year’s forum focuses on how innovative technologies, such as artificial intelligence and immersive technologies, are reshaping the cultural and creative industries, driving their transformation while unlocking new opportunities for the development of new quality productive forces. The three-day forum features four themed experience zones — Digital Entertainment, Culture and Arts, Smart Living and Business, and Robotics and Drones — presenting more than35 innovative technology showcases, interactive experiences and programmes. Highlights include the immersive interactive art exhibition of Hong Kong original animation IP Another World, dynamic technology experiences by Nikopicto, combat robots by GJS Technology, the intelligent fashion platform developed by Genesis ONE using AI and 3D tools, and other attractions, enabling the public to experience first-hand the new possibilities that frontier technologies bring to entertainment, lifestyle and business applications. The event also includes AI interactive workshops, film screenings, drone performances and various competitions, creating a vibrant and engaging digital entertainment experience for participants.
Prof Sun Dong, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, said in his opening remarks, “Digital Entertainment Leadership Forum (DELF) 2026 explores how agentic AI is transforming the creative industry, positioning AI not as a replacement for human imagination, but as a collaborative partner that helps deliver creators’ dreams more boldly. Over the past year, the HKSAR Government has transitioned from AI strategy formulation to active execution, steering Hong Kong towards “industries for AI” and “AI for industries” through “strengthening infrastructure and promoting the application-oriented approach” in AI development. AI is transforming the digital entertainment industry, and DELF has always been about celebrating Hong Kong’s creative spirit. With robust computing infrastructure, a supportive policy environment, and a thriving creative community, Hong Kong is well-positioned to lead the AI+ era of digital entertainment.”
Mr Simon Chan, Chairman of Cyberport, said, “Under the theme ‘The Dreamatic Circus’, this year’s forum invites us to explore what becomes possible when human imagination is empowered by technology. AI is expanding what creators can imagine and produce. To better support technology companies and their innovative work, with the recent completion of Cyberport 5, we are thrilled to inject new energy into Hong Kong’s I&T industry. Combined with our AI Supercomputing Centre, this advanced infrastructure provides an world-class environment for technology development, industry collaboration and commercialization. DELF is not only about seeing what technology can do today. It is about imagining what we can create together tomorrow. I hope the forum inspires fresh thinking, leads to meaningful collaboration and helps turn more of Hong Kong’s creative ideas into innovations with lasting impact.”
DELF 2026 brings together more than 60 innovation and technology business leaders, content creators, academics, experts and investors from Hong Kong, the Chinese Mainland and overseas to discuss how artificial intelligence, immersive technologies and other frontier innovations are advancing the cultural and creative industries into a new stage of development and transforming modern smart living experiences. Guest speakers include Ms Drew Lai, Commissioner for Cultural and Creative Industries, Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency; Mr Samuel Lo, General Manager, NVIDIA AI Technology Center, Hong Kong and Macau; Mr Leo Tsou, Head of Infrastructure Solutions Group Specialty, Hong Kong, Macau & China South (Greater Bay Area), Dell Technologies; Mr Zhaobo Zhou, Head of Solution Sales, Huawei Cloud Hong Kong; Mr Joe Chang, Regional Director, BytePlus; Ms Monica Zhang, AI Games Program Lead, Tencent Institute of Games; Mr Samuel Lam, CEO, X Social Group; Ms Ankie de Hoon, Board Member, Vincent van Gogh Etten-Leur; Dr Jeff Tang, Lecturer, Department of Computing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University; and Ms Polly Yeung, CEO, Gudo Inc., among other industry experts.
The forum will feature in-depth discussions on key topics such as AI collaboration, IP ecosystem development, the cultural and creative economy, and smart living, focusing on how AI can become an important collaborator for creators and enterprises, facilitate the industrialisation of local creativity and original IP, and expand broader market horizons. A series of keynote speeches and panel discussions will also examine the impact of AI and immersive technologies on film, television, gaming, animation and other cultural and creative sectors. Topics include “Good Game: Building Healthier Entertainment Communities and Creating Lasting Social and Economic Value” and “Boundless Realities, Intelligent Imaging: AI + XR Empowering the Future Film and Television Industry Ecosystem”. Speakers include Mr Kun Gao, Director of GGWP Inc.; Prof Mike Fischer, Professor of Interactive Media at the University of Southern California; Mr Jixuan Wang, Director of the Management Office of Xi’an XR Film Industry Base, Deputy General Manager of Xi’an Film Studio, Xiying Group; Dr Tony Wong, Hong Kong Comic Legend; President, Comics and Animation Federation who will explore how AI can promote the development of original IP and create new opportunities for the cultural and creative economy.
On the first day of the forum, Cyberport signed memoranda of understanding respectively withAlibaba Cloud, The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts andHong Kong Shue Yan University. Its collaboration with Alibaba Cloud will support start-ups and enhance digital skills through the AI-Builder Program, joint training, technical resources, investment, and exchange opportunities. Together with The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, Cyberport will promote art tech, AI innovation, entrepreneurship, and talent development, while exploring the establishment of the Cyberport Academy × HKAPA Immersive Studio for the research, development, and showcase of art tech and immersive technology projects. In partnership with Hong Kong Shue Yan University, Cyberport will focus on AI, blockchain, and emerging technologies to encourage tertiary students to participate in project-based initiatives, company visits, internships, and employment opportunities, thereby strengthening innovation and technology talent development.
These strategic partnerships underscore the value of DELF 2026 as a key platform for advancing academiaindustryresearch collaboration, while highlighting Cyberport’s pivotal role in connecting crosssector resources and reinforcing Hong Kong’s position as a leading regional and international innovation and technology hub. The three Memoranda of Understanding were signed by Dr Rocky Cheng, Chief Executive Officer of Cyberport, with representatives from each partner organisation. Prof Sun Dong, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, and Mr Simon Chan, Chairman of Cyberport, together with delegates from partner institutions, attended and witnessed the signing ceremony.
Following the opening of DELF 2026 today, a diverse range of exciting programmes, experiences and competitions will continue over the next two days, including eVTOL aircraft trial flight demonstrations, accessible gaming esports experiences, and senior esports and experience days, enabling participants of different ages and backgrounds to experience the vibrant world of digital entertainment. Members of the public can also join Cyberport Academy: DELF 2026 – AI Cultural and Creative Micro-Academy to learn creative skills such as art concept design and audio-visual production, and enjoy selected works from the Future Animation: 3rd AI-assisted animation production support scheme and the 2nd HKUST AI Film Festival Selected Projects, experiencing the new possibilities created by the convergence of digital entertainment and creative technology.
To encourage the public to further explore the world of digital entertainment, DELF 2026 has also launched a special “Play to Earn” campaign that combines gamified missions with rewards. Participants can collect stamps by visiting the four themed experience zones and completing designated missions, and redeem prizes along the way. Those who collect all stamps will have the opportunity to win limited-edition merchandise from the Hong Kong original animation IP Another World.
For details of the Digital Entertainment Leadership Forum 2026 and the full speaker line-up, please visit: https://delf.cyberport.hk/tc/index.
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Photo 1: Cyberport’s annual flagship event, Digital Entertainment Leadership Forum 2026, opens today. Themed “The Dreamatic Circus”, this year’s forum explores new opportunities for the development of cultural and creative industries brought by AI and immersive technologies.
Photo 2: Prof Sun Dong, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, delivers remarks at the opening ceremony, recognising Hong Kong’s unique advantages in developing the digital entertainment and original IP industries, as well as its position as an innovation hub connecting the Chinese Mainland and international markets.
Photo 3: Mr Simon Chan, Chairman of Cyberport, says in his remarks that DELF 2026 not only showcases diverse innovative achievements in AI and immersive technologies, but also promotes industry discussion on the future development trends of original IP development, industry-academia collaboration and technology-enabled cultural creativity.
Photo 4: Dr Rocky Cheng, Chief Executive Officer of Cyberport, and Ms Maria Tong, General Manager of Partner Development, APAC North, Alibaba Cloud, sign a memorandum of understanding, witnessed by Prof Sun Dong, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Mr Antonio Leong, VP of Hong Kong & Macau Region, International Business, Alibaba Cloud, and Mr Simon Chan, Chairman of Cyberport.
Photo 5: Dr Rocky Cheng, Chief Executive Officer of Cyberport, and Prof Anna CY CHAN, Director, The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, sign a memorandum of understanding, witnessed by Prof Sun Dong, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Dr Terry LAM, Dean of the School of Film and Television, The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, Prof Andrew LAINE, Dean of the School of Theatre and Entertainment Arts, The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, and and Mr Simon Chan Chairman of Cyberport.
Photo 6: Dr Rocky Cheng, Chief Executive Officer of Cyberport, and Dr Jason Chow, Vice President (University Administration), Hong Kong Shue Yan University, sign a memorandum of understanding, witnessed by Prof Sun Dong, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Prof Catherine Sun, Senior Vice President, Hong Kong Shue Yan University and Mr Simon Chan, Chairman of Cyberport.
Photo 7 to 10: Prof Sun Dong, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry visits the various innovative solutions in the DELF 2026 experience zone.
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About Hong Kong Cyberport
Wholly owned by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government, Cyberport is Hong Kong’s digital tech hub and AI accelerator, with a vision to empower industry digitalisation and intelligent transformation, to promote digital economy and AI development, and to foster Hong Kong to be an international AI, innovation and technology (I&T) hub. Cyberport gathers over 2,400 companies, including 29 listed companies and 10 unicorns. One-third of onsite companies’ founders come from 28 countries and regions, while Cyberport companies have expanded to over 35 global markets.
Cyberport, with Hong Kong’s largest AI Supercomputing Centre and AI Lab as the engine, has been building the AI ecosystem with industry-leading AI companies and over 500 AI and data science start-ups. Through development of tech clusters, namely AI, data science, blockchain and cybersecurity, Cyberport empowers industries across smart city and government, banking and finance, digital entertainment, culture and tourism, healthcare, education and training, property management, construction, transportation and logistics, green environment and more, while hosting Hong Kong’s largest FinTech community. Commissioned by the HKSAR Government, Cyberport has implemented proof-of-concept and sandbox schemes, subsidisation for digital tech adoption, industry tech training and start-up incubation, to drive technology R&D, translation and commercialisation, thus propelling digital transformation and intelligent upgrade across industry and society.
Also as “State-level Scientific and Technological Enterprise Incubator” and Hong Kong’s key incubator, Cyberport supports entrepreneurs with funding and office space, extensive networks of enterprises, investors, technology corporations and professional services for business growth and expansion to Chinese Mainland and overseas markets, all-round facilitation for landing in Hong Kong, talent attraction and cultivation, ready as a launchpad to take start-ups in any stages of development to the next level.
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