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The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors Awards 2024

Encourage continuous innovation in the industry Recognise outstanding contributions of surveyors


HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 July 2024 – The results of the HKIS Awards 2024 were announced and presented at the HKIS Awards Presentation Ceremony on 12 July 2024 at the Hong Kong Ocean Park Marriott Hotel. The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors Awards aims to commend and recognise the exceptional achievements of Hong Kong surveyors and provide a prestigious platform for surveyors to showcase their outstanding work and promote their professional image. Aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals set by the United Nations, the Awards seek to emphasize the crucial role of surveyors in sustainable development, fostering a culture of sustainable practices in the industry and promoting a sustainable future for Hong Kong. The judging criteria also focus on the efforts made by the entries to integrate innovative sustainable practices into the surveying process.

Nine Past Presidents of The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors were invited to serve as members of the first screening committee, while the esteemed jury panel was formed by eleven industry leaders. After a rigorous review process of screening, site visits, and jury panel presentations, Airport Authority Hong Kong’s The Reclamation of Three Runway System Project at Hong Kong International Airport were selected as the most outstanding project, winning the HKIS Excellence in Surveying Award and the Grand Award in Construction (Infrastructure) Category. The project showcased the surveying team’s expertise and innovation in completing a challenging large-scale reclamation.

In addition, the Innovative Surveying Award, the new award category introduced in this year to recognise projects that have enhanced the standard of the industry through the application of innovative technologies, was presented to Sustainability Strategy in Road and Tree Inspection by Advanced Geo-spatial Technology from Highways Department who also won the Grand Award in the Post-occupation Category. The project demonstrated how surveyors used innovative tech to enhance efficiency and precision, reflecting their dedication to innovative practices.

Other Grand Award Winners include Nan Fung Group’s AIRSIDE (Planning Category); Sino Group and Chinese Estates Holdings Limited’s Kwun Tong Town Centre Project (K7) (Planning Category); Chinachem Group and Urban Renewal Authority’s Proposed Composite Development at 28 Tonkin Street (Pre-construction Category); West Kowloon Cultural District Authority’s Hong Kong Palace Museum (Construction (Building) Category); Sino Group’s One North (Sales & Leasing Category); Architectural Services Department’s Maintenance Strategy on ArchSD Maintained Man-made Slope (Post-occupation Category).

The Honourable CHEUK Wing Hing, GBS, JP, the Guest of Honour, Deputy Chief Secretary for Administration of the HKSAR Government said, “The surveying profession is the backbone of the development sector in Hong Kong. I am delighted that the HKIS has taken the initiative to organise this meaningful event HKIS Awards, which serves as an excellent platform for promoting and recognising the contributions made by the surveying profession to the development of Hong Kong.”

Sr LAM Ka Fai, Francis, HKIS President said, “We embrace the theme “Surveying for a Sustainable Future”, which underscores our commitment to acknowledging the invaluable contributions of surveyors in fostering a resilient and sustainable environment for our city. This year’s focus aligns with the broader global agenda, reinforcing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and their integration within the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) frameworks of numerous institutions across Hong Kong.”

Sr Prof Winnie SHIU, Past President (2019/20) of the Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors and HKIS Awards 2024 Organising Committee Chairlady said, “This year’s award has added two new focus areas to promote sustainable development. The first focuses on sustainable development values, processes and impacts – covering innovative sustainability practices, energy-saving strategies, government policies and their environmental, social and economic impacts. The second focus area emphasizes innovation and technology, looking at the feasibility, technology application, cost-effectiveness and impact on comfort and well-being.”

High resolution event photos downloadable HERE.

For more details of the HKIS Awards 2024, please visit: https://hkisawards.org/

Event Photos

Photo 1:
Sr LAM Ka Fai, Francis, HKIS President attended the Award Presentation Ceremony and delivered the welcome speech.

Photo 2:
Sr Prof Winnie SHIU, HKIS Awards 2024 Organising Committee Chairlady, said that The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors Awards 2024 recognises the professionalism and excellence of surveyors.

Photo 3:
The Honourable CHEUK Wing Hing, GBS, JP, Deputy Chief Secretary for Administration of the HKSAR Government, attended the Award Presentation Ceremony as the Guest of Honour and delivered the opening remark.

Photo 4:
Sr LAM Ka Fai, Francis, HKIS President; The Honourable CHEUK Wing Hing, GBS, JP, Deputy Chief Secretary for Administration of the HKSAR Government; Sr Prof Winnie SHIU, HKIS Awards 2024 Organising Committee Chairlady and Sr LAU Chun Kong, JP, Jury Panel Convenor of HKIS Awards 2024, Jury Panel Members, HKIS Office Bearers and Organising Committee Members at the HKIS Awards Presentation Ceremony.

Photo 5:
The Reclamation of Three Runway System Project at Hong Kong International Airport is awarded the HKIS Excellence in Surveying Award and the Grand Award in Construction (Infrastructure) Category.

Photo 6:
Sustainability Strategy in Road and Tree Inspection by Advanced Geo-spatial Technology from Highways Department is awarded the Innovative Surveying Award and Grand Award in the Post-occupation Category

Photo 7:
HKIS Awards Presentation Ceremony attracts over 350 guests.

Results of The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors Awards 2024

* Listed in alphabetical order of the project name in the same category

HKIS Excellence in Surveying Award Project Owner
The Reclamation of Three Runway System Project at Hong Kong International Airport Airport Authority Hong Kong

Innovative Surveying Award Project Owner
Sustainability Strategy in Road and Tree Inspection by Advanced Geo-spatial Technology Highways Department

Planning Category Project Owner(s)
Grand Award AIRSIDE Nan Fung Group
Grand Award Kwun Tong Town Centre Project (K7) Sino Group and
Chinese Estates Holdings Limited
Merit A Legacy Reimagined, A Story Retold – Ming Wah Dai Ha Redevelopment Hong Kong Housing Society
Finalist KT Marina K. Wah International Holdings Limited, Wheelock Properties (Hong Kong) Limited and China Overseas Land & Investment Limited
Finalist Monaco Wheelock Properties (Hong Kong) Limited
Finalist The Salvation Army Lai King Home Redevelopment Project The Salvation Army

Pre-construction Category Project Owner(s)
Grand Award Proposed Composite Development at 28 Tonkin Street Chinachem Group and
Urban Renewal Authority
Merit 8 Castle Road Henderson Land Development Company Limited and
New World Development Company Limited
Merit Central Market Rider Levett Bucknall Limited and Urban Renewal Authority
Merit Monaco Wheelock Properties (Hong Kong) Limited
Merit Public Rental Housing and Subsidised Sale Flats Development at Queen’s Hill Site 1, Fanling Hong Kong Housing Authority
Finalist Central Asia Hub Phase 3 Expansion Turner & Townsend Limited
Finalist WWF HK Mai Po Infrastructure Upgrade World Wide Fund for Nature Hong Kong

Construction (Building) Category Project Owner(s)
Grand Award Hong Kong Palace Museum West Kowloon Cultural District Authority
Merit Inland Revenue Centre in Kai Tak Development Architectural Services Department
Merit North Lantau Hospital Hong Kong Infection Control Centre Bureau of Public Works of Shenzhen Municipality
Finalist Kwu Tung North Multi-welfare Services Complex Architectural Services Department
Finalist New Territories (Shatin) Forensic Medicine Centre Architectural Services Department
Finalist Tenacity Residence: Ying Wa Street Modular Transitional Housing for The Society for Community Organization Beria Consultants Limited,
The Society for Community Organization,
Thomas Chow Architects Limited and Yau Lee Construction Co., Ltd

Construction (Infrastructure) Category Project Owner(s)
Grand Award The Reclamation of Three Runway System Project at Hong Kong International Airport Airport Authority Hong Kong
Merit Enhancement Works for Kwun Tong Sewage Pumping Station Drainage Services Department
Merit Improvement to Dongjiang Water Mains P4 at Sheung Shui and Fanling Water Supplies Department

Construction (Alteration and Addition) Category Project Owner(s)
Merit Hang Seng Bank Headquarters – Workplace Transformation Hang Seng Bank Limited
Finalist Alteration and Renovation Works for Shun Sing Mansion Urban Renewal Authority

Sales & Leasing Category Project Owner(s)
Grand Award One North Sino Group
Merit Monaco One & Monaco Marine Wheelock Properties (Hong Kong) Limited

Post-occupation Category Project Owner(s)
Grand Award Maintenance Strategy on ArchSD maintained Man-made Slope Architectural Services Department
Grand Award Sustainability Strategy in Road and Tree Inspection by Advanced

Geo-spatial Technology

Highways Department
Merit CITIC Tower CITIC Pacific Limited
Finalist Crafting Homes from Empty Spaces – “from Vacant to Vibrant” Hong Kong Housing Authority
Finalist Monaco One Harriman Property Management Limited

Projects Outside Hong Kong Category Project Owner(s)
Merit Building # 15 Beijing Anye Property Management Co., Ltd. and
Swire Properties (China) Investment Company Limited

The HKIS Awards 2024 Organising Committee gives thanks to the following HKIS Past Presidents and industry leaders who have given their support as First screening Committee and Jury Panel members.

Jury Panel Convenor
Sr LAU Chun Kong, JP
Past President, 2015/16, The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors
Jury Panel Members*
Sr Prof CHAU Kwong Wing
Chair Professor, Department of Real Estate and Construction, The University of Hong Kong;
Past President, The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors

Dr CHEUNG Tin Cheung, SBS
Chairman, Hong Kong Green Building Council

Ar Prof Ada FUNG, BBS
President, Hong Kong Alliance of Built Asset & Environment Information Management Associations;
Chair, Hong Kong Chapter of buildingSMART International

Ir HO Chi Shing
Chairman, Hong Kong Quality Assurance Agency

Prof LING Kar Kan, SBS
Vice Chairman, Hong Kong Housing Society;
Director, Jockey Club Design Institute for Social Innovation of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Sr LO Pui Yiu, Sapphire
Assistant Director of Lands, Lands Department, HKSAR Government

Dr TANG Shuk Ming, Winnie, MH, JP
Founder and Honorary President, Smart City Consortium

Mr WONG Chuen Fai, JP
Commissioner for Climate Change, Environment and Ecology Bureau, HKSAR Government

Prof YEH Gar On, Anthony
Chair Professor, Department of Urban Planning and Design, The University of Hong Kong

Ms YU Po Mei, Clarice, JP
Director of Buildings, Buildings Department, HKSAR Government

* Listed in alphabetical order by surname

First Screening Committee*
Sr KAN Fook Yee, GBS
Founding President, The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors

Sr LAM Chun, Daniel, SBS, JP
Past President, 1986/87, The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors

Sr Prof LEUNG Shou Chun
Past President, 1990/91, The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors

Sr WU Moon Hoi, Marco, GBS
Past President, 1991/92, The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors

Sr CHEUNG Ho Sang, Albert, JP
Past President, 1992/93, The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors

Sr LAU Ping Cheung, GBS, JP
Past President, 1996/97, The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors,

Sr Prof NG Hang Kwong, Francis, BBS
Past President, 1999/2000, The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors

Sr Prof WONG Bay
Past President, 2010/11, The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors
Sr KWOK Chi Wo, Simon
Past President, 2013/14, The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors

* Listed in year of presidency
Hashtag: #HKIS

The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

About the Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors

Established in 1984, The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors (HKIS) is the only surveying professional body incorporated by ordinance in Hong Kong. As of 10 July 2024, the number of members reached 10,867 of which 7,837 were corporate members, 50 were associate members and 2,980 were probationers and students. HKIS work includes setting standards for professional services and performance, establishing codes of ethics, determining requirements for admission as professional surveyors, and encouraging members to upgrade skills through continuing professional development.

The Institute has an important consultative role in government policy making and on issues affecting the profession. We have advised the government on issues such as building safety and unauthorized building works, problems of property management, town planning and development strategies, construction quality, construction costs and housing problems. We have also issued guidance notes on floor area measurement, real estates valuation and land boundary survey, etc.

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The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors Awards 2024

Encourage continuous innovation in the industry Recognise outstanding contributions of surveyors


HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 July 2024 – The results of the HKIS Awards 2024 were announced and presented at the HKIS Awards Presentation Ceremony on 12 July 2024 at the Hong Kong Ocean Park Marriott Hotel. The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors Awards aims to commend and recognise the exceptional achievements of Hong Kong surveyors and provide a prestigious platform for surveyors to showcase their outstanding work and promote their professional image. Aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals set by the United Nations, the Awards seek to emphasize the crucial role of surveyors in sustainable development, fostering a culture of sustainable practices in the industry and promoting a sustainable future for Hong Kong. The judging criteria also focus on the efforts made by the entries to integrate innovative sustainable practices into the surveying process.

Nine Past Presidents of The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors were invited to serve as members of the first screening committee, while the esteemed jury panel was formed by eleven industry leaders. After a rigorous review process of screening, site visits, and jury panel presentations, Airport Authority Hong Kong’s The Reclamation of Three Runway System Project at Hong Kong International Airport were selected as the most outstanding project, winning the HKIS Excellence in Surveying Award and the Grand Award in Construction (Infrastructure) Category. The project showcased the surveying team’s expertise and innovation in completing a challenging large-scale reclamation.

In addition, the Innovative Surveying Award, the new award category introduced in this year to recognise projects that have enhanced the standard of the industry through the application of innovative technologies, was presented to Sustainability Strategy in Road and Tree Inspection by Advanced Geo-spatial Technology from Highways Department who also won the Grand Award in the Post-occupation Category. The project demonstrated how surveyors used innovative tech to enhance efficiency and precision, reflecting their dedication to innovative practices.

Other Grand Award Winners include Nan Fung Group’s AIRSIDE (Planning Category); Sino Group and Chinese Estates Holdings Limited’s Kwun Tong Town Centre Project (K7) (Planning Category); Chinachem Group and Urban Renewal Authority’s Proposed Composite Development at 28 Tonkin Street (Pre-construction Category); West Kowloon Cultural District Authority’s Hong Kong Palace Museum (Construction (Building) Category); Sino Group’s One North (Sales & Leasing Category); Architectural Services Department’s Maintenance Strategy on ArchSD Maintained Man-made Slope (Post-occupation Category).

The Honourable CHEUK Wing Hing, GBS, JP, the Guest of Honour, Deputy Chief Secretary for Administration of the HKSAR Government said, “The surveying profession is the backbone of the development sector in Hong Kong. I am delighted that the HKIS has taken the initiative to organise this meaningful event HKIS Awards, which serves as an excellent platform for promoting and recognising the contributions made by the surveying profession to the development of Hong Kong.”

Sr LAM Ka Fai, Francis, HKIS President said, “We embrace the theme “Surveying for a Sustainable Future”, which underscores our commitment to acknowledging the invaluable contributions of surveyors in fostering a resilient and sustainable environment for our city. This year’s focus aligns with the broader global agenda, reinforcing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and their integration within the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) frameworks of numerous institutions across Hong Kong.”

Sr Prof Winnie SHIU, Past President (2019/20) of the Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors and HKIS Awards 2024 Organising Committee Chairlady said, “This year’s award has added two new focus areas to promote sustainable development. The first focuses on sustainable development values, processes and impacts – covering innovative sustainability practices, energy-saving strategies, government policies and their environmental, social and economic impacts. The second focus area emphasizes innovation and technology, looking at the feasibility, technology application, cost-effectiveness and impact on comfort and well-being.”

High resolution event photos downloadable HERE.

For more details of the HKIS Awards 2024, please visit: https://hkisawards.org/

Event Photos

Photo 1:
Sr LAM Ka Fai, Francis, HKIS President attended the Award Presentation Ceremony and delivered the welcome speech.

Photo 2:
Sr Prof Winnie SHIU, HKIS Awards 2024 Organising Committee Chairlady, said that The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors Awards 2024 recognises the professionalism and excellence of surveyors.

Photo 3:
The Honourable CHEUK Wing Hing, GBS, JP, Deputy Chief Secretary for Administration of the HKSAR Government, attended the Award Presentation Ceremony as the Guest of Honour and delivered the opening remark.

Photo 4:
Sr LAM Ka Fai, Francis, HKIS President; The Honourable CHEUK Wing Hing, GBS, JP, Deputy Chief Secretary for Administration of the HKSAR Government; Sr Prof Winnie SHIU, HKIS Awards 2024 Organising Committee Chairlady and Sr LAU Chun Kong, JP, Jury Panel Convenor of HKIS Awards 2024, Jury Panel Members, HKIS Office Bearers and Organising Committee Members at the HKIS Awards Presentation Ceremony.

Photo 5:
The Reclamation of Three Runway System Project at Hong Kong International Airport is awarded the HKIS Excellence in Surveying Award and the Grand Award in Construction (Infrastructure) Category.

Photo 6:
Sustainability Strategy in Road and Tree Inspection by Advanced Geo-spatial Technology from Highways Department is awarded the Innovative Surveying Award and Grand Award in the Post-occupation Category

Photo 7:
HKIS Awards Presentation Ceremony attracts over 350 guests.

Results of The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors Awards 2024

* Listed in alphabetical order of the project name in the same category

HKIS Excellence in Surveying Award Project Owner
The Reclamation of Three Runway System Project at Hong Kong International Airport Airport Authority Hong Kong

Innovative Surveying Award Project Owner
Sustainability Strategy in Road and Tree Inspection by Advanced Geo-spatial Technology Highways Department

Planning Category Project Owner(s)
Grand Award AIRSIDE Nan Fung Group
Grand Award Kwun Tong Town Centre Project (K7) Sino Group and
Chinese Estates Holdings Limited
Merit A Legacy Reimagined, A Story Retold – Ming Wah Dai Ha Redevelopment Hong Kong Housing Society
Finalist KT Marina K. Wah International Holdings Limited, Wheelock Properties (Hong Kong) Limited and China Overseas Land & Investment Limited
Finalist Monaco Wheelock Properties (Hong Kong) Limited
Finalist The Salvation Army Lai King Home Redevelopment Project The Salvation Army

Pre-construction Category Project Owner(s)
Grand Award Proposed Composite Development at 28 Tonkin Street Chinachem Group and
Urban Renewal Authority
Merit 8 Castle Road Henderson Land Development Company Limited and
New World Development Company Limited
Merit Central Market Rider Levett Bucknall Limited and Urban Renewal Authority
Merit Monaco Wheelock Properties (Hong Kong) Limited
Merit Public Rental Housing and Subsidised Sale Flats Development at Queen’s Hill Site 1, Fanling Hong Kong Housing Authority
Finalist Central Asia Hub Phase 3 Expansion Turner & Townsend Limited
Finalist WWF HK Mai Po Infrastructure Upgrade World Wide Fund for Nature Hong Kong

Construction (Building) Category Project Owner(s)
Grand Award Hong Kong Palace Museum West Kowloon Cultural District Authority
Merit Inland Revenue Centre in Kai Tak Development Architectural Services Department
Merit North Lantau Hospital Hong Kong Infection Control Centre Bureau of Public Works of Shenzhen Municipality
Finalist Kwu Tung North Multi-welfare Services Complex Architectural Services Department
Finalist New Territories (Shatin) Forensic Medicine Centre Architectural Services Department
Finalist Tenacity Residence: Ying Wa Street Modular Transitional Housing for The Society for Community Organization Beria Consultants Limited,
The Society for Community Organization,
Thomas Chow Architects Limited and Yau Lee Construction Co., Ltd

Construction (Infrastructure) Category Project Owner(s)
Grand Award The Reclamation of Three Runway System Project at Hong Kong International Airport Airport Authority Hong Kong
Merit Enhancement Works for Kwun Tong Sewage Pumping Station Drainage Services Department
Merit Improvement to Dongjiang Water Mains P4 at Sheung Shui and Fanling Water Supplies Department

Construction (Alteration and Addition) Category Project Owner(s)
Merit Hang Seng Bank Headquarters – Workplace Transformation Hang Seng Bank Limited
Finalist Alteration and Renovation Works for Shun Sing Mansion Urban Renewal Authority

Sales & Leasing Category Project Owner(s)
Grand Award One North Sino Group
Merit Monaco One & Monaco Marine Wheelock Properties (Hong Kong) Limited

Post-occupation Category Project Owner(s)
Grand Award Maintenance Strategy on ArchSD maintained Man-made Slope Architectural Services Department
Grand Award Sustainability Strategy in Road and Tree Inspection by Advanced

Geo-spatial Technology

Highways Department
Merit CITIC Tower CITIC Pacific Limited
Finalist Crafting Homes from Empty Spaces – “from Vacant to Vibrant” Hong Kong Housing Authority
Finalist Monaco One Harriman Property Management Limited

Projects Outside Hong Kong Category Project Owner(s)
Merit Building # 15 Beijing Anye Property Management Co., Ltd. and
Swire Properties (China) Investment Company Limited

The HKIS Awards 2024 Organising Committee gives thanks to the following HKIS Past Presidents and industry leaders who have given their support as First screening Committee and Jury Panel members.

Jury Panel Convenor
Sr LAU Chun Kong, JP
Past President, 2015/16, The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors
Jury Panel Members*
Sr Prof CHAU Kwong Wing
Chair Professor, Department of Real Estate and Construction, The University of Hong Kong;
Past President, The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors

Dr CHEUNG Tin Cheung, SBS
Chairman, Hong Kong Green Building Council

Ar Prof Ada FUNG, BBS
President, Hong Kong Alliance of Built Asset & Environment Information Management Associations;
Chair, Hong Kong Chapter of buildingSMART International

Ir HO Chi Shing
Chairman, Hong Kong Quality Assurance Agency

Prof LING Kar Kan, SBS
Vice Chairman, Hong Kong Housing Society;
Director, Jockey Club Design Institute for Social Innovation of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Sr LO Pui Yiu, Sapphire
Assistant Director of Lands, Lands Department, HKSAR Government

Dr TANG Shuk Ming, Winnie, MH, JP
Founder and Honorary President, Smart City Consortium

Mr WONG Chuen Fai, JP
Commissioner for Climate Change, Environment and Ecology Bureau, HKSAR Government

Prof YEH Gar On, Anthony
Chair Professor, Department of Urban Planning and Design, The University of Hong Kong

Ms YU Po Mei, Clarice, JP
Director of Buildings, Buildings Department, HKSAR Government

* Listed in alphabetical order by surname

First Screening Committee*
Sr KAN Fook Yee, GBS
Founding President, The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors

Sr LAM Chun, Daniel, SBS, JP
Past President, 1986/87, The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors

Sr Prof LEUNG Shou Chun
Past President, 1990/91, The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors

Sr WU Moon Hoi, Marco, GBS
Past President, 1991/92, The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors

Sr CHEUNG Ho Sang, Albert, JP
Past President, 1992/93, The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors

Sr LAU Ping Cheung, GBS, JP
Past President, 1996/97, The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors,

Sr Prof NG Hang Kwong, Francis, BBS
Past President, 1999/2000, The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors

Sr Prof WONG Bay
Past President, 2010/11, The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors
Sr KWOK Chi Wo, Simon
Past President, 2013/14, The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors

* Listed in year of presidency
Hashtag: #HKIS

The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

About the Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors

Established in 1984, The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors (HKIS) is the only surveying professional body incorporated by ordinance in Hong Kong. As of 10 July 2024, the number of members reached 10,867 of which 7,837 were corporate members, 50 were associate members and 2,980 were probationers and students. HKIS work includes setting standards for professional services and performance, establishing codes of ethics, determining requirements for admission as professional surveyors, and encouraging members to upgrade skills through continuing professional development.

The Institute has an important consultative role in government policy making and on issues affecting the profession. We have advised the government on issues such as building safety and unauthorized building works, problems of property management, town planning and development strategies, construction quality, construction costs and housing problems. We have also issued guidance notes on floor area measurement, real estates valuation and land boundary survey, etc.

Please visit our official website:
Facebook Page:
Instagram:
YouTube:

DFI Retail Group to Announce Half-Year 2024 Financial Results and Host Live Webcast


HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 July 2024 – DFI Retail Group Holdings Limited will announce its 2024 Half-year Results after market close on 1st August 2024, followed by a live audio webcast on 2nd August 2024.

Date: Friday, 2nd August 2024

Time: 08:30-09:30am (Hong Kong Time)

Presented by: Mr. Scott Price, Group Chief Executive and

Mr. Clem Constantine, Group Chief Financial Officer and Property Director

Kindly RSVP by clicking here to complete the form on or before Friday, 26th July 2024.

To avoid delays, we encourage participants to dial into the conference call ten minutes ahead of the scheduled start time. A replay of the call will be available via webcast on DFI Retail Group’s investor relations website.

Should you have any queries please email us at DFIComms@DFIretailgroup.com.

Hashtag: #DFIRetailGroup

The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

DFI Retail Group

DFI Retail Group (the ‘Group’) is a leading pan-Asian retailer. The Group provides quality and value to Asian consumers by offering leading brands, a compelling retail experience and great service; all delivered through a strong store network supported by efficient supply chains.

The Group (including associates and joint ventures) operates under a number of well-known brands across food, convenience, health and beauty, home furnishings, restaurants and other retailing.

Investors

Karen Chan
karen.chan@dfiretailgroup.com
Media
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christine.chung@dfiretailgroup.com

Laos, Australia Collaborate to Support Non-Lao Speaking Students

Laos, Australia Collaborate to Support Non-Lao Speaking Students
Lao teacher uses locally made puppet to demonstrate spoken Lao activity to non-Lao-speaking students (photo credit: Bequal-Laos)

In a significant step towards inclusive education, the Lao Research Institute for Education Science (RIES) under the Ministry of Education and Sports, in partnership with the Australian government, organized a “Spoken Lao Program (SLP)” stakeholder forum on 11 July in Vientiane to improve Lao language learning and teaching.

Thailand Welcomes Lao Tourists on New Vientiane-Bangkok Train Service

Lao tourists arrived at Bangkok’s Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Station. (Photo: TATNews)

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) welcomed Lao tourists who arrived at Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Station by the new trial train from Vientiane Capital to Bangkok, Thailand on 14 July.  

Sahm Capital: Latest Scam Alert on Impersonation of the Company Website


RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 July 2024 – Sahm Capital Financial Company (SCFC) has recently received from the public about an impersonation scam. Scammers initiate contact by displaying error messages and information on the FAKE WEBSITE you visit which claims to be affiliated with our company.

We sincerely hope to remind our valued customers not to engage with these fraudulent websites as well as other unofficial channels, and please be aware that SCFC is not responsible for any transactions conducted through above mentioned.

To verify the authenticity of our website, please visit our official site at the following link only: (https://www.sahmcapital.com/)

All necessary legal actions against the entities responsible for these fraudulent websites will be taken undoubtedly under all regulatory regimes in every jurisdiction region.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at the following email: (cs@sahmcapital.com) or via phone: (+966920007889)

Thank you for your attention and cooperation.
Hashtag: #Brokerage #Sahm

The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

Sahm Capital Financial Company

Registered in Riyadh, Sahm Capital holds licenses (22251-25) from the Capital Market Authority (CMA) to conduct Dealing, Advising, and Custody services in KSA, making it the first international online brokerage firm to provide online brokerage services in KSA. The company is also a registered member of the Saudi Exchange, as well as its affiliates, the Securities Depository Center Company (Edaa) and the Securities Clearing Center Company (Muqassa). For more information about Sahm, please visit:

Lucy Gilson and Johan Rockström awarded the Virchow Prize 2024

Prize under High Patronage of the President of the German Bundestag endowed with 500,000 € for significant contributions towards safeguarding human and planetary health


BERLIN, GERMANY – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 July 2024 – The Virchow Prize 2024 will be bestowed upon Lucy Gilson and Johan Rockström for their holistic and systems-based approach to safeguarding human and planetary health.

Lucy Gilson and Johan Rockström, the Virchow Prize 2024 Laureates

Both laureates share a common focus on human well-being and sustainability, recognising that health systems are connected to, influence and depend on environmental and social systems. Gilson and Rockström are collectively advancing a more resilient, healthier, safe and just world, upholding the Virchow Prize’s values of human rights, solidarity, and equity in context of attaining the United Nations 2030 Agenda Sustainable Development Goals.

Bust of Rudolf Virchow at the Virchow Prize 2023 Award Ceremony

Lucy Gilson heads the Health Policy and Systems Division at Cape Town University, South Africa, and serves as Professor of Health Policy and Systems at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, UK. Gilson’s research drives transformative change towards more sustainable, resilient and just governance, whilst advocating for people-centred health system and translating strategy into tangible improvements on the ground through innovative and consistent approaches. She has fostered substantial progress towards universal health coverage and equitable access to quality healthcare.

Johan Rockström leads the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, Germany, holds a professorship at Stockholm University, Sweden, and serves as Chief Scientist of Conservation International, United States. Rockström’s pioneering work revolves around the planetary boundaries framework, which defines the safe operating space for humanity to thrive sustainably and responsibly for future generations. This concept addresses critical processes such as climate change, biodiversity loss, freshwater use, and nutrient cycles, highlighting its direct relevance to health.

Gilson’s and Rockström’s advocacy for a holistic and systemic approach to health has influenced global policy and provides a science-based framework for tackling diverse health challenges globally. Both demonstrate that significant progress can be achieved through interdisciplinary, cross-sectoral research towards the common goal “Health for All”.

Established by the non-profit Virchow Foundation, the Virchow Prize is awarded annually. The 2024 Award Ceremony under high patronage of German Bundestag President, Bärbel Bas, will be held on October 12 at Berlin City Hall. More information: virchowprize.org

For media representatives
Virchow Prize 2024 Award Ceremony accreditation for media representatives is open until October 10, 2024: virchowprize.org/communications-kit/

Hashtag: #Virchow

The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

Vientiane Faces Rising School Dropout Rate, Seeks Solutions

Laos school (Photo: Radio Free Asia)

Laos has been ranked 7th in ASEAN and 102nd in the world for education by World Population Review, though Thailand has dismissed the ranking as unreliable.