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Food Expo PRO and Hong Kong International Tea Fair Return in August with New Coffee Zone and Expanded Halal Sector


HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 June 2025 – Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the Food Expo PRO and Hong Kong International Tea Fair will be staged concurrently from 14 to 16 August 2025 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The fairs feature global foods and beverages, tea, and related products, providing a one-stop sourcing platform for industry players. The Food Expo PRO open exclusively to trade buyers on the first two days, and welcome public ticket-holders on 16 August. The concurrent Hong Kong International Tea Fair will be open to both trade buyers and public ticket holders for all three days. Together with the concurrent public fairs, Food Expo, Beauty & Wellness Expo, and Home Delights Expo, which will be staged at the same venue from 14 to 18 August, the five fairs are expected to gather some 2,000 exhibitors.

Food Expo PRO and Hong Kong International Tea Fair Return in August with New Coffee Zone and Expanded Halal Sector

Register now for FREE admission e-badge: https://tinyurl.com/4femnahk

This year, Food Expo PRO continues to present pavilions from various countries and regions. Besides pavilions from Mainland China, Japan, Korea and Poland, ASEAN countries like Thailand, Philippines and Vietnam will also participate, showcasing international culinary excellence.

Recognising the promising landscape of the Halal Market, the Expo introduced a dedicated Halal food and beverage label last year. This year, around 100 exhibitors will feature the label, bringing a diverse variety of Halal certified products ranging from snacks, condiments to seafood. To better promote the potential of halal food sector, the events will delve deeper into the halal food landscape in Hong Kong. The Kowloon Shangri-La Hotel, a 5-star rating Halal Friendly Hotel by Crescent Rating, will share insights on how they create exceptional halal culinary experience for Muslim guests. Additionally, the event will partner with The Incorporated Trustees of the Islamic Community Fund of Hong Kong to present halal certificates to local restaurants.

With the evolving coffee culture and growing coffee market demand worldwide, a new Coffee zone will be launched to reinforce Hong Kong’s role as a gateway to enter the booming Mainland China and ASEAN market. The zone will feature coffee bean exporters from Africa, Americas to Mainland China, as well as coffee accessories in the zone. Events such as coffee demonstrations and seminars covering the coffee value chain will also be held.

Hashtag: #HongKongTradeDevelopmentCouncil #HKTDC #FoodExpoPRO #HongKongInternationalTeaFair #Halal

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The best CFD broker 2025′: Octa receives yet another award


KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 June 2025 – Octa, a globally regulated and trusted broker since 2011, was recently named ‘The best CFD broker 2025’ by the AllForexRating.com portal. Having amassed more than 10 industry awards in 2025 only, Octa is recognised for its quality e-brokerage services and proprietary trading platform OctaTrader.

Octa Broker

Carried out by AllForexRating.com, the Forex Brokers Award yearly highlights brokers’ achievements to help traders navigate the vast ocean of financial services and reward the highest industry performers. This year, Octa received ‘The best CFD broker 2025’ accolade for its exceptional services in the CFD market.

To empower its clients and promote well-informed and efficient trading, Octa broker continuously improves its proprietary trading platform, OctaTrader. This is a dynamically evolving modern trading solution that seamlessly integrates all stages of the trading journey within a single app. Its key defining features include a market insights feed, a pattern search tool, and a historical performance analytics engine.

OctaVision
A simple yet powerful AI-driven tool, OctaVision allows traders to analyse an individual closed order or a whole trading session. This feature offers a detailed and personalised source of trading feedback and is indispensable as an objective, impersonal mentor. With OctaVision, traders can easily hone their skills, strategies, and practices step by step based on their own historical performance. OctaVision uses plain language to highlight strengths and weaknesses in an individual trader’s decision-making approach. By incorporating OctaVision in their backtesting and retrospective session analysis, traders can significantly improve their outcomes.

Pattern Recognition
This recently released AI-powered tool wields a vast database of historical data to find the most relevant technical analysis patterns for a chosen instrument and timeframe. OctaTrader’s AI pattern recognition automatically analyses current price dynamics and uses machine learning algorithms to point out actionable trends.

Seamlessly embedded in the Octa app, AI Pattern Recognition currently covers all the tradable assets available on the OctaTrader platform and can be customised to fit the client’s trading style.

Space
Space is an expert-curated analytics and educational content feed within the OctaTrader platform.

It allows traders to connect and collaborate while staying up-to-date with the most relevant market trends. By adjusting the individual feed to match the trader’s preferences, Space offers bespoke guidance and allows traders to keep abreast of market trends.

Space’s real-time market insights include:

  • pattern analysis
  • technical and fundamental analysis
  • educational tips
  • quick flow to turn an idea into a trade.

Octa incrementally improves OctaTrader, painstakingly gathering clients’ feedback and releasing fresh updates at least twice a month. According to the broker, ‘A reputable industry award from AllForexRating.com reflects Octa’s strong reputation in the Forex community.’

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Disclaimer: This press release does not contain or constitute investment advice or recommendations and does not consider your investment objectives, financial situation, or needs. Any actions taken based on this content are at your sole discretion and risk—Octa does not accept any liability for any resulting losses or consequences.
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Octa

is an international CFD broker that has been providing online trading services worldwide since 2011. It offers commission-free access to financial markets and various services used by clients from 180 countries who have opened more than 52 million trading accounts. To help its clients reach their investment goals, Octa offers free educational webinars, articles, and analytical tools.
The company is involved in a comprehensive network of charitable and humanitarian initiatives, including improving educational infrastructure and funding short-notice relief projects to support local communities.
In Southeast Asia, Octa received the ‘Best Trading Platform Malaysia 2024’ and the ‘Most Reliable Broker Asia 2023’ awards from Brands and Business Magazine and International Global Forex Awards, respectively.

Food Expo PRO and Hong Kong International Tea Fair: One-Stop F&B Platform Returns in August

Spotlighting Food Science & Tech


HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 June 2025 – Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the Food Expo PRO and Hong Kong International Tea Fair will be staged concurrently from 14 to 16 August 2025 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The fairs feature global foods and beverages, tea, and related products, providing a one-stop sourcing platform for F&B importers, wholesalers, retailers, restaurants, department stores and e-tailers. The Food Expo PRO open exclusively to trade buyers on the first two days, and welcome public ticket-holders on 16 August. The concurrent Hong Kong International Tea Fair will be open to both trade buyers and public ticket holders for all three days. Together with the concurrent public fairs, Food Expo, Beauty & Wellness Expo, and Home Delights Expo, which will be staged at the same venue from 14 to 18 August, the five fairs are expected to gather some 2,000 exhibitors.

Food Expo PRO and Hong Kong International Tea Fair: One-Stop F&B Platform Returns in August
Food Expo PRO and Hong Kong International Tea Fair: One-Stop F&B Platform Returns in August

Register now for FREE admission e-badge: https://tinyurl.com/4femnahk

Food Expo PRO: Asia’s key trade event for F&B

Positioned strategically at the heart of Asia, coupled with its exceptional logistics services and adept supply chain management, Hong Kong serves as a promising platform for global food importers and distributors to extend their reach into markets across Mainland China and the broader Asian region. As a renowned culinary capital of Asia, Hong Kong is also home to a thriving food services industry that captivates locals and visitors alike.

Food Expo PRO aims to strengthen Hong Kong’s position as a business hub for the food industry in Mainland China, Asia, and the world. It provides a one-stop business platform that helps F&B industry players explore opportunities, build connections and foster innovation. This year, the Expo continues to present pavilions from various countries and regions. Besides pavilions from Mainland China, Japan, Korea and Poland, ASEAN countries like Thailand, Philippines and Vietnam will also participate, showcasing international culinary excellence.

As a pioneer in the F&B industry, the Expo has always kept a close eye on several key trends and innovation in order to capture the evolving dynamics of the food industry. Highlighted zone “Food Science and Technology” brings alternative food and future food products to our professional buyers. Hong Kong Food Science and Technology Association will lead a group of Hong Kong companies to showcase their food-tech and packaging products and solutions. To capture the opportunities presented by the silver economy, products such as soft meals and supplements will also be featured in the zone.

Recognising the promising landscape of the Halal Market, the Expo introduced a dedicated Halal food and beverage label last year. This year, around 100 exhibitors will feature the label, bringing a diverse variety of Halal certified products ranging from snacks, condiments to seafood. To better promote the potential of halal food sector, the events will delve deeper into the halal food landscape in Hong Kong. The Kowloon Shangri-La Hotel, a 5-star rating Halal Friendly Hotel by Crescent Rating, will share insights on how they create exceptional halal culinary experience for Muslim guests. Additionally, the event will partner with The Incorporated Trustees of the Islamic Community Fund of Hong Kong to present halal certificates to local restaurants.

With the evolving coffee culture and growing coffee market demand worldwide, a new Coffee zone will be launched at the fair to reinforce Hong Kong’s role as a gateway to enter the booming Mainland China and ASEAN market. The zone will feature coffee bean exporters from Africa, Americas to Mainland China, as well as coffee accessories in the zone. Events such as coffee demonstrations and seminars covering the coffee value chain will also be held concurrently.

Food Expo PRO also features a variety of seminars and forums covering the latest developments and market opportunities in the food industry. The Food Tech Symposium will focus on promoting non-additive foods and establishing a “Clean Label” standard in Hong Kong. The event will also explore the progress of additive-free food development in the Greater Bay Area and invite local food manufacturer to share their practical experiences, aiming to advance the “Clean Label” initiative in Hong Kong.

Hong Kong International Tea Fair: Brewing opportunities in tea business

The concurrent Hong Kong International Tea Fair brings together a wide variety of products including tea, tea-related products, and tea ware. The International Tea Event Space Design Competition 2025 aims to promote tea culture. Participants can present their creative tea-serving space designs through the competition, and the shortlisted designs will be displayed and judged during the fair. Another fair highlight is the Hong Kong International Tea Competition. Exhibitors’ teas will be judged in six categories: Green Tea, Oolong Tea, Black Tea, Chinese Black Tea, Raw Pu’er, Others. The entries will also compete for “The Best Aroma Award” and “The Best Taste Award”. Visitors can enjoy free tea tasting of winning teas on 17 August.

Each day at the fair is filled with different activities and events. The 2nd Hong Kong International Tea Culture Forum and The 1st Tea Culture and Tourism Benchmark City (Enterprise) Brand Ceremony will be held on 15 August, with the purpose of creating an international platform for communication, promoting tea culture, and driving the international development of the tea industry. The National and Greater Bay Area KamCha Competition – (Hong Kong Milk Tea) Hong Kong Final will be held during the Hong Kong International Tea Fair, aiming to select the top Hong Kong-style milk tea masters, showcase the skills and unique flavours of Hong Kong-style milk tea production, and promote Hong Kong-style milk tea culture. Other events, such as the 1st Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Youth International Tea Art Competition 2025, Tea Tasting Sessions, Tea Art Performances, offer an immersive exploration of tea’s rich history and latest trends.

The two fairs will continue to adopt the HKTDC’s EXHIBITION+ model that integrates online and offline elements, extending face-to-face interactions from physical events to smart business platform, Click2Match, which will be open to participants from 7 to 23 August.

In addition, the International Conference of the Modernization of Chinese Medicine and Health Products (ICMCM), organised by the Modernized Chinese Medicine International Association (MCMIA), together with the HKTDC and ten scientific research institutions and industry associations, will be held at the Hong Kong Exhibition and Convention Centre on 14 and 15 August to deliver professional traditional Chinese medicine insights into the industry.

Websites:

Food Expo PRO foodexpopro.hktdc.com
Hong Kong International Tea Fair hkteafair.hktdc.com
ICMCM icmcm.hktdc.com


Concurrent public fairs:

Food Expo hkfoodexpo.hktdc.com
Beauty & Wellness Expo hkbeautyexpo.hktdc.com
Home Delights Expo homedelights.hktdc.com

Hashtag: #HongKongTradeDevelopmentCouncil #HKTDC #FoodExpoPRO #HongKongInternationalTeaFair

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Cyberport 5 as Hong Kong’s New I&T Landmark


Driving Emerging Strategic Industries Development
Heralding a New Chapter in Integration of I&T and the Community

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 June 2025 – The Cyberport 5 building is set to become a prominent and significant landmark in Hong Kong’s innovation and technology (I&T) ecosystem. Equipped with next-generation digital infrastructure and advanced smart office facilities, it will support research and development (R&D) in cutting-edge fields, including artificial intelligence (AI), data science, blockchain and cybersecurity. This landmark development will bolster key I&T sectors, including smart cities, financial technology, low-altitude economy, culture, sports and tourism, as well as driving the growth of strategic emerging industries. By providing expanded space for research, innovation and demonstration of solutions, Cyberport 5 will attract top-tier I&T enterprises from both the Mainland Chinese and international markets, reinforcing Hong Kong’s position as a hub for global talent in the field.

(conceptual renderings) The Cyberport 5 is set to become a prominent and significant landmark in Hong Kong’s innovation and technology (I&T) ecosystem. Equipped with next-generation digital infrastructure and advanced smart office facilities, it will bolster key I&T industries and strategic emerging sectors, attracting top-tier enterprises from the Mainland Chinese and global markets.
(conceptual renderings) The Cyberport 5 is set to become a prominent and significant landmark in Hong Kong’s innovation and technology (I&T) ecosystem. Equipped with next-generation digital infrastructure and advanced smart office facilities, it will bolster key I&T industries and strategic emerging sectors, attracting top-tier enterprises from the Mainland Chinese and global markets.

Simon Chan, Chairman of Cyberport said, “The Cyberport expansion project marks a key milestone in the evolution of Hong Kong’s I&T infrastructure. It offers more extensive and vibrant spaces for technology enterprises, enabling Hong Kong to foster new quality productive forces and to drive the development of strategic emerging industries and future industries. The Cyberport 5 building will be equipped with advanced technological facilities to provide staunch and continuous support for the research, development, and application of innovative technologies. This will enhance intelligent upgrading and transformation of different industries, driving the high-quality development of Hong Kong’s digital economy and smart city. In addition, it will attract more domestic and international technology firms and talents to Cyberport, reinforcing Hong Kong’s position as a global hub for innovation and technology. The expansion project will at the same time enhance the waterfront park with improved green landscaping, smart facilities, and pet-friendly environment, allowing the public to enjoy a high-quality living driven by I&T, while promoting a harmonious, inclusive, smart and sustainable community.”

The Cyberport expansion project includes the construction of Cyberport 5 building and enhancement of the waterfront park. Cyberport 5 is a 10-storey building with a panoramic sea view located at the northwest of the park, occupies 1.6 hectares with a gross floor area of approximately 66,000 square metres, among which 36,000 square metres were office and co-working space representing approximately 30% of the current total floor area. The new building features curvilinear and cascading design, incorporating atriums, skylights and outdoor terraces. It fosters exchanges and interaction among users in flexible workspaces and dedicated collaborative areas, with elevated walkways connecting to the adjacent campus. Cyberport 5 also includes advanced technological infrastructure, housing a Tier-III+ grade sustainable data centre as the data services platform. With proximity to Artificial Intelligence Supercomputing Centre (AISC) and Hong Kong Internet Exchange (HKIX), it will provide high power density, top-performance data storage and computing capabilities. With dedicated fibre optics, multi-cloud platforms, and 10G broadband services, the building will offer ultra-fast, low-latency connectivity. In addition, the infrastructure is ready to support high-speed submarine cable network connections, accelerating global network connectivity, international communication integration, and data transmission. Cyberport 5 will feature a multi-function hall with a capacity of 800 attendees, making it ideal for hosting large industry events to promote exchange within the tech sector. The building also provides over 5,000 square metres of public open space, a sunset observation deck and other viewing facilities for public enjoyment. In addition, an array of ancillary facilities will further enhance visitors’ experience in retail and dining.

Cyberport is committed to fostering sustainable development by leveraging innovative technologies. The new building incorporates green and smart design elements, such as Internet of Things (IoT) technology and renewable energy applications, positioning it as a model for low-carbon architecture. During construction, Building Information Modeling (BIM) technology was employed, alongside 4D BIM simulations for project management and an IoT-based electronic monitoring system to ensure operational efficiency and safety. Additionally, we adopted “Modular Integrated Construction (MiC)”, with materials transported by shipping, and implemented real-time monitoring and preventive measures to minimise environmental impact. The new building with green building and design features has garnered multiple industry certifications, targeting to achieve BEAM Plus New Buildings 1.2 Platinum Rating, BEAM Plus New Data Centres 1.0 Platinum Rating, and has achieved WiredScore Platinum Rating and SmartScore Platinum Rating. The project has also received numerous industry awards for smart building and construction, including recognitions from the Construction Industry Council, the Hong Kong Green Building Council, and the Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors, demonstrating extensive industry recognition of its achievements.

As part of the expansion project, the waterfront park has also been enhanced to bring a luxuriantly green public space for the community. The park will provide a waterfront promenade and smart facilities, and enhanced the green landscape, park and disembarkation facilities and more, with the aim of creating a pet-friendly environment, transforming the park into a public space for leisure, sports and technology experience, and allowing the public to enjoy a comfortable and pleasant outdoor environment for a more diverse and high-quality community life.

With tenancy interest from various enterprises and organisations, Cyberport has appointed CBRE Hong Kong as the chief leasing agent to handle leasing matters for the Cyberport 5 building. For more details about the Cyberport expansion project, please visit https://cpx.cyberport.hk. For leasing enquiries, please contact Billy Kwong, Leasing Senior Manager of Cyberport (Tel: 852-3166 3875; Email: billykwongsh@cyberport.hk), or Benny Cheung, Senior Director of Advisory & Transaction Services | Office Services of CBRE, (Tel: 852-9039 1439; Email: Benny.Cheung@cbre.com.hk).

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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 2,200 companies, including 5 listed companies and 7 unicorns. One-third of onsite companies’ founders come from 26 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 around 400 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 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 Mainland China 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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VinFast signs dealer financing cooperation agreement with BCA


JAKARTA, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 June 2025 – VinFast has officially entered into a pivotal financial partnership with PT Bank Central Asia Tbk. (BCA), one of Indonesia’s leading private banks. This collaboration is set to provide comprehensive and strategic credit facilities for VinFast’s dealer partners across Indonesia, significantly bolstering the sales network and accelerating the nation’s green mobility transformation.

VinFast VF 6 model
VinFast VF 6 model

Under the terms of this Dealer Financing Cooperation Agreement, BCA is committed to offering flexible credit facilities tailored for VinFast’s entire dealer network. This crucial funding is designed to facilitate the procurement of VinFast electric vehicles and genuine parts, ensuring a stable supply chain.

The credit facilities are diverse, encompassing a regular ceiling for consistent operational needs, along with seasonal/fleet ceilings for peak demand periods or bulk purchases of vehicles and parts. This tailored approach addresses varied business needs, enabling dealer partners to optimize cash flow and manage inventory effectively.

Furthermore, VinFast and BCA have collaboratively developed favorable payment terms and efficient financial processes. This empowers dealer partners with greater autonomy in managing their cash flow and accelerating capital turnover. As a result, fund disbursements and account management become quicker and more convenient, while minimizing complex paperwork, allowing dealers to focus intensely on their core business operations.

The primary objective of this strategic collaboration is to provide optimal financial accessibility for VinFast dealers, thereby propelling the expansion of the distribution network and strengthening VinFast’s presence across the Indonesian electric vehicle market.

Mr. Denny Haryanto, Senior Vice President Corporate Banking BCA emphasized: “As one of Indonesia’s private financial institutions, BCA is dedicated to supporting and driving the nation’s long-term economic growth, particularly within the burgeoning electric vehicle sector. By providing credit facilities to VinFast’s dealer partners, BCA is not only contributing to the electrified transportation industry but also enabling ‘green enterprises’ to pursue sustainable development. We are committed to supporting the government’s energy transition program and emission reduction targets.”

Mr. Kariyanto Hardjosoemarto, CEO of VinFast Indonesia, shared: “We are proud to partner with the esteemed financial institution BCA on our journey to penetrate the Indonesian market. This Dealer Financing Cooperation Agreement will grant our dealers essential access to capital, enabling them to expand operations. Through this, VinFast reaffirms our strong commitment to building and nurturing a comprehensive green transformation ecosystem. With BCA’s financial backing, we and our dealer partners are confident in bringing VinFast electric vehicles closer to Indonesian consumers, contributing significantly to the nation’s sustainable development goals.”

VinFast has made significant strides in Indonesia in just over a year since entering the market. The Company offers a diverse product range covering the most popular segments, including the VF 3 (mini SUV), VF 5 (A-segment), VF 6 (B-segment), and VF e34 (C-segment). All models come with highly attractive sales and after-sales policies, such as free charging, a guaranteed buy-back value of up to 90%, and 0% interest on car loans.

VinFast is also aggressively expanding its dealer network in Indonesia, with 21 showrooms now established across key cities including Jakarta, Bandung, Surabaya, and Bali. To complement this, VinFast owners will benefit from access to authorized service workshops, operated by partners Otoklix and BOS nationwide, ensuring comprehensive support throughout their vehicle ownership. VinFast projects the establishment of 500 authorized service workshops across Indonesia within the current year.

Notably, VinFast is pioneering the development of a complete green mobility ecosystem in the EV sector through strategic collaborations. Key partners include GSM, an all-electric taxi service, and V-GREEN, a global EV charging network developer. Furthermore, the Company is committed to enhancing local production and supporting Indonesia’s EV industry through its upcoming assembly plant in Subang./.

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About VinFast

VinFast (NASDAQ: VFS), a subsidiary of Vingroup JSC, one of Vietnam’s largest conglomerates, is a pure-play electric vehicle (“EV”) manufacturer with the mission of making EVs accessible to everyone. VinFast’s product lineup today includes a wide range of electric SUVs, e-scooters, and e-buses. VinFast is currently embarking on its next growth phase through rapid expansion of its distribution and dealership network globally and increasing its manufacturing capacities with a focus on key markets across North America, Europe and Asia. Learn more at

Highbrow Unveils Its New Beauty Salon at The Adelphi


SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 June 2025 – HighBrow, one of Singapore’s most trusted names in brow, lash, and nail care, is thrilled to announce the launch of its new beauty salon at The Adelphi. Conveniently located at 1 Coleman Street, #02-28, Singapore 179803, this newest branch officially welcomed clients from 2nd January, offering a refreshed space to meet growing demand.

HighBrow The Adelphi
HighBrow The Adelphi

The opening of this new lash salon comes as part of a relocation from the Capitol outlet, ensuring loyal customers continue to enjoy easy access to HighBrow’s services, now in a more spacious and modern setting.

A Fresh Space for Professionals in the City

Thoughtfully designed with the urban professional in mind, HighBrow’s new beauty salon at The Adelphi boasts a bright, rectangular layout that enhances comfort and privacy. The updated space delivers a clean, cosy atmosphere ideal for clients seeking quick yet luxurious touch-ups during lunch breaks or after work.

Led by renowned Creative Director Andy, the team at HighBrow includes highly trained specialists in brows, lashes, and nails, all with years of experience and a dedication to service excellence. Strict SOPs and personalised consultations ensure that every visit to this new beauty salon meets HighBrow’s high standards.

“We chose The Adelphi as it offers the perfect mix of central accessibility and a comfortable setting. Our clients will feel right at home, and we’re excited to serve them in a brighter, more spacious environment,” said Cynthia Yew, Managing Director.

With a team of passionate, skilled brow specialists and over 20 years of industry leadership behind the brand, HighBrow’s new beauty salon is set to become a go-to spot for beauty lovers in Singapore’s city centre.

For appointments and more information about services at The Adelphi outlet, visit HighBrow’s official website or follow their social channels.

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About Highbrow

With over a decade of expertise, Highbrow has established itself as a leading beauty salon in Singapore, specialising in eyebrow, eyelash, and nail services. Known for precision, artistry, and innovation, Highbrow’s team of highly trained specialists deliver natural, flawless enhancements tailored to each client’s unique features. From realistic brow embroidery to lightweight lash extensions, every treatment is executed with care and technical excellence. At Highbrow, beauty is more than a service, it’s a personalised experience in a calming and professional setting. Whether you’re after a subtle refresh or a standout look, Highbrow is dedicated to bringing your beauty goals to life.

BuildersUpdate.com Celebrates 15 Years of Innovation with Free Premier Status Offer for Builders Across the United States


AUSTIN, TX – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 June 2025 – BuildersUpdate.com, the trusted online platform for new home inventory and a pioneer in agent-focused builder marketing, is celebrating its 15th anniversary with a limited-time free month of Premier Status Offer exclusively for builders within the United States.

For the entire month of July 2025, eligible builders will receive no-cost access to Premier features—including agent leads and priority placement. To qualify for this offer, builders must:

  • Complete their free registration online,
  • Update the compensation details offered to agents,
  • Upload at least one buyer incentive (e.g. interest rate buy-downs),
  • Upload their available inventory by June 30, 2025.

BuildersUpdate.com launched 15 years ago with a vision to help builders—large and small—reach agents representing pre-qualified buyers, moving beyond the limitations of direct-to-consumer marketing. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), 64% of new construction homes in the U.S. are sold with the assistance of agents, making this channel indispensable for success.

Today, the platform connects with more than 815,000 licensed agents nationwide, delivers over 1 million newsletters monthly, and supports listings from production builders, custom home builders (with or without specs), as well as condo developers. BuildersUpdate.com operates coast to coast and continues to lead the market in delivering actionable visibility for the building community.

“This is our way of saying thank you while also helping builders navigate a challenging market,” said Mr. Bill Gaul, Founder and CEO of BuildersUpdate.com. “In an environment where qualified buyers are harder to reach, we offer a proven, agent-centric path to faster closings — with zero risk and no upfront obligation.”

Builders already subscribed to paid services will also receive a one-month license extension if they fulfill the same criteria and notify the BuildersUpdate team.

Builders interested in this offer should act quickly — the free access begins July 1 and ends July 31, 2025. For more information, please contact buildersupport@buildersupdate.com or call 512.901.9899 x2.
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About BuildersUpdate.com:

BuildersUpdate.com is a leading online platform that connects home builders with licensed real estate professionals, offering the most comprehensive database of new home inventory in the United States and beyond. Now operating in seven languages and serving markets across North America and Latin America, BuildersUpdate.com remains committed to driving innovation, transparency, and results in the homebuilding industry.

HONMA Golf Announces Annual Results for FY2024/25

Continued Gross Profit Margin and Net Operating Cash Flow improvements albeit difficult market conditions


HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 June 2025 – HONMA Golf Limited (“HONMA”; together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”; HKEx stock code: 6858), one of the world’s most prestigious golf brands, announces its consolidated annual results for the year ended 31 March 2025 (the “Period”).

Financial Highlights

  • Due to economic slowdown and challenges, increased competition within the industry, and weakened consumer confidence, the Group’s revenue for the Period decreased by 17.4% to JPY21,672 million (equivalent to USD142.9 million).
  • Nonetheless, retail revenue grew by 11.0% and 8.9% respectively in Mainland China and Taiwan during the Period and revenue from Europe increased by 16.4%, rising from JPY361.8 million for the year ended 31 March 2024 to JPY421.0 million.
  • Gross profit margin expanded by 3.2 percentage points, reaching 54.4%, following improvements in Japan’s gross margin command.
  • Net operating cash flow increased by 1.5% to JPY5,497 million (equivalent to USD36.2 million).

Major Achievements
For the year ended 31 March 2025, the golf industry witnessed increased market competition and adjustments in both participation and purchase intent resulting from economic slowdowns and challenges in certain parts of the world. Despite unfavorable market conditions, HONMA continued to implement its long-term business strategies by investing into its product development, distribution footprint and brand marketing efforts while carefully protecting its financial strength and cash flow.

Strategic Focus on Super-Premium and Premium-Performance Segments
Amidst downward adjustments in the global golf industry, HONMA remained focused on cultivating its home markets in Asia and further consolidated and streamlined its product offerings around two key consumer segments – super-premium and premium – performance. HONMA has been maintained a leading and strong market position in the super-premium segment for decades, developing and selling clubs that combine Japanese aesthetic beauty with uncompromising features. The premium-performance segment, which is dominated by avid golfers, has enjoyed the strongest growth momentum for years and is the largest in terms of participation. To increase its penetration into both segments, HONMA has simplified its product strategy. This includes enriching its TOUR WORLD club portfolio with a performance enhancement series and renewing its classic BERES club family with a modern and sophisticated design approach to appeal to today’s golfers.

Expanding Product Portfolio in Core Segments
HONMA derived most of its revenue from the sales and distribution of golf clubs. During the Period, golf clubs generated 70% of the Group’s total revenue. HONMA remains committed to apply cutting-edge technologies and artisan-style Japanese craftsmanship to the design, development, and manufacturing of a comprehensive range of exquisitely crafted, performance-driven golf clubs.

In addition to clubs, HONMA launched various golf ball products with its own patent and relaunched its apparel business to create a comprehensive range of golf products for golfers in the super-premium and premium-performance segments. These new product portfolios have generated stable revenue contributions over the past years and aim to meet the HONMA brand positioning and play preferences of its consumers.

Driven by continued price management and enhanced product offerings, HONMA’s overall gross profit margin expanded by 3.2 percentage points year-on-year, despite increases in raw material prices and unfavorable currency movements. Specifically, the gross profit margins for golf balls, apparel, and accessories rose by 4.0, 9.9, and 22.7 percentage points year-on-year respectively.

Reprioritizing Growth Strategies and Enhancing Financial Performance in North America and Europe
HONMA made constant upgrade of its retail presence with top-tier locations, revitalized visual identity, fresh design concepts, and enhanced customer experiences. As a result, sales from self-owned channels increased 2.8% year-on-year to JPY 11,263 million.

North America and Europe continued to enjoy the largest golfer demographics, albeit with varied market conditions. For the year ended 31 March 2025, HONMA reprioritized its distribution strategy in these regions by focusing on a select group of premier accounts that best represent HONMA’s tradition and commitment to the super-premium and premium-performance consumer segments. Concurrently, HONMA optimized its organisational set up and cost base in both markets to ensure stable near- to mid-term growth amidst social, economic, and financial uncertainties.

As part of this strategic adjustment, HONMA opened 26 points of sales (“POS“) in North America during the year, bringing the total to 370 as of 31 March 2025. In Europe, HONMA opened seven new POS, expanding its network to 136 locations.

Re-defining the HONMA brand
HONMA initiated various programs to enhance its global brand positioning and communication with target consumers. To re-define the HONMA brand as a dynamic, relevant, and premium golf lifestyle brand among internet-savvy younger golfers, HONMA has consistently elevated its global website and social media platforms with regular and relevant visual and content updates to continuously promote brand and product awareness and appeal to younger golfers.

With a full-channel approach and a boost in digital marketing investment, HONMA’s e-commerce sales rose 6.3% year-on-year while Japan and China recorded a year-on-year increase of 10.1% and 6.9% rise.

To create an end-to-end digital ecosystem around the redefined brand and golfers in the super-premium and premium-performance segments, HONMA has implemented customer relationship management (CRM) systems in multiple markets. The Group has also added advanced e-commerce capabilities and consumer-centric custom tools to provide consumers with the ultimate 360-degree brand experience. These initiatives strengthen HONMA’s direct-to-consumer communication and are expected to eventually increase sales both online and offline.

Business Outlook
In the coming years, HONMA will continue to execute its long-term growth strategy to establish itself as a world-leading golf lifestyle company, leveraging HONMA’s brand legacy, expanding distribution network, and innovative technologies, and traditional Japanese craftsmanship. Key focus areas include sustainably enhancing HONMA’s brand value to foster customer loyalty, increasing market share in home markets by maintaining its leading position in the super-premium segment, while making inroads into the fast-growing premium-performance segment. HONMA aims to anchor sustainable growth in North America and Europe through an updated product and distribution strategy. Additionally, HONMA will nurture complementary non-club product lines to offer customers a complete golf lifestyle experience and pursue product innovation and development to meet the latest market trends.

Mr. LIU Jianguo, Chairman of the Board, President, and Executive Director of HONMA Golf Limited, stated: “Despite market fluctuations, HONMA has demonstrated remarkable resilience, maintained strong gross margins, and expanded our direct-to-consumer channels. Our strategic focus on the super-premium and premium-performance segments, combined with enhanced digital capabilities and an optimized distribution network, has positioned us well for future growth and enabled us to deliver better returns for our stakeholders. ”

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About HONMA Golf Limited

HONMA is one of the most prestigious and iconic brands in the golfing industry. Founded in 1959, HONMA combines the latest innovative technologies with traditional Japanese craftsmanship to offer golfers around the world premium, high-tech, and high-performance golf clubs, balls, apparel, and accessories.

As the only vertically integrated golf company with extensive in-house design, development, and manufacturing capabilities, as well as a broad retail footprint in Asia, HONMA is perfectly positioned to continuously grow its business in Asia and beyond, benefitting from the return of golfers in mature golf markets such as the US and Japan, and from increased participation in emerging markets such as Korea and China.

HONMA will celebrate its 68th anniversary in 2025. In recent years, HONMA has actively undertaken brand and marketing campaigns with the goal of redefining the HONMA brand as a dynamic, relevant, and premium golf lifestyle brand among today’s golfers. HONMA maintains a team of young professional players from Asia who are considered rising stars or upcoming challengers in the golf industry. HONMA has also collaborated extensively with coaches and key opinion leaders in major Asian markets and made significant investments in its retail distribution network and digital capabilities in Japan and China to unify and elevate the consumer experience and purchase journey for its loyal consumers and the younger golfing community.